Mortal Shell 2 Tarblighted Stoner Boss Guide
Quick answer: A bigger Stoner that calls Woodmen. Kill or ignore adds based on whether they block the punish window. Tarred Fragment is the Trebuchaxe Ability stone.
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Location and route
Boss location: Sanguine Caverns past Sanguine Shoreline Beacon.
Inside the Sanguine Caverns gate route after Sanguine Shoreline. Fextralife calls it the gate's miniboss.
Preparation checklist
- On the Lost Child path, so you will see it if you full-clear the caverns.
Attacks and counters
| Attack | Tell / danger | Safe response |
|---|---|---|
| Stoner slams plus Woodmen | Adds complicate the arena | Cleave adds if they surround you; otherwise stay on the Stoner. |
Step-by-step fight plan
- Do not skip it if you want Tarred Fragment for the Trebuchaxe.
Rewards, achievement, and what comes next
- Tarred Fragment (KeenGamer / Fextralife).
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Evidence: The boss name and achievement wording are cross-checked against the official Steam achievement list. Location, attacks, rewards, and strategy are attributed community synthesis checked against this Fextralife and KeenGamer reward tables. Verified August 23, 2026; balance and behavior may change with patches.