Mortal Shell Build Guide: Mastering Solomon, the Scholar

In this Mortal Shell guide, we’ll give you tips on optimizing the Solomon, the Scholar Shell, which is the second Shell you’ll acquire in the game. We provide insights on the best skills to choose, weapons to use, and tailored strategies for first-time players based on this Shell’s unique playstyle. Keep reading to determine if this is the right Shell for you and how to make the most of it.

Mortal Shell Build Guide: Solomon, the Scholar

Solomon, the Scholar is the second Shell you’ll discover in Mortal Shell. Upon finding Solomon, invest 500 Tar to reveal his name, stats, and skills, and consult with Sester Genessa inside the broken keep in Fallgrim. Solomon boasts the second-highest durability behind Eredrim, making him an incredibly resilient and sturdy Shell. Stamina management can be a challenge for Solomon, but his ability to Parry often helps mitigate this issue. With a maximum of six Resolve bars – the highest in the game – Solomon can frequently use Parries and Weapon Abilities, turning the tide of boss fights and tough enemy encounters in your favor.

Recommended Solomon Skills

After unlocking the skill tree, focus on obtaining these key abilities:

• Accretion of Inheritance: This skill generates Resolve from being struck while Hardened, making it a valuable ability throughout the entire game.
• Accretion of Ascent: As Solomon’s most powerful skill, Accretion of Ascent refills all Resolve when defeating an enemy with an Empowered Riposte. It works best for players who Parry often.
• Accretion of Resolve: This skill increases Solomon’s total Resolve by one bar, maxing it out at six bars. Use it for multiple Parries and Weapon Abilities during boss fights.
• Recollection of Death: This ability allows you to regain ‘Last Chance’ if you’ve lost it, providing an extra opportunity to be knocked out of your Shell before dying. Acquire it after the previous three abilities to make the most of it in the latter half of the game.

It’s essential to obtain all of Solomon’s abilities and consult with Sester Genessa afterward, as she becomes a merchant offering useful items for sale.

Best Weapons for Solomon

Stamina management and Resolve gain are crucial factors in choosing the right weapon for Solomon. The Hallowed Sword and Hammer and Chisel are the best options:

• Hallowed Sword: With average Stamina usage per attack and good Resolve gain, this weapon’s Mechanical Spike ability excels at defeating formidable enemies. Its versatile use in boss fights makes it a natural choice for Solomon.
• Hammer and Chisel: These weapons consume less Stamina per swing but have slower average Resolve gain, making them a good choice when paired with Solomon’s high Parrying ability. Since you’ll primarily use your Resolve for Parries, the Hammer and Chisel’s lack of powerful Weapon Abilities shouldn’t be an issue.

Final Thoughts

Solomon, the Scholar, is an excellent choice for both new and experienced players. With high Resolve, Solomon allows the effective use of Weapon Abilities against tough enemies, benefiting first-time players. His Shell also rewards players who enjoy Parrying, which becomes more versatile and powerful as various Empowered Riposte effects are unlocked over time. Consider Solomon as your go-to Shell, especially for New Game Plus runs.

If you found this guide helpful, check out our other Mortal Shell guides and official game wiki for additional tips and strategies.