Dead by Daylight: Best Builds for The Shape (2025)

This Dead by Daylight guide explores optimal builds for The Shape (Michael Myers), catering to both experienced and novice players. We'll cover non-teachable and teachable perk combinations, as well as the best add-ons to maximize his potential. Note that while Michael Myers remains a popular choice, he's considered one of the weaker Killers, though recent buffs have improved his viability.

The Shape: Best Non-Teachable Build (2025)

This build compensates for The Shape's limitations without relying on teachable perks. It prioritizes efficient chases and powerful endgame control.

• Save the Best for Last (The Shape): Reduces cooldown on basic attacks after hitting non-Obsession Survivors.
• Hex: No One Escapes Death (General Perk): Exposes all Survivors after the final generator is completed.
• Bitter Murmur (General Perk): Reveals Survivor auras near completed generators, culminating in a full aura reveal at the end.
• Sloppy Butcher (General Perk): Slows healing and regresses progress with each hit.

The Shape: Best Build (2025)

This build emphasizes generator control and early-game aggression, addressing The Shape's weaknesses in map mobility and early-game strength.

• Lethal Pursuer (The Nemesis): Provides initial aura reading of all Survivors, improving early-game tracking.
• Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance (The Artist): Destroys the most progressed generator after hooking different Survivors.
• Deadlock (The Cenobite): Blocks the most progressed generator after completion.
• Coup de Grâce (The Twins): Increases lunge range after generator completions, improving chase control.

The Shape: Best Add-Ons (2025)

These add-ons significantly enhance The Shape's gameplay, focusing on optimizing his stalking and Evil Within III phases.

Common:

• Memorial Flower: Slightly increases stalking speed. A solid, reliable choice.

• Dead Rabbit: Reduces Terror Radius in Evil Within II, but increases it in Evil Within III. Use cautiously, potentially pairing with perks affecting Terror Radius.

Uncommon:

• J. Myers Memorial: Significantly boosts stalking gain rate.

• Hair Bow: Increases the threat level during Evil Within III. Excellent synergy with J. Myers Memorial.

Rare:

• Tombstone Piece: Allows instant downs on any Survivor upon reaching Evil Within III, regardless of hook state. A powerful game-changer.

• Lock of Hair: Extends Evil Within III duration and increases stalk rate. A viable alternative to Hair Bow.

Ultra Rare:

• Fragrant Tuft of Hair: Grants infinite Evil Within III, but drastically reduces stalking speed. A high-risk, high-reward option.

By utilizing these builds and add-ons, players can significantly improve their performance with The Shape in Dead by Daylight, regardless of their skill level. Remember to adapt your strategy based on the map and Survivor behavior.