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All Shells in Mortal Shell 2: Roster, Abilities and Unlock Achievements

Verified roster of the eight playable Shells in Mortal Shell 2, with signature abilities, 12-skill checklists and unlock achievements.

Status
Current
Applies to
1.0 launch, checked 2026-08-20
Platforms
PC (Steam) · PS5 · PS5 Pro · Xbox Series X|S
Evidence
Multi Source
Last verified

Field answer

The persistent launch roster has eight Shells: Tiel, Proxima, Eredrim, Genessa, Gragu, Smert, Sariel and Lazlo.

Verified data

The official site advertises eight playable Shells. Harros appears in tutorial context and is not counted as a ninth persistent post-prologue Shell.

The persistent roster

ShellEpithetSignature abilitiesUnlock achievement
TielThe AcolyteShadow Dash, Lingering ShadowForever Alone?
ProximaThe BroodseekerGrafted Armor, BiosamplerArrival
EredrimThe VenerableExecutioner, Shoulder BashVengeance is Mine
GenessaThe WaywardDuality, Faithful DoublesSester
GraguThe InsatiableStaggering Blow, Revered HeartHeartless
SmertThe ApostateMiracle, Deadly RevelationMy Brether
SarielThe EndlessExodus of Thorns, PurgeThe Alchemist
LazloThe JusticiarRetribution, Fortified PlateDown with the Thickness

Each of the eight persistent Shells has 12 named skills, each displayed with three levels in the database. Individual skill checklists live on each Shell dossier.

Signature ability notes

  • Tiel (The Acolyte): Shadow Dash and Lingering Shadow.
  • Proxima (The Broodseeker): Grafted Armor and Biosampler.
  • Eredrim (The Venerable): Executioner and Shoulder Bash.
  • Genessa (The Wayward): Duality and Faithful Doubles.
  • Gragu (The Insatiable): Staggering Blow and Revered Heart.
  • Smert (The Apostate): Miracle and Deadly Revelation.
  • Sariel (The Endless): Exodus of Thorns and Purge.
  • Lazlo (The Justiciar): Retribution and Fortified Plate.

Bond, refunds and permanent spending

Shell Points can be freely refunded. Glimpses raise Bond tier and are not refunded. Spend Shell Points on the Shell you intend to keep, and test signature abilities before spending permanent Bond resources.

Platform achievements

Each persistent Shell has a platform achievement for unlocking it. Platform delivery may lag the in-game unlock state.

Compare the Shells

The comparison panel on this page lists only the fields backed by the current database record. Tiel is The Acolyte. Proxima is The Broodseeker. Eredrim is The Venerable. Genessa is The Wayward. Gragu is The Insatiable. Smert is The Apostate. Sariel is The Endless. Lazlo is The Justiciar.

Verified comparison

Shell comparison

Only verified launch identity fields are compared below. This table makes no tier or best-build claim.

ShellEpithetSignature abilitiesSkillsMemoriesUnlock achievementShades
TielThe AcolyteShadow Dash; Lingering Shadow12 three-level skills7 memories · 3,500 Gloom · pays back 4,500Forever Alone?Obsidian Tiel; Slytherin
ProximaThe BroodseekerGrafted Armor; Biosampler12 three-level skills5 memories · 2,500 Gloom · pays back 2,500ArrivalBonegrafted; Obsidian Proxima
EredrimThe VenerableExecutioner; Shoulder Bash12 three-level skills9 memories · 4,500 Gloom · pays back 6,000Vengeance is MineKing In Yellow; Obsidian Eredrim
GenessaThe WaywardDuality; Faithful Doubles12 three-level skills6 memories · 3,000 Gloom · pays back 3,750SesterObsidian Genessa; Porcelain Prime
GraguThe InsatiableStaggering Blow; Revered Heart12 three-level skills6 memories · 3,000 Gloom · pays back 3,250HeartlessHelmetless Gragu; Obsidian Gragu; Warden
SmertThe ApostateMiracle; Deadly Revelation12 three-level skills7 memories · 3,500 Gloom · pays back 3,500My BretherObsidian Smert; Sanguine Prophet
SarielThe EndlessExodus of Thorns; Purge12 three-level skills6 memories · 3,000 Gloom · pays back 3,250The AlchemistApocryphal; Obsidian Sariel
LazloThe JusticiarRetribution; Fortified Plate12 three-level skills6 memories · 3,000 Gloom · pays back 4,250Down with the ThicknessObsidian Lazlo; Second Son

Open data conflicts

Playable Shell count

Use eight only for the playable roster. Do not equate raw database entities or map markers with playable Shells.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Shells are there in Mortal Shell 2?

Eight persistent playable Shells, plus Harros as tutorial context.

Are Shell Points refundable?

Shell Points can be freely refunded; Glimpses raise Bond tier and are not refunded.

Does each Shell have an achievement?

Each persistent Shell has a platform achievement for unlocking it.

Evidence ledger

Evidence & Sources

Sources support specific claims, not the page as a whole. Community material is treated as discovery evidence until independently confirmed.

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    Independence group: cold-symmetry-official-site

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    Independence group: prelaunch-mortalshelldb.com

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    Independence group: prelaunch-mortalshelldb.com

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    Independence group: prelaunch-mortalshelldb.com

  5. NerdsChalk · Retrieved Aug 20, 2026 · 1.0 launch, checked 2026-08-20 · All Platforms

    Independence group: nerdschalk-editorial

Written by Field Guide Editorial Desk. Updated Aug 20, 2026.