Mortal Shell 2 has eight Sidearms in the launch collection: Naylshotte, Forgotten Crossbow, Salvaged Trebuchaxe, Troubadour’s Lute, Triarch Repeater, Ballistazooka, Cursed Child, and Caged Hystrix. Collecting all eight is associated with the Guns. Lots of Guns. trophy / achievement.
How many Sidearms are in Mortal Shell 2?
Section titled “How many Sidearms are in Mortal Shell 2?”There are eight:
- Naylshotte
- Forgotten Crossbow
- Salvaged Trebuchaxe
- Troubadour’s Lute
- Triarch Repeater
- Ballistazooka
- Cursed Child
- Caged Hystrix
This Hub owns the roster and compact location checklist. Detailed dungeon walkthroughs can live on individual Sidearm pages as those spokes are added.
All 8 Sidearm locations at a glance
Section titled “All 8 Sidearm locations at a glance”| Sidearm | Region / Area | How to get it | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naylshotte | Prologue | Starter acquisition during the Prologue | Hub summary |
| Forgotten Crossbow | Flooded Village | Use the Damp Key for the locked pickup room; Blackridge Pass is a practical route anchor | Forgotten Crossbow guide |
| Salvaged Trebuchaxe | Ravaged Hideout | South / southeast of Gloomshade Grove, on the Bloodcursed Lithopod access route | Salvaged Trebuchaxe guide |
| Troubadour’s Lute | One-Legged Wolf Tavern | Pickup inside the tavern around the stage area | Troubadour’s Lute guide |
| Triarch Repeater | Blackwell Cavern, Mammon | Use Castigator’s Keep as the route anchor | Triarch Repeater guide |
| Ballistazooka | Sentry’s Grave | Near Gate of Mammon; reward tied to Subjugated Guardian | Ballistazooka guide |
| Cursed Child | Revered Beacon route | Near the Sester’s Gate / Abbey area | Cursed Child guide |
| Caged Hystrix | Chamber of Becoming | Separate pickup near the exit after the Sariel route | Caged Hystrix guide |
Naylshotte
Section titled “Naylshotte”Naylshotte is the Prologue / starter Sidearm acquisition.
It is the roster entry you should already have from the opening progression before hunting the seven world-location Sidearms.
Forgotten Crossbow
Section titled “Forgotten Crossbow”The Forgotten Crossbow is in the Flooded Village.
Use the Damp Key for the locked pickup room. Blackridge Pass is a practical route anchor for this objective.
Use the detailed Forgotten Crossbow guide for the Flooded Village route, Damp Key landmark, and return path to the locked room.
Salvaged Trebuchaxe
Section titled “Salvaged Trebuchaxe”The Salvaged Trebuchaxe is in Ravaged Hideout, south / southeast of Gloomshade Grove. Use the Salvaged Trebuchaxe guide for the route and pickup details.
Access is tied to the wider Bloodcursed Lithopod route.
Troubadour’s Lute
Section titled “Troubadour’s Lute”The Troubadour’s Lute is inside the One-Legged Wolf Tavern, around the stage area. Use the Troubadour’s Lute guide for the route and Heavy Metal cleanup.
The tavern is also where the Gragu guide begins, so the two objectives can share the same visit.
Triarch Repeater
Section titled “Triarch Repeater”The Triarch Repeater is in Blackwell Cavern in Mammon. Use the Triarch Repeater guide for the route and patch-qualified Resolve notes.
Use Castigator’s Keep as a practical route anchor.
Balance Patch 1 removed the minimum Resolve requirement to fire the Triarch Repeater.
Ballistazooka
Section titled “Ballistazooka”The Ballistazooka is tied to Sentry’s Grave near the Gate of Mammon. Use the Ballistazooka guide for the descent and Subjugated Guardian reward.
Its reward is associated with the Subjugated Guardian encounter.
Cursed Child
Section titled “Cursed Child”The Cursed Child is on the Revered Beacon route near the Sester’s Gate / Abbey area.
This Hub keeps that location at the route-summary level rather than inventing a longer dungeon path.
Use the detailed Cursed Child guide for the Revered Beacon golden-light route and upper light-source puzzle.
Caged Hystrix
Section titled “Caged Hystrix”The Caged Hystrix is in the Chamber of Becoming after the Sariel route.
It is a separate pickup near the dungeon exit, not something to assume was collected with Sariel or the Clockwork Scythe.
Use the dedicated Caged Hystrix guide for the post-Sariel pickup route.
Balance Patch 1 also removed the minimum Resolve requirement to fire Caged Hystrix.
How to upgrade Sidearms at the Tarforge
Section titled “How to upgrade Sidearms at the Tarforge”Obsidian Lathe unlocks Sidearm enhancement at the Tarforge.
Use the Tarforge guide for the station and its five upgrade components.
This Hub does not assume that every Sidearm follows an identical upgrade path.
For primary melee weapons, use the separate Weapons guide.
How to unlock Guns. Lots of Guns.
Section titled “How to unlock Guns. Lots of Guns.”The Guns. Lots of Guns. trophy / achievement is associated with collecting all eight Sidearms:
- Naylshotte
- Forgotten Crossbow
- Salvaged Trebuchaxe
- Troubadour’s Lute
- Triarch Repeater
- Ballistazooka
- Cursed Child
- Caged Hystrix
Use the checklist above to identify the missing entry in your collection.
Sidearms FAQ
Section titled “Sidearms FAQ”How many Sidearms are there?
Section titled “How many Sidearms are there?”Eight in the launch collection.
What is the first Sidearm?
Section titled “What is the first Sidearm?”Naylshotte, acquired during the Prologue / starter progression.
Which Sidearm is in One-Legged Wolf Tavern?
Section titled “Which Sidearm is in One-Legged Wolf Tavern?”Troubadour’s Lute.
Which Sidearm needs the Damp Key?
Section titled “Which Sidearm needs the Damp Key?”Forgotten Crossbow in the Flooded Village.
Which Sidearm comes from Sariel’s route?
Section titled “Which Sidearm comes from Sariel’s route?”Caged Hystrix, found separately near the Chamber of Becoming exit.
What unlocks Sidearm upgrades?
Section titled “What unlocks Sidearm upgrades?”The Obsidian Lathe, which unlocks Sidearm enhancement at the Tarforge.
What did Balance Patch 1 change for Caged Hystrix and Triarch Repeater?
Section titled “What did Balance Patch 1 change for Caged Hystrix and Triarch Repeater?”It removed the minimum Resolve requirement to fire both Sidearms.
How do you unlock Guns. Lots of Guns.?
Section titled “How do you unlock Guns. Lots of Guns.?”Collect all eight Sidearms. The full collection is associated with the Guns. Lots of Guns. trophy / achievement.