diff --git a/scripts/hv-unified.user.js b/scripts/hv-unified.user.js
index e67d3b9..2c607d0 100644
--- a/scripts/hv-unified.user.js
+++ b/scripts/hv-unified.user.js
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 // ==UserScript==
 // @name         HV Unified
 // @namespace    hvunified
-// @version      0.13.34
+// @version      0.14.0
 // @description  HV Unified — battle automation, guidance, and UI enhancements for HentaiVerse
 // @author       GaboGG + Hermes
 // @match        *://*.hentaiverse.org/*
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 // CONFIG — default settings
 // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 
-const VERSION = '0.13.34';
+const VERSION = '0.14.0';
 
 const CFG = {
     // — Battle automation
@@ -127,6 +127,17 @@ try {
 }
 
 // Load max buff durations from localStorage (learned across sessions)
+// Pre-seed with L150+ baseline values so fill-level formula works from first turn
+const DEFAULT_MAX_BUFF_DUR = {
+    'haste': 80,
+    'protection': 80,
+    'sparklife': 50,
+    'heartseeker': 120,
+    'regen': 50,
+    'absorb': 75,
+    'shadowveil': 75,
+};
+STATE.maxBuffDur = { ...DEFAULT_MAX_BUFF_DUR };
 try {
     const saved = JSON.parse(localStorage[SP + 'maxBuffDur'] || '{}');
     for (const [k, v] of Object.entries(saved)) {
@@ -851,6 +862,27 @@ function hasHighThreat(threshold) {
     return count >= 2;
 }
 
+// Find optimal target for Domino Strike splash (2H passive) — center-aligned
+// For 2H builds, Domino Strike splashes up to 2 enemies on each side of the target.
+// Attacking edge monsters wastes 50% of the splash potential.
+function findOptimalDominoTarget() {
+    const total = STATE.monsters.length;
+    if (total <= 2) return findWeakestMonster();
+
+    let best = -1;
+    let bestScore = -1;
+    STATE.monsters.forEach((m, i) => {
+        if (!m || !m.hasAttribute || !m.hasAttribute('onclick')) return;
+        let splash = 0;
+        if (i - 1 >= 0 && STATE.monsters[i - 1] && STATE.monsters[i - 1].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (i - 2 >= 0 && STATE.monsters[i - 2] && STATE.monsters[i - 2].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (i + 1 < total && STATE.monsters[i + 1] && STATE.monsters[i + 1].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (i + 2 < total && STATE.monsters[i + 2] && STATE.monsters[i + 2].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (splash > bestScore) { bestScore = splash; best = i; }
+    });
+    return best >= 0 ? best : 0;
+}
+
 function checkMonsterDebuff(idx, db) {
     const m = STATE.monsters[idx];
     if (!m) return false;
@@ -1021,8 +1053,15 @@ function findBestChannelingTarget() {
         }
     }
 
-    // Fallback: ANY damage spell rather than waste the charge on basic attack
-    // Try elementals first (cheapest), then any spell we know
+    // Fallback: for physical 2H builds, don't waste channeling on weak damage spells.
+    // Channeling improves the next spell, but Fiery Blast does negligible damage at IWBTH.
+    // Better to use the charge on a basic attack that procs Domino Strike and Penetrated Armor.
+    const isPhysical2H = STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Great Cleave') || STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow');
+    if (isPhysical2H) {
+        return null; // Let channeling expire naturally — basic attacks do more than Fiery Blast
+    }
+
+    // Mage fallback: use any cheap spell for mage builds
     const cheap = findDmgSpell(['Fiery Blast', 'Freeze', 'Shockblast', 'Gale',
         'Smite', 'Corruption', 'Inferno', 'Blizzard', 'Chained Lightning', 'Downburst',
         'Banishment', 'Disintegrate']);
@@ -1145,8 +1184,8 @@ function strategyNovice() {
             const t = findStrongestMonster();
             if (t >= 0) return { type: 'skill', name: 'Rending Blow', target: t };
         }
-        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 5+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
+        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 3+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
             const hasArmorBreak = STATE.monsters.some((m, i) => checkMonsterDebuff(i, 'penetrated_armor'));
             if (hasArmorBreak) {
                 const t = findStrongestMonster();
@@ -1192,7 +1231,21 @@ function strategyAdept() {
     // 0. Mystic Gem for channeling — only use once per battle
     const gem = hasUsableGem('channel');
     if (gem && !STATE.channeling && !STATE._mysticUsed)
-        return { type: 'item', id: gem.id, selfTarget: true };
+        return { type: 'item', id: gem.id, selfTarget: true, _reason: 'mystic' };
+
+    // 0b. Spark of Life SP safety
+    if (STATE.sp < 0.55) {
+        for (const [slot, info] of Object.entries(STATE.itemsKnown)) {
+            if (slot === 'p') continue;
+            const def = ITEMS[parseInt(info)];
+            if (def && def.t === 'spirit') return { type: 'item', id: slot, selfTarget: true, _reason: `sp${(STATE.sp*100).toFixed(0)}` };
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 0c. Spirit Stance safety auto-disable
+    if (STATE.spiritStance && STATE.sp < 0.60) {
+        return { type: 'toggle_spirit', _reason: 'sp_safety' };
+    }
 
     // 1. Health items — safe to use early
     if (STATE.hp < CFG.cureItemHP) {
@@ -1256,19 +1309,17 @@ function strategyAdept() {
         }
     }
 
-    // 4. Debuffs — only on actual boss fights (gold border style)
-    //    At high levels/difficulties, all monsters have SP bars, so
-    //    we only debuff when a gold-bordered rare/boss is present.
-    if (anyRareMonster()) {
-        if (hasSpell('Imperil')) {
+    // 4. Debuffs — Imperil on 2+ mobs or bosses; Weaken on high-threat
+    if (CFG.autoDebuff && STATE.mp > 0.20) {
+        if (hasSpell('Imperil') && (anyRareMonster() || STATE.monsters.length >= 2)) {
             const b = findStrongestMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'imperil'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b, _reason: 'imperil' };
         }
-        if (hasSpell('Weaken')) {
-            const b = findStrongestMonster();
+        if (hasSpell('Weaken') && (anyRareMonster() || hasHighThreat(80) || STATE.monsters.length >= 3)) {
+            const b = findDangerousMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'weaken'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b, _reason: 'weaken' };
         }
     }
 
@@ -1278,13 +1329,13 @@ function strategyAdept() {
     const skillOC_N = CFG.skillOC || 75;
     if (STATE.oc >= skillOC_N || isHighThreat) {
         if (isHighThreat && STATE.oc < skillOC_N) console.log('%c[HV]  ⚠ emergency skill at OC=' + STATE.oc.toFixed(0), 'color:#f80');
-        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 5+ enemies (highest priority in Grindfest)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
+        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 3+ enemies (reduced from 5)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
             const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
             if (t >= 0) return { type: 'skill', name: 'Rending Blow', target: t };
         }
-        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 5+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
+        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 3+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
             const hasArmorBreak = STATE.monsters.some((m, i) => checkMonsterDebuff(i, 'penetrated_armor'));
             if (hasArmorBreak) {
                 const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
@@ -1318,9 +1369,9 @@ function strategyAdept() {
         if (ch) return ch;
     }
 
-    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : findWeakestMonster();
+    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : (STATE.monsters.length > 2 ? findOptimalDominoTarget() : findWeakestMonster());
     if (t >= 0 && STATE.monsters[t] && STATE.monsters[t].hasAttribute('onclick'))
-        return { type: 'attack', target: t };
+        return { type: 'attack', target: t, _reason: hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? 'threat' : 'fallback' };
     return null;
 }
 
@@ -1332,6 +1383,22 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
     if (gem && !STATE.channeling && !STATE._mysticUsed)
         return { type: 'item', id: gem.id, selfTarget: true, _reason: 'mystic' };
 
+    // 0b. Spark of Life SP safety — Spark costs 50% SP when triggered.
+    //     If SP < 55%, consume a spirit item before anything else.
+    //     Also suppress Spark recast if SP is too low to survive a proc.
+    if (STATE.sp < 0.55) {
+        for (const [slot, info] of Object.entries(STATE.itemsKnown)) {
+            if (slot === 'p') continue;
+            const def = ITEMS[parseInt(info)];
+            if (def && def.t === 'spirit') return { type: 'item', id: slot, selfTarget: true, _reason: `sp${(STATE.sp*100).toFixed(0)}` };
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 0c. Spirit Stance safety auto-disable — if left on, drains 10% SP/turn
+    if (STATE.spiritStance && STATE.sp < 0.60) {
+        return { type: 'toggle_spirit', _reason: 'sp_safety' };
+    }
+
     // 1. Health items — safe to use early
     if (STATE.hp < CFG.cureItemHP) {
         const gem = hasUsableGem('heal');
@@ -1394,17 +1461,21 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
         }
     }
 
-    // 4. Debuffs — only on actual boss fights (gold border)
-    if (CFG.autoDebuff && STATE.mp > 0.2 && anyRareMonster()) {
-        if (hasSpell('Imperil')) {
+    // 4. Debuffs — Imperil on any 2+ mobs or bosses; Weaken on high-threat enemies
+    //    On IWBTH, non-boss elites hit hard — debuffs are worth the MP cost
+    if (CFG.autoDebuff && STATE.mp > 0.20) {
+        // Imperil: reduce physical mitigation by 25-50% (stacks with Penetrated Armor)
+        // Use on any tanky enemy when facing 2+ monsters or a rare
+        if (hasSpell('Imperil') && (anyRareMonster() || STATE.monsters.length >= 2)) {
             const b = findStrongestMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'imperil'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b, _reason: 'imperil' };
         }
-        if (hasSpell('Weaken')) {
-            const b = findStrongestMonster();
+        // Weaken: reduce incoming damage by 50% — use on high-threat or 3+ mobs
+        if (hasSpell('Weaken') && (anyRareMonster() || hasHighThreat(80) || STATE.monsters.length >= 3)) {
+            const b = findDangerousMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'weaken'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b, _reason: 'weaken' };
         }
     }
 
@@ -1417,13 +1488,13 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
     if (STATE.oc >= askillOC3 || isHighThreat) {
         if (isHighThreat && STATE.oc < askillOC3) console.log('%c[HV]  ⚠ emergency: using skill at OC=' + STATE.oc.toFixed(0), 'color:#f80');
         // Emergency: 2+ monsters about to special — spend OC to kill them fast
-        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 5+ enemies (highest priority in Grindfest)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
+        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 3+ enemies (reduced from 5 for IWBTH survivability)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
             const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
             if (t >= 0) return { type: 'skill', name: 'Rending Blow', target: t, _reason: isHighThreat ? 'threat' : 'oc' };
         }
-        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 5+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
+        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 3+ enemies with armor break
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
             const hasArmorBreak = STATE.monsters.some((m, i) => checkMonsterDebuff(i, 'penetrated_armor'));
             if (hasArmorBreak) {
                 const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
@@ -1483,7 +1554,7 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
         if (ch) return ch;
     }
 
-    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : findWeakestMonster();
+    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : (STATE.monsters.length > 2 ? findOptimalDominoTarget() : findWeakestMonster());
     if (t >= 0 && STATE.monsters[t] && STATE.monsters[t].hasAttribute('onclick'))
         return { type: 'attack', target: t, _reason: hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? 'threat' : 'fallback' };
     return null;
@@ -1532,17 +1603,28 @@ function castTargetSpell(n, i) {
         (el.getAttribute('onmouseover') || '').includes(`set_infopane_spell('${n}'`));
     if (!s) return false;
     s.click();
+    // Target selection: click immediately, no setTimeout delay needed.
+    // HV's native lock_action handles the state transition synchronously.
     if (i >= 0 && i < STATE.monsters.length) {
-        setTimeout(() => {
-            const m = STATE.monsters[i];
-            if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
-        }, 50);
+        const m = STATE.monsters[i];
+        if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
     }
     return true;
 }
 
 function useItem(id) {
-    const it = document.getElementById('ikey_' + id);
+    let it = document.getElementById('ikey_' + id);
+    
+    // Fallback for auto_ slot IDs (on-cooldown items without explicit DOM id):
+    // search for element with matching onmouseover item ID
+    if (!it && typeof id === 'string' && id.startsWith('auto_')) {
+        const rawId = id.replace('auto_', '');
+        const itemPane = document.getElementById('pane_item');
+        if (itemPane) {
+            it = $$('div[onmouseover*="set_infopane_item(' + rawId + ')"]', itemPane)[0];
+        }
+    }
+
     if (!it) return false;
     // Track that we used the P-slot gem so we don't retry stale state
     if (id === 'p') STATE._mysticUsed = true;
@@ -1583,11 +1665,10 @@ function useSkill(n, i) {
 
     if (!el) return false;
     el.click();
+    // Click target immediately — no setTimeout needed
     if (i >= 0 && i < STATE.monsters.length) {
-        setTimeout(() => {
-            const m = STATE.monsters[i];
-            if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
-        }, 50);
+        const m = STATE.monsters[i];
+        if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
     }
     return true;
 }
diff --git a/scripts/latest.user.js b/scripts/latest.user.js
index e67d3b9..2c607d0 100644
--- a/scripts/latest.user.js
+++ b/scripts/latest.user.js
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 // ==UserScript==
 // @name         HV Unified
 // @namespace    hvunified
-// @version      0.13.34
+// @version      0.14.0
 // @description  HV Unified — battle automation, guidance, and UI enhancements for HentaiVerse
 // @author       GaboGG + Hermes
 // @match        *://*.hentaiverse.org/*
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 // CONFIG — default settings
 // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 
-const VERSION = '0.13.34';
+const VERSION = '0.14.0';
 
 const CFG = {
     // — Battle automation
@@ -127,6 +127,17 @@ try {
 }
 
 // Load max buff durations from localStorage (learned across sessions)
+// Pre-seed with L150+ baseline values so fill-level formula works from first turn
+const DEFAULT_MAX_BUFF_DUR = {
+    'haste': 80,
+    'protection': 80,
+    'sparklife': 50,
+    'heartseeker': 120,
+    'regen': 50,
+    'absorb': 75,
+    'shadowveil': 75,
+};
+STATE.maxBuffDur = { ...DEFAULT_MAX_BUFF_DUR };
 try {
     const saved = JSON.parse(localStorage[SP + 'maxBuffDur'] || '{}');
     for (const [k, v] of Object.entries(saved)) {
@@ -851,6 +862,27 @@ function hasHighThreat(threshold) {
     return count >= 2;
 }
 
+// Find optimal target for Domino Strike splash (2H passive) — center-aligned
+// For 2H builds, Domino Strike splashes up to 2 enemies on each side of the target.
+// Attacking edge monsters wastes 50% of the splash potential.
+function findOptimalDominoTarget() {
+    const total = STATE.monsters.length;
+    if (total <= 2) return findWeakestMonster();
+
+    let best = -1;
+    let bestScore = -1;
+    STATE.monsters.forEach((m, i) => {
+        if (!m || !m.hasAttribute || !m.hasAttribute('onclick')) return;
+        let splash = 0;
+        if (i - 1 >= 0 && STATE.monsters[i - 1] && STATE.monsters[i - 1].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (i - 2 >= 0 && STATE.monsters[i - 2] && STATE.monsters[i - 2].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (i + 1 < total && STATE.monsters[i + 1] && STATE.monsters[i + 1].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (i + 2 < total && STATE.monsters[i + 2] && STATE.monsters[i + 2].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (splash > bestScore) { bestScore = splash; best = i; }
+    });
+    return best >= 0 ? best : 0;
+}
+
 function checkMonsterDebuff(idx, db) {
     const m = STATE.monsters[idx];
     if (!m) return false;
@@ -1021,8 +1053,15 @@ function findBestChannelingTarget() {
         }
     }
 
-    // Fallback: ANY damage spell rather than waste the charge on basic attack
-    // Try elementals first (cheapest), then any spell we know
+    // Fallback: for physical 2H builds, don't waste channeling on weak damage spells.
+    // Channeling improves the next spell, but Fiery Blast does negligible damage at IWBTH.
+    // Better to use the charge on a basic attack that procs Domino Strike and Penetrated Armor.
+    const isPhysical2H = STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Great Cleave') || STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow');
+    if (isPhysical2H) {
+        return null; // Let channeling expire naturally — basic attacks do more than Fiery Blast
+    }
+
+    // Mage fallback: use any cheap spell for mage builds
     const cheap = findDmgSpell(['Fiery Blast', 'Freeze', 'Shockblast', 'Gale',
         'Smite', 'Corruption', 'Inferno', 'Blizzard', 'Chained Lightning', 'Downburst',
         'Banishment', 'Disintegrate']);
@@ -1145,8 +1184,8 @@ function strategyNovice() {
             const t = findStrongestMonster();
             if (t >= 0) return { type: 'skill', name: 'Rending Blow', target: t };
         }
-        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 5+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
+        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 3+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
             const hasArmorBreak = STATE.monsters.some((m, i) => checkMonsterDebuff(i, 'penetrated_armor'));
             if (hasArmorBreak) {
                 const t = findStrongestMonster();
@@ -1192,7 +1231,21 @@ function strategyAdept() {
     // 0. Mystic Gem for channeling — only use once per battle
     const gem = hasUsableGem('channel');
     if (gem && !STATE.channeling && !STATE._mysticUsed)
-        return { type: 'item', id: gem.id, selfTarget: true };
+        return { type: 'item', id: gem.id, selfTarget: true, _reason: 'mystic' };
+
+    // 0b. Spark of Life SP safety
+    if (STATE.sp < 0.55) {
+        for (const [slot, info] of Object.entries(STATE.itemsKnown)) {
+            if (slot === 'p') continue;
+            const def = ITEMS[parseInt(info)];
+            if (def && def.t === 'spirit') return { type: 'item', id: slot, selfTarget: true, _reason: `sp${(STATE.sp*100).toFixed(0)}` };
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 0c. Spirit Stance safety auto-disable
+    if (STATE.spiritStance && STATE.sp < 0.60) {
+        return { type: 'toggle_spirit', _reason: 'sp_safety' };
+    }
 
     // 1. Health items — safe to use early
     if (STATE.hp < CFG.cureItemHP) {
@@ -1256,19 +1309,17 @@ function strategyAdept() {
         }
     }
 
-    // 4. Debuffs — only on actual boss fights (gold border style)
-    //    At high levels/difficulties, all monsters have SP bars, so
-    //    we only debuff when a gold-bordered rare/boss is present.
-    if (anyRareMonster()) {
-        if (hasSpell('Imperil')) {
+    // 4. Debuffs — Imperil on 2+ mobs or bosses; Weaken on high-threat
+    if (CFG.autoDebuff && STATE.mp > 0.20) {
+        if (hasSpell('Imperil') && (anyRareMonster() || STATE.monsters.length >= 2)) {
             const b = findStrongestMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'imperil'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b, _reason: 'imperil' };
         }
-        if (hasSpell('Weaken')) {
-            const b = findStrongestMonster();
+        if (hasSpell('Weaken') && (anyRareMonster() || hasHighThreat(80) || STATE.monsters.length >= 3)) {
+            const b = findDangerousMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'weaken'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b, _reason: 'weaken' };
         }
     }
 
@@ -1278,13 +1329,13 @@ function strategyAdept() {
     const skillOC_N = CFG.skillOC || 75;
     if (STATE.oc >= skillOC_N || isHighThreat) {
         if (isHighThreat && STATE.oc < skillOC_N) console.log('%c[HV]  ⚠ emergency skill at OC=' + STATE.oc.toFixed(0), 'color:#f80');
-        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 5+ enemies (highest priority in Grindfest)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
+        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 3+ enemies (reduced from 5)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
             const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
             if (t >= 0) return { type: 'skill', name: 'Rending Blow', target: t };
         }
-        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 5+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
+        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 3+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
             const hasArmorBreak = STATE.monsters.some((m, i) => checkMonsterDebuff(i, 'penetrated_armor'));
             if (hasArmorBreak) {
                 const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
@@ -1318,9 +1369,9 @@ function strategyAdept() {
         if (ch) return ch;
     }
 
-    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : findWeakestMonster();
+    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : (STATE.monsters.length > 2 ? findOptimalDominoTarget() : findWeakestMonster());
     if (t >= 0 && STATE.monsters[t] && STATE.monsters[t].hasAttribute('onclick'))
-        return { type: 'attack', target: t };
+        return { type: 'attack', target: t, _reason: hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? 'threat' : 'fallback' };
     return null;
 }
 
@@ -1332,6 +1383,22 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
     if (gem && !STATE.channeling && !STATE._mysticUsed)
         return { type: 'item', id: gem.id, selfTarget: true, _reason: 'mystic' };
 
+    // 0b. Spark of Life SP safety — Spark costs 50% SP when triggered.
+    //     If SP < 55%, consume a spirit item before anything else.
+    //     Also suppress Spark recast if SP is too low to survive a proc.
+    if (STATE.sp < 0.55) {
+        for (const [slot, info] of Object.entries(STATE.itemsKnown)) {
+            if (slot === 'p') continue;
+            const def = ITEMS[parseInt(info)];
+            if (def && def.t === 'spirit') return { type: 'item', id: slot, selfTarget: true, _reason: `sp${(STATE.sp*100).toFixed(0)}` };
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 0c. Spirit Stance safety auto-disable — if left on, drains 10% SP/turn
+    if (STATE.spiritStance && STATE.sp < 0.60) {
+        return { type: 'toggle_spirit', _reason: 'sp_safety' };
+    }
+
     // 1. Health items — safe to use early
     if (STATE.hp < CFG.cureItemHP) {
         const gem = hasUsableGem('heal');
@@ -1394,17 +1461,21 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
         }
     }
 
-    // 4. Debuffs — only on actual boss fights (gold border)
-    if (CFG.autoDebuff && STATE.mp > 0.2 && anyRareMonster()) {
-        if (hasSpell('Imperil')) {
+    // 4. Debuffs — Imperil on any 2+ mobs or bosses; Weaken on high-threat enemies
+    //    On IWBTH, non-boss elites hit hard — debuffs are worth the MP cost
+    if (CFG.autoDebuff && STATE.mp > 0.20) {
+        // Imperil: reduce physical mitigation by 25-50% (stacks with Penetrated Armor)
+        // Use on any tanky enemy when facing 2+ monsters or a rare
+        if (hasSpell('Imperil') && (anyRareMonster() || STATE.monsters.length >= 2)) {
             const b = findStrongestMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'imperil'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b, _reason: 'imperil' };
         }
-        if (hasSpell('Weaken')) {
-            const b = findStrongestMonster();
+        // Weaken: reduce incoming damage by 50% — use on high-threat or 3+ mobs
+        if (hasSpell('Weaken') && (anyRareMonster() || hasHighThreat(80) || STATE.monsters.length >= 3)) {
+            const b = findDangerousMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'weaken'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b, _reason: 'weaken' };
         }
     }
 
@@ -1417,13 +1488,13 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
     if (STATE.oc >= askillOC3 || isHighThreat) {
         if (isHighThreat && STATE.oc < askillOC3) console.log('%c[HV]  ⚠ emergency: using skill at OC=' + STATE.oc.toFixed(0), 'color:#f80');
         // Emergency: 2+ monsters about to special — spend OC to kill them fast
-        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 5+ enemies (highest priority in Grindfest)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
+        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 3+ enemies (reduced from 5 for IWBTH survivability)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
             const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
             if (t >= 0) return { type: 'skill', name: 'Rending Blow', target: t, _reason: isHighThreat ? 'threat' : 'oc' };
         }
-        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 5+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
+        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 3+ enemies with armor break
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
             const hasArmorBreak = STATE.monsters.some((m, i) => checkMonsterDebuff(i, 'penetrated_armor'));
             if (hasArmorBreak) {
                 const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
@@ -1483,7 +1554,7 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
         if (ch) return ch;
     }
 
-    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : findWeakestMonster();
+    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : (STATE.monsters.length > 2 ? findOptimalDominoTarget() : findWeakestMonster());
     if (t >= 0 && STATE.monsters[t] && STATE.monsters[t].hasAttribute('onclick'))
         return { type: 'attack', target: t, _reason: hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? 'threat' : 'fallback' };
     return null;
@@ -1532,17 +1603,28 @@ function castTargetSpell(n, i) {
         (el.getAttribute('onmouseover') || '').includes(`set_infopane_spell('${n}'`));
     if (!s) return false;
     s.click();
+    // Target selection: click immediately, no setTimeout delay needed.
+    // HV's native lock_action handles the state transition synchronously.
     if (i >= 0 && i < STATE.monsters.length) {
-        setTimeout(() => {
-            const m = STATE.monsters[i];
-            if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
-        }, 50);
+        const m = STATE.monsters[i];
+        if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
     }
     return true;
 }
 
 function useItem(id) {
-    const it = document.getElementById('ikey_' + id);
+    let it = document.getElementById('ikey_' + id);
+    
+    // Fallback for auto_ slot IDs (on-cooldown items without explicit DOM id):
+    // search for element with matching onmouseover item ID
+    if (!it && typeof id === 'string' && id.startsWith('auto_')) {
+        const rawId = id.replace('auto_', '');
+        const itemPane = document.getElementById('pane_item');
+        if (itemPane) {
+            it = $$('div[onmouseover*="set_infopane_item(' + rawId + ')"]', itemPane)[0];
+        }
+    }
+
     if (!it) return false;
     // Track that we used the P-slot gem so we don't retry stale state
     if (id === 'p') STATE._mysticUsed = true;
@@ -1583,11 +1665,10 @@ function useSkill(n, i) {
 
     if (!el) return false;
     el.click();
+    // Click target immediately — no setTimeout needed
     if (i >= 0 && i < STATE.monsters.length) {
-        setTimeout(() => {
-            const m = STATE.monsters[i];
-            if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
-        }, 50);
+        const m = STATE.monsters[i];
+        if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
     }
     return true;
 }
diff --git a/src/action-executor.js b/src/action-executor.js
index 8463892..ed03b47 100644
--- a/src/action-executor.js
+++ b/src/action-executor.js
@@ -41,17 +41,28 @@ function castTargetSpell(n, i) {
         (el.getAttribute('onmouseover') || '').includes(`set_infopane_spell('${n}'`));
     if (!s) return false;
     s.click();
+    // Target selection: click immediately, no setTimeout delay needed.
+    // HV's native lock_action handles the state transition synchronously.
     if (i >= 0 && i < STATE.monsters.length) {
-        setTimeout(() => {
-            const m = STATE.monsters[i];
-            if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
-        }, 50);
+        const m = STATE.monsters[i];
+        if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
     }
     return true;
 }
 
 function useItem(id) {
-    const it = document.getElementById('ikey_' + id);
+    let it = document.getElementById('ikey_' + id);
+    
+    // Fallback for auto_ slot IDs (on-cooldown items without explicit DOM id):
+    // search for element with matching onmouseover item ID
+    if (!it && typeof id === 'string' && id.startsWith('auto_')) {
+        const rawId = id.replace('auto_', '');
+        const itemPane = document.getElementById('pane_item');
+        if (itemPane) {
+            it = $$('div[onmouseover*="set_infopane_item(' + rawId + ')"]', itemPane)[0];
+        }
+    }
+
     if (!it) return false;
     // Track that we used the P-slot gem so we don't retry stale state
     if (id === 'p') STATE._mysticUsed = true;
@@ -92,11 +103,10 @@ function useSkill(n, i) {
 
     if (!el) return false;
     el.click();
+    // Click target immediately — no setTimeout needed
     if (i >= 0 && i < STATE.monsters.length) {
-        setTimeout(() => {
-            const m = STATE.monsters[i];
-            if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
-        }, 50);
+        const m = STATE.monsters[i];
+        if (m && m.hasAttribute && m.hasAttribute('onclick')) m.click();
     }
     return true;
 }
diff --git a/src/config.js b/src/config.js
index 57094ca..821f130 100644
--- a/src/config.js
+++ b/src/config.js
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 // CONFIG — default settings
 // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 
-const VERSION = '0.13.34';
+const VERSION = '0.14.0';
 
 const CFG = {
     // — Battle automation
diff --git a/src/header.user.js b/src/header.user.js
index 194c0e6..adfd8b0 100644
--- a/src/header.user.js
+++ b/src/header.user.js
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 // ==UserScript==
 // @name         HV Unified
 // @namespace    hvunified
-// @version      0.13.34
+// @version      0.14.0
 // @description  HV Unified — battle automation, guidance, and UI enhancements for HentaiVerse
 // @author       GaboGG + Hermes
 // @match        *://*.hentaiverse.org/*
diff --git a/src/state.js b/src/state.js
index cd51e6c..795d7f1 100644
--- a/src/state.js
+++ b/src/state.js
@@ -63,6 +63,17 @@ try {
 }
 
 // Load max buff durations from localStorage (learned across sessions)
+// Pre-seed with L150+ baseline values so fill-level formula works from first turn
+const DEFAULT_MAX_BUFF_DUR = {
+    'haste': 80,
+    'protection': 80,
+    'sparklife': 50,
+    'heartseeker': 120,
+    'regen': 50,
+    'absorb': 75,
+    'shadowveil': 75,
+};
+STATE.maxBuffDur = { ...DEFAULT_MAX_BUFF_DUR };
 try {
     const saved = JSON.parse(localStorage[SP + 'maxBuffDur'] || '{}');
     for (const [k, v] of Object.entries(saved)) {
diff --git a/src/strategy-engine.js b/src/strategy-engine.js
index 43c6b4d..8b4404a 100644
--- a/src/strategy-engine.js
+++ b/src/strategy-engine.js
@@ -137,6 +137,27 @@ function hasHighThreat(threshold) {
     return count >= 2;
 }
 
+// Find optimal target for Domino Strike splash (2H passive) — center-aligned
+// For 2H builds, Domino Strike splashes up to 2 enemies on each side of the target.
+// Attacking edge monsters wastes 50% of the splash potential.
+function findOptimalDominoTarget() {
+    const total = STATE.monsters.length;
+    if (total <= 2) return findWeakestMonster();
+
+    let best = -1;
+    let bestScore = -1;
+    STATE.monsters.forEach((m, i) => {
+        if (!m || !m.hasAttribute || !m.hasAttribute('onclick')) return;
+        let splash = 0;
+        if (i - 1 >= 0 && STATE.monsters[i - 1] && STATE.monsters[i - 1].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (i - 2 >= 0 && STATE.monsters[i - 2] && STATE.monsters[i - 2].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (i + 1 < total && STATE.monsters[i + 1] && STATE.monsters[i + 1].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (i + 2 < total && STATE.monsters[i + 2] && STATE.monsters[i + 2].hasAttribute('onclick')) splash++;
+        if (splash > bestScore) { bestScore = splash; best = i; }
+    });
+    return best >= 0 ? best : 0;
+}
+
 function checkMonsterDebuff(idx, db) {
     const m = STATE.monsters[idx];
     if (!m) return false;
@@ -307,8 +328,15 @@ function findBestChannelingTarget() {
         }
     }
 
-    // Fallback: ANY damage spell rather than waste the charge on basic attack
-    // Try elementals first (cheapest), then any spell we know
+    // Fallback: for physical 2H builds, don't waste channeling on weak damage spells.
+    // Channeling improves the next spell, but Fiery Blast does negligible damage at IWBTH.
+    // Better to use the charge on a basic attack that procs Domino Strike and Penetrated Armor.
+    const isPhysical2H = STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Great Cleave') || STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow');
+    if (isPhysical2H) {
+        return null; // Let channeling expire naturally — basic attacks do more than Fiery Blast
+    }
+
+    // Mage fallback: use any cheap spell for mage builds
     const cheap = findDmgSpell(['Fiery Blast', 'Freeze', 'Shockblast', 'Gale',
         'Smite', 'Corruption', 'Inferno', 'Blizzard', 'Chained Lightning', 'Downburst',
         'Banishment', 'Disintegrate']);
@@ -431,8 +459,8 @@ function strategyNovice() {
             const t = findStrongestMonster();
             if (t >= 0) return { type: 'skill', name: 'Rending Blow', target: t };
         }
-        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 5+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
+        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 3+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
             const hasArmorBreak = STATE.monsters.some((m, i) => checkMonsterDebuff(i, 'penetrated_armor'));
             if (hasArmorBreak) {
                 const t = findStrongestMonster();
@@ -478,7 +506,21 @@ function strategyAdept() {
     // 0. Mystic Gem for channeling — only use once per battle
     const gem = hasUsableGem('channel');
     if (gem && !STATE.channeling && !STATE._mysticUsed)
-        return { type: 'item', id: gem.id, selfTarget: true };
+        return { type: 'item', id: gem.id, selfTarget: true, _reason: 'mystic' };
+
+    // 0b. Spark of Life SP safety
+    if (STATE.sp < 0.55) {
+        for (const [slot, info] of Object.entries(STATE.itemsKnown)) {
+            if (slot === 'p') continue;
+            const def = ITEMS[parseInt(info)];
+            if (def && def.t === 'spirit') return { type: 'item', id: slot, selfTarget: true, _reason: `sp${(STATE.sp*100).toFixed(0)}` };
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 0c. Spirit Stance safety auto-disable
+    if (STATE.spiritStance && STATE.sp < 0.60) {
+        return { type: 'toggle_spirit', _reason: 'sp_safety' };
+    }
 
     // 1. Health items — safe to use early
     if (STATE.hp < CFG.cureItemHP) {
@@ -542,19 +584,17 @@ function strategyAdept() {
         }
     }
 
-    // 4. Debuffs — only on actual boss fights (gold border style)
-    //    At high levels/difficulties, all monsters have SP bars, so
-    //    we only debuff when a gold-bordered rare/boss is present.
-    if (anyRareMonster()) {
-        if (hasSpell('Imperil')) {
+    // 4. Debuffs — Imperil on 2+ mobs or bosses; Weaken on high-threat
+    if (CFG.autoDebuff && STATE.mp > 0.20) {
+        if (hasSpell('Imperil') && (anyRareMonster() || STATE.monsters.length >= 2)) {
             const b = findStrongestMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'imperil'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b, _reason: 'imperil' };
         }
-        if (hasSpell('Weaken')) {
-            const b = findStrongestMonster();
+        if (hasSpell('Weaken') && (anyRareMonster() || hasHighThreat(80) || STATE.monsters.length >= 3)) {
+            const b = findDangerousMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'weaken'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b, _reason: 'weaken' };
         }
     }
 
@@ -564,13 +604,13 @@ function strategyAdept() {
     const skillOC_N = CFG.skillOC || 75;
     if (STATE.oc >= skillOC_N || isHighThreat) {
         if (isHighThreat && STATE.oc < skillOC_N) console.log('%c[HV]  ⚠ emergency skill at OC=' + STATE.oc.toFixed(0), 'color:#f80');
-        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 5+ enemies (highest priority in Grindfest)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
+        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 3+ enemies (reduced from 5)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
             const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
             if (t >= 0) return { type: 'skill', name: 'Rending Blow', target: t };
         }
-        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 5+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
+        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 3+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor from Rending Blow)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
             const hasArmorBreak = STATE.monsters.some((m, i) => checkMonsterDebuff(i, 'penetrated_armor'));
             if (hasArmorBreak) {
                 const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
@@ -604,9 +644,9 @@ function strategyAdept() {
         if (ch) return ch;
     }
 
-    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : findWeakestMonster();
+    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : (STATE.monsters.length > 2 ? findOptimalDominoTarget() : findWeakestMonster());
     if (t >= 0 && STATE.monsters[t] && STATE.monsters[t].hasAttribute('onclick'))
-        return { type: 'attack', target: t };
+        return { type: 'attack', target: t, _reason: hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? 'threat' : 'fallback' };
     return null;
 }
 
@@ -618,6 +658,22 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
     if (gem && !STATE.channeling && !STATE._mysticUsed)
         return { type: 'item', id: gem.id, selfTarget: true, _reason: 'mystic' };
 
+    // 0b. Spark of Life SP safety — Spark costs 50% SP when triggered.
+    //     If SP < 55%, consume a spirit item before anything else.
+    //     Also suppress Spark recast if SP is too low to survive a proc.
+    if (STATE.sp < 0.55) {
+        for (const [slot, info] of Object.entries(STATE.itemsKnown)) {
+            if (slot === 'p') continue;
+            const def = ITEMS[parseInt(info)];
+            if (def && def.t === 'spirit') return { type: 'item', id: slot, selfTarget: true, _reason: `sp${(STATE.sp*100).toFixed(0)}` };
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 0c. Spirit Stance safety auto-disable — if left on, drains 10% SP/turn
+    if (STATE.spiritStance && STATE.sp < 0.60) {
+        return { type: 'toggle_spirit', _reason: 'sp_safety' };
+    }
+
     // 1. Health items — safe to use early
     if (STATE.hp < CFG.cureItemHP) {
         const gem = hasUsableGem('heal');
@@ -680,17 +736,21 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
         }
     }
 
-    // 4. Debuffs — only on actual boss fights (gold border)
-    if (CFG.autoDebuff && STATE.mp > 0.2 && anyRareMonster()) {
-        if (hasSpell('Imperil')) {
+    // 4. Debuffs — Imperil on any 2+ mobs or bosses; Weaken on high-threat enemies
+    //    On IWBTH, non-boss elites hit hard — debuffs are worth the MP cost
+    if (CFG.autoDebuff && STATE.mp > 0.20) {
+        // Imperil: reduce physical mitigation by 25-50% (stacks with Penetrated Armor)
+        // Use on any tanky enemy when facing 2+ monsters or a rare
+        if (hasSpell('Imperil') && (anyRareMonster() || STATE.monsters.length >= 2)) {
             const b = findStrongestMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'imperil'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Imperil', target: b, _reason: 'imperil' };
         }
-        if (hasSpell('Weaken')) {
-            const b = findStrongestMonster();
+        // Weaken: reduce incoming damage by 50% — use on high-threat or 3+ mobs
+        if (hasSpell('Weaken') && (anyRareMonster() || hasHighThreat(80) || STATE.monsters.length >= 3)) {
+            const b = findDangerousMonster();
             if (b >= 0 && !checkMonsterDebuff(b, 'weaken'))
-                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b };
+                return { type: 'spell', name: 'Weaken', target: b, _reason: 'weaken' };
         }
     }
 
@@ -703,13 +763,13 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
     if (STATE.oc >= askillOC3 || isHighThreat) {
         if (isHighThreat && STATE.oc < askillOC3) console.log('%c[HV]  ⚠ emergency: using skill at OC=' + STATE.oc.toFixed(0), 'color:#f80');
         // Emergency: 2+ monsters about to special — spend OC to kill them fast
-        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 5+ enemies (highest priority in Grindfest)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
+        // Rending Blow: AoE armor pen vs 3+ enemies (reduced from 5 for IWBTH survivability)
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Rending Blow')) {
             const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
             if (t >= 0) return { type: 'skill', name: 'Rending Blow', target: t, _reason: isHighThreat ? 'threat' : 'oc' };
         }
-        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 5+ enemies (needs Penetrated Armor)
-        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 5 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
+        // Shatter Strike: AoE stun vs 3+ enemies with armor break
+        if (STATE.monsters.length >= 3 && STATE.skillsKnown.includes('Shatter Strike')) {
             const hasArmorBreak = STATE.monsters.some((m, i) => checkMonsterDebuff(i, 'penetrated_armor'));
             if (hasArmorBreak) {
                 const t = isHighThreat ? findDangerousMonster() : findStrongestMonster();
@@ -769,7 +829,7 @@ function strategyVeteran() {
         if (ch) return ch;
     }
 
-    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : findWeakestMonster();
+    const t = hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? findDangerousMonster() : (STATE.monsters.length > 2 ? findOptimalDominoTarget() : findWeakestMonster());
     if (t >= 0 && STATE.monsters[t] && STATE.monsters[t].hasAttribute('onclick'))
         return { type: 'attack', target: t, _reason: hasHighThreat(THREAT_PX) ? 'threat' : 'fallback' };
     return null;