Control Resonant Guide | All Aberrant Forms and How to Unlock Them

The Aberrant is Dylan Faden's signature weapon in Control Resonant and the foundation of the game's melee combat. Unlike the Service Weapon from the original Control, the Aberrant can transform into several forms, allowing Dylan to adjust his attack style to the situation.

Aberrant Forms are divided into Primary Forms, Secondary Forms, and Combo Finishers. Each form has its own strengths and upgrade tree, giving you plenty of options for building Dylan's combat style.

All Primary Aberrant Forms

Primary Forms determine Dylan's main melee attack. You can choose between three options early in the game.

Strike

Unlock Cost: 3 Living Shards

Strike is designed around fast attacks and critical hits. Its quick attack pattern makes it useful against enemies that leave smaller openings during combat.

Glaive

Unlock Cost: 3 Living Shards

Glaive uses wide, sweeping attacks, making it useful when Dylan is surrounded by multiple enemies. Its broad attack range can help maintain pressure against groups.

Cleave

Unlock Cost: 3 Living Shards

Cleave focuses on heavier attacks and rewards attacking enemies from behind. It is particularly useful when you can get around an enemy and target its vulnerable position.

All Secondary Aberrant Forms

Secondary Forms offer an additional melee option that complements your chosen Primary Form.

Crush

Unlock Cost: 2 Living Shards

Crush transforms the Aberrant into a powerful hammer-like weapon. Its attacks can be charged for heavier impacts and are useful when you want to deal substantial damage to enemies.

Extend

Unlock Cost: 2 Living Shards

Extend gives Dylan significantly more reach with a flail-like weapon. Its extended range makes it useful against enemies that are difficult to approach safely.

Drill

Unlock Cost: 2 Living Shards

Drill focuses on sustained piercing attacks and can build the Weakened status effect on enemies. It works well when you want to maintain pressure on a single target.

All Combo Finishers

Combo Finishers activate at the end of Dylan's Primary attack sequence.

There are six available options:

• Concussive Beatdown – A close-range finisher focused on powerful physical strikes.
• Uppercut Surge – Launches enemies upward and works particularly well against airborne targets.
• Wide Edge – Uses a wide attack that can hit multiple enemies.
• Spin Edge – Builds power through consecutive spinning attacks.
• Split Pivot – Creates spinning blades that can apply additional effects to enemies.
• Split Orbit – Sends a rotating blade toward enemies for additional damage and Falter.

Each Combo Finisher has its own upgrade tree, allowing you to specialize the attack further as you progress.

How to Unlock and Upgrade Aberrant Forms

Aberrant Forms are unlocked and upgraded through The Gap. You'll need Living Shards to unlock new forms, while additional resources such as Source and other materials are required for individual upgrades.

You can also change your selected Aberrant Forms through the Loadout menu, allowing you to experiment with different Primary, Secondary, and Combo Finisher combinations.

Which Aberrant Form Should You Use?

There is no single form that works for every situation. Strike favors fast attacks, Glaive provides better crowd coverage, and Cleave rewards positioning. Likewise, Crush focuses on heavy attacks, Extend provides extra reach, and Drill is useful for sustained pressure.

Experiment with different combinations as you unlock them and choose the forms that best match your preferred combat style.

Final Thoughts

The Aberrant gives Control Resonant's combat system much of its depth. With three Primary Forms, three Secondary Forms, and six Combo Finishers, you can build Dylan's melee loadout around speed, range, crowd control, or heavy damage.

Make sure to collect Living Shards as you explore Manhattan, since they are essential for unlocking additional forms and expanding your Aberrant's upgrade options.

FAQ

Q. How many Aberrant Forms are in Control Resonant?

A. There are three Primary Forms and three Secondary Forms, along with six Combo Finishers.

Q. How do you unlock Aberrant Forms?

A. Aberrant Forms are unlocked by spending Living Shards through the Aberrant progression system in The Gap.

Q. Can you change Aberrant Forms?

A. Yes. You can change your selected forms through the Loadout menu, allowing you to experiment with different combinations.

Q. What is the best Aberrant Form?

A. There is no universal best form. Each option is designed around a different combat role, so the most useful choice depends on your preferred playstyle and the enemies you are fighting.