
Tiel the Acolyte – Has high stamina, but very low HP and resolve focuses more on mobility, dodging, and combos due to stamina.Harros the Vassal – This shell focuses on the hardening mechanic and has average capabilities.You’ll find all four of these shells in Fallgrim: As such, your HP and stamina values remain fixed depending on the shell you have equipped.

Progression is streamlined by way of “shells” which are armor sets that have pre-determined stats. Mortal Shell doesn’t have classes, builds, or stat allocations. Note 2: Regarding the stone statue chests, you can learn more via our secrets and fog mechanic guide. Note 1: To find out how to reach the other zones, you can read our exploration guide. Additionally, Fallgrim’s roads will take you to the Mortal Shell‘s three main zones: Shrine of Ash, Seat of Infinity, and Crypt of Martyrs. Indeed, Fallgrim’s winding pathways and tunnels will lead you to items and secrets - including stone statue chests that you can’t open yet - and maybe a couple of miniboss encounters. In there, you could find something special. These are actually clues/directions that you’ll need to follow to obtain some rewards.įor example, if you click on one of the coffins, it might show a path that leads to a cavern. You’ll notice that Fallgrim Tower itself has strange objects that you can interact with - weapon racks and coffins - that give you insights. Note 2: For more about Mortal Shell‘s items and their usage, check out our vendors, items, and familiarity guide. It’s perfect for stacking healing-over-time effects. Still, you can press the use button (“Q” or up via the d-pad) several times and this sometimes lets you use multiple items. Note 1: Your character slightly slows down during the item usage animation. The only way their effects are revealed to you is after you use them. Of course, you wouldn’t really know what these items do in-game just yet.

An insight or vision will then point you towards the tower in your current location.

You can watch the Hadern tutorial fight in the video below from YouTuber Rubhen925:Īfter getting past Mortal Shell‘s tutorial area, you’ll reach the dreary and creepy swamplands of Fallgrim. However, if you’re able to best this weapon master, you’ll get a “Glimpse of Reverie.” This consumable gives you 15 glimpses which are very helpful for the leveling/upgrade process (more on this later). Heck, you’d even encounter him from time to time much later.

I guess that’s an anagram for the “harden” mechanic, eh? You don’t actually need to defeat him since he’ll just disappear once you’re at low health. Hadern is a miniboss that you’ll fight in Mortal Shell‘s tutorial area. Mortal Shell: Combat and survival beginner’s guide Defeating Hadern Note: For more information, check out our Mortal Shell guides and features hub. Here’s our beginner’s guide to help you with several combat and survival tips. Given that Mortal Shell is a Souls-like game, a subgenre known for its punishing difficulty, you’ll no doubt run into some problems (and maybe dozens of deaths). Mortal Shell beginner’s guide: Combat, survival, and general tips
