Aspect of Eos

Your Omega Attack fires a Daybreaker that deals damage in an area around it every 2 seconds.

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

BOverallModerate learning demandAConsistencySClear 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

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

Same for both goals

Start with

1Opening KeepsakeIridescent Fanlimited 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.

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
Sky FallHex	Repeated strikes add damage while Melinoe continues moving and using the weapon.	Random target selection can spread damage in crowded rooms.	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.

Sky FallHex

Repeated strikes add damage while Melinoe continues moving and using the weapon.

Random target selection can spread damage in crowded rooms.

Strongest preparation

Strongest plan

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

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	Damage 100 Fuse 2	2Golden Apple2Driftwood
Rank 2Rare	Damage 113 Fuse 2	1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Damage 125 Fuse 2	1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Damage 138 Fuse 2	1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Damage 150 Fuse 2	2Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common

Damage: 100
Fuse: 2

2Golden Apple2Driftwood

Rank 2Rare

Damage: 113
Fuse: 2

1Nightmare

Rank 3Epic

Damage: 125
Fuse: 2

1Nightmare

Rank 4Heroic

Damage: 138
Fuse: 2

1Nightmare

Rank 5Legendary

Damage: 150
Fuse: 2

2Nightmare

Strongest run plan

Excels at: Persistent area damage
Watch for: Poor routing leaves the projectile away from targets

BOverall grade

Combat sequence

1
Fire Omega Attack through the target line
2
Move so the projectile continues pulsing near foes
3
Sprint to recall or redirect it before the next setup

Also strong

Sprint movement can reposition the main projectile

Avoid

Requires attention to both Melinoe and the active shot

AConsistency

SClear speed

BSafety

BHigh Fear

Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Fire Omega Attack through the target line

Priority 1SpecialSworn Flourish
Priority 2AttackNova Strike
Priority 3GainFlood Gain
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 + Flood Gain + Blinding Rush.
Persistent area damage The named choices now reinforce the same sequence instead of competing for upgrades.
Nova Strike Flood Gain Blinding Rush
03
The first major power spike
Take Whirling Helix 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.
Whirling Helix

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 · SpecialSupporting slot
Sworn FlourishS Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch. Other proven fits Heaven FlourishA Your Specials inflict Blitz. This is the recommended Special choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.	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 2 · AttackBuild focus
Nova StrikeS Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area.	Sworn StrikeB Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Hitch. Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Fire Omega Attack through the target line" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Fire Omega Attack through the target line". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 3 · GainBuild focus
Flood GainS Your Omega moves make you briefly restore any Magick you use, repeatable after 8 seconds.	Cardio GainB Whenever your Attack or Special deals damage, restore Magick. Use this only when the preferred omega choice is unavailable. It preserves "Fire Omega Attack through the target line" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Fire Omega Attack through the target line". 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.	Smolder RingB Your Casts repeatedly inflict Scorch on 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.
Priority 5 · 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup" without changing the damage loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Sprint to recall or redirect it before the next setup". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

First choice

Fallbacks if the first choice does not appear

Why

Priority 1 · SpecialSupporting slot

Sworn FlourishS

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

Other proven fits

Heaven FlourishA

Your Specials inflict Blitz.

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

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 2 · AttackBuild focus

Nova StrikeS

Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area.

Sworn StrikeB

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Fire Omega Attack through the target line" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Fire Omega Attack through the target line". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 3 · GainBuild focus

Flood GainS

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

Cardio GainB

Whenever your Attack or Special deals damage, restore Magick.

Use this only when the preferred omega choice is unavailable. It preserves "Fire Omega Attack through the target line" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Fire Omega Attack through the target line". 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.

Smolder RingB

Your Casts repeatedly inflict Scorch on 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.

Priority 5 · 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup" without changing the damage loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Sprint to recall or redirect it before the next setup". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

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 Ice Flourish + Smolder 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.

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.

Thermal DynamicsA

Your Blitz effects also inflict Scorch whenever they deal damage.

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Heaven Flourish + Smolder 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.

Cherished HeirloomA

Your Keepsakes are stronger this night (if possible).

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Arctic Ring + Sworn 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.

Incandescent AuraA

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

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Sworn Flourish + 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.

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.

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.

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 fits33 Boons

Glamour Gain

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

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Passion Rush

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

This can support "Sprint to recall or redirect it before the next setup", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Lucid Gain

Whenever your Casts expire, restore Magick.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Vicious Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Ice Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Born Gain

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

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Nimble Limbs

Your Attack, Special, and Cast are faster.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Flame Strike

Your Attacks inflict Scorch.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Heart Breaker

Whenever you use 40 Magick, create a Heartthrob.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Sunny Disposition

Whenever you create Heartthrobs, create more.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup", 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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 to recall or redirect it before the next setup", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.

Heaven Strike

Your Attacks inflict Blitz.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through the target line", 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
Whirling Helix	Projectiles from your Specials orbit 20% faster.	S
Inverted Blaze	Your Attacks linger for +2 seconds and launch back towards you after you Dash.	A
Enduring Coil	Your Omega Special lasts +2 seconds.	A

Hammer

Change

Fit

Whirling Helix

Projectiles from your Specials orbit 20% faster.

Inverted Blaze

Your Attacks linger for +2 seconds and launch back towards you after you Dash.

Enduring Coil

Your Omega Special lasts +2 seconds.

Reward order

Core BoonFill the aspect's attack 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

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.
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

Keep the projectile crossing the boss's current attack lane instead of chasing every movement.

Open rooms improve routing but also increase the distance of a bad recall.

Aspect rank progression

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

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Damage 100 Fuse 2	2Golden Apple2Driftwood
Rank 2Rare	Damage 113 Fuse 2	1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Damage 125 Fuse 2	1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Damage 138 Fuse 2	1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Damage 150 Fuse 2	2Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common

Damage: 100
Fuse: 2

2Golden Apple2Driftwood

Rank 2Rare

Damage: 113
Fuse: 2

1Nightmare

Rank 3Epic

Damage: 125
Fuse: 2

1Nightmare

Rank 4Heroic

Damage: 138
Fuse: 2

1Nightmare

Rank 5Legendary

Damage: 150
Fuse: 2

2Nightmare

Safest run plan

Excels at: Recovery and Sprint keep the recalled projectile under control
Watch for: A poor recall still moves the projectile away from the priority target

BOverall grade

Combat sequence

1
Secure recovery and root the target line
2
Fire Omega Attack through that line
3
Sprint to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger

Also strong

Root defines the line where the persistent shot should remain

Avoid

Tracking both Melinoe and the shot remains demanding

AConsistency

AClear speed

ASafety

AHigh Fear

Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Secure recovery and root the target line

Priority 1GainBorn Gain
Priority 2DashBlinding Rush
Priority 3AttackHeaven Strike
Priority 4CastArctic Ring
Priority 5SpecialIce 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 Born Gain.
The carrying action now has its required Boon, so the basic sequence works without filling unrelated slots.
Born Gain
02
The build is online
Secure the main choices: Born Gain + Blinding Rush + Heaven Strike.
Recovery and Sprint keep the recalled projectile under control The named choices now reinforce the same sequence instead of competing for upgrades.
Born Gain Blinding Rush Heaven Strike
03
The first major power spike
Take Whirling Helix 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.
Whirling Helix

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 · 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Secure recovery and root the target line". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 2 · 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Sprint to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 3 · AttackBuild focus
Heaven StrikeS Your Attacks inflict Blitz.	Flame StrikeB Your Attacks inflict Scorch. Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Fire Omega Attack through that line" without changing the reliability loop.	This is a breakpoint for "Fire Omega Attack through that line". It powers a move the reliability 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.	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 5 · SpecialSupporting slot
Ice FlourishS Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze.	Nova FlourishB Your Specials deal more damage in a larger area. 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 · 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line" without changing the reliability loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Secure recovery and root the target line". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 2 · 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger" without changing the reliability loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Sprint to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.

Priority 3 · AttackBuild focus

Heaven StrikeS

Your Attacks inflict Blitz.

Flame StrikeB

Your Attacks inflict Scorch.

Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Fire Omega Attack through that line" without changing the reliability loop.

This is a breakpoint for "Fire Omega Attack through that line". It powers a move the reliability 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.

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 5 · SpecialSupporting slot

Ice FlourishS

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

Nova FlourishB

Your Specials deal more damage in a larger area.

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.

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 + 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.

Hail StormA

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

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Heaven Strike + 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.

Tropical CycloneA

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

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Solar Ring + 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 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.

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 fits35 Boons

Glamour Gain

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

This can support "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Lucid Gain

Whenever your Casts expire, restore Magick.

This can support "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through that line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Vicious Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through that line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Ice Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through that line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through that line", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Sworn Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through that line", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Nimble Limbs

Your Attack, Special, and Cast are faster.

This can support "Fire Omega Attack through that line", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Heart Breaker

Whenever you use 40 Magick, create a Heartthrob.

This can support "Secure recovery and root the target line", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.

Sunny Disposition

Whenever you create Heartthrobs, create more.

This can support "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", 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 "Fire Omega Attack through that line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 "Secure recovery and root the target line", 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 to recall the shot before either Melinoe or the projectile enters danger", 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
Whirling Helix	Projectiles from your Specials orbit 20% faster.	S
Inverted Blaze	Your Attacks linger for +2 seconds and launch back towards you after you Dash.	A
Enduring Coil	Your Omega Special lasts +2 seconds.	A

Hammer

Change

Fit

Whirling Helix

Projectiles from your Specials orbit 20% faster.

Inverted Blaze

Your Attacks linger for +2 seconds and launch back towards you after you Dash.

Enduring Coil

Your Omega Special lasts +2 seconds.

Reward order

Core BoonFill the aspect's attack 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

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.
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

Recall early when the boss leaves the projectile line instead of chasing lost uptime.

Cast gives the shot a stable lane in tight rooms while open arenas favor wide recall paths.

Aspect rank progression

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

Step	Effect	Cost
Rank 1Common	Damage 100 Fuse 2	2Golden Apple2Driftwood
Rank 2Rare	Damage 113 Fuse 2	1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic	Damage 125 Fuse 2	1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic	Damage 138 Fuse 2	1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary	Damage 150 Fuse 2	2Nightmare

Step

Effect

Cost

Rank 1Common