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Darkstone Focuser

Cooldown Relic Weapon WeaponReference
Efficiency Score
250
Best Positioning (Quick Answer)
Placement: global effect (no slot requirement).
Trigger: global • Risk: None • Check: No
Darkstone Focuser
Key Takeaways
  • ● Pivot — strongest when purchased with a plan, not as a blind buy.
  • ● Low friction: only 1 slot(s), easy to slot in during pivots.
  • ● Low placement risk: trigger is global, so disruption is less punishing.
ⓘ Data & Methodology (How scores are calculated) Season 10

Efficiency: Efficiency Score is a normalized "space ROI" metric: (estimated effect value ÷ size slots). It is NOT raw DPS.

ROI: ROI estimates assume standard round pacing and compare this item against same-tier peers by cost and slot usage.

Percentile: Percentiles are computed within the same category/tier bucket (e.g., Tech items at similar cost).

Meta Strategic Position

The Darkstone Focuser is best classified as Pivot. At 100g and 1 slot(s), it’s a placement-safe (global) item where timing matters.

High cost means you should only commit if it upgrades your win condition immediately or enables a pivot. Low footprint makes it easy to slot in without breaking your grid.

Quick Conclusions

Verdict: Buy — based on efficiency 250 and cost 100g.
Trigger: global — placement-safe (won’t usually break).
Best synergy: Atlatl (score 2 • shared tags: Weapon, Cooldown).


### Efficiency & ROI Analysis
Your efficiency score (250) is a *space ROI* signal, not raw DPS. This usually means it can carry a board plan if you can protect space and scale it. If you’re behind on board stability, delay the purchase until you can immediately benefit from it.

Board Flexibility

Because it is Small, you can pivot into it with minimal disruption. This is ideal when you need to keep options open while scouting opponents.

Recommended Synergies (Explained)

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Atlatl
Synergy Score: 2 • Shared tags: Weapon, Cooldown
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Recommended with Darkstone Focuser because their overlap suggests they fit the same archetype plan.

Basilisk Fang
Synergy Score: 2 • Shared tags: Weapon, Relic
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Recommended with Darkstone Focuser because their overlap suggests they fit the same archetype plan.

Bill Dozer
Synergy Score: 2 • Shared tags: Weapon, Cooldown
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Recommended with Darkstone Focuser because their overlap suggests they fit the same archetype plan.

Market Competition

Within the 100g price bracket, Darkstone Focuser competes directly with Maitoan Altar .

Compared to its closest rival, Darkstone Focuser has a score gap of +0.0 . As a Pivot, it provides superior efficiency for Cooldown builds.

Market Analysis

Cost: 100g • Price percentile: 71% (Cooldown pool) • Season 10
ⓘ Method

Compared to similar Cooldown items, this sits around the 71th cost percentile. Use efficiency (250) and role (Pivot) to decide if it matches your build plan.

Based on a small pool (7 items). Treat this as directional.
Efficiency: 250 Role: Pivot Slots: 1

Investment ROI

Estimated break-even: ~1 rounds
ⓘ Method

This is a heuristic estimate (not raw DPS). If you want it to matter, buy early enough to get multiple trigger windows before the board locks.

Timing hint: strongest when purchased before ~round 9 (due to 1 slot footprint).
Cost: 100g Est. Rounds: ~1 Model: cost ÷ (eff×2)

Positioning Guide

Trigger: global • Risk: None • Check: No

Optimal Layout

No positioning requirement (global effect).
Darkstone Focuser

Placement does not change whether the effect triggers.

Why Placement Matters

Placement errors won’t nullify Darkstone Focuser. Focus on board space and upgrade timing instead of slot order.

Strategic Q&A

Is Darkstone Focuser worth buying early game?

"With a cost of 100g, this is typically a calculated investment. In early rounds, focus on board stability before committing to this Small item."

Does positioning matter for Darkstone Focuser?

"No — this is a global item. Placement won’t affect whether it triggers. Optimize for slot efficiency and keep your grid open for higher-impact pieces."