Shape of Dreams All Characters List & Guide
Shape of Dreams gives you a roster of unique travelers, each with their own skills, playstyle, and unlock conditions. Choosing the right character can completely change how your run plays out. This guide gives a full overview of all characters in Shape of Dreams so you can learn their strengths and decide which one fits your style.
Note: You can see our best characters tier list here.
Lacerta
Lacerta is a gunslinger who specializes in ranged damage and precise shots. He works best when you keep your distance and line up targets. His kit favors consistent DPS and safe positioning. Click here to see how to unlock Lacerta.
Mist
Mist is an armored duelist built around swordplay. She thrives in close combat and uses quick strikes to cut down enemies. Mist rewards players who can stay mobile while dealing steady melee damage. Click here to see how to unlock Mist.
Yubar
Yubar is a spellcaster who relies on dark magic. He has high ability power and powerful ranged spells. His downside is fragility, but with proper positioning Yubar can burst enemies quickly. Click here to see how to unlock Yubar.
Vesper
Vesper is the frontline tank of Shape of Dreams. His Resolve ability restores health when hitting enemies, letting him survive longer fights. He suits players who like melee combat and heavy survivability. Click here to see how to unlock Vesper.
Aurena
Aurena is a radiant figure tied to light and healing magic. She balances offensive casting with support effects, making her useful both solo and in co-op runs. Her skills reward careful timing. Click here to see how to unlock Aurena.
Bismuth
Bismuth is a mage who fights using her living book. She does not perform basic attacks herself; the book fires for her, and its speed doubles after dashing. She excels at ranged pressure and slowing enemies with her Pure Soul missiles. Click here to see how to unlock Bismuth.
Nachia
Nachia is a beastly brawler who combines raw strength with trickier tools. Her design leans into overwhelming foes with pressure and versatile melee combos. She can adapt to different roles depending on your build. Click here to see how to unlock Nachia.
Shell
Shell is a masked fighter with a sinister style. His abilities make him dangerous up close, with high burst potential and unique finishing moves. He rewards aggressive play and punishes hesitation. Click here to see how to unlock Shell.
Final Blurb
Each character in Shape of Dreams brings something different to the table, from Bismuth’s ranged book casting to Vesper’s tanking power. Unlocking and learning every traveler gives you more variety and better options for handling the toughest runs. Experiment with them all to find your strongest playstyle.
Check out our best characters tier list here.
FAQ
How many characters are in Shape of Dreams?
There are eight confirmed characters at launch, each with unique skills and progression paths.
How do you unlock more characters?
Some are available from the start, while others unlock by reaching new regions or completing specific challenges during runs.
Which character is best for beginners?
Bismuth is rated as one of the easiest starters since her book auto-attacks and slows enemies, letting new players focus on dodging.
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