Mortal Shell 2 Weapons & Sidearms List
Quick Answer
Official confirmation: Mortal Shell 2 features melee/main weapons and sidearms with extensive upgrade options (Steam, mortalshell.com, Playstack). Steam achievements officially name 7 melee weapons and 6 sidearmsvia individual "Unlock [weapon name]" achievements, plus "Lord of War" (Unlock all Weapons) and "Guns. Lots of Guns" (Unlock all Sidearms).
Launch-build location checklists: community map and guide sources consistently document 8 melee weapons and 8 sidearms. Steam achievements do not state the totals directly because the starter items lack individual unlock achievements.
Evidence is labeled below as Official (Steam achievements) or Community (launch-build maps and guides).
Source: Steam Store
Melee / Main Weapons
Primary melee weapons with unique movesets and combat styles. Official names sourced from Steam achievement unlock titles.
Open the exact location guide for all 8 main weapons →
Officially Named (Steam Achievements)
| Weapon | Region | Acquisition | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe and Dagger | Shrine of Trials, Fainweald | Use the Chapel Key and finish the dungeon | Official name / community route |
| Veteran's Battle Axe | The King's Crypt, Fainweald | Loot the body after the dungeon's drop-down room | Official name / community route |
| Great Martyr's Blade | Martyr's Prison, Fainweald | Open the cell gate, clear the room, and break the corner boxes | Official name / community route |
| Axatana | Forgotten Tower, Mammon | Open the east gate with the exterior pressure plate | Official name / community route |
| Black Needle | Sester's Gate | Cleanse the Beacon and defeat the Sesters encounter | Official name / community route |
| Clockwork Scythe | Chamber of Becoming | Finish the two-part Sariel encounter | Official name / community route |
| Obsidian Hammer | Obsidianite Mines | Defeat the Prophet of Profane Infinities | Official name / community route |
Starter Weapon (No Individual Steam Unlock)
| Weapon | Region | Acquisition | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Iconoclast | Prologue | Automatic after receiving Harros | Community route / launch-build checklist |
Steam achievement "Lord of War" confirms "Unlock all Weapons" — total count not specified.
Sidearms
Ranged and tactical sidearms that complement primary weapons. Official names sourced from Steam achievement unlock titles.
Open the exact location guide for all 8 sidearms →
Officially Named (Steam Achievements)
| Sidearm | Region | Acquisition | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Crossbow | Flooded Village | Use the Damp Key on the locked pickup room | Official name / community route |
| Salvaged Trebuchaxe | Ravaged Hideout | Inspect the body in the final room | Official name / community route |
| Triarch Repeater | Blackwell Cavern | Search the first lit room near the broken wagons | Official name / community route |
| Caged Hystrix | Chamber of Becoming | Inspect the tablet near the dungeon exit | Official name / community route |
| Cursed Child | Revered Beacon dungeon | Break the upper lighthouse brazier and collect before exit | Official name / community route |
| Ballistazooka | Sentry's Grave | Defeat the Subjugated Guardian miniboss | Official name / community route |
Starter and Tavern Sidearms (No Individual Steam Unlock)
| Sidearm | Region | Acquisition | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naylshotte | Prologue | Starting equipment | Community route / launch-build checklist |
| Troubadour's Lute | One Legged Wolf Tavern | Collect from the tavern stage | Community route / launch-build checklist |
Steam achievement "Guns. Lots of Guns" confirms "Unlock all Sidearms" — total count not specified.
Evidence Boundaries & Source Hierarchy
This checklist uses a strict evidence hierarchy to distinguish verified information from community speculation:
Official Sources (Primary)
- Steam Achievements — Individual weapon/sidearm unlock achievements provide official names for 7 melee weapons and 6 sidearms. "Lord of War" and "Guns. Lots of Guns" confirm "all Weapons" and "all Sidearms" exist without specifying counts.
- Steam Store / mortalshell.com / Playstack — Confirm combat features melee weapons, sidearms, and extensive weapon upgrades, but do not publish specific weapon names or total counts.
Community Sources (Unofficial)
- Community guides commonly list 8 melee + 8 sidearms, including three weapon names (The Iconoclast, Naylshotte, Troubadour's Lute) not found in Steam achievement unlock titles.
- Location/acquisition guides provide turn-by-turn dungeon routes that are not verified from official sources and may contain errors or spoilers.
Evidence Boundaries
- Official layer: Steam achievements confirm seven named weapon unlocks and the Lord of War completion achievement.
- Community layer: launch-build maps consistently add the automatic Iconoclast and document all eight acquisition routes.
- Patch risk: exact enemy placement and interaction order may change even when the weapon location remains stable.
Important: Do not treat community-reported acquisition routes or region assignments as verified facts. The location routes are useful community verification, not claims that Steam or the publisher published a walkthrough.
Weapon Upgrade System
Mortal Shell 2 features an extensive weapon upgrade system for both melee weapons and sidearms:
- Upgrade materials are found throughout the compact open world and 60+ dungeons
- Upgrades enhance weapon damage, effectiveness, and combat capabilities
- Tactical combinations between upgraded weapons, sidearms, and Shell abilities create diverse playstyles
The Tarforge
The Tarforge is the weapon upgrade facility in Mortal Shell II. According to Steam achievement"Over 9000" (unlock requirement: "Max out a Weapon at the Tarforge"), players can fully upgrade weapons to maximum level at this location.
The Tarforge achievement confirms weapons have maximum upgrade tiers and that full progression is possible.
Source: Steam AchievementsFrequently Asked Questions
How many weapons are in Mortal Shell 2?
Steam achievements officially name 7 melee weapons and 6 sidearms via individual unlock achievements, plus "Lord of War" (all Weapons) and "Guns. Lots of Guns" (all Sidearms) meta-achievements. Current launch-build location checklists consistently document 8 main weapons and 8 sidearms; the starter Iconoclast and Naylshotte and the Troubadour's Lute do not have matching individual Steam unlock achievements.
Where is the official weapon list published?
Steam achievements (view on Steam) are the primary official source for weapon names via individual "Unlock [weapon name]" achievements. Steam Store, mortalshell.com, and Playstack confirm weapons and sidearms exist with extensive upgrades but do not list specific names or counts.
Where do I find [specific weapon]?
Use the all 8 main weapon location guide for exact dungeons, keys, pressure plates, bosses, and pickup rooms. Routes are labeled as community verification because official sources do not publish a turn-by-turn walkthrough.
Why do three starter items lack individual Steam unlock achievements?
Three weapon names (The Iconoclast, Naylshotte, Troubadour's Lute) appear consistently in community guides and press coverage but arenot found in Steam achievement unlock titles. The Iconoclast and Naylshotte are starting equipment, while the Lute has no matching individual unlock entry; current launch-build inventories and location checklists consistently include all three.
Can I contribute verified weapon locations?
This resource prioritizes accuracy by only listing information from official sources (Steam, mortalshell.com, Playstack) or clearly-labeled community sources. Send corrections to support@mortalshellii.info with the game build, nearest Beacon, and a screenshot or video showing the pickup route.
Sources & Attribution
Official Sources (Primary)
- Steam Achievements — Mortal Shell II — Official weapon/sidearm names via unlock achievements
- Steam Store — Mortal Shell II — Official game features and descriptions
- Official Mortal Shell Website — Combat features and weapon system overview
- Playstack — Mortal Shell 2 — Publisher information
Community Sources (Unofficial — For Context)
Not affiliated with Cold Symmetry or Playstack. Community content may contain spoilers, errors, or speculation.
- GameRant — Mortal Shell 2 Weapon Locations (Unofficial)
- GameRant — Mortal Shell 2 Sidearm Locations (Unofficial)
- Mortal Shell 2 Hub (competitor) — Weapons (Unofficial)
- Steam Community Guides (Unofficial player content)
Related Pages
- Best Weapons & Tier List — Compare the strongest picks by playstyle before spending upgrade materials
- All 8 Sidearm Locations — Exact dungeon, Beacon, and unlock checklist
- Tarstones Guide — Types, useful locations, and build planning
- Combat Guide — Master stamina-unrestricted combat and weapon techniques
- Shells Guide — Find Shells that synergize with your weapon choices
- Progression Guide — Navigate the world to discover weapons and upgrade materials
- All Guides — Complete guide hub