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Aspect build · Witch's Staff

Aspect of Momus

Whenever you use Omega moves, each fires in place up to 3 times until you use it again.

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

BOverallModerate learning demandAConsistencyAClear speedASafetyAHigh Fear

Choose the run goal

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

Pre-run preparation

Understand the aspect before funding a plan

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

Leave the Crossroads with a complete setup

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

Same for both goals

Familiar and Hex

PickWhyLimitFit
HecubaFamiliarThe Magick bonus supports repeated Omega actions while the stun creates safer openings.A build that rarely spends Magick gains less than it would from Life, critical chance, or mobility.A
Sky FallHexRepeated strikes add damage while Melinoe continues moving and using the weapon.Random target selection can spread damage in crowded rooms.A

Strongest preparation

Strongest plan

Start with

  1. 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.

15 Grasp Arcana

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

Safest preparation

Safest plan

Start with

  1. 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.

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.

StepEffectCost
Rank 1Common
Pulse Interval
4
Strike Count
3
1Pearl3Limestone
Rank 2Rare
Pulse Interval
3.5
Strike Count
3
1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic
Pulse Interval
3
Strike Count
3
1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic
Pulse Interval
2.5
Strike Count
3
1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary
Pulse Interval
2
Strike Count
3
2Nightmare

Strongest run plan

Excels at
Omega moves create persistent repeat pressure
Watch for
Poor placement wastes repeated strikes
BOverall grade

Combat sequence

  1. 1

    Control the target with Cast

  2. 2

    Place the chosen Omega on the expected path

  3. 3

    Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat

Also strong

  • Can cover space while Melinoe repositions

Avoid

  • Magick failure collapses the main loop
AConsistency
AClear speed
ASafety
AHigh Fear
Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Control the target with Cast

  1. Priority 1GainLucid Gain
  2. Priority 2CastStorm Ring
  3. Priority 3AttackSworn Strike
  4. Priority 4SpecialSworn Flourish
  5. 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.

  1. 01
    The main move is funded

    Secure Lucid Gain.

    The carrying action now has its required Boon, so the basic sequence works without filling unrelated slots.
    Lucid Gain
  2. 02
    The build is online

    Secure the main choices: Lucid Gain + Sworn Strike + Sworn Flourish.

    Omega moves create persistent repeat pressure The named choices now reinforce the same sequence instead of competing for upgrades.
    Lucid GainSworn StrikeSworn Flourish
  3. 03
    The first major power spike

    Take Cross Cataclysm 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.
    Cross Cataclysm
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 choiceFallbacks if the first choice does not appearWhy
Priority 1 · GainBuild focus
Lucid GainS

Whenever your Casts expire, restore Magick.

Born GainB

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

Use this only when the preferred omega choice is unavailable. It preserves "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path" without changing the damage loop.
This is a breakpoint for "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 2 · CastSupporting slot
Storm RingS

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

Other proven fits
Arctic RingA

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

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

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

This is the recommended Cast choice for the complete five-slot package. Take it after the higher-priority choices only when offers compete.
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 3 · AttackBuild focus
Sworn StrikeS

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

Nova StrikeB

Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area.

Use this only when the preferred attack choice is unavailable. It preserves "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat" without changing the damage loop.
This is a breakpoint for "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 4 · SpecialBuild focus
Sworn FlourishS

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

Nova FlourishB

Your Specials deal more damage in a larger area.

Use this only when the preferred special choice is unavailable. It preserves "Control the target with Cast" without changing the damage loop.
This is a breakpoint for "Control the target with Cast". It powers a move the damage plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
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.

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 + 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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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 Cut Above + Lucid 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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
Incandescent AuraA

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

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Sworn Strike + 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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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 Lucid Gain + Tidal Ring + Blinding Rush after its main actions are funded.

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

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 3 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
  3. Group 3
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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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 Cut Above + 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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
Tropical CycloneA

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

Opens with

This plan can open the target with Lucid Gain + 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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
Queen's RansomA

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

Opens with

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

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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 + Storm 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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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 fits32 Boons
Glamour Gain

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

This can support "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Flutter Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes.

This can support "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Vicious Flourish

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Control the target with Cast", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Vicious Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Ice Flourish

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

This can support "Control the target with Cast", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Ice Strike

Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.

This can support "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", 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 "Control the target with Cast", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", 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 "Control the target with Cast", 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 "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Racing Thoughts

Your Omega moves are faster.

This can support "Control the target with Cast", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Nimble Limbs

Your Attack, Special, and Cast are faster.

This can support "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Flame Flourish

Your Specials inflict Scorch.

This can support "Control the target with Cast", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Flame Strike

Your Attacks inflict Scorch.

This can support "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Heart Breaker

Whenever you use 40 Magick, create a Heartthrob.

This can support "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Sunny Disposition

Whenever you create Heartthrobs, create more.

This can support "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Flood Gain

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

This can support "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", 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 "Control the target with Cast", 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 "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", 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 "Place the chosen Omega on the expected path", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Heaven Flourish

Your Specials inflict Blitz.

This can support "Control the target with Cast", but it ranks behind the named strongest choices for that slot.
Heaven Strike

Your Attacks inflict Blitz.

This can support "Move away and attack while the stored strikes repeat", 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.

HammerChangeFit
Cross Cataclysm

Your Omega Attack deals 50% more damage and also strikes sideways.

S
Aetheric Moonburst

Your Omega Special gains a Power Shot that deals 50% more damage and restores 20 Magick.

A
Giga Moonburst

You can channel 30 additional Magick into your Omega Special to deal 300% more damage in a larger area.

A

Reward order

  1. Core BoonFill the aspect's omega damage slot before spending rewards on optional scaling.
  2. Magick recoverySecure recovery before repeated Omega or Hex use makes the attack pattern stall.
  3. 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.
  4. Maximum LifeMove maximum Life ahead of damage rewards when the current route cannot survive the next guardian reliably.
  5. Pom of PowerUse Poms after the main Boon exists so levels land on an effect the build repeatedly uses.
  6. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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

Place repeats where the boss will remain through the next animation, not where it is currently moving from.

Tight rooms simplify placement, while open rooms require stronger prediction.

Aspect rank progression

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

StepEffectCost
Rank 1Common
Pulse Interval
4
Strike Count
3
1Pearl3Limestone
Rank 2Rare
Pulse Interval
3.5
Strike Count
3
1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic
Pulse Interval
3
Strike Count
3
1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic
Pulse Interval
2.5
Strike Count
3
1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary
Pulse Interval
2
Strike Count
3
2Nightmare

Safest run plan

Excels at
Full Magick restoration protects the repeating Omega engine
Watch for
Bad repeat placement still wastes the entire cycle
SOverall grade

Combat sequence

  1. 1

    Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements

  2. 2

    Root the target and place the chosen Omega on its path

  3. 3

    Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat

Also strong

  • Cast control keeps targets inside stored strikes while Melinoe moves

Avoid

  • The plan slows when the target leaves both Cast and stored attacks
SConsistency
AClear speed
SSafety
AHigh Fear
Essential loadout

Take these five Boons first

Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements

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

  1. 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
  2. 02
    The build is online

    Secure the main choices: Born Gain + Arctic Ring + Nova Flourish.

    Full Magick restoration protects the repeating Omega engine The named choices now reinforce the same sequence instead of competing for upgrades.
    Born GainArctic RingNova Flourish
  3. 03
    The first major power spike

    Take Cross Cataclysm 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.
    Cross Cataclysm
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 choiceFallbacks if the first choice does not appearWhy
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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements" without changing the reliability loop.
This is a breakpoint for "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements". 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements" without changing the reliability loop.
This is a breakpoint for "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements". It powers a move the reliability plan already repeats instead of splitting upgrades across unrelated actions.
Priority 3 · 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 "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat" without changing the reliability loop.
This is a breakpoint for "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat". 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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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.

Requirement
This plan uses
Choose one Boon from each of 2 prerequisite groups.Other options
  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.
Super Nova

Your Casts expand in size until they expire.

This can support "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.
Lucid Gain

Whenever your Casts expire, restore Magick.

This can support "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.
Vicious Flourish

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Wounds.

This can support "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.
Sworn Flourish

Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch.

This can support "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.
Racing Thoughts

Your Omega moves are faster.

This can support "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.
Flame Flourish

Your Specials inflict Scorch.

This can support "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.
Sunny Disposition

Whenever you create Heartthrobs, create more.

This can support "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 "Secure full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", 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 full Magick recovery before repeated placements", but it ranks behind the named safest choices for that slot.
Heaven Flourish

Your Specials inflict Blitz.

This can support "Move away and add ranged Special while the stored strikes repeat", 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.

HammerChangeFit
Cross Cataclysm

Your Omega Attack deals 50% more damage and also strikes sideways.

S
Aetheric Moonburst

Your Omega Special gains a Power Shot that deals 50% more damage and restores 20 Magick.

A
Giga Moonburst

You can channel 30 additional Magick into your Omega Special to deal 300% more damage in a larger area.

A

Reward order

  1. Core BoonFill the aspect's omega damage slot before spending rewards on optional scaling.
  2. Magick recoverySecure recovery before repeated Omega or Hex use makes the attack pattern stall.
  3. 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.
  4. Maximum LifeMove maximum Life ahead of damage rewards when the current route cannot survive the next guardian reliably.
  5. Pom of PowerUse Poms after the main Boon exists so levels land on an effect the build repeatedly uses.
  6. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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

Store repeats only after the boss commits to an area long enough to receive them.

Tight rooms simplify stored coverage while Root compensates for open-room movement.

Aspect rank progression

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

StepEffectCost
Rank 1Common
Pulse Interval
4
Strike Count
3
1Pearl3Limestone
Rank 2Rare
Pulse Interval
3.5
Strike Count
3
1Nightmare
Rank 3Epic
Pulse Interval
3
Strike Count
3
1Nightmare
Rank 4Heroic
Pulse Interval
2.5
Strike Count
3
1Nightmare
Rank 5Legendary
Pulse Interval
2
Strike Count
3
2Nightmare