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The Shape, also known as Michael Myers, was the first licensed Killer introduced to Dead by Daylight. Known for his eerie ability to stalk Survivors from a distance, The Shape builds his ferocity by meticulously tracking his prey before striking with lethal precision. This relentless pursuit is what makes The Shape a formidable presence, capable of eliminating players one by one in chilling fashion.

This comprehensive Dead by Daylight guide is dedicated to helping players maximize their experience with The Shape. It covers the best builds, including both teachable and non-teachable perks, catering to players of all skill levels to ensure they can fully embrace the sinister nature of this iconic character.

Updated on January 13, 2025, by Siddarth Narasimman: Despite being considered one of the weaker Killers, Michael Myers remains a favorite among new players. Recent buffs in Patch 8.4.0 have significantly enhanced his capabilities, making him a more viable choice. With these updates, it's the perfect time for players to explore the best builds and add-ons for this horror legend.

The Shape: Best Non-Teachable Build (2025)

Playing The Shape without access to other Killers' perks can be challenging, yet rewarding. This build leverages Save the Best for Last to reduce chase times and Sloppy Butcher to slow down the game passively. Additionally, Bitter Murmur and Hex: No One Escapes Death provide powerful endgame tools, allowing you to swiftly deal with remaining Survivors without needing to stalk them for an instant down.

• Save the Best for Last (The Shape) – Earn tokens by hitting non-Obsession Survivors, reducing basic attack cooldown by up to 32%. Hitting the Obsession removes two tokens.
• Hex: No One Escapes Death (General Perk) – Once the last generator is completed, Survivors become Exposed and you gain a 4% Haste effect until the Hex Totem is cleansed.
• Bitter Murmur (General Perk) – Reveals Survivor auras near completed generators and all Survivors' auras after the last generator is completed.
• Sloppy Butcher (General Perk) – Inflicts Mangled and Hemorrhage status effects, slowing healing progress by 25% and causing regression if healing is interrupted.

The Shape: Best Build (2025)

This build is designed to slow down generator progress while providing a strong early-game advantage, compensating for The Shape's limited map mobility. By focusing on a cluster of generators and using Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance and Deadlock, you can disrupt Survivor efforts effectively. Lethal Pursuer helps you locate Survivors early, enabling you to stalk and secure a strong start. Coup de Grâce enhances your ability to navigate loops where The Shape typically struggles.

• Lethal Pursuer (The Nemesis) – Reveals all Survivor auras at the start of the match and extends aura-reading duration.
• Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance (The Artist) – Destroys the generator with the most progress after hooking a Survivor on a Scourge Hook.
• Deadlock (The Cenobite) – Blocks the most progressed generator for 25 seconds after any generator is completed.
• Coup de Grâce (The Twins) – Increases lunge attack distance with tokens earned from completed generators.

The Shape: Best Add-Ons (2025)

Memorial Flower

The Memorial Flower, a common rarity add-on, significantly boosts The Shape's stalking rate by 11%, making it an essential choice for enhancing his slow stalking speed.

Dead Rabbit

The Dead Rabbit add-on reduces The Shape's Terror Radius by 25% in Evil Within II, aiding in stealthy approaches. However, its increase in Terror Radius during Evil Within III requires pairing with perks like Monitor and Abuse to maintain its effectiveness.

J. Myers Memorial

This add-on grants a 25% bonus to The Shape's stalking gain rate, making it the second-best choice for those looking to reach Evil Within III quickly. It's often used with the Tombstone Piece to mitigate the time needed to reach this powerful state.

Hair Bow

The Hair Bow increases The Shape's threat level during Evil Within III. When combined with the J. Myers Memorial, it ensures consistent pressure across the map with multiple Evil Within III activations.

Tombstone Piece

The Tombstone Piece is The Shape's strongest add-on, allowing for instant kills upon reaching Evil Within III, regardless of the Survivor's hook state. This add-on surpasses the Ultra Rare Judith’s Tombstone by eliminating the accompanying speed debuff.

Lock Of Hair

Lock of Hair extends Evil Within III by 40 seconds and increases the stalk rate for this state. While typically less favored than the Hair Bow, it's a strong option when paired with Lethal Pursuer and J. Myers Memorial.

Fragrant Tuft of Hair

Despite reducing the stalking rate by 200%, the Fragrant Tuft of Hair grants infinite Evil Within III, eliminating the need to manage your power and allowing for instant downs without prior stalking.