Dead by Daylight: Best Builds for The Shape (2025)

This Dead by Daylight guide details optimal builds for The Shape (Michael Myers), categorized for varying player skill levels. Recent buffs in Patch 8.4.0 have improved his viability.

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• The Shape: Best Non-Teachable Build (2025)
• The Shape: Best Build (2025)
• The Shape: Best Add-Ons (2025)

The Shape, Dead by Daylight's first licensed Killer, is a formidable opponent whose terrifying power stems from his relentless pursuit and ability to build ferocity while stalking Survivors.

The Shape: Best Non-Teachable Build (2025)

This build compensates for The Shape's lack of access to teachable perks. It utilizes readily available perks to create a strong, albeit challenging, gameplay experience.

• Save the Best for Last (The Shape): Reduces cooldown on basic attacks based on hitting non-Obsession Survivors.
• Hex: No One Escapes Death (General Perk): Exposes all Survivors after the final generator is completed.
• 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 hit.

The Shape: Best Build (2025)

This build focuses on generator control and early-game aggression, addressing The Shape's weaknesses in map mobility and early-game strength.

• Lethal Pursuer (The Nemesis): Provides initial Survivor aura reading and extended aura-reading duration.
• Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance (The Artist): Destroys the most progressed generator for each unique Survivor hooked on a white Scourge Hook.
• Deadlock (The Cenobite): Blocks the most progressed generator for 25 seconds after each generator completion.
• Coup de Grâce (The Twins): Increases lunge range based on completed generators.

The Shape: Best Add-Ons (2025)

The following add-ons significantly enhance The Shape's capabilities:

Memorial Flower

Increases stalking speed by 11%. A solid common rarity add-on.

Dead Rabbit

Reduces Terror Radius in Evil Within II but increases it in Evil Within III. Use strategically with perks that modify Terror Radius.

J. Myers Memorial

Provides a 25% bonus to stalking gain rate. Excellent when paired with the Tombstone Piece.

Hair Bow

Increases the threat level during Evil Within III. Synergizes well with J. Myers Memorial.

Tombstone Piece

Allows an instant kill on any Survivor upon reaching Evil Within III, regardless of hook state. A powerful and game-changing add-on.

Lock Of Hair

Extends Evil Within III duration by 40 seconds and increases stalking rate. A viable alternative to the Hair Bow.

Fragrant Tuft of Hair

Grants infinite Evil Within III, but significantly reduces stalking speed. Provides consistent insta-downs.