The Mortal Shell 2 map is very well hidden - some areas even remain under the classic fog of war as you're wandering around inside it. You see, unlike many other game maps, the Mortal Shell 2 map doesn't even reveal itself as you explore. Instead, you must find sections of the map around the world.
Finding these Mortal Shell 2 map fragments is easier than you may think, as you simply need to find Ruk's statues, and pick up the fragments from in front of them. Fortunately, these locations are conveniently marked on your map as you reach new areas - it's just getting to them that's going to be the problem.
Mortal Shell 2 map fragment locations
To reveal the Mortal Shell 2 map, simply locate large statues, atop some of which you'll find Ruk, who is watching over pieces of the map in various locations. Map fragments are marked on your in-progress map with icons of the black bird himself.
You can see these markers on the image above, and these reveal themselves when you find a new area. Locating Ruk and the map fragments then reveals the terrain in the area, while more crucial maps, guarded by Ruk, also reveal the Corrupted Gates in the area, thus guiding you to your next major destination.
Mortal Shell 2 map order
Due to a hefty increase in difficulty in some areas, there's a recommended order in which to complete the Mortal Shell map, which directly correlates to the Mortal Shell 2 boss order, too.
- After the prologue, you are given the locations of two Mortal Shell 2 Shells: Proxima and Tiel. Tiel is the logical first Shell to go after as he is in the Mushroom Village in Fainweald, the best location in which to start. This is also the location of the first Corrupted Gate you should cleanse.
- From the Mushroom Village, you should move North to the Stonebled Gate at the very north of the map, before heading southwest to the Citadel of Penance. South of here is the third Corrupted Gate you should cleanse, and the next area for exploration: Nochte and the Prisoner's Domain.
- Having cleansed the first three gates, you can now move onto Mammon, in the center of the map. From here, head southeast to the Revenant Graves, where you can unlock the Genessa Shell, before defeating Droeg, The Conqueror, in the Conquered Temple.
- Next, make sure you head west via Castigator's Keep to cleanse the Withered Shoals Gate. You'll be able to find a few key items here, including the Obsidian Hammer and Ballistazooka weapons.
- Once you've cleared the fifth Gate, head south to the Faded Citadel, the sixth and final gate before the endgame.
- If you've returned enough Ova to the Marrow Keep, you'll then open The Unfound Path, which is accessible via the Marrow Keep, and is the final location in the game and home to four more bosses.
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