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Just like all Souls-like titles, you’re going to be taking down a plethora of enemies on your journey in Mortal Shell 2, and you’ll need a few sharp blades in order to get the job done.
Obviously, the majority of these weapons are sword-based, but there are a few variations, as well as some sidearms to add a little strategy instead of just mindlessly swinging.
Here are all of the weapons and sidearms you can find in the game.
All primary weapons in Mortal Shell 2
As just mentioned, you’ve got your primary weapons in Mortal Shell 2, which you’ll be utilizing most of the time, since these do the most damage.
There are a total of 8 primary weapons in the game, which isn’t a huge number to mull over, but it is actually double that of what was in the first Mortal Shell.
Here’s the full list:
| Weapon | Weapon type |
|---|---|
| Axe & Dagger | Axe and dagger pair |
| Axatana | Transforming axe and katanas |
| Black Needle | Needle blade |
| Clockwork Scythe | Scythe |
| Great Martyr’s Blade | Two-handed blade |
| Obsidian Hammer | Heavy hammer |
| The Iconoclast | Two-handed blade |
| Veteran’s Battle Axe | Battle axe |
All sidearms in Mortal Shell 2

To accompany those primaries are Bloodborne-esque sidearms that can be extremely useful when in a pinch, since you can inflict extra damage, as well as being able to use them at range.
Again, just like the main variants, there are 8 sidearms to acquire on your playthrough, and here they are:
| Sidearm | Sidearm type |
|---|---|
| Ballistazooka | Ballista sidearm |
| Caged Hystrix | Parasite sidearm |
| Cursed Child | Cursed sidearm |
| Forgotten Crossbow | Ranged sidearm |
| Naylshotte | Explosive sidearm |
| Salvaged Trebuchaxe | Heavy sidearm |
| Triarch Repeater | Repeater sidearm |
| Troubadour’s Lute | Instrument sidearm |
As for which weapon combos are going to be the best for you, you’ll have to test them all out. However, what we will say is that The Iconoclast, which you’ll get at the start of the game, is extremely good, and may end up being powerful enough to make it through most of the battles.