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How to Get Bulwark Stone and Effects | Mortal Shell 2

Last Updated: August 24, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Bulwark Stone Overview

Bulwark Stone
Bulwark Stone
Tarstone TypeSupport

How to Get Bulwark Stone

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LocationCitadel of Penance
How to GetIn a Chest at the broken bridge.

Bulwark Stone Effects

LevelEffect
1Provides Damage Reduction to all characters
2On killing an Enemy: Gain +10% Damage Reduction for the next 2s.
3On killing an Enemy: Gain +15% Damage Reduction for the next 2s.
4On killing an Enemy: Gain +20% Damage Reduction for the next 2s.

How to Upgrade Tarstones

Franz

Every Tarstone can level up to 4 times, growing stronger or shifting into a new effect. To upgrade, give Franz the Etching Needle: Allows players to enhance their Tarstones when they give it to Franz at the Marrow Keep. Quest Item.

Level 2 upgrades cost coins, but you'll also need enough experience first. Just equip a Tarstone and rack up kills to earn EXP toward its next level.

Where to Find the Etching Needle

Find the Etching Needle inside a chest just before the boss fight against the Magdalena, Lady of the Woods. Past the Tarblighted Shepherd where you meet Ruk, turn right to spot it.

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