Delusional is a brutal late-game modifier in Shape of Dreams that forces players to rethink survival mechanics. Traditional healing becomes nearly useless, making unprepared builds collapse under pressure.

Key Effects of Delusional

• Healing nerf: Lifesteal, regeneration, and heal-on-hit effects lose effectiveness.
• Shield supremacy: Barrier mechanics remain unaffected, becoming the only reliable defense.

Why Shields Dominate

Healing relies on taking damage first—a flawed strategy under Delusional. Shields, however:

• Prevent damage instead of reacting to it
• Stack and refresh for continuous protection
• Become mandatory for late-game survival

Building for Delusional

Defensive Priorities

• Focus on memories/essences that generate shields
• Prioritize cooldown reduction for barrier uptime
• Stack shield strength modifiers

Mobility Essentials

• Invest in dodge mechanics and positioning tools
• Use invulnerability frames from abilities strategically

Offensive Adjustments

• Opt for burst damage or safe ranged attacks
• Pair damage output with shield-synergizing effects

Traveler Selection

• Choose characters with shield-enhancing abilities
• Favor cooldown resets or barrier strength boosts over healers

Critical Survival Strategies

• Shield management: Refresh barriers before they expire
• Environmental awareness: Avoid damage-over-time zones
• Dodge discipline: Save evades for lethal attacks
• Mindset shift: Treat healing as supplementary, not primary

FAQ

When does Delusional appear?

Exclusively in late game stages, varying by run progression.

Is all healing disabled?

Healing becomes unreliable; only shields remain effective.

Best Travelers for Delusional?

Those with shield skills or cooldown-reset mechanics excel.

Can Delusional be removed?

Maybe…