Abilities in Mortal Shell are passives that can be unlocked from Shells. Each Shell has 10 unique Abilities that can be unlocked by talking to Sester Genessa and spending Tar and Glimpses. In order to unlock Abilities, players will first need to discover the Shell's name.
All Shell Abilities in Mortal Shell
Harros, the Vassal
Accretion of Dominance
For a short Time after hardening, enemies killed have a chance to drop an additional glimpse
Tar: 1000 
Glimpses: 6 
Accretion of Ascent
Killing two enemies in quick succession resets your harden cooldown.
Tar: 500 Glimpses: 2
Accretion of Foresight
Picking up a Glimpse has a chance to restore some health.
Tar: 500 Glimpses: 2
Accretion of Yearning
Adds a chance for enemies to drop an additional glimpse on death.
Tar: 1100 Glimpses: 8
Recollection of Knowledge
Harden in the air to create a devestating area of impact upon landing. Foes killed by the blast may drop an additional glimpse.
Tar: 2500 Glimpses: 15
Tiel, the Acolyte
Accretion of Foresight
On Empowered Riposte, Tiel will sometimes release a poisonous cloud.
Tar: 500 Glimpses: 2
Accretion of Ascent
20% Chance to lose stamina instead of HP on taking damage.
Tar: 1100 Glimpses: 8
Accretion of Inheritance
Striking a poisoned enemy increases the chances Tiel's other passives will trigger.
Tar: 2500 Glimpses: 15
Accretion of Dominance
On killing an enemy, Tiel gains a buff which poisons enemies on hit. Lose this buff when you are hit.
Tar: 1100 Glimpses: 8
Accretion of Yearning
Taking poison damage heals you for a portion of the damage which would have been dealt.
Tar: 1000 Glimpses: 9
Recollection of Knowledge
Harden in the air to create a devastating area of impact upon landing. Tiel creates a poison cloud when a foe is struck.
Tar: 2500 Glimpses: 15
Solomon, the Scholar
Accretion of Resolve
When holding a sacred gland Solomon gains 25 maximum health, when not holding a gland Solomon gains one maximum resolve segment
Tar: 2500 Glimpses: 15
Accretion of Endurance
Solomon has a chance to heal on using a weapon ability to slay an enemy.
Tar: 500 Glimpses: 2
Accretion of Ascent
Killing an enemy with an empowered riposte has chance to restore all resolve.
Tar: 3000 Glimpses: 20
Accretion of Inheritance
Solomon gains a small amount of resolve when being struck while hardened.
Tar: 1100 Glimpses: 8
Accretion of Foresight
Solomon becomes familiar with items more quickly and gains a glimpse on reading lore for the first time.
Tar: 1100 Glimpses: 8
Accretion of Dominance
The duration of time enemies remain hardened when you are separated from Solomon is increased.
Tar: 1000 Glimpses: 6
Accretion of Yearning
When talking to an NPC, Solomon gains a segment of resolve.
Tar: 500 Glimpses: 2
Recollection of Knowledge
Harden in the air to create a devastating area of impact upon landing. Solomon gains resolve when a foe is struck by the blast.
Tar: 2500 Glimpses: 15
Eredrim, the Venerable
Accretion of Resolve
Eredrim gains an execution stack upon killing an enemy, each stack increases base attack damage. Stacks are lost when separating from Eredrim.
Tar: 1100 Glimpses: 8
Accretion of Ascent
Eredrim's attacks deal additional poise damage, causing enemies to stagger more frequently.
Tar: 1100 Glimpses: 8
Accretion of Inheritance
Eredrim deals extra damage against enemies who are alone.
Tar: 2500 Glimpses: 15
Accretion of Yearning
Eredrim is occasionally able to resist being knocked down.
Tar: 500 Glimpses: 2
Accretion of Foresight
On kill, Eredrim gains a buff which reduces damage taken by 5% for 10 seconds.
Tar: 500 Glimpses: 2
Accretion of Dominance
Upon reclaiming Eredrim your next attack will deal massive damage, sometimes exploding your enemies into a bloody mist.
Tar: 3000 Glimpses: 20
Recollection of Knowledge
Harden in the air to create a devastating area of impact upon landing. Eredrim's hulking size causes a blast with a larger radius and more force.
Tar: 2500 Glimpses: 15
All Shell Abilities Table
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Name |
Shell |
Tar |
Glimpse |
Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accretion of Dominance |
Harros | 1000 | 6 | For a short Time after hardening, enemies killed have a chance to drop an additional glimpse |
Accretion of Resolve |
Harros | 2500 | 15 | Hard cooldown is reduced by 25% |
Accretion of Endurance |
Harros | 3000 | 20 | Harding causes Harro's stamina to rapidly refill. |
Accretion of Ascent |
Harros | 500 | 2 | Killing two enemies in quick succession resets your harden cooldown. |
Accretion of Inheritance |
Harros | 1100 | 8 | Hardening lasts for twice as long upon being broken |
Accretion of Foresight |
Harros | 500 | 2 | Picking up a Glimpse has a chance to restore some health. |
Accretion of Yearning |
Harros | 1100 | 8 | Adds a chance for enemies to drop an additional glimpse on death. |
Recollection of Knowledge |
Harros | 2500 | 15 | Harden in the air to create a devestating area of impact upon landing. Foes killed by the blast may drop an additional glimpse. |
Recollection of Strength |
Harros | 1000 | 6 | Put your enemies off balance with a powerful kick. |
Recollection of Death |
Harros | 4000 | 25 | Regain last chance upon defeating enough foes. |
Accretion of Foresight |
Tiel | 500 | 2 | On Empowered Riposte, Tiel will sometimes release a poisonous cloud. |
Accretion of Ascent |
Tiel | 1100 | 8 | 20% Chance to lose stamina instead of HP on taking damage. |
Accretion of Endurance |
Tiel | 500 | 2 | Gain a damage bonus when low on stamina |
Accretion of Resolve |
Tiel | 3000 | 20 | Sprinting doesn't consume Tiel's stamina |
Accretion of Inheritance |
Tiel | 2500 | 15 | Striking a poisoned enemy increases the chances Tiel's other passives will trigger. |
Accretion of Dominance |
Tiel | 1100 | 8 | On killing an enemy, Tiel gains a buff which poisons enemies on hit. Lose this buff when you are hit. |
Accretion of Yearning |
Tiel | 1000 | 9 | Taking poison damage heals you for a portion of the damage which would have been dealt. |
Recollection of Death |
Tiel | 4000 | 25 | Regain last chance upon defeating enough foes. |
Recollection of Knowledge |
Tiel | 2500 | 15 | Harden in the air to create a devastating area of impact upon landing. Tiel creates a poison cloud when a foe is struck. |
Recollection of Strength |
Tiel | 1000 | 6 | Put your enemies off balance with a powerful kick. |
Accretion of Resolve |
Eredrim | 1100 | 8 | Eredrim gains an execution stack upon killing an enemy, each stack increases base attack damage. Stacks are lost when separating from Eredrim. |
Accretion of Endurance |
Eredrim | 1000 | 6 | Eredrim's Max HP is increased by 15% |
Accretion of Ascent |
Eredrim | 1100 | 8 | Eredrim's attacks deal additional poise damage, causing enemies to stagger more frequently. |
Accretion of Inheritance |
Eredrim | 2500 | 15 | Eredrim deals extra damage against enemies who are alone. |
Accretion of Yearning |
Eredrim | 500 | 2 | Eredrim is occasionally able to resist being knocked down. |
Accretion of Foresight |
Eredrim | 500 | 2 | On kill, Eredrim gains a buff which reduces damage taken by 5% for 10 seconds. |
Accretion of Dominance |
Eredrim | 3000 | 20 | Upon reclaiming Eredrim your next attack will deal massive damage, sometimes exploding your enemies into a bloody mist. |
Recollection of Knowledge |
Eredrim | 2500 | 15 | Harden in the air to create a devastating area of impact upon landing. Eredrim's hulking size causes a blast with a larger radius and more force. |
Recollection of Strength |
Eredrim | 1000 | 6 | Put your enemies off balance with a powerful kick. |
Recollection of Death |
Eredrim | 4000 | 25 | Regain last chance upon defeating enough foes. |
Accretion of Resolve |
Solomon | 2500 | 15 | When holding a sacred gland Solomon gains 25 maximum health, when not holding a gland Solomon gains one maximum resolve segment |
Accretion of Endurance |
Solomon | 500 | 2 | Solomon has a chance to heal on using a weapon ability to slay an enemy. |
Accretion of Ascent |
Solomon | 3000 | 20 | Killing an enemy with an empowered riposte has chance to restore all resolve. |
Accretion of Inheritance |
Solomon | 1100 | 8 | Solomon gains a small amount of resolve when being struck while hardened. |
Accretion of Foresight |
Solomon | 1100 | 8 | Solomon becomes familiar with items more quickly and gains a glimpse on reading lore for the first time. |
Accretion of Dominance |
Solomon | 1000 | 6 | The duration of time enemies remain hardened when you are separated from Solomon is increased. |
Accretion of Yearning |
Solomon | 500 | 2 | When talking to an NPC, Solomon gains a segment of resolve. |
Recollection of Knowledge |
Solomon | 2500 | 15 | Harden in the air to create a devastating area of impact upon landing. Solomon gains resolve when a foe is struck by the blast. |
Recollection of Death |
Solomon | 4000 | 25 | Regain last chance upon defeating enough foes. |
Recollection of Strength |
Solomon | 1000 | 6 | Put your enemies off balance with a powerful kick. |
