Beta-confirmed
Tiel — The Acolyte
Tiel is confirmed in the Open Beta as one of the eight playable Shells. The beta asks players to seek his remains, possess his flesh and awaken his innate abilities.
Build foundation
Mortal Shell II Shells Guide
Shells are the core character system in Mortal Shell II. The official site confirms eight playable Shells, each built around a distinct warrior identity. The public Beta and gameplay reveal currently expose only part of the roster, so this guide labels certainty instead of filling gaps with guesses.
How Shell possession works
- Find the dormant form or remains of a forgotten warrior.
- Possess the Shell to access its innate strengths and unique abilities.
- Use the Shell as the foundation of a combat style rather than treating it as a cosmetic swap.
- Record memories, upgrades and locations as you explore; the game ties Shell discovery to world exploration and story.
Confirmed public roster
Reveal-confirmed
Eredrim — The Venerable
Eredrim is one of the Shells shown in the official gameplay reveal. Detailed launch abilities and locations should be verified in the full game before this page assigns a build.
Reveal-confirmed
Proxima — The Broodseeker
Proxima is one of the Shells shown in the official gameplay reveal. We are keeping exact stats and acquisition steps open until they are confirmed from the game.
Roster pending
Five additional Shells
The official site confirms eight playable Shells in total. The remaining public launch details will be added here after their names, abilities and locations are checked in-game.
Do not confuse the Beta with the full roster: the Open Beta only exposes an opening section and Tiel. Beta currency, weapons, Shells, collectibles and other items reset at launch, although the Flayed Harbinger cosmetic reward can carry into the full game.
How to choose a Shell
- Learning: start with the Shell whose abilities you can explain and repeat, not just its name.
- Exploration: keep notes on Shell locations and lost memories so you can return when a route opens.
- Combat: judge a Shell together with your weapon and posture-break plan.
- Updates: expect this page to change as verified full-game data replaces reveal-only information.
Sources
Roster and possession facts are checked against the official site, the Steam listing and the official gameplay material referenced by the Steam Community hub.