chore: update Righteous campaign missions and enhance ability animations

- Updated `data/missions.json` to increase difficulty in Chapter 4:
  - Expanded enemy card pools with higher-tier units (Templars, Purifiers, Prophets, Archangels, Seraphs).
  - Increased gold rewards for missions 022 through 028.
  - Updated mission descriptions and lore to reflect the escalation.

- Enhanced `src/scenes/BattleScene.js` animations for Righteous abilities:
  - Refactored `smite` animations to use new sprite frames (38, 39) and split cast/damage logic.
  - Updated `overcharge` to use sprite 40/41 with pulse effects and integrated HP loss/ATK gain animations.
  - Updated `fortify` to use sprite 37 with projectile travel and pulse effects, integrating armor gain animation.
  - Updated `hack` to use sprite 42 with a 3-cycle pulse before executing copied skills.

- Added new audio assets:
  - `fortify.mp3`, `hack.mp3`, `overcharge.mp3`, `smite-cast.mp3`, `smite-damage.mp3`.
- Updated `src/scenes/BootScene.js` to load the new audio files and removed deprecated smite sounds.
- Updated `assets/images/spritesheets/attacks.png` and `.psd` to include new animation frames.

data/missions.json

@@ -493,7 +493,7 @@
     "unlockCondition": null,
     "opponent": {
       "commander": "right_cmd_1",
-      "cards": ["right_acolyte_1", "right_acolyte_1", "right_initiate_1", "right_initiate_1", "right_sentinel_1"]
+      "cards": ["right_acolyte_1", "right_initiate_1", "right_sentinel_1", "right_zealot_1", "right_priest_1", "right_warden_1"]
     },
     "rewards": { "gold": 100, "cards": ["right_acolyte_1"] },
     "lore": "They marched out of a blizzard that shouldn't have existed on this world. Silent. Certain."
@@ -508,9 +508,9 @@
     "unlockCondition": "mission_022",
     "opponent": {
       "commander": "right_cmd_1",
-      "cards": ["right_pilgrim_1", "right_pilgrim_1", "right_ward_1", "right_ward_1", "right_priest_1"]
+      "cards": ["right_pilgrim_1", "right_ward_1", "right_zealot_1", "right_crusader_1", "right_hacker_1", "right_warden_1"]
     },
-    "rewards": { "gold": 125, "cards": ["right_pilgrim_1"] },
+    "rewards": { "gold": 150, "cards": ["right_pilgrim_1"] },
     "lore": "The signal was a prayer. It promised salvation through absolute zero."
   },
   {
@@ -523,9 +523,9 @@
     "unlockCondition": "mission_023",
     "opponent": {
       "commander": "right_cmd_2",
-      "cards": ["right_acolyte_1", "right_initiate_1", "right_initiate_1", "right_zealot_1", "right_crusader_1"]
+      "cards": ["right_zealot_1", "right_priest_1", "right_warden_1", "right_hacker_1", "right_templar_1", "right_purifier_1"]
     },
-    "rewards": { "gold": 150, "cards": ["right_sentinel_1"] },
+    "rewards": { "gold": 200, "cards": ["right_sentinel_1"] },
     "lore": "Their Pontiff overcharged the vanguard. Two of our tanks melted before anyone fired back."
   },
   {
@@ -537,10 +537,10 @@
     "description": "A hacker unit has infiltrated our comm systems. Our own weapons are being turned against us.",
     "unlockCondition": "mission_024",
     "opponent": {
-      "commander": "right_cmd_1",
+      "commander": "right_cmd_2",
-      "cards": ["right_sentinel_1", "right_ward_1", "right_hacker_1", "right_warden_1", "right_zealot_1"]
+      "cards": ["right_hacker_1", "right_crusader_1", "right_templar_1", "right_purifier_1", "right_inquisitor_1", "right_judicator_1"]
     },
-    "rewards": { "gold": 175, "cards": ["right_hacker_1"] },
+    "rewards": { "gold": 250, "cards": ["right_hacker_1"] },
     "lore": "It copied our targeting protocols in milliseconds. We shot ourselves before we realized."
   },
   {
@@ -549,13 +549,13 @@
     "chapter": 4,
     "campaignId": "campaign_righteous",
     "enemyLevel": 1,
-    "description": "A full assault force descends. Elite templars and purifiers lead the charge.",
+    "description": "A full assault force descends. The elite vanguard brings their legendary constructs to bear.",
     "unlockCondition": "mission_025",
     "opponent": {
       "commander": "right_cmd_2",
-      "cards": ["right_pilgrim_1", "right_crusader_1", "right_priest_1", "right_templar_1", "right_purifier_1"]
+      "cards": ["right_templar_1", "right_purifier_1", "right_inquisitor_1", "right_judicator_1", "right_prophet_1", "right_archangel_1"]
     },
-    "rewards": { "gold": 200, "cards": ["right_zealot_1"] },
+    "rewards": { "gold": 300, "cards": ["right_zealot_1"] },
     "lore": "The cold came first. Then the smiting. Then silence."
   },
   {
@@ -564,13 +564,13 @@
     "chapter": 4,
     "campaignId": "campaign_righteous",
     "enemyLevel": 1,
-    "description": "The Digital Oracle has deemed us worthy of trial. Its templar guard stands ready.",
+    "description": "The Digital Oracle has deemed us worthy of trial. Its greatest warriors stand ready.",
     "unlockCondition": "mission_026",
     "opponent": {
       "commander": "right_cmd_3",
-      "cards": ["right_warden_1", "right_templar_1", "right_inquisitor_1", "right_judicator_1"]
+      "cards": ["right_purifier_1", "right_inquisitor_1", "right_judicator_1", "right_prophet_1", "right_archangel_1", "right_seraph_1"]
     },
-    "rewards": { "gold": 225, "cards": ["right_templar_1"] },
+    "rewards": { "gold": 350, "cards": ["right_templar_1"] },
     "lore": "The Oracle calculated our defeat in 847 possible outcomes. It only needed one."
   },
   {
@@ -579,13 +579,13 @@
     "chapter": 4,
     "campaignId": "campaign_righteous",
     "enemyLevel": 1,
-    "description": "The Righteous deploy their legendary constructs. This is near full-strength.",
+    "description": "The Righteous deploy at near-full strength. One epic guardian leads three legendary constructs.",
     "unlockCondition": "mission_027",
     "opponent": {
       "commander": "right_cmd_3",
-      "cards": ["right_purifier_1", "right_judicator_1", "right_prophet_1", "right_archangel_1"]
+      "cards": ["right_judicator_1", "right_prophet_1", "right_archangel_1", "right_seraph_1"]
     },
-    "rewards": { "gold": 250, "cards": ["right_purifier_1"] },
+    "rewards": { "gold": 400, "cards": ["right_purifier_1"] },
     "lore": "The Prophet spoke once. The temperature dropped forty degrees. The battle had already begun."
   },
   {
@@ -598,9 +598,9 @@
     "unlockCondition": "mission_028",
     "opponent": {
       "commander": "right_cmd_3",
-      "cards": ["right_inquisitor_1", "right_prophet_1", "right_archangel_1", "right_seraph_1"]
+      "cards": ["right_purifier_1", "right_inquisitor_1", "right_judicator_1", "right_prophet_1", "right_archangel_1", "right_seraph_1"]
     },
-    "rewards": { "gold": 300, "cards": ["right_prophet_1"] },
+    "rewards": { "gold": 450, "cards": ["right_prophet_1"] },
     "lore": "It called us heretics. It called us flawed. It was wrong. We are survivors."
   }
 ]

src/scenes/BattleScene.js

@@ -3922,25 +3922,73 @@ export class BattleScene extends Phaser.Scene {
     });
   }
 
-  // ── Smite animations (mirrors venom with blue tint) ──────────────────────
+  // ── Smite animations ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  // Shared helper: fly sprite 38 from source to target, burst on arrival, call cb
+  _doSmiteCastTo(sourceObj, targetObj, onArrival) {
+    const projectile = this.add.sprite(sourceObj.x, sourceObj.y, 'attacks', 38)
+      .setDisplaySize(80, 80)
+      .setDepth(30);
+    this.tweens.add({
+      targets: projectile,
+      x: targetObj.x, y: targetObj.y,
+      duration: 350,
+      ease: 'Quad.In',
+      onComplete: () => {
+        if (projectile.scene) projectile.destroy();
+        onArrival();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  _animateSmiteApply(event, onComplete) {
+    const sourceObj = this.cardObjects.get(event.attacker.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(event.attacker.instanceId);
+    const targetObj = this.cardObjects.get(event.target.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(event.target.instanceId);
+    if (!sourceObj?.scene || !targetObj?.scene) { onComplete(); return; }
+
+    this.statusText.setText(`${event.attacker.name} smites ${event.target.name}! [${event.stacks} stacks]`);
+    if (this.sound.get('sfx_smite_cast')) this.sound.play('sfx_smite_cast', { volume: 0.8 });
+
+    this._doSmiteCastTo(sourceObj, targetObj, () => {
+      if (targetObj.scene) targetObj.refresh();
+      onComplete();
+    });
+  }
+
+  _animateSmiteApplyAll(event, onComplete) {
+    if (!event.targets?.length) { onComplete(); return; }
+    this.statusText.setText(`${event.attacker.name} smites all enemies!`);
+    if (this.sound.get('sfx_smite_cast')) this.sound.play('sfx_smite_cast', { volume: 0.8 });
+
+    const sourceObj = this.cardObjects.get(event.attacker.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(event.attacker.instanceId);
+    let remaining = event.targets.length;
+    const done = () => { if (--remaining <= 0) onComplete(); };
+
+    for (const t of event.targets) {
+      const targetObj = this.cardObjects.get(t.target.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(t.target.instanceId);
+      if (!sourceObj?.scene || !targetObj?.scene) { done(); continue; }
+      this._doSmiteCastTo(sourceObj, targetObj, () => {
+        if (targetObj.scene) targetObj.refresh();
+        done();
+      });
+    }
+  }
 
   _animateSmiteTick(event, onComplete) {
     const obj = this.cardObjects.get(event.card.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(event.card.instanceId);
     if (!obj?.scene) { onComplete(); return; }
 
     this.statusText.setText(`${event.card.name} suffers ${event.damage} smite damage!`);
-    if (this.sound.get('sfx_smite_effect')) this.sound.play('sfx_smite_effect', { volume: 0.8 });
+    if (this.sound.get('sfx_smite_damage')) this.sound.play('sfx_smite_damage', { volume: 0.8 });
 
-    const effectSprite = this.add.sprite(obj.x, obj.y, 'attacks', 28)
+    const effectSprite = this.add.sprite(obj.x, obj.y, 'attacks', 39)
       .setDisplaySize(140, 140)
       .setDepth(30)
-      .setAlpha(0.9)
+      .setAlpha(0.9);
-      .setTint(0x4488ff);
     this.tweens.add({
       targets: effectSprite,
       scaleX: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
       scaleY: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
-      alpha: { from: 0.9, to: 0.2 },
       duration: 250,
       yoyo: true,
       repeat: 1,
@@ -3968,94 +4016,6 @@ export class BattleScene extends Phaser.Scene {
     }
   }
 
-  _animateSmiteApply(event, onComplete) {
-    const sourceObj = this.cardObjects.get(event.attacker.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(event.attacker.instanceId);
-    const targetObj = this.cardObjects.get(event.target.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(event.target.instanceId);
-    if (!sourceObj?.scene || !targetObj?.scene) { onComplete(); return; }
-
-    this.statusText.setText(`${event.attacker.name} smites ${event.target.name}! [${event.stacks} stacks]`);
-    if (this.sound.get('sfx_smite_apply')) this.sound.play('sfx_smite_apply', { volume: 0.8 });
-
-    const projectile = this.add.sprite(sourceObj.x, sourceObj.y, 'attacks', 27)
-      .setDisplaySize(80, 80)
-      .setDepth(30)
-      .setTint(0x4488ff);
-    this.tweens.add({
-      targets: projectile,
-      x: targetObj.x, y: targetObj.y,
-      duration: 350,
-      ease: 'Quad.In',
-      onComplete: () => {
-        if (projectile.scene) projectile.destroy();
-        const effectSprite = this.add.sprite(targetObj.x, targetObj.y, 'attacks', 28)
-          .setDisplaySize(100, 100)
-          .setDepth(30)
-          .setAlpha(0.9)
-          .setTint(0x4488ff);
-        this.tweens.add({
-          targets: effectSprite,
-          scaleX: { from: 0.8, to: 1.4 },
-          scaleY: { from: 0.8, to: 1.4 },
-          alpha: { from: 0.9, to: 0.3 },
-          duration: 200,
-          yoyo: true, repeat: 1,
-          onComplete: () => {
-            if (effectSprite.scene) effectSprite.destroy();
-            if (targetObj.scene) targetObj.refresh();
-            onComplete();
-          }
-        });
-      }
-    });
-  }
-
-  _animateSmiteApplyAll(event, onComplete) {
-    if (!event.targets?.length) { onComplete(); return; }
-    this.statusText.setText(`${event.attacker.name} smites all enemies!`);
-    if (this.sound.get('sfx_smite_apply')) this.sound.play('sfx_smite_apply', { volume: 0.8 });
-
-    let remaining = event.targets.length;
-    const done = () => { if (--remaining <= 0) onComplete(); };
-    const sourceObj = this.cardObjects.get(event.attacker.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(event.attacker.instanceId);
-
-    for (const t of event.targets) {
-      const targetObj = this.cardObjects.get(t.target.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(t.target.instanceId);
-      if (!sourceObj?.scene || !targetObj?.scene) { done(); continue; }
-
-      const projectile = this.add.sprite(sourceObj.x, sourceObj.y, 'attacks', 27)
-        .setDisplaySize(80, 80)
-        .setDepth(30)
-        .setTint(0x4488ff);
-      this.tweens.add({
-        targets: projectile,
-        x: targetObj.x, y: targetObj.y,
-        duration: 350,
-        ease: 'Quad.In',
-        onComplete: () => {
-          if (projectile.scene) projectile.destroy();
-          const effectSprite = this.add.sprite(targetObj.x, targetObj.y, 'attacks', 28)
-            .setDisplaySize(100, 100)
-            .setDepth(30)
-            .setAlpha(0.9)
-            .setTint(0x4488ff);
-          this.tweens.add({
-            targets: effectSprite,
-            scaleX: { from: 0.8, to: 1.4 },
-            scaleY: { from: 0.8, to: 1.4 },
-            alpha: { from: 0.9, to: 0.3 },
-            duration: 200,
-            yoyo: true, repeat: 1,
-            onComplete: () => {
-              if (effectSprite.scene) effectSprite.destroy();
-              if (targetObj.scene) targetObj.refresh();
-              done();
-            }
-          });
-        }
-      });
-    }
-  }
-
   // ── Sanctify animations ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
   _processSanctifyFires(fires, onComplete) {
@@ -4184,20 +4144,35 @@ export class BattleScene extends Phaser.Scene {
     this.statusText.setText(`${fire.source.name} overcharges! -${fire.selfDamage} HP, +${fire.selfDamage} ATK to allies`);
     if (this.sound.get('sfx_overcharge')) this.sound.play('sfx_overcharge', { volume: 0.8 });
 
-    // Flash red on source (self-damage)
+    // Sprite 40 pulses over source while HP loss animates
-    sourceObj.flash(0xff4444);
+    const pulseSprite = this.add.sprite(sourceObj.x, sourceObj.y, 'attacks', 40)
+      .setDisplaySize(130, 130)
+      .setDepth(30)
+      .setAlpha(0.9);
+    this.tweens.add({
+      targets: pulseSprite,
+      scaleX: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
+      scaleY: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
+      duration: 220,
+      yoyo: true,
+      repeat: 1,
+      onComplete: () => { if (pulseSprite.scene) pulseSprite.destroy(); }
+    });
 
-    // After self-damage flash, animate buff to allies
+    const afterDamage = () => {
-    this.time.delayedCall(400, () => {
-      if (sourceObj.scene) sourceObj.refresh();
       if (fire.selfKilled && sourceObj.scene) {
-        this._playCardDeath(sourceObj, fire.source, () => {
+        this._playCardDeath(sourceObj, fire.source, () => this._animateOverchargeBuffs(fire, onComplete));
-          this._animateOverchargeBuffs(fire, onComplete);
-        });
       } else {
+        if (sourceObj.scene) sourceObj.refresh();
         this._animateOverchargeBuffs(fire, onComplete);
       }
-    });
+    };
+
+    if (fire.selfDamage > 0 && sourceObj.animateHPLoss) {
+      sourceObj.animateHPLoss(fire.selfDamage, afterDamage);
+    } else {
+      this.time.delayedCall(550, afterDamage);
+    }
   }
 
   _animateOverchargeBuffs(fire, onComplete) {
@@ -4209,23 +4184,24 @@ export class BattleScene extends Phaser.Scene {
       const obj = this.cardObjects.get(t.target.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(t.target.instanceId);
       if (!obj?.scene) { done(); continue; }
 
-      // Yellow glow for attack buff
+      // Sprite 41 pulses over each buffed ally while ATK gain animates
-      const effectSprite = this.add.sprite(obj.x, obj.y, 'attacks', 34)
+      const buffSprite = this.add.sprite(obj.x, obj.y, 'attacks', 41)
-        .setDisplaySize(100, 100)
+        .setDisplaySize(130, 130)
         .setDepth(30)
-        .setAlpha(0.7)
+        .setAlpha(0.9);
-        .setTint(0xffcc00);
       this.tweens.add({
-        targets: effectSprite,
+        targets: buffSprite,
-        scaleX: { from: 0.8, to: 1.3 },
+        scaleX: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
-        scaleY: { from: 0.8, to: 1.3 },
+        scaleY: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
-        alpha: { from: 0.7, to: 0 },
+        duration: 220,
-        duration: 300,
+        yoyo: true,
-        onComplete: () => {
+        repeat: 1,
-          if (effectSprite.scene) effectSprite.destroy();
+        onComplete: () => { if (buffSprite.scene) buffSprite.destroy(); }
-          if (obj.scene) obj.refresh();
+      });
-          done();
+
-        }
+      obj.animateBerserkGain(fire.selfDamage, () => {
+        if (obj.scene) obj.refresh();
+        done();
       });
     }
   }
@@ -4253,98 +4229,128 @@ export class BattleScene extends Phaser.Scene {
     this.statusText.setText(`${fire.source.name} fortifies! +${fire.amount} armor`);
     if (this.sound.get('sfx_fortify')) this.sound.play('sfx_fortify', { volume: 0.8 });
 
-    // Cyan shield effect
+    this._doFortifyPulse(obj, fire.amount, onComplete);
-    const effectSprite = this.add.sprite(obj.x, obj.y, 'attacks', 29)
-      .setDisplaySize(120, 120)
-      .setDepth(30)
-      .setAlpha(0.8)
-      .setTint(0x66ccff);
-    this.tweens.add({
-      targets: effectSprite,
-      scaleX: { from: 0.7, to: 1.4 },
-      scaleY: { from: 0.7, to: 1.4 },
-      alpha: { from: 0.8, to: 0 },
-      duration: 350,
-      onComplete: () => {
-        if (effectSprite.scene) effectSprite.destroy();
-        if (obj.scene) obj.refresh();
-        onComplete();
-      }
-    });
   }
 
   _animateFortifyAll(fire, onComplete) {
     if (!fire.targets?.length) { onComplete(); return; }
-    this.statusText.setText(`${fire.source.name} fortifies all allies! +${fire.targets[0]?.amount || 0} armor`);
+
+    const amount = fire.targets[0]?.amount || 0;
+    this.statusText.setText(`${fire.source.name} fortifies all allies! +${amount} armor`);
     if (this.sound.get('sfx_fortify')) this.sound.play('sfx_fortify', { volume: 0.8 });
 
+    const sourceObj = this.cardObjects.get(fire.source.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(fire.source.instanceId);
+    const startX = sourceObj?.scene ? sourceObj.x : 0;
+    const startY = sourceObj?.scene ? sourceObj.y : 0;
+
     let remaining = fire.targets.length;
     const done = () => { if (--remaining <= 0) onComplete(); };
 
     for (const t of fire.targets) {
-      const obj = this.cardObjects.get(t.target.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(t.target.instanceId);
+      const targetObj = this.cardObjects.get(t.target.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(t.target.instanceId);
-      if (!obj?.scene) { done(); continue; }
+      if (!targetObj?.scene) { done(); continue; }
 
-      const effectSprite = this.add.sprite(obj.x, obj.y, 'attacks', 29)
+      // Fly sprite 37 from source to each target, then pulse on arrival
-        .setDisplaySize(120, 120)
+      const isSelf = sourceObj && targetObj === sourceObj;
+      const flyDuration = isSelf ? 0 : 300;
+
+      const projectile = this.add.sprite(startX, startY, 'attacks', 37)
+        .setDisplaySize(110, 110)
         .setDepth(30)
-        .setAlpha(0.8)
+        .setAlpha(1);
-        .setTint(0x66ccff);
+
       this.tweens.add({
-        targets: effectSprite,
+        targets: projectile,
-        scaleX: { from: 0.7, to: 1.4 },
+        x: targetObj.x,
-        scaleY: { from: 0.7, to: 1.4 },
+        y: targetObj.y,
-        alpha: { from: 0.8, to: 0 },
+        duration: flyDuration,
-        duration: 350,
+        ease: 'Quad.easeIn',
         onComplete: () => {
-          if (effectSprite.scene) effectSprite.destroy();
+          if (projectile.scene) projectile.destroy();
-          if (obj.scene) obj.refresh();
+          if (!targetObj.scene) { done(); return; }
-          done();
+          this._doFortifyPulse(targetObj, t.amount, done);
         }
       });
     }
   }
 
+  // Pulse sprite 37 over a card (grow/shrink twice) while animating armor gain.
+  _doFortifyPulse(obj, amount, onComplete) {
+    // Reset armor text to pre-fortify value so the gain animates visibly
+    if (obj.armText) obj.armText.setText(`${(obj.cardData.currentArmor || 0) - amount}`);
+
+    const sprite = this.add.sprite(obj.x, obj.y, 'attacks', 37)
+      .setDisplaySize(110, 110)
+      .setDepth(30)
+      .setAlpha(0.9);
+
+    // Pulse: grow and shrink twice (yoyo × 2)
+    this.tweens.add({
+      targets: sprite,
+      scaleX: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
+      scaleY: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
+      duration: 220,
+      yoyo: true,
+      repeat: 1,
+      ease: 'Sine.easeInOut',
+      onComplete: () => {
+        if (sprite.scene) sprite.destroy();
+      }
+    });
+
+    // Animate armor gain in parallel with the pulse
+    obj.animateArmorGain(amount, () => {
+      if (obj.scene) obj.refresh();
+      onComplete();
+    });
+  }
+
   // ── Hack animation (preAttack) ───────────────────────────────────────────
 
   _animateHackFire(attacker, hackGroup, onComplete) {
     const sourceObj = this.cardObjects.get(attacker.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(attacker.instanceId);
-    const targetObj = hackGroup.copiedFrom ? (this.cardObjects.get(hackGroup.copiedFrom.instanceId) || this.commanderObjects?.get(hackGroup.copiedFrom.instanceId)) : null;
 
     this.statusText.setText(`${attacker.name} hacks ${hackGroup.copiedFrom?.name || 'enemy'}!`);
     if (this.sound.get('sfx_hack')) this.sound.play('sfx_hack', { volume: 0.8 });
 
-    // Glitch effect on source card
+    // Sprite 42 pulses on source for 1.5s before copied skills fire
-    if (sourceObj?.scene) {
+    const runFires = () => {
-      const effectSprite = this.add.sprite(sourceObj.x, sourceObj.y, 'attacks', 34)
+      const fires = hackGroup.fires || [];
-        .setDisplaySize(120, 120)
+      const nextFire = (idx) => {
-        .setDepth(30)
+        if (idx >= fires.length) { onComplete(); return; }
-        .setAlpha(0.8)
+        const fire = fires[idx];
-        .setTint(0x00ff88);
+        const cb = () => nextFire(idx + 1);
-      this.tweens.add({
+        if (fire.skill === 'strike') this._animateStrikeFire(attacker, fire, cb);
-        targets: effectSprite,
+        else if (fire.skill === 'mortar') this._animateMortarFire(attacker, fire, cb);
-        scaleX: { from: 1.0, to: 1.5 },
+        else if (fire.skill === 'pierce') this._animatePierceFire(attacker, fire, cb);
-        scaleY: { from: 1.0, to: 1.5 },
+        else if (fire.skill === 'swipe') this._animateSwipeSequence(attacker, [fire], cb);
-        alpha: { from: 0.8, to: 0 },
+        else if (fire.skill === 'drain') this._animateDrainFire(fire, cb);
-        duration: 400,
+        else cb();
-        onComplete: () => { if (effectSprite.scene) effectSprite.destroy(); }
+      };
-      });
+      nextFire(0);
-    }
-
-    // Process the sub-fires sequentially using existing animators
-    const fires = hackGroup.fires || [];
-    const nextFire = (idx) => {
-      if (idx >= fires.length) { onComplete(); return; }
-      const fire = fires[idx];
-      const cb = () => nextFire(idx + 1);
-      if (fire.skill === 'strike') this._animateStrikeFire(attacker, fire, cb);
-      else if (fire.skill === 'mortar') this._animateMortarFire(attacker, fire, cb);
-      else if (fire.skill === 'pierce') this._animatePierceFire(attacker, fire, cb);
-      else if (fire.skill === 'swipe') this._animateSwipeSequence(attacker, [fire], cb);
-      else if (fire.skill === 'drain') this._animateDrainFire(fire, cb);
-      else cb();
     };
-    this.time.delayedCall(450, () => nextFire(0));
+
+    if (!sourceObj?.scene) { this.time.delayedCall(1500, runFires); return; }
+
+    const pulseSprite = this.add.sprite(sourceObj.x, sourceObj.y, 'attacks', 42)
+      .setDisplaySize(130, 130)
+      .setDepth(30)
+      .setAlpha(0.9);
+
+    // 3 cycles of grow/shrink over ~1500ms (500ms per cycle: 250ms out + 250ms back)
+    this.tweens.add({
+      targets: pulseSprite,
+      scaleX: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
+      scaleY: { from: 0.8, to: 1.5 },
+      duration: 250,
+      yoyo: true,
+      repeat: 2,
+      ease: 'Sine.easeInOut',
+      onComplete: () => {
+        if (pulseSprite.scene) pulseSprite.destroy();
+        runFires();
+      }
+    });
   }
 
   // ── Restore/reapply for new preBattle skills ─────────────────────────────

src/scenes/BootScene.js

@@ -54,8 +54,8 @@ export class BootScene extends Phaser.Scene {
     this.load.audio('sfx_heal', 'assets/audio/fx/heal.mp3');
     this.load.audio('sfx_sanctify', 'assets/audio/fx/sanctify.mp3');
     this.load.audio('sfx_hack', 'assets/audio/fx/hack.mp3');
-    this.load.audio('sfx_smite_apply', 'assets/audio/fx/smite-apply.mp3');
+    this.load.audio('sfx_smite_cast', 'assets/audio/fx/smite-cast.mp3');
-    this.load.audio('sfx_smite_effect', 'assets/audio/fx/smite-effect.mp3');
+    this.load.audio('sfx_smite_damage', 'assets/audio/fx/smite-damage.mp3');
     this.load.audio('sfx_overcharge', 'assets/audio/fx/overcharge.mp3');
     this.load.audio('sfx_fortify', 'assets/audio/fx/fortify.mp3');