Abomination Build Guide for Darkest Dungeon 2: Top Skills & Optimal Path

The recent launch of the Darkest Dungeon 2 Inhuman Bondage DLC introduces an intriguing new character, the Abomination. This character is familiar to fans of the original game, sharing traits with his previous form. As a unique character who can morph into a beast at will, the Abomination combines both versatility and strength in combat.

Creating an effective build for the Abomination is relatively straightforward. Players must select nine out of his 11 skills, making the final decisions crucial to ensure optimal synergy within team compositions.

Optimal Path and Skills for the Abomination in Darkest Dungeon 2

Maximize Damage with Blight and Bleed

While the Abomination can fit into various team setups, he truly excels when focused on damage over time (DoT) strategies. Utilizing skills like Beast’s Bile provides extraordinary Blight capabilities, targeting ranks that other characters, such as the Plague Doctor, cannot reach. Furthermore, his Transformed Fiend skills effectively inflict Bleed damage across all ranks, making this setup particularly formidable.

Skill	Reasoning
Beast’s Bile*	Efficient damage over time at ranks 2 & 3; can clear corpses.
Absolution	Provides necessary self-heal and stress management.
Ichor	Single-target Blight application.
Manacles	Offers utility and combo opportunities.
Transform*	Essential for penetrating Bleed resistance.
Rake*	Effective source of damage over time at ranks 1 & 2.
Rage	Useful against challenging Execution targets.
Maul*	Delivers high single-target Bleed damage.
Instinct	Combines disruption, damage, and stress healing in one skill.

For players looking to refine their skills, it is advantageous to prioritize those marked with an asterisk (*) for upgrades with mastery points. Although upgrading all skills is not mandatory, focusing on these will undoubtedly enhance your gameplay experience.