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Shape of Dreams Best Builds Guide – All Characters

Revised as of September 22, 2025: Now includes strategies for Mist, Yubar, and Lacerta.

Explore potent character configurations for Nightmare mode below. While universal choices like Predation and Spectral Bullets remain viable, these setups prioritize inventive synergies across Dream Travelers.

Top Aurena Configuration

Aurena Setup
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Constellation Combine Strong Bond with Dismantle modifications for Golden Explosion enhancement. Unparalleled Genius suits Dangerous Theory applications. Secondary priorities include defensive boosts like Valiant Challenger and Regenerative Skin. Consider utility options such as Glittering Golden Antlers for resource management.
Abilities & Enhancements Defensive picks like Ice Shield complement sustain-focused builds. Combine with Paranoia for cooldown optimization or Virtue for stacked protections. Dual defensive memories prove sufficient when paired with Golden Explosion’s offensive output for Nightmare challenges.
Abilities & Enhancements Golden Explosion synergizes with Clemency/Guided enhancements for damage/shield generation. Dangerous Theory provides essential mobility and sustain through Flexibility modifications. Base kit strength allows focus on complementary abilities rather than core adjustments.
Core Passive Dismantling Claw This foundational ability drives the entire configuration’s effectiveness through exceptional scaling.

Mist Optimization Guide

Mist Setup
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Constellation Prioritize Life constellations for survivability. Strike the Weakness! complements aggressive dash patterns effectively. Defensive selections like Threat Detection and Regenerative Skin enhance close combat endurance.
Abilities & Enhancements Umbral Edge boosts auto-attack synergy when paired with Twilight healing mods. Unbreakable Determination offers superior mobility/reset mechanics compared to generic options. Maintain pressure with Arrow Storm’s auto-attack scaling using Predation/Void enhancements.
Abilities & Enhancements Fleche/Parry selection depends on playstyle – mobility versus defensive resets. Frost+Glacial Core enhances Parry effectiveness. Astrid’s Masterpiece outperforms alternatives through constant attack activation.
Core Passive En Garde Superior synergy with auto-attack resets from Unbreakable Determination.