Upgrades in Mortal Shell provide information for the different upgrades that can be unlocked in the game. The Tarnished Seal and Weapons can be upgraded at the Anvil or Workbench by using Key Items.
Each Weapon can unlock 2 Unique Abilities. Once unlocked, abilities can be used at any given time by spending 2 Resolve bars.
Each Weapon can be upgraded up to level 5 to increase their damage by using 1x Quenching Acid for each upgrade. During New Game Plus you will be able to upgrade them up to 10 times, up to +10.
The Tarnished Seal can be upgraded up to 3 times to acquire more Health when performing a riposte by using Solemn Offering. It can also be upgraded using the Forbidden Offering to increase Resolve acquisition
All Upgrades in Mortal Shell
Hallowed Sword

Quenching Acid
Washing a weapon with acid increases its strength. (Increases Damage)
Required Items: Quenching Acid
Hammer and Chisel

Perfumed Censer
Half an incantation inscribed on the Hammer's hilt is missing...
Required Items: Perfumed Censer

Quenching Acid
Washing a weapon with acid increases its strength. (Increases Damage)
Required Items: Quenching Acid
Martyr's Blade

Petrified Winterglass
The hilt feels colder towards the center of an inlaid socket
Required Items: Petrified Winterglass

Radiant Winterglass
Rare Winterglass can be applied to the blade
Required Items: Radiant Winterglass

Quenching Acid
Washing a weapon with acid increases its strength. (Increases Damage)
Required Items: Quenching Acid
Smoldering Mace

Foundry Stone
The Smouldering Mace seems to be missing an ignition source.
Required Items: Foundry Stone

Quenching Acid
Washing a weapon with acid increases its strength. (Increases Damage)
Required Items: Quenching Acid
Tarnished Seal

Tarnished Seal Runes
Boosts the healing effects of empowered ripostes
Required Items: Solemn Offering