{{gallery:la.png?100 |}} **Luminaris Academy -** **Focus Schools** //Guiding Tenno, igniting stars.// [[:guide | MAIN GUIDE]] | [[:guide:midgame | MID GAME]] **Focus Schools** are specialized skill trees that enhance your Operator/Drifter’s abilities and provide unique passives. Whether you’re a new Tenno or a seasoned player, understanding Focus Schools is essential for maximizing your Operator’s potential. ---- **1. Focus School Basics** **Focus Schools** are separate skill trees for your Operator. Each school offers different abilities, passives, and playstyles. You can unlock and switch between schools as you progress through the game. **2. Unlocking Focus Schools** To unlock Focus Schools, follow these steps: //Complete [[guide:seconddream | The Second Dream]]// * Progress through the main storyline until you reach this quest. Completing this quest introduces you to the concept of [[guide:focus | Focus]] and unlocks your Operator/Drifter's abilities. Complete [[guide:warwithin | The War Within]] * After completing the **Second Dream**, continue the story to unlock The War Within. Completing this quest allows you to choose and specialize in a specific Focus School. **3. Choosing a School** * Once you've unlocked **Focus**, visit the focus menu in your **Orbiter**. You'll have five schools to choose from. - **Madurai**: Offense-oriented, increases damage output - **Naramon**: Focused on melee combat and agility - **Unairu**: Provides offense support - **Vazarin**: Offers defensive support - **Zenurik**: Focuses on energy management **4. Focus Nodes and Abilities** * Each focus school has a set of nodes that you can unlock using **Focus Points**. Nodes enhance your Operator's abilities, grant passives, and improve gameplay. Spend focus points to unlock nodes that align with your playstyle. **5. Waybounds and Eidolon Shards** //Waybound Nodes// * Waybounds are special nodes that enhance your Operator's abilities and passives. They require Eidolon Shards to unlock. Waybounds can be used across different Focus Schools; unlock them strategically based on your preferences. //Eidolon Shards// * Eidolon Shards are obtained by dismantling Waybounds or converting focus points. Use them to unbind Waybound nodes. **6. Focus Farming** To earn focus points, engage in activities that grant [[guide:affinity | Affinity]] to your Operator. - **Eidolon Hunts**: Defeat [[guide:eidolons | Eidolons]] on the Plains of Eidolon. - **Sanctuary Onslaught**: Participate in Elite Sanctuary Onslaught missions. - **Focus Lenses**: Equip **focus lenses** on your gear to convert Affinity into focus points. **7. Tips and Tricks** //Focus Lenses// Attach focus lenses onto your Warframes, weapons, and companions. Lenses convert a portion of earned Affinity into focus points for the equipped school. //Daily Focus Cap// There's a daily cap to how much focus you can earn. Focus farming becomes more efficient when you reach higher Mastery Ranks. ---- Remember, Focus Schools enhance your Operator’s abilities and play a significant role in Warframe’s endgame. Experiment with different schools, strategize your Waybounds, and may your Focus guide you to victory!