Aspect of Thanatos

Your Attack is faster, and each strike grants Mortality until you take damage.

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

BOverallHigh learning demandBConsistencySClear speedCSafetyBHigh 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

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
RakiFamiliar	Critical chance can improve every damage source without changing the combat sequence.	The random damage increase does not repair low Life, poor Magick recovery, or unsafe positioning.	A
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

RakiFamiliar

Critical chance can improve every damage source without changing the combat sequence.

The random damage increase does not repair low Life, poor Magick recovery, or unsafe positioning.

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.

Strongest preparation

Strongest plan

Start with

1Opening KeepsakeBeautiful Mirrorlimited 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.

Safest preparation

Safest plan

Start with

1Opening KeepsakeBarley Sheaflimited 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.

Aspect rank progression

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

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 20%	4Glassrock4Nightshade
Rank 2Rare	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 25%	1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 30%	1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 35%	1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 40%	2Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 20%

4Glassrock4Nightshade

Rank 2Rare

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 25%

1Nightmare

Rank 3Epic

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 30%

1Nightmare

Rank 4Heroic

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 35%

1Nightmare

Rank 5Legendary

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 40%

2Nightmare

Strongest run plan

Excels at: High attack ceiling while avoiding damage
Watch for: Taking damage interrupts its momentum

BOverall grade

Combat sequence

1
Cast the group
2
Use short attack strings from the edge
3
Dash out before the enemy counterattack and rebuild the buff

Also strong

Faster attacks reduce the Axe's normal commitment

Avoid

Close-range attack strings demand encounter knowledge

BConsistency

SClear speed

CSafety

BHigh Fear

Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Cast the group

Priority 1AttackFlutter Strike
Priority 2GainGlamour Gain
Priority 3CastArctic Ring
Priority 4DashFrigid Rush
Priority 5SpecialVicious Flourish

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 Flutter Strike.
The carrying action now has its required Boon, so the basic sequence works without filling unrelated slots.
Flutter Strike
02
The build is online
Use the funded move in its intended sequence: Cast the group
High attack ceiling while avoiding damage The funded action now carries the complete damage plan.
Flutter Strike
03
The first major power spike
Take Rapid Hack 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 Hack

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
Flutter StrikeS Your Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes. Other proven fits Nova StrikeA Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area. This can fill the same attack role when its condition matches "Use short attack strings from the edge". 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 "Use short attack strings from the edge". 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 "Use short attack strings from the edge" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Use short attack strings from the edge". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 2 · GainSupporting slot
Glamour GainS You automatically inflict Weak on nearby foes and gradually restore Magick near them.	Born GainB Whenever you run out of Magick, Prime until the next location to restore all 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.
Priority 3 · CastSupporting slot
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 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 4 · DashSupporting slot
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 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 · SpecialSupporting slot
Vicious FlourishS Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Wounds.	Heaven FlourishB Your Specials inflict Blitz. 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.

First choice

Fallbacks if the first choice does not appear

Why

Priority 1 · AttackBuild focus

Flutter StrikeS

Your Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes.

Other proven fits

Nova StrikeA

Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area.

This can fill the same attack role when its condition matches "Use short attack strings from the edge". 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 "Use short attack strings from the edge". 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 "Use short attack strings from the edge" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Use short attack strings from the edge". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 2 · GainSupporting slot

Glamour GainS

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

Born GainB

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

Priority 3 · CastSupporting slot

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 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 4 · DashSupporting slot

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 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 · SpecialSupporting slot

Vicious FlourishS

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

Heaven FlourishB

Your Specials inflict Blitz.

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.

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.

Ecstatic ObsessionA

As long as multiple foes are in an encounter, automatically inflict Charm on 1 of them.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Sworn Strike + Glamour 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 + Sworn 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.

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 + Solar 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.

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.

Romantic SparkA

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

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Heaven Flourish + 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.

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.

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 Born Gain + 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 fits6 Boons

Vicious Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Use short attack strings from the edge", 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 "Use short attack strings from the edge", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Nimble Limbs

Your Attack, Special, and Cast are faster.

This can support "Use short attack strings from the edge", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Flame Strike

Your Attacks inflict Scorch.

This can support "Use short attack strings from the edge", 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 "Use short attack strings from the edge", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Heaven Strike

Your Attacks inflict Blitz.

This can support "Use short attack strings from the edge", 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 Hack	Your Attack is 30% faster.	S
Hell Splitter	Your Attack has 300 Power, but the 3-strike sequence becomes only the final chop.	A
Colossus Slash	Your Attacks deal 10 additional base damage, and you take 20% less damage while using them.	A

Hammer

Change

Fit

Rapid Hack

Your Attack is 30% faster.

Hell Splitter

Your Attack has 300 Power, but the 3-strike sequence becomes only the final chop.

Colossus Slash

Your Attacks deal 10 additional base damage, and you take 20% less damage while using them.

Reward order

Core BoonFill the aspect's attack 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

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.
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

Prioritize clean single hits over finishing a risky combo because preserving the aspect buff is the main damage multiplier.

Open rooms favor spacing, while dense rooms favor control before attacking.

Aspect rank progression

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

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 20%	4Glassrock4Nightshade
Rank 2Rare	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 25%	1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 30%	1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 35%	1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 40%	2Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 20%

4Glassrock4Nightshade

Rank 2Rare

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 25%

1Nightmare

Rank 3Epic

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 30%

1Nightmare

Rank 4Heroic

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 35%

1Nightmare

Rank 5Legendary

Increment: 2
Max: 20% before Luck
Speed Increase: 40%

2Nightmare

Safest run plan

Excels at: Freeze creates clean Axe openings without sacrificing direct Attack scaling
Watch for: The plan loses damage when attacks continue after the opening closes

BOverall grade

Combat sequence

1
Root the group with Cast
2
Land one or two buffed Attacks from the edge
3
Sprint out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window

Also strong

Short strings preserve the aspect buff and the route

Avoid

Bosses still demand accurate spacing

AConsistency

AClear speed

ASafety

AHigh Fear

Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Root the group with Cast

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

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 Ice Strike.
The carrying action now has its required Boon, so the basic sequence works without filling unrelated slots.
Ice Strike
02
The build is online
Secure the main choices: Ice Strike + Arctic Ring + Blinding Rush.
Freeze creates clean Axe openings without sacrificing direct Attack scaling The named choices now reinforce the same sequence instead of competing for upgrades.
Ice Strike Arctic Ring Blinding Rush
03
The first major power spike
Take Rapid Hack 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 Hack

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
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 group with Cast" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Root the group with Cast". 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 group with Cast" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Root the group with Cast". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 3 · 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Sprint out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 4 · 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.
Priority 5 · 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.

First choice

Fallbacks if the first choice does not appear

Why

Priority 1 · 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 group with Cast" without changing the reliability loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Root the group with Cast". 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 group with Cast" without changing the reliability loop.

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

Priority 3 · 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window" without changing the reliability loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Sprint out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 4 · 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.

Priority 5 · 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.

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 group with Cast", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", 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 group with Cast", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Flame Strike

Your Attacks inflict Scorch.

This can support "Root the group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 group with Cast", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", 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 group with Cast", 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 out before retaliation and rebuild the clean-hit window", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Heaven Strike

Your Attacks inflict Blitz.

This can support "Root the group with Cast", 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 Hack	Your Attack is 30% faster.	S
Hell Splitter	Your Attack has 300 Power, but the 3-strike sequence becomes only the final chop.	A
Colossus Slash	Your Attacks deal 10 additional base damage, and you take 20% less damage while using them.	A

Hammer

Change

Fit

Rapid Hack

Your Attack is 30% faster.

Hell Splitter

Your Attack has 300 Power, but the 3-strike sequence becomes only the final chop.

Colossus Slash

Your Attacks deal 10 additional base damage, and you take 20% less damage while using them.

Reward order

Core BoonFill the aspect's attack 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

End every string before the next boss hit can remove the clean-hit momentum.

Freeze makes dense rooms safer while the faster Sprint protects open arenas.

Aspect rank progression

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

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 20%	4Glassrock4Nightshade
Rank 2Rare	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 25%	1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 30%	1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 35%	1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Increment 2 Max 20% before Luck Speed Increase 40%	2Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common