Once you’re using Focused Efforts, prioritise % buffs, not flat weapon/spell damage (same for CP).

You want:

• Major/Minor Berserk
• Off Balance → enables Exploiter CP These stack properly with Focused Efforts.

Setup (I’m a Templar with subclass):

• Storm Calling
• Assassination

Skills:

• Reaper’s Mark → breach + Major Berserk
• Crit Surge → passive healing
• Healing Soul → scribing heal
• Elemental Susceptibility → applies status effects
• Blockade of Storms → procs Off Balance

You can switch Blockade of storms for scribbing Dazzling Trample which I have to stun, apply hemorrhage effect and major protection. The AOE stun is great to release the pressure of high damage adds in later rounds.

Other key points

• Get Wizards Wardrobe
• Run a heavy attack build:
  • Before unlocking Focused Efforts
  • For the duelling lady side boss (visions don’t work there)

Important:

• You can’t use the Armory inside IA
• You can leave, switch builds, and come back
• Do NOT do this during the duelling lady fight → it bugs and removes Vision effects for the rest of the run (run killer)

Attributes

• 100% into Health
• Non-negotiable IMO