Mortal Shell 2 Best Sidearm

There is no universal best sidearm: choose the one that safely covers the weakness of your main weapon. A fast melee setup benefits from reliable range; a slow heavy weapon benefits from interruption or space control. Guide rankings are editorial and can move after patches. ^[rps]

Test each candidate against a mobile enemy, a group, and a boss. Compare ammunition or Resolve demand, firing commitment, stagger, range, and whether your Shell can create a safe opening. The best result is the sidearm you can use consistently without starving your main combat loop.