Weapons and Sidearms
Melee weapons, sidearms, and seals in Mortal Shell 2, with upgrade paths and what each one is good at.
Mortal Shell 2 Sidearms: Crossbow, Lute, and Later Guns
Use this Mortal Shell 2 sidearms page for Forgotten Crossbow, Troubadour's Lute, and later guns. Shots spend Resolve. Franz upgrades them after the Obsidian Lathe.
Last updated: 8/24/2026
Mortal Shell 2 Best Early Weapons: Iconoclast, Then the Axes
Start with The Iconoclast. Unlock Axe and Dagger at the Shrine of Trials, then take Veteran's Battle Axe from The King's Crypt if you want a heavier early swing.
Last updated: 8/24/2026
Mortal Shell 2 Best Weapon: Pick by Job, Not a Tier List
There is no verified melee ranking. Pick The Iconoclast for curse, dual-wield for Duality, Great Martyr's Blade for frost, or a late southern weapon for its own job.
Last updated: 8/24/2026
Mortal Shell 2 Seals: Untarnished, Infinite, Vatra, Slayer
Mortal Shell 2 seals change the defensive input. Start on Untarnished, unlock Infinite at Marrowkeep, use Vatra to Harden, and pick Slayer for sidearm sustain.
Last updated: 8/21/2026
Mortal Shell 2 Weapon Upgrades: Franz and the Tarforge
Mortal Shell 2 weapon upgrades start at Franz in Marrowkeep. Hand over the first-beacon actuator to open his machine; maxing a weapon is the Tarforge step.
Last updated: 8/21/2026