Mortal Shell 2 Weapons & Sidearms
Mortal Shell 2 drops the first game's firearms entirely — the sequel is melee-first, with sidearms filling the ranged slot. The arsenal at launch: 8 main weapons and 8 sidearms. For rankings, see the best weapons tier list.
Main Weapons
| Weapon | Identity |
|---|---|
| Axatana | The launch meta’s standout — a transforming blade and the community’s clear favorite. |
| Axe and Dagger | Fast dual-wield pairing for aggressive tempo play. |
| Black Needle | Precision blade built around critical pressure. |
| Veteran’s Battle Axe | Heavy, reliable single-target commitment weapon. |
| Clockwork Scythe | Sweeping crowd-control moveset with style to spare. |
| Great Martyr’s Blade | The big, slow greatsword identity — patient play required. |
| The Iconoclast | An unusual moveset the community rates as situational. |
| Obsidian Hammer | Ranked lowest at launch, but still finishes the game fine. |
Sidearms
| Sidearm | Identity |
|---|---|
| Caged Hystrix | Top-rated sidearm in launch coverage. |
| Troubadour’s Lute | Yes — the lute. One of the most-searched items in the game. |
| Forgotten Crossbow | Dependable ranged option. |
| Naylshotte | Solid all-rounder. |
| Salvaged Trebuchaxe | Hybrid throw-and-melee tool. |
| Ballistazooka | High impact, clunky handling. |
| Triarch Repeater | Volume-fire pick. |
| Cursed Child | Bottom of the launch rankings. |
Weapon abilities unlock through use and upgrades; pairing depends on your Shell — the Shell overview and tier list cover which combinations the meta favors.
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