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

This Dead by Daylight guide details optimal builds for The Shape (Michael Myers), categorized by perk type and including add-on recommendations. Note that Michael Myers remains a relatively weak Killer, even with recent buffs.

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The Shape, Dead by Daylight's first licensed Killer, is a terrifying stalker. His power lies in his relentless pursuit, eliminating Survivors one by one. This guide offers builds for players of all skill levels. Updated January 13, 2025, to reflect Patch 8.4.0 changes.

The Shape: Best Non-Teachable Build (2025)

This build compensates for The Shape's lack of access to other Killers' perks. It prioritizes efficient chases and endgame dominance.

• Save the Best for Last (The Shape): Reduces cooldown on basic attacks based on 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.
• Sloppy Butcher (General Perk): Slows healing and regresses healing progress.

The Shape: Best Build (2025)

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

• Lethal Pursuer (The Nemesis): Provides initial aura reading of all Survivors.
• Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance (The Artist): Damages generators when Survivors are hooked on white Scourge Hooks.
• Deadlock (The Cenobite): Blocks the most progressed generator after completion.
• Coup de Grâce (The Twins): Increases lunge range after generator completions.

The Shape: Best Add-Ons (2025)

Here's a breakdown of effective add-ons, categorized by rarity and impact:

Common:

• Memorial Flower: Slightly increases stalking speed. A modest but useful boost.
• Dead Rabbit: Reduces Terror Radius in Evil Within II but increases it in Evil Within III. Use cautiously, ideally with perks that modify Terror Radius.

Uncommon:

• J. Myers Memorial: Significantly increases stalking gain rate. A strong choice.
• Hair Bow: Increases Evil Within III duration, enhancing pressure. Good synergy with J. Myers Memorial.

Rare:

• Tombstone Piece: Allows instant downs in 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 severely reduces stalking speed. A high-risk, high-reward option for experienced players.

This information should help you optimize your gameplay with The Shape in Dead by Daylight. Remember to adapt your strategy based on the map and Survivor behavior.