This is a gaming guide from Destructoid outlining the strongest build for the Tiel shell in Mortal Shell 2, one of the two starting shells available to players. The guide matters to fans of the action RPG as Tiel is pitched as a beginner-friendly option that can nonetheless be optimised to handle the game's toughest end-game content, making it a versatile choice throughout a playthrough.

The recommended build centres on the Axe and Dagger as the primary weapon, paired with the Salvaged Trebuchaxe as a sidearm, and prioritises Tarstones such as the Acolyte's Stone, Arbiter's Prize, Deadeye Stone and Retribution Store to boost critical damage and Resolve regeneration. Shell points are focused heavily on Critical Role (six points) to guarantee critical hits following a Shadow Strike, alongside Seal Affinity, Escalation, Lasting Legacy, Deathmark and Nightstride, with the Untarnished Seal, Common Moonshine and Sheephead Totem rounding out the recommended items.