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Shape of Dream Newbie Guide: Perfect Analysis of Controls, Characters, and Constellations!
This is an essential guide video for users starting Shape of Dream for the first time. It provides key information to help beginners easily adapt to the game and enjoy it, including recommended controls, how to unlock characters, how to use the constellation system, difficulty selection tips, and how to use the Deja Vu system.
The next video will introduce how to use in-game objects and game operation tips.
1. 🕹️ Perfect Control Recommendations for Beginners: WASD is the Answer!
- ✅ Shape of Dream offers two control methods (mouse movement/WASD movement).
- ✅ We highly recommend WASD controls. It is especially essential for ranged dealer characters (Lacerta).
- ✅ Mouse movement can cause DPS loss because it is difficult to attack while moving.
- ✅ WASD controls allow for efficient DPS by enabling continuous attacks with the left mouse button while moving.
- ✅ We recommend getting used to WASD controls, even if you are not familiar with them.
00:00 - 01:51
1. 🕹️ Perfect Control Recommendations for Beginners: WASD is the Answer!
- ✅ Shape of Dream offers two control methods (mouse movement/WASD movement).
- ✅ We highly recommend WASD controls. It is especially essential for ranged dealer characters (Lacerta).
- ✅ Mouse movement can cause DPS loss because it is difficult to attack while moving.
- ✅ WASD controls allow for efficient DPS by enabling continuous attacks with the left mouse button while moving.
- ✅ We recommend getting used to WASD controls, even if you are not familiar with them.
01:52 - 03:01
2. 🌟 Character Unlock Guide: Lacerta, Mist, and Gongak!
- ✅ Basic Characters: Lacerta, Mist
- ✅ How to Unlock Gongak: Collect 3 souls in the Rutus Highlands and infuse them into the Moga Abnormality in front of the boss battle room.
- ✅ Other characters are unlocked naturally as you progress through the game.
03:02 - 04:59
3. ✨ Perfect Analysis of the Constellation System: Use it like Runes to Enhance Your Character!
- ✅ Constellations are a stat system that enhances your character.
- ✅ Destruction, Life, Imagination, and Flexibility constellations exist.
- ✅ Each constellation must be equipped in the correct slot to perform at its best.
- ✅ The Flexibility Slot can equip all constellations without stat reduction.
- ✅ The Flexibility Constellation can also be equipped in all slots without stat reduction.
| Constellation | Effect |
|---|---|
| Destruction | Increased Damage |
| Life | Increased Max HP, Defense, and Shield Amount (Improved Survivability) |
| Imagination | Increased Resource Acquisition, Additional Chaos Rewards, Additional Character Enhancement Rewards |
| Flexibility | Increased Skill Level |
05:00 - 05:44
4. ⭐ Honey Tip for Acquiring Stardust: Actively Utilize Daily Missions (Daydreams)!
- ✅ You need to collect stardust to acquire constellations.
- ✅ You can acquire stardust through Daily Missions (Daydreams).
- ✅ You can reroll the mission if you don't like the content.
- ✅ It is important to consistently clear daily missions to collect constellations.
05:45 - 06:24
5. 🔥 Difficulty Selection Guide: Start with an Easy Difficulty!
- ✅ It is difficult to clear the game at first because constellations, memories, and essences are not unlocked.
- ✅ Put your gaming pride aside for a moment, and it is best to avoid Ominous Dream or Nightmare difficulty.
- ✅ We recommend unlocking constellations and skills on an easy difficulty and then gradually increasing the difficulty.
06:25 - 07:24
6. 🔄 How to Use the Deja Vu System: Increase Your Clear Rate by Utilizing Essences!
- ✅ The Deja Vu system is a system that allows you to bring memories or essences into the game.
- ✅ It can be used by consuming stardust.
- ✅ We recommend bringing essences that will help with gameplay rather than memories.
- ✅ To bring an essence, you must clear the game once with that essence.
- ✅ Once purchased, it can be used continuously for 24 hours.
- ✅ Utilizing Deja Vu can increase your clear rate and earn you more stardust.
07:25 - 08:26
7. 💪 Tips for Overcoming Early Difficulties: Don't Be Impatient and Focus on Unlocking!
- ✅ You may lose interest in roguelike games in the beginning because you feel weak.
- ✅ It is best to focus on unlocking characters, essences, and memories in the beginning.
- ✅ You can have fun if you consistently play with the goal of leveling up and creating a good build.
- ✅ Shape of Dream has good hit feedback, so you can enjoy it even if you are weak.
The next video will introduce how to use in-game objects and game operation tips.