The Silent Steps, located in southeast Mammon in Mortal Shell 2, presents a formidable challenge guarded by Necropedes, Bell Snails, and Cultists. This region, however, is rich with rewards, including a new melee weapon, a new sidearm, and a new Shell. This walkthrough provides a detailed path to a 100% completion of the area.
Obtaining the Map of Mammon
Before entering the Silent Steps proper, it's advised to clear the Vestige of Infinity to acquire the Map of Mammon [2]. Fast travel to the Vestige of Infinity Beacon, then perform a clockwise circuit around the boss arena. A gap in the wall past the elevator shaft leads to a collectible area. Clear the enemies and Bone Statue in the pond for a Laterite. Across from the giant ramp, look for a hole in the ground; collectibles can be found on either side. On the right side of the ramp, two Infested Stalkers will unpetrify due to the Voltaic Essence. Defeat them and loot the Galvanic Shards at the bases of the pylons. Proceed up the small ramp to the left of the pylons, dispatch the Cultists, and loot the Galvanic Shard. A stone slab nearby contains another Laterite. Return to the area with the two pylons and head between them. Ride the elevator down to find Dorsalite and a chest with a Muradean Tome and a Justiciar's Stone.
Upon returning to the giant ramp, ascend its first section. Turn right to find Ruk atop a statue. Loot the Galvanic Shards around the statue and claim the Map of Mammon [2], which reveals the Silent Steps region.
Activating the Gate of Infinity Beacon
From Ruk's map statue, ascend the long stairs to find a Bone Gate. Cross it and enter the large room beyond, where Torch Cultists and a Frog Cultist guard the path. Destroy the invulnerability torch in the center before engaging the enemies. Afterward, activate the Gate of Infinity Beacon. It is recommended not to cleanse it yet, as this will be handled in the next section.
Entering The Silent Steps
Return from the Beacon and go back through the Bone Gate and down the stairs. Turn right to find a Corrupted Statue. This statue initiates a trial with waves of enemies: two Foul Knights, two more Foul Knights, and finally two Gloom Seekers. Prioritize defeating the first Gloom Seeker quickly as it unfreezes. Upon completion of the trial, claim the Dorsalite and the Thief's Stone. Behind the statue, a downward ramp leads to more enemies and collectibles, including Galvanic Shards and a Laterite.
Proceed through a gap in the wall and navigate a narrow, zig-zagging platform, defeating a Necropede. From this platform, jump to a lower ledge with an air current. Follow the path, defeat a Roaming Head, and cross a bridge, dispatching another Necropede. Collect Galvanic Shards in a dead end to the left. Enter a cave and use the air current to proceed. Upon exiting the cave, turn right to find a Galvanic Shard. Cross a ramp to finally trigger the title card for The Silent Steps. Activate the Silent Steps Beacon located in a pond directly ahead.
Collecting the Revered Gland
To the left of the Beacon, head towards a cliff edge, dispatching a Bell Snail. Continue along the right-hand path, finding a sitting spot, a Galvanic Shard, and a Laterite on a Bone Statue. Descend the ramp to the left of the Bell Snail, defeating another Snail and collecting a Galvanic Shard. Under the bridge, loot a Coin of Mammon from a statue in the pond. To the left of the pond, a Dorsalite sits on a throne guarded by Roaming Heads, with another Galvanic Shard nearby.
Follow the ramp to the right of the throne and proceed towards a large doorway covered by a white veil. Two Faceless Cleriks will unpetrify and attack; defeat them. Collect a Galvanic Shard to the left of the doorway and enter the "Unfound Path." Inside, defeat Torch Cultists guarding an invulnerability torch. Destroy the torch, eliminate the enemies, and loot the Revered Gland.
Reaching the Barren Crest Beacon
From the Unfound Path entrance, head right and kill the Bell Snail and Roaming Head on the bridge. Continue forward past the bridge, defeat another Bell Snail, and collect three Galvanic Shards. Ascend the slope to the right, defeating three Infested Stalkers and a Necropede. Loot a Galvanic Shard at the base of an electrical pylon and open a chest for a Winterglass Gem. Opposite the pylon, you will find the Barren Crest Beacon. Collect another Galvanic Shard from its base and activate it.
Clearing the Parasitic Stash
Cross the bridge next to the Beacon, followed by another wooden bridge, defeating a Stalker. Take the next left down a slope, kill Roaming Heads, and loot a Galvanic Shard. Enter the dungeon entrance to reach the Parasitic Stash. The corridor ahead is guarded by Roaming Heads and a Stalker, followed by two Foul Knights. Push a button on the wall to open a gate. A Gloom Seeker guards the lower floor; use ranged attacks from above to defeat her. Loot two Ventrium and a Winterglass Gem from behind an air current. An illusory wall behind the chest conceals a Dorsalite. Exit the dungeon via the air current.
Obtaining the Colossus Stone
Return to the Barren Crest Beacon area and proceed up the slope. Turn left, defeat a Necropede, and then look down from the edge near the large tree to find a platform with an air current. Drop down, defeat a Necropede, and note that the Bone Gate here leads to a previously accessible area. Ride the air current back up and collect a Galvanic Shard. Descend the slope behind the ledge to the bottom, where a large group of Cultists, including two Faceless Cleriks, awaits. After defeating them, find a sitting spot and open a chest containing the Colossus Stone. A Bone Gate opposite the chest leads to a later region and should be ignored for now. Ride the air current back up.
Exploring the Top Levels
Head back up the ramp and continue upwards. Kill two Roaming Heads and a Stalker, then loot a Laterite from a Bone Statue. Go up a ramp to the left and defeat a group of Cultists, including a Clerik. Collect a Gloombound Stone and two Galvanic Shards on this upper ledge. Two other Bone Gates on this level lead to later areas and should be bypassed. Return to the Barren Crest Beacon, rest if necessary, and proceed down the slope to the Bell Snails. Cross the bridge by the right-hand Snail, kill a Roaming Head, and collect a Galvanic Shard. Ascend the stairs to the right, defeat two more Roaming Heads, and use the Bone Gate to reach a higher ledge.
On this platform, you will face a Gloom Seeker and an Anointed Confessor. Defeat the Gloom Seeker first, then the Confessor. The cleared corruption in the center yields a Revered Gland, and two Dorsalites are located on thrones on either side. Destroy a Gloom Tentacle for 1500x Gloom, then use the Bone Gate to return across the gap.
"Defeating" Sariel, the Endless
Ascend the steps beside the Bone Gate, defeating Cultists along the way. At the top, defeat a trio of Cultists on your left and loot the Dorsalite they were guarding. Descend the slope and use the Bone Gate to return to the Silent Steps Beacon. Make your way back up to the upper platform. Cross to the other side and turn left to face Sariel, the Endless. Despite his fast attacks, Sariel has low health and can be defeated quickly. After his defeat, he drops Gloom and a Glimpse, and his spirit image moves through a gate, opening it. Loot a Laterite and four Galvanic Shards from the arena before following Sariel.
Conquering the Chamber of Becoming
Follow Sariel's spirit image up the stairs and through the opened gate. Beyond a Knight of Mammon, you'll find the entrance to the Chamber of Becoming. Loot a Dorsalite opposite the entrance and proceed. Inside, Sariel will appear again. After he flees, follow the new path and drop down to a small arena. To defeat Sariel permanently, destroy the four glowing pillars first; otherwise, he will respawn. With the pillars destroyed, defeat Sariel. The battle requires parrying and punishing his scythe attacks. Upon his final defeat, he drops Sariel's Clockwork Scythe.
Unlocking Sariel's Shell
Interact with the new Shell in the arena to unlock Sariel's Shell. This will initiate Sariel's Memory: "The Search." Follow your companion, Rickart, into the mines to find the fertile Ovum. Interact with the Ovum to complete the Memory and return to the overworld. You can now equip Sariel's Shell and explore its abilities.
Obtaining the Caged Hystrix
After exiting Sariel's Memory, speak with Ruk, who has joined you in the arena. Ascend the stairs for the Caged Hystrix, a fast-firing sidearm. Interact with the glowing orb behind the Caged Hystrix to exit the dungeon and return to the Silent Steps Beacon. This concludes the 100% completion of The Silent Steps.