Part 10 of the Mortal Shell 2 walkthrough guides players through the Desolate Peak, a region housing unexpected secrets and an early conclusion to the game.

Entering the Desolate Peak

To reach the Desolate Peak, players should start at the Citadel Gate and proceed down the right-hand path, defeating any Brigands and Knaves encountered. At the bottom of the slope, cross the bridge to your right to find a Bone Gate. Activating this gate will transport you to the Desolate Peak.

Baghead's Questline

Upon entering the Desolate Peak, locate Baghead, a character seated on a throne surrounded by figures. Engage him in conversation and exhaust his dialogue. He will then instruct you to sit by the campfire. After a brief period, stand up and speak with Baghead again, responding with "Yes" when he asks if you are different. He will then task you with bringing him something he desires, though he will not specify what it is. Do not take the Special Moonshine that appears nearby, as this is a misdirection.

Acquiring the Sheephead Totem

Turn from Baghead's throne and head towards the bridge on your left. Instead of crossing it, proceed around the right side of the bridge to find a Bone Statue. Interacting with it will yield a Laterite. Continue to the far side of the stone structure to find a solitary Sheep. Defeating this Sheep will reward you with a Sheephead Totem, though this is not what Baghead is seeking.

Conquering the Illusionist's Cache

Enter the stone structure itself, where a dungeon entrance dominates the floor. Examine the table in the back-right corner to find a note from one of Baghead's followers, a 150x Coin Pouch, and a Crypt Key. Descend the elevator to access the Illusionist's Cache.

In the initial corridor, defeat the two Batushkas and destroy the crates blocking an archway. Proceed through to the next room, which presents a puzzle involving a pressure plate, a stone block, and a hole in the floor. To solve this, go to the left side of the hole and destroy the crates against the wall. Strike the wall behind them, which will dissipate and reveal two more Batushkas.

After defeating them, drop down the hole onto the elevator below. From this lower ledge, access another corridor guarded by a Leechtongue. Defeat the Leechtongue and collect the Laterite from the Bone Statue in the corner. Destroy the wooden wall at the corridor's end to loot the Ventrium.

Return to the elevator and ascend. Take the right-hand path at the top. In the subsequent small room, destroy the crates to your left. Look through the archway and shoot the bell on the ceiling with your Sidearm. This will raise a stone path, allowing you to cross the archway and fill the hole in the floor.

With the hole now filled, push the stone block to the pressure plate. This will open the side passage. Enter the passage, which will initially be blocked by a wall. Re-entering the passage will cause the wall to disappear, fully opening the side path. Loot the chest for the Tarstone, the Shuddering Stone, and Lavender's Robe, a cosmetic collectible. Behind the chest, dispel an illusory wall to find and defeat a Gloom Tentacle. Turn right and dispel another illusory wall to defeat a final Batushka. Loot the throne at the end of this path for a Dorsalite.

Completing Baghead's Quest

Return to Baghead. If you picked up the Special Moonshine, return it to its original location. Speak with Baghead and confirm "Yes" to his questions about turning up empty-handed. Baghead will acknowledge your