This Dead by Daylight guide details optimal builds for The Shape (Michael Myers), categorized by perk type and including add-on recommendations. Updated January 13, 2025, reflecting recent buffs.
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The Shape, Dead by Daylight's first licensed Killer, is a formidable opponent. His stalking mechanic, culminating in devastating attacks, makes him a truly terrifying presence. This guide covers builds for players of all skill levels, utilizing both teachable and non-teachable perks.
The Shape: Best Non-Teachable Build (2025)
This build compensates for the lack of access to other Killers' perks. It emphasizes efficient chase termination and endgame dominance.
- Save the Best for Last (The Shape): Hitting non-Obsession Survivors grants tokens, reducing attack cooldowns. Hitting the Obsession costs tokens.
- Hex: No One Escapes Death (General Perk): Exposes all Survivors after the final generator is completed, providing a haste effect until the totem is cleansed.
- Bitter Murmur (General Perk): Reveals Survivor auras near completed generators, culminating in a full aura reveal after the last generator.
- Sloppy Butcher (General Perk): Slows healing and regresses healing progress with each attack.
The Shape: Best Build (2025)
This build prioritizes generator control and early-game aggression, addressing The Shape's inherent weaknesses.
- Lethal Pursuer (The Nemesis): Provides initial aura reading of all Survivors, enhancing subsequent aura readings.
- Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance (The Artist): Destroys the most progressed generator for each uniquely hooked Survivor.
- Deadlock (The Cenobite): Blocks the most progressed generator after completion.
- Coup de Grâce (The Twins): Increases lunge range based on completed generators.
The Shape: Best Add-Ons (2025)
Memorial Flower
A common add-on offering a modest but helpful increase to stalking speed.
Dead Rabbit
Reduces Terror Radius in Evil Within II but increases it in Evil Within III. Use strategically with other Terror Radius affecting perks.
J. Myers Memorial
Provides a substantial boost to stalking gain rate.
Hair Bow
Increases the threat level during Evil Within III. Effective when paired with J. Myers Memorial.
Tombstone Piece
Allows an instant kill on any Survivor upon reaching Evil Within III, regardless of hook state. A powerful game-changer.
Lock of Hair
Extends Evil Within III duration and increases stalk rate. A viable alternative to Hair Bow.
Fragrant Tuft of Hair
Grants infinite Evil Within III, eliminating power management concerns but significantly reducing stalking speed.
