Aspect build · Black Coat

Aspect of Nyx

You have Omega Boost, which lets you produce Nightspawn after you activate it.

Choose the goal for this run. Every mode is a complete, aspect-specific build.

AOverallModerate learning demandAConsistencySClear speedASafetyAHigh Fear

Choose the run goal

Prepare the aspect, starting Keepsake, Arcana, Familiar, Hex, and ranks before choosing a run goal.

Pre-run preparation

Understand the aspect before funding a plan

Set your ranks and pre-run tools here. Then choose Strongest or Safest for the combat decisions you make during the run.

Leave the Crossroads with a complete setup

Prepare what both goals share first. Each goal then lists only what changes.

Same for both goals

Familiar and Hex

Pick	Why	Limit	Fit
GaleFamiliar	The passive defensive mobility remains active without requiring a particular attack pattern.	Dodge is less predictable than a larger Life pool and adds no direct build resource.	A
Wolf HowlHex	The effect resolves quickly and works without a slain enemy, long channel, or delayed target.	Its close target area can be unsafe when the landing window is poorly timed.	A

Pick

Why

Limit

Fit

GaleFamiliar

The passive defensive mobility remains active without requiring a particular attack pattern.

Dodge is less predictable than a larger Life pool and adds no direct build resource.

Wolf HowlHex

The effect resolves quickly and works without a slain enemy, long channel, or delayed target.

Its close target area can be unsafe when the landing window is poorly timed.

Strongest preparation

Strongest plan

Start with

1Opening KeepsakeEverlasting Emberlimited use
Use the opening region to secure the first preferred god and main Boon.
At the next keepsake cabinet, replace it after its god offer is consumed and its Rarify charge is spent. Switch earlier only when you intentionally abandon the unused Rarify benefit.

13 Grasp Arcana

If current Grasp cannot hold the full list, keep the cards that protect the main plan first, then add Persistence and Death before other support cards.

Safest preparation

Safest plan

Start with

1Opening KeepsakeHarmonic Photonlimited use
Use the opening region to secure the first preferred god and main Boon.
At the next keepsake cabinet, replace it after its god offer is consumed and its Rarify charge is spent. Switch earlier only when you intentionally abandon the unused Rarify benefit.

12 Grasp Arcana

If current Grasp cannot hold the full list, keep the cards that protect the main plan first, then add Persistence and Death before other support cards.

Aspect rank progression

Each rank lists its forge cost and the exact value it gives this Aspect.

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 15%	1Darkness4Flux
Rank 2Rare	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 30%	1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 45%	1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 60%	1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 75%	2Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 15%

1Darkness4Flux

Rank 2Rare

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 30%

1Nightmare

Rank 3Epic

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 45%

1Nightmare

Rank 4Heroic

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 60%

1Nightmare

Rank 5Legendary

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 75%

2Nightmare

Strongest run plan

Excels at: Sprint naturally creates attack angles
Watch for: Damage falls when the mark is not prepared

AOverall grade

Combat sequence

1
Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark
2
Turn onto the priority target
3
Spend the critical window with the chosen core move

Also strong

Critical window can support either main damage move

Avoid

Over-sprinting can waste attack windows

AConsistency

SClear speed

ASafety

AHigh Fear

Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark

Priority 1AttackFlame Strike
Priority 2SpecialHeaven Flourish
Priority 3GainCardio Gain
Priority 4DashFrigid Rush
Priority 5CastEngagement Ring

Commit check

When this build comes online

The first two stages make the plan functional. The last is a power spike, not a reason to delay the run.

01
The main move is funded
Secure Flame Strike.
The carrying action now has its required Boon, so the basic sequence works without filling unrelated slots.
Flame Strike
02
The build is online
Secure the main choices: Flame Strike + Heaven Flourish + Frigid Rush.
Sprint naturally creates attack angles The named choices now reinforce the same sequence instead of competing for upgrades.
Flame Strike Heaven Flourish Frigid Rush
03
The first major power spike
Take Rapid Frame if it appears.
This upgrades the action already carrying the plan. It improves the existing loop but is not required for the build to function.
Rapid Frame

Alternatives and slot details

Adjust only after the five essentials

Attack, Special, Cast, Dash, and Gain stay in the shown order when offers compete. Open a slot to see its other proven fits and fallbacks.

First choice	Fallbacks if the first choice does not appear	Why
Priority 1 · AttackBuild focus
Flame StrikeS Your Attacks inflict Scorch. Other proven fits Wave StrikeA Your Attacks hit foes with a splash that knocks other foes away. This can fill the same attack role when its condition matches "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". Keep the rest of the damage plan unchanged.	Heaven StrikeB Your Attacks inflict Blitz. Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 2 · SpecialBuild focus
Heaven FlourishS Your Specials inflict Blitz. Other proven fits Sworn FlourishA Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch. This can fill the same special role when its condition matches "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". Keep the rest of the damage plan unchanged.	Vicious FlourishB Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Wounds. Use this only when the preferred special choice is unavailable. It preserves "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 3 · GainSupporting slot
Cardio GainS Whenever your Attack or Special deals damage, restore Magick.	Ionic GainB In each encounter, an Aether Font appears in the area and restores all Magick when used. Use this if the preferred Gain choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.	This is the recommended Gain choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.
Priority 4 · DashBuild focus
Frigid RushS Your Sprint forms a Gust around you that lingers after you stop.	Blinding RushB Your Sprint is faster and inflicts Daze on surrounding foes. Use this only when the preferred sprint choice is unavailable. It preserves "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 5 · CastSupporting slot
Engagement RingS Your Casts inflict Hitch and immediately deal damage based on foes in the binding circle.	Arctic RingB Your Casts inflict Freeze and repeatedly deal damage to foes in the binding circle. Use this if the preferred Cast choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.	This is the recommended Cast choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.

First choice

Fallbacks if the first choice does not appear

Why

Priority 1 · AttackBuild focus

Flame StrikeS

Your Attacks inflict Scorch.

Other proven fits

Wave StrikeA

Your Attacks hit foes with a splash that knocks other foes away.

This can fill the same attack role when its condition matches "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". Keep the rest of the damage plan unchanged.

Heaven StrikeB

Your Attacks inflict Blitz.

Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 2 · SpecialBuild focus

Heaven FlourishS

Your Specials inflict Blitz.

Other proven fits

Sworn FlourishA

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

This can fill the same special role when its condition matches "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". Keep the rest of the damage plan unchanged.

Vicious FlourishB

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

Use this only when the preferred special choice is unavailable. It preserves "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 3 · GainSupporting slot

Cardio GainS

Whenever your Attack or Special deals damage, restore Magick.

Ionic GainB

In each encounter, an Aether Font appears in the area and restores all Magick when used.

Use this if the preferred Gain choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.

This is the recommended Gain choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.

Priority 4 · DashBuild focus

Frigid RushS

Your Sprint forms a Gust around you that lingers after you stop.

Blinding RushB

Your Sprint is faster and inflicts Daze on surrounding foes.

Use this only when the preferred sprint choice is unavailable. It preserves "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 5 · CastSupporting slot

Engagement RingS

Your Casts inflict Hitch and immediately deal damage based on foes in the binding circle.

Arctic RingB

Your Casts inflict Freeze and repeatedly deal damage to foes in the binding circle.

Use this if the preferred Cast choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.

This is the recommended Cast choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.

Optional ceiling

Duo and Legendary targets

Finish the functional build first. Open Requirement to compare this plan with the other valid options.

Duo Boons

Pairings this plan can reach without replacing its main actions.

Freezer BurnA

Whenever you inflict Freeze on a foe with Scorch, deal damage and remove Scorch.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Arctic Ring + Flame Strike after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Warm BreezeA

Whenever you Dodge or a foe misses because of Daze, restore some Life.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Blinding Rush + Flame Strike after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Arterial SprayA

Your splash effects from Poseidon may hit 2 times (and take the color of the River Styx).

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Vicious Flourish + Wave Strike after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Thermal DynamicsA

Your Blitz effects also inflict Scorch whenever they deal damage.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Heaven Flourish + Flame Strike after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Cherished HeirloomA

Your Keepsakes are stronger this night (if possible).

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Frigid Rush + Engagement Ring after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Incandescent AuraA

Whenever you restore Magick during encounters, damage all Hitch-afflicted foes.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Engagement Ring + Flame Strike after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Beach BallA

Your Sprint creates a watery globe behind you, which surges ahead once you stop.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Blinding Rush + Wave Strike after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Sun WorshiperA

In each encounter, the first foe you slay returns to fight for you.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Engagement Ring + Blinding Rush after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Hail StormA

Your Freeze effects also cause lightning bolts to repeatedly strike afflicted foes.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Heaven Flourish + Arctic Ring after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Queen's RansomA

Give up all your boons of Zeus. For each, raise level for all your boons of Hera.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Engagement Ring + Ionic Gain after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

King's RansomA

Give up all your boons of Hera. For each, raise level for all your boons of Zeus.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Engagement Ring + Heaven Flourish after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Beyond the five slots

Additional useful Boons

Add these only after the five main slots are secure. The tiers are specific to strongest mode.

BSituational fits24 Boons

Passion Rush

Rushing damages surrounding foes and inflicts Weak, and again once you stop.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Flutter Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Nova Flourish

Your Specials deal more damage in a larger area.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Nova Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Stabbing Rush

Your Dash creates a row of falling blades along your path.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Vicious Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Fire Away

Your Casts destroy many foes' ranged shots, and inflict Scorch on the attacking foes.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Ice Flourish

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Ice Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Controlled Burn

Your Omega Special also launches a fireball, but uses +10 Magick.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Volcanic Flourish

Your Specials can cause a blast that deals 500 damage in the area.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Smithy Rush

If a foe is near after you Dash, you can cause a blast that deals 200 damage in the area.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Volcanic Strike

Your Attacks can cause a blast that deals 400 damage in the area.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Nexus Rush

Your Sprint inflicts Hitch on surrounding foes, and deals damage when it does.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Sworn Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Racing Thoughts

Your Omega moves are faster.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Nimble Limbs

Your Attack, Special, and Cast are faster.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Flame Flourish

Your Specials inflict Scorch.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Heat Rush

Your Sprint leaves a cinder trail, and any damage you take from burning is reduced to 1.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Wave Flourish

Your Specials hit foes with a splash that knocks other foes away.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Breaker Rush

Whenever you Sprint, hit the first foe you run into with a blast that knocks foes away.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Romantic Spark

Rushing into foes with Blitz immediately activates the effect and makes it stronger.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Nitro Boost

Your Sprint is 15% faster and gives you a barrier that ignores instances of damage.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Thunder Rush

Rushing causes surrounding foes to be struck by lightning bolts.

This can support "Sprint through a safe line to activate the mark", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Run upgrades

Daedalus Hammers next

These improve the move already carrying the plan. They do not replace a missing main Boon.

Choose the main Boon and required Magick recovery before changing the weapon around a Hammer.

Hammer	Change	Fit
Rapid Frame	Your Attacks are 35% faster.	S
Siege Frame	Your Attack deals 30% more damage and reaches farther ahead.	A
Reaper Frame	Your Attacks have +10 Power and deal damage in a larger area.	A

Hammer

Change

Fit

Rapid Frame

Your Attacks are 35% faster.

Siege Frame

Your Attack deals 30% more damage and reaches farther ahead.

Reaper Frame

Your Attacks have +10 Power and deal damage in a larger area.

Reward order

Core BoonFill the aspect's sprint damage slot before spending rewards on optional scaling.
Daedalus HammerTake a compatible top-ranked Hammer after the Boon for the build's main move. No Hammer is required to make the build function.
Maximum LifeMove maximum Life ahead of damage rewards when the current route cannot survive the next guardian reliably.
Pom of PowerUse Poms after the main Boon exists so levels land on an effect the build repeatedly uses.
Magick recoveryTake recovery only after the normal-move plan and immediate survival needs are covered.
Duo or LegendaryPursue a Duo or Legendary only after the build already contains a valid choice from every prerequisite set.

Useful interactions

Phalanx Shot
Your Specials also launch a projectile ahead that can Deflect, rearming after 2 seconds.
Requires you to have met Athena once before the current night.
Word of Greater Girth
Grow in size, increase maximum Life by 15%, and deal 15% more damage with your Nocturnal Arm.
Circe can offer this choice.
Ingenious Strike
Your Attack boon gains 3 levels, but you Prime 35 Magick.
Requires Attack.
Killing Stroke
Your Specials may deal Critical damage, but you Prime 40 Magick.
Artemis can offer this choice.
Ingenious Flourish
Your Special boon gains 3 levels, but you Prime 35 Magick.
Requires Special.
Lethal Snare
Foes in your Casts may take Critical damage from your Attacks.
Artemis can offer this choice.
Reckless Abandon
Each Attack hit randomly deals exactly 5, 55, or 555 damage.
Requires you to speak with Dionysus after the true ending.
Support Fire
After you hit with your Attacks or Specials, fire a seeking arrow.
Artemis can offer this choice.

Switch Keepsakes when their job is done

The starting Keepsake is listed in Setup. These are the in-run swaps.

2
Later regionsLuckier Toothlimited use
Use the extra Death Defiance after the main Boon is secured when ordinary rooms still threaten the run.
At the next keepsake cabinet, replace it after its Last Stand has triggered because the spent keepsake adds no second recovery. Equip it after the opening god is secured if room damage is consuming Death Defiance or maximum Life.
3
Final regionKnuckle Boneslimited use
Use the guardian-focused effect when the final encounter is the remaining route constraint.
At the next keepsake cabinet, replace it after its limited guardian effect has been consumed and another guardian remains. Equip it before the final region only when the run already survives normal rooms reliably.

Boss and route decisions

Activate the mark during boss movement and spend it only after the target commits.

Open rooms provide clean Sprint lines, while small rooms require shorter activations.

Aspect rank progression

Each rank lists its forge cost and the exact value it gives this Aspect.

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 15%	1Darkness4Flux
Rank 2Rare	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 30%	1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 45%	1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 60%	1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 75%	2Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 15%

1Darkness4Flux

Rank 2Rare

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 30%

1Nightmare

Rank 3Epic

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 45%

1Nightmare

Rank 4Heroic

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 60%

1Nightmare

Rank 5Legendary

Count: 2
Charge Duration: 1
Damage: 250
Duration: 5
Mana Cost: 30
Split Damage: 75%

2Nightmare

Safest run plan

Excels at: Faster Sprint and Blind create a safer critical-mark angle
Watch for: A missed mark still wastes the prepared window

BOverall grade

Combat sequence

1
Root the priority target
2
Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark
3
Turn onto the target, spend a short critical string, and leave

Also strong

Root keeps the marked target available for the damage window

Avoid

Over-sprinting can carry Melinoe beyond the controlled target

AConsistency

AClear speed

ASafety

AHigh Fear

Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Root the priority target

Priority 1DashBlinding Rush
Priority 2AttackIce Strike
Priority 3CastArctic Ring
Priority 4SpecialNova Flourish
Priority 5GainBorn Gain

Commit check

When this build comes online

The first two stages make the plan functional. The last is a power spike, not a reason to delay the run.

01
The main move is funded
Secure Blinding Rush.
The carrying action now has its required Boon, so the basic sequence works without filling unrelated slots.
Blinding Rush
02
The build is online
Secure the main choices: Blinding Rush + Ice Strike + Arctic Ring.
Faster Sprint and Blind create a safer critical-mark angle The named choices now reinforce the same sequence instead of competing for upgrades.
Blinding Rush Ice Strike Arctic Ring
03
The first major power spike
Take Rapid Frame if it appears.
This upgrades the action already carrying the plan. It improves the existing loop but is not required for the build to function.
Rapid Frame

Alternatives and slot details

Adjust only after the five essentials

Attack, Special, Cast, Dash, and Gain stay in the shown order when offers compete. Open a slot to see its other proven fits and fallbacks.

First choice	Fallbacks if the first choice does not appear	Why
Priority 1 · DashBuild focus
Blinding RushS Your Sprint is faster and inflicts Daze on surrounding foes.	Frigid RushB Your Sprint forms a Gust around you that lingers after you stop. Use this only when the preferred sprint choice is unavailable. It preserves "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 2 · AttackBuild focus
Ice StrikeS Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.	Flutter StrikeB Your Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes. Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Root the priority target" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Root the priority target". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 3 · CastBuild focus
Arctic RingS Your Casts inflict Freeze and repeatedly deal damage to foes in the binding circle.	Solar RingB Your Casts inflict Daze, and deal a burst of damage before they expire. Use this only when the preferred cast choice is unavailable. It preserves "Root the priority target" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Root the priority target". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 4 · SpecialSupporting slot
Nova FlourishS Your Specials deal more damage in a larger area.	Ice FlourishB Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze. Use this if the preferred Special choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.	This is the recommended Special choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.
Priority 5 · GainSupporting slot
Born GainS Whenever you run out of Magick, Prime until the next location to restore all Magick.	Cardio GainB Whenever your Attack or Special deals damage, restore Magick. Use this if the preferred Gain choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.	This is the recommended Gain choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.

First choice

Fallbacks if the first choice does not appear

Why

Priority 1 · DashBuild focus

Blinding RushS

Your Sprint is faster and inflicts Daze on surrounding foes.

Frigid RushB

Your Sprint forms a Gust around you that lingers after you stop.

Use this only when the preferred sprint choice is unavailable. It preserves "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark" without changing the reliability loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 2 · AttackBuild focus

Ice StrikeS

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

Flutter StrikeB

Your Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes.

Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Root the priority target" without changing the reliability loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Root the priority target". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 3 · CastBuild focus

Arctic RingS

Your Casts inflict Freeze and repeatedly deal damage to foes in the binding circle.

Solar RingB

Your Casts inflict Daze, and deal a burst of damage before they expire.

Use this only when the preferred cast choice is unavailable. It preserves "Root the priority target" without changing the reliability loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Root the priority target". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 4 · SpecialSupporting slot

Nova FlourishS

Your Specials deal more damage in a larger area.

Ice FlourishB

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

Use this if the preferred Special choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.

This is the recommended Special choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.

Priority 5 · GainSupporting slot

Born GainS

Whenever you run out of Magick, Prime until the next location to restore all Magick.

Cardio GainB

Whenever your Attack or Special deals damage, restore Magick.

Use this if the preferred Gain choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.

This is the recommended Gain choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.

Optional ceiling

Duo and Legendary targets

Finish the functional build first. Open Requirement to compare this plan with the other valid options.

Duo Boons

Pairings this plan can reach without replacing its main actions.

Warm BreezeA

Whenever you Dodge or a foe misses because of Daze, restore some Life.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Blinding Rush + Cardio Gain after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Cherished HeirloomA

Your Keepsakes are stronger this night (if possible).

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Ice Strike + Born Gain after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Hearty AppetiteA

You deal more damage with your Weapon the more maximum Life you have.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Frigid Rush + Flutter Strike after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Sun WorshiperA

In each encounter, the first foe you slay returns to fight for you.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Born Gain + Blinding Rush after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Tropical CycloneA

While standing in a Gust, you randomly fire gales every 0.3 seconds.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Nova Flourish + Frigid Rush after its main actions are funded.

Do not chase this target before the main plan works, because an unseeded run may not offer every required god or Boon.

Beyond the five slots

Additional useful Boons

Add these only after the five main slots are secure. The tiers are specific to safest mode.

BSituational fits39 Boons

Rapture Ring

Your Casts inflict Weak, and damage foes while dragging them toward the center.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Passion Rush

Rushing damages surrounding foes and inflicts Weak, and again once you stop.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Super Nova

Your Casts expand in size until they expire.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Prominence Flare

After your Omega Cast expires, rapidly deal damage in the area for 2 seconds.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Glorious Disaster

You can channel 30 additional Magick into your Omega Cast to repeatedly strike foes with lightning bolts.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Nova Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Sword Ring

Your Casts create a falling blade over each foe in the binding circle.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Meat Grinder

Your Omega Cast also creates a Blade Rift in the binding circle.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Stabbing Rush

Your Dash creates a row of falling blades along your path.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Vicious Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Fire Away

Your Casts destroy many foes' ranged shots, and inflict Scorch on the attacking foes.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Lightning Lance

Hold Cast to aim where the binding circle appears. Foes within are struck by lightning.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Local Climate

Your Omega Cast deals more damage. If you are in the binding circle, the bonus is doubled.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Arctic Gale

Your Casts also create a Gust around the binding circle.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Glowing Coal

Hold Cast to aim a fireball that explodes on impact. The binding circle forms there.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Anvil Ring

Your Casts deal damage 3 times in succession to foes in the binding circle.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Smithy Rush

If a foe is near after you Dash, you can cause a blast that deals 200 damage in the area.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Volcanic Strike

Your Attacks can cause a blast that deals 400 damage in the area.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Engagement Ring

Your Casts inflict Hitch and immediately deal damage based on foes in the binding circle.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Nexus Rush

Your Sprint inflicts Hitch on surrounding foes, and deals damage when it does.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Sworn Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Winner's Circle

You channel your Omega Cast faster, and your Casts deal damage and expire faster.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Nimble Limbs

Your Attack, Special, and Cast are faster.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Smolder Ring

Your Casts repeatedly inflict Scorch on foes in the binding circle.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Heat Rush

Your Sprint leaves a cinder trail, and any damage you take from burning is reduced to 1.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Flame Strike

Your Attacks inflict Scorch.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Seismic Servo

Any boon effects that recharge over time recharge faster.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Tidal Ring

Your Casts also immediately hit foes with a powerful splash that inflicts Froth.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Geyser Spout

Your Omega Cast gains Power and knocks foes away.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Beach Ball

Your Sprint creates a watery globe behind you, which surges ahead once you stop.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Breaker Rush

Whenever you Sprint, hit the first foe you run into with a blast that knocks foes away.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Wave Strike

Your Attacks hit foes with a splash that knocks other foes away.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Hostile Environment

Your Omega Cast is stronger and follows you, even as you start to channel it.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Rousing Reception

Your Casts damage any foes as they join the encounter, wherever they appear.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Romantic Spark

Rushing into foes with Blitz immediately activates the effect and makes it stronger.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Nitro Boost

Your Sprint is 15% faster and gives you a barrier that ignores instances of damage.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Storm Ring

Your Casts cause lightning bolts to repeatedly strike 1 foe at a time in the binding circle.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Thunder Rush

Rushing causes surrounding foes to be struck by lightning bolts.

This can support "Sprint through a clear line to prepare the mark", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Heaven Strike

Your Attacks inflict Blitz.

This can support "Root the priority target", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Run upgrades

Daedalus Hammers next

These improve the move already carrying the plan. They do not replace a missing main Boon.

Choose the main Boon and required Magick recovery before changing the weapon around a Hammer.

Hammer	Change	Fit
Rapid Frame	Your Attacks are 35% faster.	S
Siege Frame	Your Attack deals 30% more damage and reaches farther ahead.	A
Reaper Frame	Your Attacks have +10 Power and deal damage in a larger area.	A

Hammer

Change

Fit

Rapid Frame

Your Attacks are 35% faster.

Siege Frame

Your Attack deals 30% more damage and reaches farther ahead.

Reaper Frame

Your Attacks have +10 Power and deal damage in a larger area.

Reward order

Core BoonFill the aspect's sprint damage slot before spending rewards on optional scaling.
Daedalus HammerTake a compatible top-ranked Hammer after the Boon for the build's main move. No Hammer is required to make the build function.
Maximum LifeMove maximum Life ahead of damage rewards when the current route cannot survive the next guardian reliably.
Pom of PowerUse Poms after the main Boon exists so levels land on an effect the build repeatedly uses.
Magick recoveryTake recovery only after the normal-move plan and immediate survival needs are covered.
Duo or LegendaryPursue a Duo or Legendary only after the build already contains a valid choice from every prerequisite set.

Useful interactions

Fuchsia Dress
Don an Outfit with 20 Armor that makes your Cast deal 100% more damage.
Requires you to meet Arachne once.
Hazard Boom
Your Casts also blast the area after 4 seconds, dealing 500 damage to foes, but 20 to you.
Icarus can offer this choice.
Tipsy Shot
Hold Cast to lob a large explosive. The binding circle forms there.
Requires none of these boons in the current setup: Glowing Coal, Lightning Lance, Howling Soul, Hostile Environment.
Word of Greater Girth
Grow in size, increase maximum Life by 15%, and deal 15% more damage with your Nocturnal Arm.
Circe can offer this choice.
Ingenious Strike
Your Attack boon gains 3 levels, but you Prime 35 Magick.
Requires Attack.
Howling Soul
Your Casts launch a projectile that seeks foes. The binding circle forms where it hits.
Requires none of these boons in the current setup: Glowing Coal, Lightning Lance, Tipsy Shot, Hostile Environment.
Lethal Snare
Foes in your Casts may take Critical damage from your Attacks.
Artemis can offer this choice.
Mental Block
Your Casts also deal a burst of damage in the area and momentarily make you Deflect.
Athena can offer this choice.
Easy Shot
A piercing arrow fires toward any foe damaged by your Omega Cast.
Artemis can offer this choice.
Reckless Abandon
Each Attack hit randomly deals exactly 5, 55, or 555 damage.
Requires you to speak with Dionysus after the true ending.
Support Fire
After you hit with your Attacks or Specials, fire a seeking arrow.
Artemis can offer this choice.

Switch Keepsakes when their job is done

The starting Keepsake is listed in Setup. These are the in-run swaps.

2
Later regionsLuckier Toothlimited use
Use the extra Death Defiance after the main Boon is secured when ordinary rooms still threaten the run.
At the next keepsake cabinet, replace it after its Last Stand has triggered because the spent keepsake adds no second recovery. Equip it after the opening god is secured if room damage is consuming Death Defiance or maximum Life.
3
Final regionKnuckle Boneslimited use
Use the guardian-focused effect when the final encounter is the remaining route constraint.
At the next keepsake cabinet, replace it after its limited guardian effect has been consumed and another guardian remains. Equip it before the final region only when the run already survives normal rooms reliably.

Boss and route decisions

Prepare the mark only when the Sprint line also leaves a safe exit.

Root prevents room targets from turning the marked approach into a trade.

Aspect rank progression

Each rank lists its forge cost and the exact value it gives this Aspect.

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 15%	1Darkness4Flux
Rank 2Rare	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 30%	1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 45%	1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 60%	1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Count 2 Charge Duration 1 Damage 250 Duration 5 Mana Cost 30 Split Damage 75%	2Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common