Zeus

Master Conductor converts Zeus's single-target Blitz into area damage. The problem Zeus normally has is that his bolts hit one enemy at a time; Poseidon's Slip both amplifies the damage and marks the target so the bolt chains outward. In a crowded room the difference is dramatic — one bolt can clear a cluster that would otherwise take several seconds.

King's Ransom is a gamble that converts a wide boon pool into a single very tall one. You give up Hera's Hitch entirely — which means losing your crowd damage — in exchange for Zeus boons at roughly double value. It is strongest on single-target boss fights, where Hitch was contributing nothing anyway.

Faster Omega channeling, larger Magick pool

Nymph state after 12 hits doubles Omega value

Bonus crit chance and armour penetration from behind

Hold Special to parry; a successful parry guarantees a crit

Special shockwaves detonate your Cast for screen-wide damage

Each enemy hit grants crit chance; taking damage resets it

Fireballs detonate when your orbiting ring touches them

More ammo and faster recovery

Higher crit damage and a stronger shield

Drop a Cast and let Aspect of Pan's seeking blades delete everything inside it. The highest sustained single-target damage setup in the game, and forgiving enough to run at high Fear.

The Moonstone Axe's Special shockwave detonates your own Cast for screen-wide damage. The strongest room-clearing build in the game and safe, because the axe can block.

Every 12 hits puts you in a Serene state where the next Omega move costs nothing net and deals far more damage. Turns the staff into a repeating burst engine.

Fireballs from your Attack explode the instant your orbiting ring touches them. Keeps constant area pressure while the ring also blocks incoming projectiles.

Dashing turns you invisible; the first attack out of stealth is a guaranteed critical that also blinds. High burst with a reliable escape tool.