Documented route
The original video documents Deer with Quarterstaff → Javelin → Formless Dance and a four-staff route direction.
A universal all-Hard-Mode clear claim is not reproduced here because the reviewed evidence is one creator route, not a controlled comparison.
Run plan
Keep the staff core coherent
Choose upgrades that improve the actions you are already using instead of filling the inventory with unrelated high-rarity pieces.
Protect movement windows
Formless Dance still needs safe positioning. Preserve defensive options while adding damage.
Check the fourth-staff cost
A four-staff destination is useful only when the board and resource loop still function.
Failure recovery
Javelin arrives late
Continue with a functional Quarterstaff line and avoid carrying inactive support solely for a hoped-for transition.
Board becomes crowded
Drop the weakest isolated effect before breaking the route's working damage and defense loop.
Boss pressure is unsafe
Trade a marginal damage piece for survivability and retest the full attack window.
Evidence boundary
The exact Talent split, Artifact grid, staff duplicate rules and current-version performance are not fully published in the source. Use the video as a route reference and verify every tooltip in your installed build.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weapon path?+
The reviewed route shows Quarterstaff into Javelin and then Formless Dance.
Does the build require four staffs?+
Four staffs are the documented creator direction, but the exact requirement and duplicate mechanics need in-game verification.
Does it clear every Hard Mode tier?+
A creator showcase is not enough to establish a universal current-version claim, so this guide does not promise that result.
Sources
Checked for Sephiria 1.0-era community route. Version-sensitive claims stay labeled.