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Destroy the Shell: Sidequest Walkthrough

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This is a sidequest walkthrough for Destroy the Shell in Scarlet Nexus for the Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam. Here you'll find a guide on how to find the quest, conditions for completion, and rewards gained.

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Destroy the Shell Location

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Destroy the Shell Quest Information

Objectives
Routes Yuito
Phase Phase 5
Description I was almost done in by a hard and cunning Other. I guess there's a weak point inside its hard shell, but could you show me how to defeat it?
Requester Depressed Soilder
Receiving Location Suoh City Ryujin Ward
Completion Requirements With Charge Attack, defeat 3 Rat Rut.
Reward/s Water-Proof Coating: Generic x1

How to Complete Destroy the Shell

Defeat 3 Rat Rut with Charge Attack

Destroy the Shell

First of all, make sure you've learned the Charge Attack skill in the Expand skill tree of the Brain Map. Then, head to Kunad Highway Junction, where you can find Rat Rut enemies.

Make sure to land the killing blow with a Charge Attack.

Rat Rut Location

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Yuito Route Sidequests

Don't get Cocky Trouble with Fire
Because It's Good Human-like, but Not
Steel Body Responsibility Issue
Eyes that See All Destroy the Shell
For a Teammate Fire with Fire
The Urge to Train Infinite Multiplying
Vision and Reflexes Growing Other
Totally Lost Counter Research
Ruins Fan Inspiration
Photo Model Request Veteran Experience
Mini-Boss Strat Rooting for the Hero
Trouble with Flying Important Mission
Suppression Support Verifying the Secret
No Interference!

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Top Cadet's Prowess Trouble With Moisture
Collecting Donations Brain Drive Training
Missed Deadline Incredible Speed
Barrage Attack In Need of Meds
Power Analysis Easy Victory
Aerial Attack Fast and Quick Prep
What's in the Box?! Busy Bee
Please Collect Intel Power to Repel
Seeking Your Advice Disaster Prevention
Even a Small Guy... Forecaster's Hunch
Psychokinesis x Psychokinesis Multiplier
Good Ol' Iron Wall Help with a Report
Enchanted by Weapons The Other in a Dream
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