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. Updated January 13, 2025, to reflect recent buffs.

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• Best Non-Teachable Build (2025)
• Best Build (2025)
• Best Add-Ons (2025)

The Shape, Dead by Daylight's first licensed Killer, is a formidable opponent known for his relentless pursuit. This guide covers builds for players of all skill levels, utilizing both teachable and non-teachable perks.

Best Non-Teachable Build (2025)

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

• Save the Best for Last (The Shape): Reduces cooldown on basic attacks based on hitting Survivors (excluding the Obsession).
• 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.

Best Build (2025)

This build emphasizes generator control and early-game aggression to counter The Shape's initial weaknesses.

• Lethal Pursuer (The Nemesis): Provides initial aura reading of all Survivors.
• Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance (The Artist): Destroys the most progressed generator when hooking different Survivors.
• Deadlock (The Cenobite): Blocks the most progressed generator after completion.
• Coup de Grâce (The Twins): Increases lunge range based on completed generators.

Best Add-Ons (2025)

The following add-ons significantly enhance The Shape's capabilities:

Memorial Flower

Increases stalking speed by 11%. A solid common add-on.

Dead Rabbit

Reduces Terror Radius in Evil Within II but increases it in Evil Within III. Use with caution, ideally alongside perks that modify Terror Radius.

J. Myers Memorial

Grants a 25% bonus to stalking gain rate. Excellent pairing with Tombstone Piece.

Hair Bow

Increases the duration of Evil Within III. Strong synergy with J. Myers Memorial.

Tombstone Piece

Allows an instant kill on any Survivor upon reaching Evil Within III. A powerful and game-changing add-on.

Lock of Hair

Adds 40 seconds to Evil Within III and increases stalking rate. A viable alternative to Hair Bow.

Fragrant Tuft of Hair

Provides infinite Evil Within III but significantly reduces stalking rate. A high-risk, high-reward option.