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Proxima Shell: Location, Unlock and Abilities
Verified Proxima Shell guide: The Broodseeker, known unlock landmarks, signature abilities, 12-skill checklist, memories and Bond costs.
Field answer
Inside the Shattered Beacon northeast of Blackridge Pass Beacon; use the memory prompts as the unlock confirmation.
Verified data
Proxima is The Broodseeker and part of the eight-Shell persistent roster. This dossier covers the supported location landmarks, abilities and progression data.
Signature abilities
Grafted Armor: Base 15% mitigation chance; mitigated hits are reduced by a base 50% and do not stagger.
Biosampler: Fires a hook that pulls the enemy or Proxima into range and follows with Lightning damage.
| Ability | Effect |
|---|---|
| Grafted Armor | Base 15% mitigation chance; mitigated hits are reduced by a base 50% and do not stagger. |
| Biosampler | Fires a hook that pulls the enemy or Proxima into range and follows with Lightning damage. |
Skill checklist
Twelve named skills with three levels each.
| Skill | Levels |
|---|---|
| Ampereon | 3 |
| Attunement | 3 |
| Biohazard | 3 |
| Biohunter | 3 |
| Collector | 3 |
| Discharge | 3 |
| Energize | 3 |
| Exoshell | 3 |
| Fortress | 3 |
| Reflection | 3 |
| Seizure | 3 |
| Shellshock | 3 |
Memories and resources
Proxima has 5 memories. Unlocking all listed memories costs 2,500 Gloom. Those memories pay back 2,500 Gloom. The unlock achievement is Arrival.
Shell Points can be refunded, but Glimpses spent on Bond cannot.
Cosmetic shades
Available cosmetic shades include Bonegrafted and Obsidian Proxima. Shades change appearance, not mechanics.
| Shade | Effect |
|---|---|
| Bonegrafted | Appearance only; no mechanical change. |
| Obsidian Proxima | Appearance only; no mechanical change. |
Location and unlock
Proxima is inside the Shattered Beacon northeast of Blackridge Pass Beacon. Follow the memory prompts there. The unlock is complete when the Shell menu names Proxima; this also satisfies Arrival, although platform delivery can be delayed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I unlock Proxima?
Inside the Shattered Beacon northeast of Blackridge Pass Beacon; use the memory prompts as the unlock confirmation.
What are Proxima’s signature abilities?
Grafted Armor and Biosampler
How many skills does Proxima have?
Twelve named skills with three levels each.
Can I refund the build?
Shell Points can be refunded, but Glimpses spent on Bond cannot.
Evidence & Sources
Sources support specific claims, not the page as a whole. Community material is treated as discovery evidence until independently confirmed.
- DatabaseProxima, The Broodseeker
mortalshelldb.com · Retrieved Aug 20, 2026 · 1.0 launch, checked 2026-08-20 · All Platforms
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- DatabaseMortal Shell II Skill Trees
mortalshelldb.com · Retrieved Aug 20, 2026 · 1.0 launch, checked 2026-08-20 · All Platforms
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NerdsChalk · Retrieved Aug 20, 2026 · 1.0 launch, checked 2026-08-20 · All Platforms
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