Stat breakpoints return
Hard stages punish vague gear. Re-run the stage manually once, note misses on debuffs or deaths, then adjust speed tune—not just raw power.
Loot justification
Higher stages cost time; make sure drop rates or glyph quality justify the energy versus the stage you cleared comfortably before.
Team duplication
Affinity-specific requirements mean building parallel teams. Stockpile chickens and glyphs before you commit to six parallel rosters.