Rapid repeating fire
The Caged Hystrix is a rapid multi-projectile Sidearm with an automatic repeating fire identity.
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Caged Hystrix
Rapid multi-projectile Sidearm
The Caged Hystrix is a rapid multi-projectile Sidearm found near the exit of the Chamber of Becoming in Mammon. Its pickup is gated by the Sariel encounter chain, including the final arena mechanic that requires destroying four glowing stones before Sariel can be defeated permanently.
- Sidearm
- Rapid projectiles
- Automatic fire
- Encounter-gated pickup
At a glance
Quick Facts
Sidearm identity
Rapid multi-projectile Sidearm
Region
Mammon
Route anchor
Silent Steps Beacon
Destination
Exit area of Chamber of Becoming
Where to Find the Caged Hystrix
Region
Mammon
Route Anchor
Silent Steps Beacon
Destination
Exit area of Chamber of Becoming
Use Silent Steps Beacon as the direct route anchor.
How to Get the Caged Hystrix
Follow Sariel’s route from Silent Steps Beacon into the Chamber of Becoming, destroy all four glowing stones, defeat Sariel, and collect the Caged Hystrix near the exit.
Start at Silent Steps Beacon.
Follow Sariel’s route toward the Chamber of Becoming.
Fight Sariel until the route into the dungeon opens.
Follow Sariel through the dungeon to the final encounter.
Destroy all four glowing stones so Sariel cannot continue reviving.
Defeat Sariel after all four stones have been destroyed.
Continue toward the exit and collect the Caged Hystrix nearby.
Caged Hystrix Sidearm Mechanics
Patch Context
Balance Patch 1
The official post-release Balance Patch 1 removed the minimum Resolve requirement needed to fire. The Caged Hystrix still uses Resolve when fired; the change removed the threshold that previously blocked firing at low Resolve.
Caged Hystrix FAQ
Where is the Caged Hystrix in Mortal Shell II?
The Caged Hystrix is found near the exit area of the Chamber of Becoming in Mammon after completing the Sariel encounter.
Which Beacon should you use for the Caged Hystrix?
Use Silent Steps Beacon as the route anchor, then follow Sariel toward the Chamber of Becoming.
Do you have to defeat Sariel for the Caged Hystrix?
Yes. Complete the Sariel encounter chain, destroy all four glowing stones in the final arena, and defeat Sariel before collecting the Sidearm near the exit.
How do you stop Sariel from reviving?
Destroy all four glowing stones in the final encounter before defeating Sariel. Any remaining stone allows the revival mechanic to continue.
What did Balance Patch 1 change for the Caged Hystrix?
Balance Patch 1 removed the minimum Resolve threshold needed to fire. The Caged Hystrix still uses Resolve when fired.
Sources & Verification
Current-release information reviewed 2026-08-29.