Genessa the Wayward | Mortal Shell 2
Genessa the Wayward is a Shell in Mortal Shell 2. Genessa the Wayward has the combat mechanic that is best against enemies from a distance, while dealing heavy damage. Shells are the remains of warriors that the Harbinger can occupy, each having unique combat proficiencies and innate Abilities.
Nothing is so broken it can’t be made whole again.
How to Obtain the Genessa Shell
To unlock Genessa, players need to deliver the Sester's Censer to Sester Genessa, in the Marrow Keep.
The Sester's Censer is a drop from Sester Secundus, a boss located in the Revenant Graves, near the entrance to the abbey that leads to the Sester's Gate.

Genessa the Wayward Abilities in Mortal Shell 2
- Faithful Doubles: Genessa summons Faithful Doubles which perform a Weapon attack and then vanish.
- Duality: When Genessa's health is depleted, she becomes Stray instead of being severed from the Harbinger.
Genessa the Wayward Builds for Mortal Shell 2
Genessa: Summoner of Spirits
Genessa the Wayward Shell Skill Tree Mortal Shell 2
Tier 1 Skills
Augmentation
Each level improves Faithful Doubles
- Level 1: Faithful Doubles cost 15% less Resolve to summon
- Level 2: Faithful Doubles cost 25% less Resolve to summon
- Level 3: Faithful Doubles regenerate 1 Resolve on damaging an enemy
Catalyst
Each level improves Stray Doubles
- Level 1: Stray Doubles cost 15% less Resolve to summon
- Level 2: Stray Doubles cost 25% less Resolve to summon
- Level 3: Duration of Stray Doubles increased by 20%
Timeless
Each level grants a new effect against Stasis
- Level 1: Genessa has 50% Stasis mitigation
- Level 2: Genessa has Stasis immunity
- Level 3: Enemies that inflict Stasis on Genessa receive 2 Phantom stacks instead.
Tier 2 Skills
Affinity
Each level improves Faithful Doubles
Instigation
Each level improves Genessa's Doubles
- Level 1: Faithful Doubles are summoned with 10 Warp stacks
- Level 2: Faithful Doubles inflict 4 Phantom stacks
- Level 3: Stray Doubles melee attacks inflict 3 Weak stacks
- Level 4: Stray Doubles ranged attacks inflict 4 Fragile stacks
Intangible
When Genessa's Health is depleted:
- Level 1: Genessa summons 2 last Faithful Doubles
- Level 2: Genessa summons 3 last Faithful Doubles
- Level 3: Genessa summons 4 last Faithful Doubles''''
Tier 3 Skills
Distraction
Each level improves Faithful Doubles
- Level 1: Faithful Doubles have 50% chance to be attacked by enemies
- Level 2: Faithful Doubles struck by enemies burst into a shockwave that inflicts 80% Stasis stacks
- Level 3: Faithful Doubles struck by enemies burst into a shockwave that inflicts 15 Stasis stacks
Communion
Each level improves Stray Doubles
- Level 1: Stray Doubles deal 150% melee damage
- Level 2: Stray Doubles deal 200% melee damage
- Level 3: Stray Doubles deal 150% ranged damage
- Level 4: Stray Doubles deal 200% ranged damage
Alteration
Sester Genessa is no more and becomes Stray by default
- Level 1: Duration of Stray Doubles increased by 3s
- Level 2: Duration of Stray Doubles increased by 5s
- Level 3: Duration of Stray Doubles increased by 8s
Tier 4 Skills
Impetus
Each level improves Faithful Doubles
- Level 1: Faithful Doubles have 15% chance to perform any equipped Weapon Ability
- Level 2: Faithful Doubles have 20% chance to perform any equipped Weapon Ability
- Level 3: Faithful Doubles have 22% chance to perform any equipped Weapon Ability
Causality
Each level improves Stray Doubles
- Level 1: Melee Stray Doubles have 25% chance to apply any equipped Weapon Infusion
- Level 2: Melee Stray Doubles have 25% chance to apply any equipped Sidearm Infusion
- Level 3: Melee Stray Doubles have 35% chance to apply any equipped Weapon Infusion
- Level 4: Melee Stray Doubles have 35% chance to apply any equipped Sidearm Infusion
Mirage
Each level improves Stray Doubles
- Level 1: Stray Doubles protect Stray Genessa from a single fatal blow
- Level 2: Stray Genessa can summon an additional Stray Double
- Level 3: Stray Doubles protect Stray Genessa from 2 fatal blows
Notes and Tips for Genessa the Wayward in Mortal Shell 2
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