Aspect build · Black Coat

Aspect of Shiva

You have Purifying Grace, which absorbs Omega Special blasts to grow Destructive.

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

BOverallHigh learning demandBConsistencySClear speedBSafetyBHigh 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

Both run goals use the same pre-run equipment. Prepare it once, then choose your combat plan.

Shared preparation

Strongest plan 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.

Familiar and Hex

Pick	Why	Limit	Fit
FrinosFamiliar	The Life bonus improves every encounter and asks for no build-specific setup.	Frinos adds less clear speed than Familiars with offensive passive bonuses.	S
Phase ShiftHex	Slowing the encounter creates room to attack, reposition, or recover without replacing the build's normal actions.	It adds less immediate burst than a direct-damage Hex.	S

Pick

Why

Limit

Fit

FrinosFamiliar

The Life bonus improves every encounter and asks for no build-specific setup.

Frinos adds less clear speed than Familiars with offensive passive bonuses.

Phase ShiftHex

Slowing the encounter creates room to attack, reposition, or recover without replacing the build's normal actions.

It adds less immediate burst than a direct-damage Hex.

Aspect rank progression

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

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 2	12Glassrock4Nightmare
Rank 2Rare	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 3	2Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 4	2Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 5	2Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 6	3Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 2

12Glassrock4Nightmare

Rank 2Rare

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 3

2Nightmare

Rank 3Epic

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 4

2Nightmare

Rank 4Heroic

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 5

2Nightmare

Rank 5Legendary

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 6

3Nightmare

Strongest run plan

Excels at: Converts Special setup into a powerful Attack state
Watch for: Setup is easy to interrupt

BOverall grade

Combat sequence

1
Fire the required Special pattern
2
Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts
3
Spend the empowered sequence and disengage

Also strong

Uses both ranged setup and guarded retaliation

Avoid

Poor Special placement delays the main payoff

BConsistency

SClear speed

BSafety

BHigh Fear

Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Fire the required Special pattern

Priority 1AttackNova Strike
Priority 2GainBorn Gain
Priority 3SpecialSworn Flourish
Priority 4CastArctic Ring
Priority 5DashBlinding Rush

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 Nova Strike.
The carrying action now has its required Boon, so the basic sequence works without filling unrelated slots.
Nova Strike
02
The build is online
Secure the main choices: Nova Strike + Born Gain + Sworn Flourish.
Converts Special setup into a powerful Attack state The named choices now reinforce the same sequence instead of competing for upgrades.
Nova Strike Born Gain Sworn Flourish
03
The first major power spike
Take Counter Supreme 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.
Counter Supreme

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
Nova StrikeS Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area. Other proven fits Flutter StrikeA Your Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes. This can fill the same attack role when its condition matches "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts". Keep the rest of the damage plan unchanged. Sworn StrikeA Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Hitch. This can fill the same attack role when its condition matches "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts". Keep the rest of the damage plan unchanged.	Ice StrikeB Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze. Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 2 · GainBuild focus
Born GainS Whenever you run out of Magick, Prime until the next location to restore all Magick.	Flood GainB Your Omega moves make you briefly restore any Magick you use, repeatable after 8 seconds. Use this only when the preferred omega choice is unavailable. It preserves "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 3 · SpecialBuild focus
Sworn FlourishS Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch.	Vicious FlourishB Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Wounds. Use this only when the preferred special choice is unavailable. It preserves "Fire the required Special pattern" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Fire the required Special pattern". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 4 · CastSupporting slot
Arctic RingS Your Casts inflict Freeze and repeatedly deal damage to foes in the binding circle.	Sword RingB Your Casts create a falling blade over each foe 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.
Priority 5 · DashSupporting slot
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 if the preferred Dash choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.	This is the recommended Dash 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

Nova StrikeS

Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area.

Other proven fits

Flutter StrikeA

Your Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes.

This can fill the same attack role when its condition matches "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts". Keep the rest of the damage plan unchanged.

Sworn StrikeA

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

This can fill the same attack role when its condition matches "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts". Keep the rest of the damage plan unchanged.

Ice StrikeB

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 2 · GainBuild focus

Born GainS

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

Flood GainB

Your Omega moves make you briefly restore any Magick you use, repeatable after 8 seconds.

Use this only when the preferred omega choice is unavailable. It preserves "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 3 · SpecialBuild focus

Sworn FlourishS

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

Vicious FlourishB

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

Use this only when the preferred special choice is unavailable. It preserves "Fire the required Special pattern" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Fire the required Special pattern". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 4 · CastSupporting slot

Arctic RingS

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

Sword RingB

Your Casts create a falling blade over each foe 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.

Priority 5 · DashSupporting slot

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

This is the recommended Dash 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.

Island GetawayA

You take less damage from nearby foes. boons of Aphrodite treat all foes as nearby.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Flood Gain + 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.

Cutting EdgeA

Your falling blades from Ares drop 1 additional time in succession and deal damage in a larger area.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Sword Ring + Nova 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 Arctic Ring + 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.

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 Nova Strike + Flood 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.

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.

Hostile EnvironmentA

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

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Sword Ring + Ice 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.

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 Strike + 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 strongest mode.

BSituational fits31 Boons

Glamour Gain

You automatically inflict Weak on nearby foes and gradually restore Magick near them.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Lucid Gain

Whenever your Casts expire, restore Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", 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 "Fire the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Grisly Gain

Striking foes with your Weapon has a 20% chance to spill Blood Drop, which can restore Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Vicious Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Carnal Pleasure

Whenever you collect Blood Drop, you may create a Heartthrob.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Tranquil Gain

After remaining inactive for 0.5 seconds, rapidly restore Magick until you act.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Ice Flourish

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

This can support "Fire the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Exceptional Talent

Your Omega Attack and Omega Special fire 2 times, but use more Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", 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 "Fire the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Tough Gain

Whenever you take damage, shrug some of it off and restore 150 Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", 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 "Fire the required Special pattern", 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 "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Racing Thoughts

Your Omega moves are faster.

This can support "Fire the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Nimble Limbs

Your Attack, Special, and Cast are faster.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Cardio Gain

Whenever your Attack or Special deals damage, restore Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Flame Flourish

Your Specials inflict Scorch.

This can support "Fire the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Flame Strike

Your Attacks inflict Scorch.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Heart Breaker

Whenever you use 40 Magick, create a Heartthrob.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Sunny Disposition

Whenever you create Heartthrobs, create more.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Incandescent Aura

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

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Brave Face

Automatically use Magick to resist up to 30% of any damage.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Uncanny Fortitude

Gain bonus maximum Life based on your Magick limit.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", 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 "Fire the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Wave Strike

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

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Snow Queen

Gain a barrier that stops 1 instance of damage in each location, but you Prime Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Love Handles

Your blast effects from Hephaestus also create a Heartthrob.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Power Surge

Whenever you use Magick, a random surrounding foe is struck by lightning.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Ionic Gain

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

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Heaven Flourish

Your Specials inflict Blitz.

This can support "Fire the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Heaven Strike

Your Attacks inflict Blitz.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack to absorb the blasts", 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
Counter Supreme	After blocking with your Omega Attack, become Destructive by up to 3 ranks.	S
Mooncrest Riser	Your Dash-Strike hits a larger area and deals 40% more damage.	A
Awakened Rockets	Absorbing Omega Special blasts also creates blasts from your Special, but you lose 10 Magick.	A

Hammer

Change

Fit

Counter Supreme

After blocking with your Omega Attack, become Destructive by up to 3 ranks.

Mooncrest Riser

Your Dash-Strike hits a larger area and deals 40% more damage.

Awakened Rockets

Absorbing Omega Special blasts also creates blasts from your Special, but you lose 10 Magick.

Reward order

Core BoonFill the aspect's special damage slot before spending rewards on optional scaling.
Magick recoverySecure recovery before repeated Omega or Hex use makes the attack pattern stall.
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.
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.
Shadow Pounce
After you Dash, your Omega moves may deal Critical damage for 2 seconds.
Artemis can offer this choice.
Turning to a Simple Form
Your Omega moves have a 15% chance to inflict Polymorph on a susceptible foe, with a 10-second cooldown.
Requires you to complete Circe's related quest.
Drunken Stupor
Your Omega moves inflict Hangover the first time they strike foes.
Dionysus 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.
Explosive Intent
Your Omega moves also deal 50 damage in an area around foes they hit, but use 10 additional Magick.
Icarus 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 Special pattern before the boss opening instead of trying to assemble it during incoming pressure.

Large rooms give the setup more space, while dense rooms may require control first.

Aspect rank progression

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

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 2	12Glassrock4Nightmare
Rank 2Rare	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 3	2Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 4	2Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 5	2Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 6	3Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 2

12Glassrock4Nightmare

Rank 2Rare

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 3

2Nightmare

Rank 3Epic

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 4

2Nightmare

Rank 4Heroic

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 5

2Nightmare

Rank 5Legendary

Execute Bonus: 50
Stack Count: 6

3Nightmare

Safest run plan

Excels at: Root holds targets inside the Special setup
Watch for: Poor Special placement still delays the empowered state

BOverall grade

Combat sequence

1
Root the target before firing the required Special pattern
2
Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned
3
Spend the empowered sequence and Sprint away before rebuilding

Also strong

The guarded Omega Attack remains the payoff instead of a panic button

Avoid

The setup must be abandoned when the control window closes

AConsistency

AClear speed

ASafety

AHigh Fear

Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Root the target before firing the required Special pattern

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

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 Nova Flourish.
The carrying action now has its required Boon, so the basic sequence works without filling unrelated slots.
Nova Flourish
02
The build is online
Secure the main choices: Nova Flourish + Arctic Ring + Born Gain.
Root holds targets inside the Special setup The named choices now reinforce the same sequence instead of competing for upgrades.
Nova Flourish Arctic Ring Born Gain
03
The first major power spike
Take Counter Supreme 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.
Counter Supreme

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 · SpecialBuild focus
Nova FlourishS Your Specials deal more damage in a larger area.	Ice FlourishB Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze. Use this only when the preferred special choice is unavailable. It preserves "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 2 · 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 target before firing the required Special pattern" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 3 · GainBuild focus
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 only when the preferred omega choice is unavailable. It preserves "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 4 · DashSupporting slot
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 if the preferred Dash choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.	This is the recommended Dash choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.
Priority 5 · AttackSupporting slot
Ice StrikeS Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.	Nova StrikeB Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area. Use this if the preferred Attack choice does not appear. It keeps the complete five-slot package coherent without changing the plan's higher priorities.	This is the recommended Attack 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 · SpecialBuild focus

Nova FlourishS

Your Specials deal more damage in a larger area.

Ice FlourishB

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

Use this only when the preferred special choice is unavailable. It preserves "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern" without changing the reliability loop.

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

Priority 2 · 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 target before firing the required Special pattern" without changing the reliability loop.

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

Priority 3 · GainBuild focus

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 only when the preferred omega choice is unavailable. It preserves "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned" without changing the reliability loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 4 · DashSupporting slot

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

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

Priority 5 · AttackSupporting slot

Ice StrikeS

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

Nova StrikeB

Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area.

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

This is the recommended Attack 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 Arctic Ring + 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.

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 fits45 Boons

Rapture Ring

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

This can support "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Glamour Gain

You automatically inflict Weak on nearby foes and gradually restore Magick near them.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Lucid Gain

Whenever your Casts expire, restore Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Grisly Gain

Striking foes with your Weapon has a 20% chance to spill Blood Drop, which can restore Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Vicious Flourish

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Carnal Pleasure

Whenever you collect Blood Drop, you may create a Heartthrob.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Tranquil Gain

After remaining inactive for 0.5 seconds, rapidly restore Magick until you act.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Exceptional Talent

Your Omega Attack and Omega Special fire 2 times, but use more Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Controlled Burn

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

This can support "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Tough Gain

Whenever you take damage, shrug some of it off and restore 150 Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Volcanic Flourish

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

This can support "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Sworn Flourish

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

This can support "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Racing Thoughts

Your Omega moves are faster.

This can support "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Flame Flourish

Your Specials inflict Scorch.

This can support "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Heart Breaker

Whenever you use 40 Magick, create a Heartthrob.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Sunny Disposition

Whenever you create Heartthrobs, create more.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Incandescent Aura

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

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Brave Face

Automatically use Magick to resist up to 30% of any damage.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Uncanny Fortitude

Gain bonus maximum Life based on your Magick limit.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Flood Gain

Your Omega moves make you briefly restore any Magick you use, repeatable after 8 seconds.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Wave Flourish

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

This can support "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Snow Queen

Gain a barrier that stops 1 instance of damage in each location, but you Prime Magick.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Love Handles

Your blast effects from Hephaestus also create a Heartthrob.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", 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 target before firing the required Special pattern", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Power Surge

Whenever you use Magick, a random surrounding foe is struck by lightning.

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Ionic Gain

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

This can support "Charge Omega Attack only while the blasts remain aligned", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Heaven Flourish

Your Specials inflict Blitz.

This can support "Root the target before firing the required Special pattern", 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
Counter Supreme	After blocking with your Omega Attack, become Destructive by up to 3 ranks.	S
Mooncrest Riser	Your Dash-Strike hits a larger area and deals 40% more damage.	A
Awakened Rockets	Absorbing Omega Special blasts also creates blasts from your Special, but you lose 10 Magick.	A

Hammer

Change

Fit

Counter Supreme

After blocking with your Omega Attack, become Destructive by up to 3 ranks.

Mooncrest Riser

Your Dash-Strike hits a larger area and deals 40% more damage.

Awakened Rockets

Absorbing Omega Special blasts also creates blasts from your Special, but you lose 10 Magick.

Reward order

Core BoonFill the aspect's special damage slot before spending rewards on optional scaling.
Magick recoverySecure recovery before repeated Omega or Hex use makes the attack pattern stall.
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.
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.
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.
Shadow Pounce
After you Dash, your Omega moves may deal Critical damage for 2 seconds.
Artemis can offer this choice.
Turning to a Simple Form
Your Omega moves have a 15% chance to inflict Polymorph on a susceptible foe, with a 10-second cooldown.
Requires you to complete Circe's related quest.
Drunken Stupor
Your Omega moves inflict Hangover the first time they strike foes.
Dionysus can offer this choice.
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.
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.
Explosive Intent
Your Omega moves also deal 50 damage in an area around foes they hit, but use 10 additional Magick.
Icarus can offer this choice.
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

Build the blast pattern only during an animation that cannot leave its placement.

Root prevents mixed groups from breaking the setup before the guarded retaliation.

Aspect rank progression

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

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 2	12Glassrock4Nightmare
Rank 2Rare	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 3	2Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 4	2Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 5	2Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Execute Bonus 50 Stack Count 6	3Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common