The Demon of the Forest is a pivotal early boss in Shape of Dreams, demanding careful strategy to overcome. Key points:

• Blocks progression from the starting zone until defeated.
• Rewards the Essence of Vengeance memory if killed with a claw attack.
• Requires precise timing and build optimization to secure the rare unlock.

Unlocking the Demon’s Memory: Essence of Vengeance

• Trigger the Taste of Their Own Medicine achievement by finishing the boss with a claw-based ability.
• Valid moves include: Aurena’s basic attack, Hysteria, or Ice Claw.
• Weaken the boss first, then reserve a claw strike for the final hit.

Boss Fight Tactics

• Dodging: Sidestep sideways to avoid wide melee swings and charges.
• Minion Management: Prioritize clearing adds to maintain mobility.
• Healing: Keep emergency sustain options available for sudden damage spikes.

Essence of Vengeance Mechanics

• Activation: Fires two blades when taking damage, scaling with Ability Power.
• Effect: Boosts damage and healing by 20% for 5 seconds after trigger.
• Excels on aggressive melee builds that trade hits frequently.

FAQ

How do you unlock Essence of Vengeance in Shape of Dreams?

Kill the Demon of the Forest using a claw attack (e.g., Aurena’s basic ability, Hysteria, or Ice Claw).

What does Essence of Vengeance do?

When damaged, it retaliates with blades and grants a 5-second buff to damage and healing.

Where is the Demon of the Forest located?

It guards the exit of the game’s first region, barring progression until defeated.