Mortal Shell Beginner’s Guide: Essential Tips for a Strong Start

In this Mortal Shell beginner’s guide, we’ll provide essential tips that every player can benefit from in order to have the best start possible in the game. Be aware that this guide will include some spoilers about the locations of each Shell and Weapon, but there will not be any story or boss-related spoilers.

Understanding Shells and Weapons in Mortal Shell

Firstly, it’s important to understand the basics of Mortal Shell, which involves choosing the right Shell and Weapon. There are no real stats beyond Stamina, Health, and Resolve, so your damage output is mainly based on the weapon you’re using, its upgrades, and if your Shell provides any passive benefits to damage. In the game, you’ll find four Shells and four Weapons to choose from.

The Four Shells and Their Benefits

• Harros, the Vassal – Harros is well-rounded and suitable for any player, whether they are new or experienced. It becomes an even stronger option when combined with the Hallowed Sword, especially after obtaining its unique skills and the Mechanical Spike.
• Solomon, the Scholar – Solomon has high Resolve and is great for both new players and veterans alike. It rewards players for Parrying, which can appeal to those who enjoy this aspect of gameplay.
• Tiel, The Acoylyte – Tiel is recommended for confident players with a strong grasp of the game’s mechanics as it has a large Stamina pool but low Health. It is not recommended for new players.
• Eredrim, The Venerable – Eredrim is suited for both new players and veterans, but its damage abilities become less effective as the game progresses. It’s a better choice for learning the mechanics of hard-hitting bosses or mini-bosses due to its huge Health pool.

The Four Weapons and Their Uses

• Hallowed Sword – Balanced in terms of damage, Stamina cost, and Resolve-building, the Hallowed Sword is recommended for any player.
• Martyr’s Blade – Deals high damage per swing and is best suited for use with Shells that have higher Stamina, such as Tiel and Harros.
• Smoldering Mace – Excels in fighting multiple enemies due to its wide swings. Best used with Shells that have high Stamina like Tiel and Harros, but can also work with Solomon and Eredrim.
• Hammer and Chisel – This weapon has the highest attack speed and is great for aggressive players. Best for Tiel and Harros but can also work with Eredrim.

Essential Tips for Beginners

To help you start strong in Mortal Shell, here are some general tips:

• Make sure to obtain healing items such as Weltcap Mushrooms or purchase Roasted Rats from Vlas to ensure you have a consistent supply of health.
• Learn to Parry once you acquire the Tarnished Seal to heal using Resolve, which is especially helpful if you’re low on healing items.
• Get the Mechanical Spike early on, which is found in a chest guarded by a Grisha near the door to Fallgrim Keep. This powerful weapon ability is useful throughout the early stages of the game.
• Upgrade your chosen Weapon as quickly as possible to increase your damage output and make the game’s challenges more manageable.
• Unlock all the Skills of your chosen Shell to gain access to powerful items like the Ornate Mask, which enables fast travel.
• Consume Glimpses to upgrade your Shell’s Skills or to purchase items from Sester Genessa, as Glimpses are Shell-specific.
• Try to progress through the game in the following order: Fallgrim area, Temple Grounds, Abandoned Chamber, and finally, Eternal Narthex. This will allow for a smoother and less challenging experience.

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