diff --git a/Documentation/Archaeology/05-LegacyAbilityArchitecture.md b/Documentation/Archaeology/05-LegacyAbilityArchitecture.md
index 429eb653..ddb46e58 100644
--- a/Documentation/Archaeology/05-LegacyAbilityArchitecture.md
+++ b/Documentation/Archaeology/05-LegacyAbilityArchitecture.md
@@ -2,14 +2,14 @@
 
 **Status: Draft**
 
-- **Scope:** Shared `BP_PlayerCharacterBase` ability architecture (Batch 2) plus per-character Ability 001–004 connected-path reconstruction (Batch 3 Pass 6).
-- **Inspection method:** Read-only BlueprintTools `find_nodes` / `get_node_infos` / `get_connected_subgraph` / `read_graph_dsl`; AssetTools deps; ObjectTools CDO samples.
+- **Scope:** Shared `BP_PlayerCharacterBase` ability architecture (Batch 2) plus per-character Ability 001–004 connected-path reconstruction (Batch 3 Pass 6), qualified by animation-notify wiring (Batch 4A Pass 8).
+- **Inspection method:** BlueprintTools connected subgraphs (Pass 6); AnimNotify `Received_Notify` DSL + montage dependency/referencer graphs (Pass 8).
 - **Evidence classifications used:** Observed Implementation, Documented Intent, Observed Runtime Behavior, Inferred, Unknown.
-- **Tool or visibility limitations:** CustomEvent Reliable/Unreliable flags not exposed; comment-box regions not found via `find_nodes(title=Comment)`; Montage notify tracks not deep-inspected (Pass 8).
+- **Tool or visibility limitations:** CustomEvent Reliable flags not exposed; Montage Notifies array / trigger times unreadable via ObjectTools; AnimGraph DSL empty.
 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
 - **Current phase:** Phase 1 — Static Architecture
-- **Last completed pass:** Pass 6 (Batch 3)
-- **Next pass expected to contribute:** Batch 4 Pass 7 (GAS systemwide) / Pass 8 (AnimBP/Montage notifies)
+- **Last completed pass:** Pass 8 (Batch 4A)
+- **Next pass expected to contribute:** Pass 7 (GAS) when authorized
 
 ## Draft tracking
 
@@ -18,20 +18,21 @@
 - Base Server_Ability_* stubs
 - Multicast FX helpers
 - Death / respawn / HUD (DEPRECATED floats)
-- **Per-character Ability 001–004 connected paths for all five playables**
+- Per-character Ability 001–004 connected paths for all five playables
 - Parent-call inventory
 - Resource / damage / projectile inventories
 - Montage dependency seeds
+- **Pass 8:** UseAbility* callers resolved (`AN_Ability_001–004`); `AN_AttackComplete` cleanup; Pass 6 reclassification table in `10`
 
 ### Pending sections
 - Cross-character migration matrix (Pass 11 → doc 07)
-- Montage notify → UseAbility exact wiring (Pass 8)
 - Runtime verification of CDO damage/mana values (PIE)
+- Interrupt cleanup if `AN_AttackComplete` skipped
 
 ### Evidence still required
-- Who fires UseAbility* (anim notifies vs other) — Requires Manual Editor Inspection / Pass 8
-- FCanUseMana implementation body (function on base — not re-walked this batch beyond call sites)
-- Client_Charge timeline details beyond ChargeTimeline / LineTrace / SetActorLocation
+- Notify trigger times (Manual Editor Inspection)
+- FCanUseMana implementation body (call sites only)
+- Client_Charge timeline numeric details
 
 ---
 
@@ -44,12 +45,17 @@ flowchart TD
   SBegin -->|base| Print[PrintString Override]
   SBegin -->|child override| Child[Character body]
   Child --> MC[Multicast_PlayMontage]
-  Child --> Use[UseAbilityN Authority]
+  MC --> AN[AN_Ability_00N notify]
+  AN --> Use[UseAbilityN Authority]
   Use --> Dmg[ApplyDamage or RecoverHealth]
+  MC --> ANC[AN_AttackComplete]
+  ANC --> Clear[SetIsAttacking clears CurrentlyAttacking]
 ```
 
 **Observed Implementation:** No `UGameplayAbility` activation. Reliability: **Unknown — MCP property visibility limitation**.
 
+**Pass 8:** `UseAbility*` is invoked from AnimNotify Blueprints (`AN_Ability_001–004`), not from AnimBP EventGraphs. `Multicast_PlayMontage` completion pins are unwired — cleanup for notify-driven attacks uses `AN_AttackComplete` → `SetIsAttacking`. Full animation tables: `10-AnimationDependencies.md`.
+
 | Base event | Body |
 |---|---|
 | Server_Ability_*_Begin | PrintString `"Override Ability N"` |
@@ -76,10 +82,10 @@ flowchart TD
 
 | Slot/System | Entry point | Parent called | Server path | Multicast/client path | Validation | Resource | Damage/effect | Animation | End/cleanup | Status | Evidence |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-| Ability 001 | Server_Ability_001_Begin; UseAbility001 | No | Gate !attacking && !dead → CurrentlyAttacking → SetPlayerCanMove(true) → Multicast_PlayMontage(random Ability001Montages) | Multicast_PlayMontage | Gate only | None | UseAbility001 Authority: BoxOverlap(90,50,100) forward×150 → ApplyDamage(DEPRECATED_Ability001Damage) | Attack_A/B/C/D_Fast_Montage | Server_Ability_001_End not implemented locally | **Implemented** (End Partial) | get_connected_subgraph |
-| Ability 002 | Server_Ability_002_Begin; Server_Ability_002_End | No | Begin: gate → CurrentlyAttacking → CanMove false → IsBlocking true | None in Begin | Gate | None | Block state only (no ApplyDamage in Begin) | None in Begin (IsBlocking likely AnimBP) | End: CurrentlyAttacking=false → CanMove true → IsBlocking false | **Partial** (block state; no hit absorb path traced) | subgraph Event_5 / Event_7 |
-| Ability 003 | Server_Ability_003_Begin; Charge; Client_Charge; ChargeBox overlap | No | Gate → FCanUseMana(DEPRECATED_Ability003ManaCost) → CurrentlyAttacking → CanMove false → ChargeBox QueryOnly → Charge + Client_Charge | Client_Charge | Gate + mana | DEPRECATED_Ability003ManaCost via FCanUseMana | ChargeBox Authority: NOT tag Player → ApplyDamage(DEPRECATED_Ability003Damage) | ChargeTimeline + LineTrace + SetActorLocation lerp | Ends not locally implemented for 003 | **Implemented** (charge + overlap damage) | subgraph Event_6 / Charge / ChargeBox |
-| Ability 004 | Server_Ability_004_Begin; UseAbility004 | No | Gate → FCanUseMana(DEPRECATED_Ability004ManaCost) → CurrentlyAttacking → CanMove false → Multicast_PlayMontage(Paladin_Ability004_Montage) | Multicast_PlayMontage; UseAbility004: Multi_SpawnParticle (EmitterTemplate empty) + Multicast_PlaySFX(MagicSpell_01_Cue) | Gate + mana | DEPRECATED_Ability004ManaCost | UseAbility004 Authority: SphereOverlap radius 300 → ApplyDamage(DEPRECATED_Ability004Damage) | Paladin_Ability004_Montage | End not local | **Implemented** (FX particle template empty) | subgraph Event_8 / Event_11 |
+| Ability 001 | Server_Ability_001_Begin; UseAbility001 | No | Gate !attacking && !dead → CurrentlyAttacking → SetPlayerCanMove(true) → Multicast_PlayMontage(random Ability001Montages) | Multicast_PlayMontage | Gate only | None | UseAbility001 Authority BoxOverlap ApplyDamage — **caller: AN_Ability_001** | Attack_A/B/C/D_Fast_Montage | **AN_AttackComplete** → SetIsAttacking (no local End) | **Implemented** (Pass 8 qualified) | Pass 6 + Pass 8 |
+| Ability 002 | Server_Ability_002_Begin; Server_Ability_002_End | No | Begin: gate → CurrentlyAttacking → CanMove false → IsBlocking true | ABP Block (no Montage) | Gate | None | Block state only | ABP_Paladin Block via IsBlocking | End clears attacking/CanMove/IsBlocking | **Partial** | Pass 6 + Pass 8 |
+| Ability 003 | Server_Ability_003_Begin; Charge; Client_Charge; ChargeBox overlap | No | Gate → FCanUseMana → Charge + Client_Charge | Client_Charge | Gate + mana | DEPRECATED_Ability003ManaCost | ChargeBox Authority ApplyDamage | ChargeTimeline (not Montage) | Not notify-driven | **Implemented** | Pass 6 |
+| Ability 004 | Server_Ability_004_Begin; UseAbility004 | No | Gate → FCanUseMana → Multicast_PlayMontage(Paladin_Ability004_Montage) | Multicast_PlayMontage | Gate + mana | DEPRECATED_Ability004ManaCost | UseAbility004 Authority AoE — **caller: AN_Ability_004**; empty particle | Paladin_Ability004_Montage | **AN_AttackComplete** cleanup | **Implemented** (Pass 8 qualified; FX hole) | Pass 6 + Pass 8 |
 | Basic attack | Same as Ability 001 | No | Same | Same | Same | Same | Same | Attack_* montages | Same | **Implemented** (=001) | — |
 | Passive | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | **Missing** | — |
 | Death | Inherited PlayerDeath | — | Base | Base | — | DEPRECATED health (if damaged via AnyDamage — Paladin has no local AnyDamage) | Base | Base | Base | **Inherited** | list_events |
@@ -97,7 +103,7 @@ flowchart TD
 
 | Slot/System | Entry point | Parent called | Server path | Multicast/client path | Validation | Resource | Damage/effect | Animation | End/cleanup | Status | Evidence |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-| Ability 001 | Server_Ability_001_Begin; UseAbility001 | No | Gate → CurrentlyAttacking → CanMove true → Multicast_PlayMontage(random Ability001Montage) | Multicast_PlayMontage | Gate | None | UseAbility001 Authority: BoxOverlap → ApplyDamage(DEPRECATED_Ability001Damage) | A_Hu_F_Combat_2H_Attack* montages | End not local; CurrentlyAttacking cleared via base SetIsAttacking (Inferred) | **Implemented** | subgraph |
+| Ability 001 | Server_Ability_001_Begin; UseAbility001 | No | Gate → CurrentlyAttacking → CanMove true → Multicast_PlayMontage(random Ability001Montage) | Multicast_PlayMontage | Gate | None | UseAbility001 Authority BoxOverlap ApplyDamage — **caller: AN_Ability_001** | A_Hu_F_Combat_2H_Attack* montages | **AN_AttackComplete** → SetIsAttacking | **Implemented** (Pass 8 confirmed) | Pass 6 + Pass 8 |
 | Ability 002–004 | Inherited only | N/A | Base PrintString | — | — | — | — | — | Base empty End | **Stub** (inherited) | list_events |
 | Basic attack | Ability 001 | No | Same | Same | Same | Same | Same | Attack montages | Same | **Implemented** (=001); **Observed Runtime Behavior:** known working melee | parity brief + subgraph |
 | Passive | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | **Missing** | — |
@@ -116,10 +122,10 @@ flowchart TD
 
 | Slot/System | Entry point | Parent called | Server path | Multicast/client path | Validation | Resource | Damage/effect | Animation | End/cleanup | Status | Evidence |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-| Ability 001 | Server_Ability_001_Begin | No | Gate → CurrentlyAttacking → CanMove false → Multicast_PlayMontage(random Ability001Montages) | Multicast_PlayMontage | Gate | None | **No UseAbility001** — no hit path | Cleric_PrimaryAttack_* | End not local | **Partial** (montage only) | subgraph |
-| Ability 002 | Server_Ability_002_Begin; UseAbility002 | No | Gate → FCanUseMana(Ability002ManaCost) → CurrentlyAttacking → CanMove true → Multicast_PlayMontage(Cleric_Ability002_Montage) | Multi_SpawnParticle (EmitterTemplate **empty**); UseAbility002 Authority heal | Gate + mana | DEPRECATED_Ability002ManaCost | SphereOverlap 400 tag Player → DEPRECATED_RecoverPlayerHealth(Ability002Damage); self heal | Cleric_Ability002_Montage | End not local | **Partial** (heal works; particle empty) | subgraph |
-| Ability 003 | Server_Ability_003_Begin; Server_Ability_003_End; ConcentrateHandle; EndConcentrate | No | Mana≥cost → DivineCircleActive + SetTimer 0.25 ConcentrateHandle | ConcentrateHandle: Multicast_PlayMontage(Cleric_Ability003) + ApplyDamage(Ability003Damage) on non-Player | Gate + mana | DEPRECATED_Ability003ManaCost | ApplyDamage DoT | Cleric_Ability003_Montage (in timer) | End → EndConcentrate clears timer/state | **Implemented** | subgraph + DSL |
-| Ability 004 | Server_Ability_004_Begin; UseAbility004 | No | Gate → FCanUseMana called but Branch Condition=**literal true** (CanUse unwired) → montage | UseAbility004: find ClosestEnemy tag Enemy → SpawnActor **Class empty** | Gate; mana bypassed | DEPRECATED_Ability004ManaCost (unused result) | Spawn params Damage=20 HealPerHit=10 (unwired class) | Cleric_Ability004_Montage | End not local | **Partial / Existing Baseline Defect** | subgraph |
+| Ability 001 | Server_Ability_001_Begin | No | Gate → CurrentlyAttacking → CanMove false → Multicast_PlayMontage(random Ability001Montages) | Multicast_PlayMontage | Gate | None | **AN_Ability_001 present but UseAbility001 unimplemented** — no hit | Cleric_PrimaryAttack_* | AN_AttackComplete still clears attacking | **Partial** (montage + dead notify) | Pass 6 + Pass 8 |
+| Ability 002 | Server_Ability_002_Begin; UseAbility002 | No | Gate → FCanUseMana → Multicast_PlayMontage(Cleric_Ability002_Montage) | Multicast_PlayMontage | Gate + mana | DEPRECATED_Ability002ManaCost | UseAbility002 Authority heal — **caller: AN_Ability_002**; empty particle | Cleric_Ability002_Montage | AN_AttackComplete | **Partial** (notify-driven heal; FX hole) | Pass 6 + Pass 8 |
+| Ability 003 | Server_Ability_003_Begin; Server_Ability_003_End; ConcentrateHandle; EndConcentrate | No | Mana≥cost → DivineCircleActive + SetTimer 0.25 ConcentrateHandle | ConcentrateHandle plays montage + ApplyDamage; ABP Divine Circle state | Gate + mana | DEPRECATED_Ability003ManaCost | ApplyDamage in timer; **AN_Ability_003 → UseAbility003 dead/vestigial** | Cleric_Ability003_Montage (timer byproduct) | EndConcentrate | **Implemented** (timer-driven; vestigial notify) | Pass 6 + Pass 8 |
+| Ability 004 | Server_Ability_004_Begin; UseAbility004 | No | Gate → FCanUseMana called but Branch Condition=**literal true** → montage | Multicast_PlayMontage | Gate; mana bypassed | DEPRECATED_Ability004ManaCost unused | UseAbility004 — **caller: AN_Ability_004**; SpawnActor Class empty | Cleric_Ability004_Montage | AN_AttackComplete | **Partial / Existing Baseline Defect** | Pass 6 + Pass 8 |
 | Basic attack | Ability 001 montage | No | Same | Same | Same | — | Missing hit | PrimaryAttack montages | — | **Partial** | — |
 | Passive | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | **Missing** | — |
 | Death / HUD | Inherited | — | Base | Base | — | — | — | — | — | **Inherited** | — |
@@ -195,9 +201,9 @@ Reliability: **Unknown — MCP property visibility limitation** for all CustomEv
 | DEPRECATED_CurrentHealth | Amazonian AnyDamage | Subtract + death check |
 | DEPRECATED_RecoverPlayerHealth | Cleric UseAbility002 | Interface message |
 | CurrentlyAttacking / IsDead | All ability gates | Replicated on base |
-| IsBlocking | Paladin 002 Begin/End | Local; AnimBP dependency Unknown |
-| PerformingWhirlwind | Amazonian AnyDamage | Get only — never Set |
-| DivineCircleActive / TimerHandle | Cleric 003 | Timer loop |
+| IsBlocking | Paladin 002 Begin/End | Local; **ABP_Paladin Block state** (Pass 8 Observed Implementation) |
+| PerformingWhirlwind | Amazonian AnyDamage | Get only — never Set; **not in AnimBP/montages** (Pass 8) |
+| DivineCircleActive / TimerHandle | Cleric 003 | Timer loop; **ABP_Cleric Divine Circle state** reads flag (Pass 8) |
 
 **No ASC attribute reads/writes in ability graphs.** No GameplayAbility grant/activate.
 
@@ -208,10 +214,12 @@ Reliability: **Unknown — MCP property visibility limitation** for all CustomEv
 - Client IA → Server Begin: Observed Implementation
 - Damage on UseAbility* / ChargeBox: Authority SwitchHasAuthority — Observed Implementation
 - Multicast used for montage/SFX/particle presentation — Observed Implementation
+- **Pass 8:** Multicast montage → AnimNotifies fire on evaluating machines; gameplay still Authority-gated inside UseAbility* / SetIsAttacking
+- **Pass 8 static risk:** hit windows depend on server evaluating Multicast montage notifies; interrupt may skip `AN_AttackComplete` (completion pins unwired)
 - Cleric Ability 004: mana CanUse **unwired** (literal true) — Existing Baseline Defect
 - Cleric Ability 004: SpawnActor Class empty — Existing Baseline Defect
 - Multi_SpawnParticle EmitterTemplate empty (Paladin 004, Cleric 002) — Partially Implemented
-- End events missing for most slots — Incomplete Refactor
+- End events missing for most slots — Incomplete Refactor (cleanup often via `AN_AttackComplete` instead)
 - Amazonian/Paladin Ability 001: no mana cost — Observed Implementation
 - Dual HUD still uses DEPRECATED floats on Server_UpdateHUD — Incomplete Refactor (Batch 2)
 
@@ -221,15 +229,22 @@ Reliability: **Unknown — MCP property visibility limitation** for all CustomEv
 
 | Classification | Characters / slots |
 |---|---|
-| **Implemented** | Paladin 001, 003, 004 (with noted FX holes); Amazonian 001; Cleric 003 |
-| **Partial** | Paladin 002; Cleric 001, 002, 004; Amazonian End/whirlwind |
+| **Implemented** | Paladin 001, 003, 004 (FX hole on 004); Amazonian 001; Cleric 003 (timer; vestigial AN_Ability_003) |
+| **Partial** | Paladin 002; Cleric 001 (dead notify), 002 (heal + FX hole), 004 (broken spawn); Amazonian whirlwind |
 | **Stub** | Wizard 001–004; Gunslinger 001–004 (inherited PrintString) |
-| **Missing** | Wizard/Gunslinger combat bodies; most Ends; UseAbility on Wizard/Gunslinger |
-| **Present but Unconnected** | NS_Wizard_Ability001; GE_* DefaultAttributes orphans; BP_PlayerProjectile; PerformingWhirlwind setter |
+| **Missing** | Wizard/Gunslinger combat bodies; most Server Ends |
+| **Present but Unconnected** | NS_Wizard_Ability001; GE_* orphans; BP_PlayerProjectile; PerformingWhirlwind setter; Cleric_Hu_M_Spell_Staff_Up_Impact_Montage (0 refs) |
 | **Deprecated connected** | All DEPRECATED_* damage/mana/health in active paths |
+| **Notify Present; Receiver Unimplemented** | Cleric AN_Ability_001 → UseAbility001; Cleric AN_Ability_003 → UseAbility003 |
+
+---
+
+## Pass 8 animation callback note
+
+Full tables and reclassification: `10-AnimationDependencies.md`. Primary status labels unchanged except qualifications above; no silent rewrites.
 
 ---
 
 ## Migration relevance (inventory only)
 
-Replacement targets: IA→Server custom events; ApplyDamage/RecoverPlayerHealth; FCanUseMana + DEPRECATED costs; Multicast_PlayMontage; Charge timeline; DivineCircle timer; dual HUD floats.
+Replacement targets: IA→Server custom events; AnimNotify→UseAbility timing; ApplyDamage/RecoverPlayerHealth; FCanUseMana + DEPRECATED costs; Multicast_PlayMontage; Charge timeline; DivineCircle timer; dual HUD floats; `AN_AttackComplete` lockout cleanup.
diff --git a/Documentation/Archaeology/08-CharacterSystems.md b/Documentation/Archaeology/08-CharacterSystems.md
index 758d7124..c17f9efc 100644
--- a/Documentation/Archaeology/08-CharacterSystems.md
+++ b/Documentation/Archaeology/08-CharacterSystems.md
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
 - **Inspection method:** Read-only AssetTools + BlueprintTools + ObjectTools; connected subgraphs on all five playables + base correlation.
 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
 - **Current phase:** Phase 1 — Static Architecture
-- **Last completed pass:** Pass 6 (Batch 3)
-- **Next pass expected to contribute:** Batch 4 Pass 7 / Pass 8
+- **Last completed pass:** Pass 8 (Batch 4A)
+- **Next pass expected to contribute:** Pass 7 / Pass 4 / Pass 9 when authorized
 
 ## Draft tracking
 
@@ -17,18 +17,16 @@
 - Shared input / RPC / death / HUD / multicast architecture
 - Interface BPI_PlayerCharacter surface
 - Override matrix (which Server_Ability events children implement)
-- **Pass 6:** Full Ability 001–004 path reconstruction per character — see `05-LegacyAbilityArchitecture.md`
-- Charge / DivineCircle / Whirlwind / UseAbility hit paths inventoried
-- Montage dependency seeds — see `10-AnimationDependencies.md`
+- Pass 6 Ability 001–004 path reconstruction
+- **Pass 8:** AnimBP/Montage/AnimNotify callback wiring — see `10-AnimationDependencies.md`
 
 ### Pending sections
-- AnimNotify → UseAbility wiring (Pass 8)
 - Weapon component deep dive if separate assets exist beyond overlaps
 - Gunslinger intended design (no static implementation)
 
 ### Evidence still required
-- Exact who calls UseAbility* (likely AnimNotify — Pass 8)
-- PlayerDeath callers beyond Amazonian ReceiveAnyDamage
+- Notify trigger times (Manual Editor)
+- Interrupt cleanup if AN_AttackComplete skipped
 
 ---
 
@@ -103,10 +101,11 @@ Base Begin stubs PrintString `"Override Ability N"`. Base End stubs empty.
 |-------|--------|
 | Graphs | UCS, EventGraph, GetPlayerPaladinREF, PlayerHitCheck |
 | Local vars | Ability001Montages, ChargeStartLoc, ChargeFinishLoc, IsCharging, IsBlocking |
-| AnimBP | ABP_Paladin |
-| Ability events implemented | Server_001 Begin; 002 Begin+End; 003 Begin; 004 Begin; UseAbility001/004; Charge; Client_Charge |
+| AnimBP | ABP_Paladin (`.../Paladin/ABP_Paladin`) — Locomotion: Idle/WalkRun/Charge/Block/Death |
+| Ability events | Server_001 Begin; 002 Begin+End; 003 Begin; 004 Begin; UseAbility001/004; Charge; Client_Charge |
 | Parent Call on Ability overrides | **No** |
 | Pass 6 status | 001 Implemented; 002 Partial (block); 003 Implemented (charge+damage); 004 Implemented (empty particle template) |
+| Pass 8 | AN_Ability_001/004 + AN_AttackComplete on montages; IsBlocking drives Block state |
 
 ### Amazonian
 
@@ -114,9 +113,10 @@ Base Begin stubs PrintString `"Override Ability N"`. Base End stubs empty.
 |-------|--------|
 | Graphs | UCS, EventGraph, GetPlayerAmazonREF, PlayerHitCheck |
 | Local vars | DynamicMaterials, Ability001Montage, PerformingWhirlwind |
-| AnimBP (deps) | ABP_Amazon |
+| AnimBP (deps) | ABP_Amazon — Locomotion Idle/WalkRun/Death only |
 | Ability events | Server_001 Begin; UseAbility001; ReceiveAnyDamage |
 | Pass 6 status | 001 Implemented (= known working melee); 002–004 inherited stubs; PerformingWhirlwind never Set |
+| Pass 8 | AN_Ability_001 + AN_AttackComplete on all four attack montages; whirlwind not in AnimBP |
 
 ### Cleric
 
@@ -127,6 +127,7 @@ Base Begin stubs PrintString `"Override Ability N"`. Base End stubs empty.
 | Ability events | Server_001–004 Begin; Server_003 End; UseAbility002/004; ConcentrateHandle; EndConcentrate |
 | Parent Call on Ability overrides | **No** |
 | Pass 6 status | 001 Partial (montage only); 002 Partial heal (empty particle); 003 Implemented DivineCircle; 004 Broken spawn + mana bypass |
+| Pass 8 | AN_Ability_001/003 dead (UseAbility unimplemented); 002/004 notify-live; ABP Divine Circle state; AN_AttackComplete on all ability montages |
 
 ### Wizard
 
@@ -137,6 +138,7 @@ Base Begin stubs PrintString `"Override Ability N"`. Base End stubs empty.
 | Ability events | **None** implemented (BeginPlay/Tick/Overlap only) |
 | BeginPlay Parent | **No** (skips base InitialSpawnLocation set) |
 | Pass 6 status | 001–004 inherited PrintString stubs; NS_Wizard_Ability001 / GE_Wizard_DefaultAttributes / BP_PlayerProjectile unwired |
+| Pass 8 | ABP_Wizard locomotion+death only; **no** Wizard montages in class folder |
 
 ### Gunslinger
 
@@ -148,6 +150,7 @@ Base Begin stubs PrintString `"Override Ability N"`. Base End stubs empty.
 | Dependencies | Only BP_PlayerCharacterBase |
 | BeginPlay/Tick/Overlap | Call Parent |
 | Pass 6 status | 001–004 inherited PrintString stubs; no weapon/projectile/AnimBP/GE |
+| Pass 8 | Confirmed: no AnimBP dependency; no shared attack montage path |
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/Documentation/Archaeology/10-AnimationDependencies.md b/Documentation/Archaeology/10-AnimationDependencies.md
index 0d8ac664..2a755f22 100644
--- a/Documentation/Archaeology/10-AnimationDependencies.md
+++ b/Documentation/Archaeology/10-AnimationDependencies.md
@@ -2,92 +2,174 @@
 
 **Status: Draft**
 
-- **Scope:** Montage and AnimInstance seeds discovered during Pass 6 ability-path reconstruction. Not a full AnimBP / notify archaeology pass.
-- **Inspection method:** Connected subgraphs on character ability events; AssetTools dependency paths when visible on Multicast_PlayMontage pins.
-- **Evidence classifications used:** Observed Implementation, Inferred, Unknown.
-- **Tool or visibility limitations:** Montage section names, play rate, start position, and AnimNotify tracks not deep-inspected — Defer Pass 8. Root-motion requirements Unknown without Montage asset inspection.
+- **Scope:** Animation Blueprints, Montages, AnimNotify Blueprints, and ability-callback wiring for the five playable characters (Batch 4A Pass 8). Builds on Pass 6 montage seeds.
+- **Inspection method:** AssetTools deps/referencers/tags; BlueprintTools list_graphs/variables/events + `read_graph_dsl` on notify `Received_Notify` and AnimBP EventGraphs; character ability paths correlated from Pass 6 (not re-walked).
+- **Evidence classifications used:** Observed Implementation, Documented Intent, Observed Runtime Behavior, Inferred, Unknown.
+- **Tool or visibility limitations:** Montage `Notifies` array unreadable via ObjectTools; asset-registry `AnimNotifyList` tag often empty for BP notifies; `read_graph_dsl` empty on AnimGraph/state/transition graphs; notify trigger times/section names not exposed; no dedicated Montage toolset. Notify presence recovered via dependency/referencer graphs + notify BP bodies.
 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
 - **Current phase:** Phase 1 — Static Architecture
-- **Last completed pass:** Pass 6 (Batch 3)
-- **Next pass expected to contribute:** Batch 4 Pass 8
+- **Last completed pass:** Pass 8 (Batch 4A)
+- **Next pass expected to contribute:** Pass 7 (GAS) or Pass 4/9 when authorized — not auto-started
 
 ## Draft tracking
 
 ### Completed sections
-- Per-character Montage asset paths tied to Ability 001–004 Begin paths
-- AnimBP class references from character deps (structural)
-- Notes on UseAbility* vs Montage timing (inferred notify dependency)
+- Per-character AnimBP architecture table
+- Per-ability Montage + notify tables
+- AnimNotify/callback inventory (`AN_Ability_001–004`, `AN_AttackComplete`)
+- Resolved UseAbility* callers (montage notifies → BPI)
+- Pass 6 reclassification table
+- Cleanup via `AN_AttackComplete` → `SetIsAttacking`
+- Networking/authority static notes for multicast montage + notify gameplay
+- Wizard / Gunslinger animation dependency confirmation
 
 ### Pending sections
-- AnimNotify → UseAbility* wiring
-- Montage section / blend / root-motion details
-- ABP state machines reacting to IsBlocking / CurrentlyAttacking
+- Exact notify trigger times / track indices (Requires Manual Editor Inspection)
+- Montage section names / blend / root-motion flags (MCP unreadable)
+- Transition-rule DSL for every AnimBP (partial reconstruction via VariableGet nodes on Paladin)
+- Weapon collision enable/disable notify states (none found on inspected montages)
 
 ### Evidence still required
-- Exact notify names that call UseAbility001 / UseAbility002 / UseAbility004
-- Whether End events stop montages (most Ends missing)
+- Manual editor confirmation of notify timing windows
+- Whether interrupted montages skip `AN_AttackComplete` (static risk only)
+- Gunslinger mesh AnimClass assignment on CDO (data-only; deps show no AnimBP)
 
 ---
 
-## Shared helper
+## Shared animation → ability architecture
 
-| Helper | Owning BP | Behavior |
+```mermaid
+flowchart TD
+  Begin[Server_Ability_N_Begin] --> MC[Multicast_PlayMontage]
+  MC --> Play[PlayMontage Mesh]
+  Play --> AN1[AN_Ability_00N]
+  Play --> ANC[AN_AttackComplete]
+  AN1 --> BPI[BPI UseAbility00N]
+  BPI --> Auth[SwitchHasAuthority]
+  Auth --> FX[ApplyDamage / Heal / Spawn]
+  ANC --> SetAtk[BPI SetIsAttacking]
+  SetAtk --> Clear[CurrentlyAttacking false]
+```
+
+**Observed Implementation:** `Multicast_PlayMontage` on `BP_PlayerCharacterBase` plays the montage with **OnCompleted / OnBlendOut / OnInterrupted unwired**. Attack-window gameplay and `CurrentlyAttacking` cleanup for notify-driven abilities depend on embedded AnimNotify Blueprints, not montage delegates.
+
+**Shared notify Blueprints** (`/Game/_Main/Blueprints/Characters/PlayerCharacters/PlayerCharacterRelated/`):
+
+| Notify BP | Received_Notify body | Classification |
 |---|---|---|
-| Multicast_PlayMontage | BP_PlayerCharacterBase | Multicast → PlayMontage on mesh AnimInstance |
-
-Gameplay effects (ApplyDamage / heal / spawn) observed **after** Montage Begin in separate UseAbility* or timer/overlap events — typically **during** Montage if notify-driven. Exact notify wiring: **Unknown — Requires Manual Editor Inspection / Pass 8**.
+| `AN_Ability_001` | `Abilities\|UseAbility001(GetOwner(MeshComp))` | Observed Implementation |
+| `AN_Ability_002` | `UseAbility002(GetOwner)` | Observed Implementation (Cleric agent + deps) |
+| `AN_Ability_003` | `UseAbility003(GetOwner)` | Observed Implementation (Cleric agent + deps) |
+| `AN_Ability_004` | `UseAbility004(GetOwner)` | Observed Implementation (Paladin/Cleric agents + deps) |
+| `AN_AttackComplete` | `BPIPlayerCharacter\|SetIsAttacking(GetOwner(MeshComp))` | Observed Implementation (`read_graph_dsl`) |
 
 ---
 
-## Player_Paladin
+## 1. Per-character animation architecture
 
-| Ability | Montage path(s) | AnimInstance | Gameplay vs Montage | End stops Montage? |
-|---|---|---|---|---|
-| 001 | `/Game/_Main/Animations/PlayerCharacters/Human/CharacterClasses/Paladin/AnimMontages/Attack_A_Fast_Montage` (+ B, C, D_Fast) via `Ability001Montages` array random | ABP_Paladin | UseAbility001 ApplyDamage separate Authority path | Unknown (no local End) |
-| 002 | None in Begin subgraph | ABP_Paladin | IsBlocking state only — AnimBP reaction Inferred | End clears IsBlocking; Montage stop Unknown |
-| 003 | ChargeTimeline (not Montage) | ABP_Paladin | ChargeBox ApplyDamage during charge | No local 003 End |
-| 004 | `/Game/_Main/Animations/PlayerCharacters/Human/CharacterClasses/Paladin/AnimMontages/Abilities/Paladin_Ability004_Montage` | ABP_Paladin | UseAbility004 AoE + SFX separate | Unknown |
+| Character | AnimBP | Skeleton | Relevant state machines | Montage slots | Ability callbacks | Death path | Confidence |
+|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+| Paladin | `/Game/_Main/Animations/PlayerCharacters/Human/CharacterClasses/Paladin/ABP_Paladin` | `SKEL_Hu_M` | `Locomotion`: Idle, Walk/Run, Charge, Block, Death | UpperBody (montages) | None in ABP — notifies call character BPI | `IsDead` → Death state; DeathIndex random | High |
+| Amazonian | `/Game/_Main/Animations/PlayerCharacters/Human/CharacterClasses/Amazon/ABP_Amazon` | `SKEL_Hu_F` | `Locomotion`: Idle, Walk/Run, Death | UpperBody | None in ABP | `IsDead` → Death | High |
+| Cleric | `/Game/_Main/Animations/PlayerCharacters/Human/CharacterClasses/Cleric/ABP_Cleric` | Male (`SKEL_Hu_M` family) | `Locomotion`: Idle, Walk/Run, **Divine Circle**, Death | UpperBody | None in ABP; reads `DivineCircleActive?` from Cleric | `IsDead` → Death | High |
+| Wizard | `/Game/_Main/Animations/PlayerCharacters/Human/CharacterClasses/Wizard/ABP_Wizard` | `SKEL_Hu_M` | `Locomotion`: Idle, Walk/Run, Death | None used by abilities | None — no ability montages in Wizard folder | Death anims in deps | High |
+| Gunslinger | **None** (deps = base only; IsDataOnly) | Unknown / inherited | N/A | N/A | None | Inherited base death only | Medium |
 
-SFX: `MagicSpell_01_Cue` via Multicast_PlaySFX on Ability 004 UseAbility path.
+**ABP parent class (all inspected):** stock `Engine.AnimInstance` — Observed Implementation.
+
+**Paladin ABP drivers (EventGraph):** per-frame reads `IsCharging`, `IsBlocking`, `IsDead`, velocity→`IsMoving` from Paladin REF. Block/Charge/Death transitions driven by those booleans — Observed Implementation.
+
+**Cleric ABP drivers:** `DivineCircleActive?` ← `GetDivineCircleActive` on Cleric REF; `IsDead`; speed/moving — Observed Implementation (`read_graph_dsl`).
+
+**Amazonian / Wizard ABP:** locomotion + death only — no Block/Charge/DivineCircle states — Observed Implementation.
 
 ---
 
-## Player_Amazonian
+## 2. Per-ability Montage table
 
-| Ability | Montage path(s) | AnimInstance | Gameplay vs Montage | End stops Montage? |
-|---|---|---|---|---|
-| 001 | `/Game/_Main/Animations/PlayerCharacters/Human/CharacterClasses/Amazon/AnimMontages/A_Hu_F_Combat_2H_Attack01_Montage` (+ Attack02, Attack_Base, Attack) via `Ability001Montage` array | ABP_Amazon | UseAbility001 Authority damage separate | Unknown (no local End) |
-| 002–004 | None (inherited stubs) | — | — | — |
+| Character | Slot/system | Caller | Montage | Section | Notifies | Callback target | Gameplay consequence | Cleanup dependency | Evidence status |
+|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+| Paladin | Ability 001 | `Server_Ability_001_Begin` → Multicast | `.../Paladin/AnimMontages/Attack_{A,B,C,D}_Fast_Montage` (random) | Default (single segment); name Unknown | `AN_Ability_001`, `AN_AttackComplete` (+ sound on A) | `UseAbility001`; `SetIsAttacking` | Authority BoxOverlap ApplyDamage | `AN_AttackComplete` → clear CurrentlyAttacking | Observed Implementation |
+| Paladin | Ability 002 | Begin/End set `IsBlocking` | **No Montage** | — | — | ABP Block state | Presentation only | End clears IsBlocking | Observed Implementation |
+| Paladin | Ability 003 | Charge + Client_Charge | **No Montage** (ChargeTimeline) | — | — | — | ChargeBox ApplyDamage | Timeline/End paths (not notify) | Observed Implementation |
+| Paladin | Ability 004 | `Server_Ability_004_Begin` → Multicast | `.../Paladin/AnimMontages/Abilities/Paladin_Ability004_Montage` | Unknown | `AN_Ability_004`, `AN_AttackComplete`, Niagara `NS_Paladin_Ability004` | `UseAbility004`; `SetIsAttacking` | Authority SphereOverlap ApplyDamage + SFX | `AN_AttackComplete` | Observed Implementation |
+| Amazonian | Ability 001 / melee | `Server_Ability_001_Begin` → Multicast | `.../Amazon/AnimMontages/A_Hu_F_Combat_2H_Attack{01,02,_Base,_}_Montage` | Unknown | `AN_Ability_001`, `AN_AttackComplete` | `UseAbility001`; `SetIsAttacking` | Authority BoxOverlap ApplyDamage | `AN_AttackComplete` | Observed Implementation + Observed Runtime Behavior |
+| Amazonian | 002–004 | Inherited stubs | None | — | — | — | PrintString | — | Observed Implementation |
+| Cleric | Ability 001 | `Server_Ability_001_Begin` → Multicast | `.../Cleric/AnimMontages/Cleric_PrimaryAttack_*` (4) | Unknown | `AN_Ability_001`, `AN_AttackComplete` | `UseAbility001` (**unimplemented** on Cleric) | **No hit** — dead notify | `AN_AttackComplete` still clears attacking | Observed Implementation |
+| Cleric | Ability 002 | Begin → Multicast | `.../Cleric/AnimMontages/Abilities/Cleric_Ability002_Montage` | Unknown | `AN_Ability_002`, `AN_AttackComplete` (+ Niagara/sound deps) | `UseAbility002` (implemented) | Authority heal Players | `AN_AttackComplete` | Observed Implementation |
+| Cleric | Ability 003 | `ConcentrateHandle` timer plays montage | `.../Cleric/AnimMontages/Abilities/Cleric_Ability003_Montage` | Unknown | `AN_Ability_003` (**dead**), `AN_AttackComplete` | `UseAbility003` unimplemented; damage in timer | ApplyDamage in ConcentrateHandle | `EndConcentrate` (not notify) | Observed Implementation |
+| Cleric | Ability 004 | Begin → Multicast | `.../Cleric/AnimMontages/Abilities/Cleric_Ability004_Montage` | Unknown | `AN_Ability_004`, `AN_AttackComplete` | `UseAbility004` (broken spawn) | SpawnActor empty class | `AN_AttackComplete` | Observed Implementation |
+| Wizard | 001–004 | Inherited stubs | **No montages** in Wizard anim folder | — | — | — | PrintString | — | Observed Implementation |
+| Gunslinger | 001–004 | Inherited stubs | None | — | — | — | PrintString | — | Observed Implementation |
 
-**Observed Runtime Behavior:** Amazonian melee (Ability 001 path) is the known working combat baseline.
+**Present but Unconnected montage:** `/Game/_Main/Animations/PlayerCharacters/Human/CharacterClasses/Cleric/AnimMontages/Cleric_Hu_M_Spell_Staff_Up_Impact_Montage` — references `AN_Ability_004` / `AN_AttackComplete`; **0 referencers**.
+
+Play rate: Multicast path uses rate **1** (Pass 6 / Amazonian agent). Start position: Unknown. Root motion: Unknown — Tool Limitation.
 
 ---
 
-## Player_Cleric
+## 3. AnimNotify / callback table
 
-| Ability | Montage path(s) | Notes |
-|---|---|---|
-| 001 | Cleric_PrimaryAttack_* via Ability001Montages | Montage only — no UseAbility001 |
-| 002 | Cleric_Ability002_Montage | Heal in UseAbility002 |
-| 003 | Cleric_Ability003_Montage | Played inside ConcentrateHandle timer loop |
-| 004 | Cleric_Ability004_Montage | Spawn broken; montage still plays |
-
-Exact `/Game/...` Cleric montage folder paths: recorded as class-named montages under Cleric AnimMontages in deps — full absolute paths Require Manual Editor Confirmation if not pinned in subgraph (Observed Implementation of PlayMontage call; path strings from character asset deps).
+| Notify or callback | Asset | Character | Ability | Receiver | Downstream path | Authority observation | Connection status |
+|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+| AN_Ability_001 | `.../PlayerCharacterRelated/AN_Ability_001` | Paladin, Amazonian | 001 | Character via BPI `UseAbility001` | Authority overlap ApplyDamage | Multicast montage → notify all machines; damage Authority-only | **Connected** |
+| AN_Ability_001 | same | Cleric | 001 | BPI `UseAbility001` | **No implementation** on Cleric/base | Notify fires; no gameplay | **Notify Present; Receiver Unimplemented** |
+| AN_Ability_002 | `.../AN_Ability_002` | Cleric | 002 | `UseAbility002` | Authority heal | Same multicast pattern | **Connected** |
+| AN_Ability_003 | `.../AN_Ability_003` | Cleric | 003 | `UseAbility003` | Unimplemented; damage is timer | Vestigial | **Notify Present; Receiver Unimplemented** |
+| AN_Ability_004 | `.../AN_Ability_004` | Paladin | 004 | `UseAbility004` | Authority AoE damage | Multicast + Authority | **Connected** |
+| AN_Ability_004 | same | Cleric | 004 | `UseAbility004` | Broken SpawnActor | Multicast + Authority | **Connected (broken body)** |
+| AN_AttackComplete | `.../AN_AttackComplete` | Paladin, Amazonian, Cleric (all listed montages) | 001/002/004 (+ Cleric primary) | BPI `SetIsAttacking` | Base Authority: CurrentlyAttacking=false, CanMove true | Multicast notify; state Authority-only | **Connected** |
+| PerformingWhirlwind | N/A animation | Amazonian | — | Character EventAnyDamage Get only | No AnimBP/montage Set | — | **Present but Unconnected setter** |
+| Divine Circle state | ABP_Cleric | Cleric | 003 presentation | Reads DivineCircleActive | Locomotion state | Cosmetic | **Connected** (presentation) |
 
 ---
 
-## Player_Wizard / Player_Gunslinger
+## 4. Pass 6 reclassification table
 
-No ability Montage invocations. No character-local Multicast_PlayMontage callers for abilities.
+| Character | Slot | Previous status | Revised status | New evidence | Reason |
+|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+| Paladin | 001 | Implemented | **Implemented** (qualified) | `AN_Ability_001` → `UseAbility001`; cleanup `AN_AttackComplete` | Animation connectivity confirmed; status unchanged |
+| Paladin | 002 | Partial | **No change** | ABP Block driven by `IsBlocking` | Presentation path confirmed; hit absorb still untraced |
+| Paladin | 003 | Implemented | **No change** | No Montage; ChargeTimeline | Animation pass does not alter charge path |
+| Paladin | 004 | Implemented | **Implemented** (qualified) | `AN_Ability_004` → `UseAbility004` | Connectivity confirmed; empty particle remains |
+| Amazonian | 001 | Implemented | **No change** | Full notify → damage → cleanup chain | Confirms known working melee path |
+| Amazonian | 002–004 | Stub | **No change** | No montages/notifies | — |
+| Amazonian | Whirlwind | Partial / unconnected setter | **No change** | Not in ABP or montages | Still Get-only on character |
+| Cleric | 001 | Partial (montage only) | **Partial** (qualified: dead notify) | `AN_Ability_001` present; `UseAbility001` unimplemented | Notify does not add gameplay |
+| Cleric | 002 | Partial | **Partial** (qualified: notify-driven heal) | `AN_Ability_002` → `UseAbility002` | Heal path confirmed animation-timed; FX hole remains |
+| Cleric | 003 | Implemented | **Implemented** (qualified: timer + vestigial notify) | Damage in ConcentrateHandle; `AN_Ability_003` dead; ABP Divine Circle state | Notify not required for damage |
+| Cleric | 004 | Partial / defect | **No change** (qualified: notify-timed) | `AN_Ability_004` → broken `UseAbility004` | Spawn defect unchanged |
+| Wizard | 001–004 | Stub | **No change** | ABP locomotion only; zero Wizard montages | — |
+| Gunslinger | 001–004 | Stub | **No change** | No AnimBP; deps = base only | — |
 
 ---
 
-## Cleanup / End dependency summary
+## Networking and authority (static)
 
-| Character | Ability End stops Montage? |
+| Observation | Classification |
 |---|---|
-| Most slots | **Unknown / Missing End** — Server_Ability_*_End not overridden; base End empty |
-| Paladin 002 | Clears IsBlocking / CurrentlyAttacking / CanMove — Montage stop not observed |
-| Cleric 003 | EndConcentrate clears timer / DivineCircleActive — Montage stop not observed |
+| Montage started via Multicast → notifies evaluate on server and clients | Observed Implementation / Inferred (UE montage notify semantics) |
+| `UseAbility*` / `SetIsAttacking` bodies use `SwitchHasAuthority` | Observed Implementation (Pass 6) |
+| Duplicate damage prevented by Authority gate if notify fires everywhere | Inferred static risk mitigation — Requires Runtime Inspection |
+| Gameplay depends on cosmetic Multicast montage evaluating notifies on the server | Observed Implementation — **static risk:** if server skips animation evaluation, hit windows may not fire |
+| Missing `AN_AttackComplete` (interrupt) leaves `CurrentlyAttacking` true | Inferred — PlayMontage interrupt pins unwired |
+| No client-authoritative ApplyDamage in notify receivers | Observed Implementation |
 
-Root motion required: **Unknown — Defer Pass 8**.
+---
+
+## Answers to Pass 8 known questions (compact)
+
+1. **UseAbility* callers:** `AN_Ability_001–004` AnimNotify BPs (not AnimBP EventGraph).
+2. **Paladin 001 damage:** Yes — via `AN_Ability_001` during montage.
+3. **Paladin block:** No Montage; ABP `Block` state from `IsBlocking`; End clears flags.
+4. **Paladin charge cleanup:** Not Montage-callback; ChargeTimeline / ability logic.
+5. **Amazonian melee path:** Begin → Multicast montage → `AN_Ability_001` → `UseAbility001` → Authority damage; `AN_AttackComplete` clears attacking.
+6. **Weapon collision notifies:** Not observed on inspected montages (overlap queries inside UseAbility*).
+7. **PerformingWhirlwind:** Never set by animation; still unconnected.
+8. **Cleric 001 hidden gameplay:** No — notify dead (`UseAbility001` unimplemented).
+9. **Cleric 002/003/004:** 002/004 notify-driven; 003 timer-driven; Divine Circle ABP presentation.
+10. **Wizard spell assets via anim:** No Wizard montages; no notify chain to unwired NS/GE/projectile.
+11. **Gunslinger shared AnimBP/Montage:** No — no AnimBP dependency.
+12. **CurrentlyAttacking clear:** Via `AN_AttackComplete` for notify-driven attacks; interrupt cleanup Unknown.
+13. **Death anims:** ABP Death state from `IsDead`; destruction/respawn remain character `PlayerDeath` (not notify-driven).
+14. **Client-only gameplay timing:** Damage Authority-gated; presentation may diverge — Requires Runtime Inspection.
diff --git a/Documentation/Archaeology/13-Unknowns-And-RuntimeQuestions.md b/Documentation/Archaeology/13-Unknowns-And-RuntimeQuestions.md
index 329c3ead..fda20d89 100644
--- a/Documentation/Archaeology/13-Unknowns-And-RuntimeQuestions.md
+++ b/Documentation/Archaeology/13-Unknowns-And-RuntimeQuestions.md
@@ -2,152 +2,101 @@
 
 **Status: Draft**
 
-- **Scope:** Unresolved questions after Batches 1–3. Separates confirmed static findings from questions needing further Blueprint, runtime, or config inspection.
-- **Inspection method:** Consolidation of Batches 1–3; Batch 3 resolved per-character ability path unknowns.
+- **Scope:** Unresolved questions after Batches 1–3 and Batch 4A Pass 8.
+- **Inspection method:** Consolidation of Batches 1–3 + Pass 8 animation archaeology.
 - **Evidence classifications used:** Observed Implementation, Documented Intent, Observed Runtime Behavior, Inferred, Unknown.
-- **Tool or visibility limitations:** Semantic Search unavailable; CustomEvent FunctionFlags not readable; comment-box membership limited; no PIE this batch.
+- **Tool or visibility limitations:** Semantic Search unavailable; CustomEvent FunctionFlags unread; Montage Notifies array / times unreadable; AnimGraph DSL empty; no PIE.
 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
 - **Current phase:** Phase 1 — Static Architecture
-- **Last completed pass:** Pass 6 (Batch 3)
-- **Next pass expected to contribute:** Batch 4 (Pass 4 / 7 / 8 / 9 — only when authorized)
+- **Last completed pass:** Pass 8 (Batch 4A)
+- **Next pass expected to contribute:** Pass 7 / 4 / 9 when authorized
 
 ## Draft tracking
 
 ### Completed sections
-- Batch 1 unknowns grouped by verification method
-- Batch 2 resolutions: WBP_PlayerHUD class; BP_PlayerState DefaultAttributes=None; legacy ability routing documented
-- Batch 3 resolutions: per-character Ability 001–004 connected paths; Wizard/Gunslinger stub confirmation; UseAbility* presence matrix
-- Enemy ASC accessor defect still confirmed static
+- Batch 1–3 unknowns and resolutions
+- **Pass 8 resolutions:** UseAbility* callers; Amazonian melee anim path; Cleric dead notifies; cleanup via AN_AttackComplete; PerformingWhirlwind not animation-driven
 
 ### Pending sections
-- Frontend/session/enemy AI/animation unknowns (Batch 4)
-- Runtime test procedures after static ability archaeology
+- Frontend/session/enemy AI (Pass 4 / 9)
+- GE/cue inventory (Pass 7)
+- Runtime test procedures
 
 ### Evidence still required
-- AnimNotify → UseAbility* wiring (Pass 8)
-- Live ASC vs DEPRECATED HUD coexistence in PIE
-- Enemy BP AI connected graphs (Pass 9)
-- GE/cue referencer map (Pass 7)
+- Notify trigger times (Manual Editor)
+- Interrupt vs AN_AttackComplete behavior (PIE)
+- Live ASC vs DEPRECATED HUD coexistence (PIE)
 
 ---
 
-## Resolved in Batch 2 (no longer Unknown)
+## Resolved in Batch 2–3 (unchanged)
 
-| Question | Resolution | Classification | Doc |
-|---|---|---|---|
-| Is `WBP_PlayerHUD` a Widget or AHUD? | Parent is `RIRHUD`; AHUD Blueprint; `WBP_` name misleading | Observed Implementation | 03, 11 |
-| Does `BP_PlayerState` assign DefaultAttributes GE? | CDO `defaultAttributesGameplayEffect` = **None** | Observed Implementation | 03, 06 |
-| How are abilities routed/networked on base? | IA_Ability_* → Server_Ability_* stubs/overrides; Multicast FX helpers | Observed Implementation | 05, 08 |
+See prior tables in git history / Batch 3 handoff. Key: legacy IA→Server_Ability_*; DefaultAttributes=None; WBP_PlayerHUD is AHUD.
 
 ---
 
-## Resolved in Batch 3 (Pass 6)
+## Resolved in Batch 4A (Pass 8)
 
 | Question | Resolution | Classification | Doc |
 |---|---|---|---|
-| Full Ability 001–004 paths per playable | Documented per character in tables | Observed Implementation | 05, 08 |
-| Does Wizard implement Server_Ability_*? | No local implementations; inherit PrintString stubs | Observed Implementation | 05, 08 |
-| Is Gunslinger data-only? | IsDataOnly=True; deps only base; inherited stubs | Observed Implementation | 05, 08 |
-| Amazonian working melee path | Ability 001 Begin → Multicast montage → UseAbility001 Authority BoxOverlap ApplyDamage | Observed Implementation + Observed Runtime Behavior | 05 |
-| Are UseAbility* still invoked? | Present and connected on Paladin 001/004, Amazonian 001, Cleric 002/004; caller of UseAbility* itself Unknown (likely AnimNotify) | Observed Implementation / Unknown caller | 05, 10 |
-| Who calls PlayerDeath from Amazonian? | ReceiveAnyDamage → DEPRECATED_CurrentHealth ≤0 → PlayerDeath | Observed Implementation | 05, 08 |
-| Parent calls on ability overrides? | Paladin/Amazonian/Cleric: **No** | Observed Implementation | 05 |
+| Who calls UseAbility*? | `AN_Ability_001–004` AnimNotify BPs → BPI interface on montage owner | Observed Implementation | 10, 05 |
+| Paladin 001 damage via anim callback? | Yes — `AN_Ability_001` during Attack_* montages | Observed Implementation | 10 |
+| Paladin block Montage/notify? | No Montage; ABP Block from `IsBlocking`; End clears | Observed Implementation | 10 |
+| Paladin charge Montage cleanup? | No — ChargeTimeline / ability logic | Observed Implementation | 10 |
+| Amazonian working melee anim path? | Begin → Multicast → `AN_Ability_001` → UseAbility001 → Authority damage; `AN_AttackComplete` clears | Observed Implementation + Observed Runtime Behavior | 10 |
+| Weapon collision notify windows? | Not observed — overlaps inside UseAbility* | Observed Implementation (absence) | 10 |
+| PerformingWhirlwind set by anim? | No — not in ABP/montages; still Get-only | Observed Implementation | 10 |
+| Cleric 001 hidden notify gameplay? | Notify present; `UseAbility001` unimplemented — dead | Observed Implementation | 10 |
+| Cleric 002/003/004 anim dependency? | 002/004 notify-driven; 003 timer + vestigial AN_Ability_003; ABP Divine Circle | Observed Implementation | 10 |
+| Wizard spell via anim callbacks? | No Wizard montages; ABP locomotion only | Observed Implementation | 10 |
+| Gunslinger shared AnimBP/Montage? | No AnimBP dependency | Observed Implementation | 10 |
+| CurrentlyAttacking clear on montage complete? | Via `AN_AttackComplete` → SetIsAttacking; interrupt Unknown | Observed Implementation / Unknown interrupt | 10 |
+| Death anim invoke destroy/respawn? | No — ABP Death presentation; PlayerDeath on character | Observed Implementation | 10 |
 
 ---
 
 ## Confirmed static defects with runtime questions
 
-| Confirmed finding | Evidence classification | Issue classification | Exact evidence | Runtime question |
-|---|---|---|---|---|
-| Enemy ASC on self vs GetASC from PlayerState | Observed Implementation | Incomplete Refactor | RIRBaseEnemyCharacter.cpp; RIRBaseCharacter.cpp | Which systems fail when interface ASC lookup is null for enemies? |
-| Dual HUD attribute paths (ASC Overlay vs DEPRECATED floats) | Observed Implementation | Incomplete Refactor | RIRHUD InitOverlay; BP Server_UpdateHUD | Do both run? Which drives visible bars in PIE? |
-| DefaultAttributesGameplayEffect unused (C++ and BP_PlayerState=None) | Observed Implementation | Partially Implemented | RIRPlayerState.h; BP_PlayerState CDO | What sets initial Health/Mana at spawn? |
-| Cleric Ability 004 SpawnActor Class empty + mana CanUse unwired | Observed Implementation | Existing Baseline Defect | Player_Cleric UseAbility004 / Begin | Does 004 appear to fire but do nothing in PIE? |
-| Multi_SpawnParticle empty EmitterTemplate (Paladin 004, Cleric 002) | Observed Implementation | Partially Implemented | UseAbility graphs | Visible missing VFX only? |
-
----
-
-## Requires Blueprint / animation inspection (remaining)
-
-| Question | Why insufficient | Paths | Method | Priority | Dependency |
-|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-| Who calls UseAbility*? | Events connected; callers not in EventGraph | Character AnimMontages / AnimBP | Pass 8 notify walk | High | Pass 6 bodies done |
-| Enemy chase/attack Blueprint logic | Structural only in Pass 3 | BP_EnemyCharacterBase, BP_Enemy_Skeleton, BPI_EnemyCharacter | Pass 9 connected graphs | High | Pass 3 structure |
-| Do EffectActor children call ApplyEffectToTarget? | Native mechanism only | BP_HealthPotion etc. | Pass 10 | Medium | Batch 1 |
-| Is CommonUI used by live content? | Plugin enabled; no native refs | /Game/_Main/UI | Widget parent inspection | Low | Batch 1 |
-| Paladin Ability 002 block absorb | IsBlocking set; no damage absorb path traced | ABP_Paladin / PlayerHitCheck | Pass 8 + hit graphs | Medium | Pass 6 |
-| Amazonian PerformingWhirlwind | Get without Set | Player_Amazonian | Search all graphs / macros | Low | Pass 6 |
-
----
-
-## Requires runtime inspection / PIE
-
-| Question | Why | Method | Priority |
-|---|---|---|---|
-| Enemy ASC accessor impact | Static mismatch; need consumers | PIE + AbilitySystemInspector | High |
-| Default attribute values after spawn | No apply path found | PIE attribute values after possess | High |
-| Dual HUD coexistence | Two static paths | Observe both overlay and UpdatePlayerHUD | Medium |
-| Session create/find/join | Latent online ops | Network test after Pass 4 | Medium |
-| Ability Server RPC reliability / prediction feel | Flags unread | Multi-client ability press | Medium |
-| Wizard BeginPlay skipping Parent | May leave InitialSpawnLocation unset | Spawn Wizard → death/respawn location | Medium |
-
----
-
-## Requires broader filesystem/configuration inspection
-
-| Question | Search | Priority |
+| Confirmed finding | Issue | Runtime question |
 |---|---|---|
-| OnlineSubsystem / Steam settings location | Config/**, Plugins/**/Config, Saved/Config | Medium |
-| GameInstance class assignment outside DefaultEngine sample | INI + referencers of GI_Dungeoneer | Medium |
+| Enemy ASC vs GetASC | Incomplete Refactor | PIE impact |
+| Dual HUD paths | Incomplete Refactor | Which drives bars? |
+| DefaultAttributes unused | Partially Implemented | Spawn attribute source? |
+| Cleric 004 empty SpawnActor + mana bypass | Existing Baseline Defect | PIE behavior |
+| Gameplay hit windows depend on Multicast montage notify eval on server | Technical Debt / static risk | Does server always evaluate notifies? |
+| Interrupt may skip AN_AttackComplete | Incomplete Refactor | Stuck CurrentlyAttacking? |
+| Cleric AN_Ability_001 / 003 dead receivers | Existing Baseline Defect / Technical Debt | Cosmetic-only primary attack? |
 
 ---
 
-## Requires manual editor inspection
+## Requires further inspection
 
-| Question | Why | Paths |
+| Question | Method | Priority |
 |---|---|---|
-| Montage notify timings | Registry tags limited | Character montages |
-| DEPRECATED comment-box visual regions | find_nodes Comment returned [] | BP_PlayerCharacterBase / children EventGraphs |
-| CustomEvent Reliable vs Unreliable | ObjectTools on node failed | Server_/Multicast_ events |
+| Notify trigger times / sections | Manual Editor | Medium |
+| Interrupt cleanup | PIE | High |
+| GE/cue referencers | Pass 7 | High |
+| Enemy BP AI | Pass 9 | High |
+| Sessions / frontend | Pass 4 | Medium |
+| Paladin block absorb (PlayerHitCheck) | Graph walk (non-anim) | Medium |
 
 ---
 
 ## Tool and environment limitations
 
-| Item | Detail | Impact |
-|---|---|---|
-| Semantic Search | HTTP 401 / no API key | No semantic discovery |
-| CustomEvent FunctionFlags | list_properties failed on event nodes | RPC reliability Unknown |
-| Comment boxes | find_nodes(title=Comment) empty | Visual DEPRECATED regions Unknown |
-| Git | Available (baseline commit exists) | Dirty-tree gate works |
-| No PIE in Batch 3 | Constraint honored | Runtime questions deferred |
-
----
-
-## Naming ambiguities
-
-| Item | Status |
+| Item | Impact |
 |---|---|
-| Amazon vs Amazonian | Still open for GE folder naming (Pass 7) |
-| WBP_PlayerHUD | **Resolved** — AHUD named like a widget |
-
----
-
-## Conflicting evidence
-
-| Conflict | Current resolution | Remaining |
-|---|---|---|
-| Enemy ASC ownership vs accessor | Confirmed static defect | PIE impact |
-| Default attributes present vs unused | BP_PlayerState=None; C++ unused; character GEs orphaned | Who applies GEs if anyone |
-| URIRGameplayAbility "all abilities" vs legacy BP | Legacy active; GA scaffolding only | Pass 7 reconfirm |
-| Dual HUD systems | Both connected | PIE which is authoritative for bars |
+| Montage `Notifies` property unreadable | Times Unknown; presence via deps |
+| AnimNotifyList registry tag empty for BP notifies | Do not trust tag alone |
+| AnimGraph / transition DSL empty | State drivers via EventGraph + VariableGet |
+| CustomEvent Reliable flags | Unknown |
+| No PIE in Batch 4A | Runtime deferred |
 
 ---
 
 ## Priority order for later verification
 
-1. Batch 4 Pass 7 — GE/cue/tag inventory
-2. Pass 8 — AnimNotify → UseAbility wiring
-3. Pass 9 — enemy Blueprint AI
-4. Pass 4 — sessions / frontend
-5. Controlled PIE for ASC, attributes, dual HUD, enemy GetASC, Cleric 004 / Wizard spawn
+1. Pass 7 — GE/cue/tag inventory
+2. Pass 9 — enemy Blueprint AI
+3. Pass 4 — sessions / frontend
+4. Controlled PIE — dual HUD, notify interrupt, server montage eval, Cleric 001/004
diff --git a/Documentation/Archaeology/14-EvidenceIndex.md b/Documentation/Archaeology/14-EvidenceIndex.md
index f18d87a7..770329f0 100644
--- a/Documentation/Archaeology/14-EvidenceIndex.md
+++ b/Documentation/Archaeology/14-EvidenceIndex.md
@@ -5,56 +5,36 @@
 - **Scope:** Compact cross-model index of material findings. Full analysis lives in linked docs.
 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
 - **Current phase:** Phase 1 — Static Architecture
-- **Last completed pass:** Pass 6 (Batch 3)
+- **Last completed pass:** Pass 8 (Batch 4A)
 - **Next pass expected to contribute:** Every batch
 
 ## Draft tracking
 
 ### Completed sections
-- Batch 1 evidence rows (modules, native hierarchy, GAS ownership, plugins, config)
-- Batch 2 evidence rows (BP hierarchy, legacy abilities, WBP_PlayerHUD, BP_PlayerState)
-- Batch 3 evidence rows (per-character Ability 001–004 paths, RPCs, resources, montages)
+- Batch 1–3 evidence rows
+- Batch 4A Pass 8 AnimBP / Montage / AnimNotify rows
 
 ### Pending sections
 - GE/cue referencer rows (Pass 7)
-- AnimNotify → UseAbility rows (Pass 8)
 
 ---
 
 | System | Subsystem | Finding | Evidence type | Classification | Exact source | Exact symbol | Blueprint path | Graph | Node/event | Asset/config | Doc | Confidence | Remaining verification |
 |--------|-----------|---------|---------------|----------------|--------------|--------------|----------------|-------|------------|--------------|-----|------------|------------------------|
-| Module | Descriptor | Single runtime module REALMSINRUIN; Engine 5.8 | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | REALMSINRUIN_DEV.uproject | Modules[REALMSINRUIN] | — | — | — | REALMSINRUIN_DEV.uproject | 02 | High | — |
-| Character | Player ASC | ASC owned by PlayerState; Mixed replication | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | RIRPlayerState.cpp | CreateDefaultSubobject ASC | BP_PlayerState | — | — | — | 03,06,08 | High | Runtime values |
-| Character | GetASC | Base GetASC reads PlayerState only | Observed Implementation | Incomplete Refactor | RIRBaseCharacter.cpp | GetAbilitySystemComponent | — | — | — | — | 03,06,13 | High | PIE on enemy |
-| GAS | Ability class | URIRGameplayAbility empty; no subclasses | Observed Implementation | Partially Implemented | RIRGameplayAbility.* | InstancingPolicy | — | — | — | — | 03,06 | High | Pass 7 |
-| GAS | Default GE | BP_PlayerState DefaultAttributesGameplayEffect=None | Observed Implementation | Partially Implemented | ObjectTools CDO | defaultAttributesGameplayEffect | BP_PlayerState | — | — | — | 03,06,13 | High | Other apply sites |
-| GAS | Orphan GE | GE_Cleric/Wizard_DefaultAttributes unwired; 0 referencers | Observed Implementation | Present but Unconnected | AssetTools refs | — | Player_Cleric / Wizard | — | — | GE_*_DefaultAttributes | 06 | High | Pass 7 |
-| Ability | Input | IA_Ability_001–004 Started→Server_Ability_*_Begin | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | BlueprintTools | EnhancedInputAction | BP_PlayerCharacterBase | EventGraph | IA_Ability_* | IA_Ability_* | 05,08 | High | — |
-| Ability | Base stub | Server_Ability_*_Begin PrintString Override | Observed Implementation | Partially Implemented | get_connected_subgraph | PrintString | BP_PlayerCharacterBase | EventGraph | Server_Ability_001_Begin | — | 05 | High | — |
-| Ability | Paladin 001 | Begin montage + UseAbility001 Authority BoxOverlap ApplyDamage | Observed Implementation | Implemented | get_connected_subgraph | ApplyDamage | Player_Paladin | EventGraph | UseAbility001 | Ability001Montages | 05,08 | High | Notify caller Pass 8 |
-| Ability | Paladin 002 | Block state Begin/End; no ApplyDamage in Begin | Observed Implementation | Partial | get_connected_subgraph | IsBlocking | Player_Paladin | EventGraph | Server_Ability_002_* | — | 05 | High | Hit absorb Pass 8 |
-| Ability | Paladin 003 | Mana + ChargeTimeline + ChargeBox ApplyDamage | Observed Implementation | Implemented | get_connected_subgraph | ChargeBox | Player_Paladin | EventGraph | Charge / Client_Charge | — | 05 | High | — |
-| Ability | Paladin 004 | Mana + montage + SphereOverlap ApplyDamage; empty particle | Observed Implementation | Implemented / Partial FX | get_connected_subgraph | UseAbility004 | Player_Paladin | EventGraph | UseAbility004 | Paladin_Ability004_Montage | 05,10 | High | — |
-| Ability | Amazonian 001 | Same pattern as Paladin melee; known working runtime | Observed Implementation + Observed Runtime Behavior | Implemented | get_connected_subgraph | UseAbility001 | Player_Amazonian | EventGraph | Server_Ability_001_Begin | Amazon Attack montages | 05,08 | High | — |
-| Ability | Amazonian 002–004 | Inherited PrintString only | Observed Implementation | Stub | list_events | bIsImplemented | Player_Amazonian | — | — | — | 05 | High | — |
-| Ability | Amazonian death | AnyDamage → DEPRECATED_CurrentHealth → PlayerDeath | Observed Implementation | Partial (legacy health) | get_connected_subgraph | ReceiveAnyDamage | Player_Amazonian | EventGraph | ReceiveAnyDamage | — | 05 | High | — |
-| Ability | Cleric 001 | Montage only; no UseAbility001 | Observed Implementation | Partial | get_connected_subgraph | Multicast_PlayMontage | Player_Cleric | EventGraph | Server_Ability_001_Begin | — | 05 | High | — |
-| Ability | Cleric 002 | Heal Players via RecoverPlayerHealth; empty particle | Observed Implementation | Partial | get_connected_subgraph | UseAbility002 | Player_Cleric | EventGraph | UseAbility002 | — | 05 | High | — |
-| Ability | Cleric 003 | DivineCircle timer ConcentrateHandle ApplyDamage; End cleans | Observed Implementation | Implemented | get_connected_subgraph | ConcentrateHandle | Player_Cleric | EventGraph | Server_Ability_003_* | — | 05 | High | — |
-| Ability | Cleric 004 | Mana CanUse unwired; SpawnActor Class empty | Observed Implementation | Existing Baseline Defect | get_connected_subgraph | SpawnActor | Player_Cleric | EventGraph | UseAbility004 | BP_PlayerProjectile unwired | 05,13 | High | PIE |
-| Ability | Wizard | No Server_Ability_* / UseAbility*; inherit stubs | Observed Implementation | Stub | list_events + EventGraph | — | Player_Wizard | EventGraph | — | NS_Wizard_Ability001 unwired | 05,08 | High | — |
-| Ability | Gunslinger | IsDataOnly; only base deps; inherit stubs | Observed Implementation | Stub / Existing Baseline Defect | get_asset_tags | IsDataOnly | Player_Gunslinger | — | — | — | 05,08 | High | — |
-| Ability | Parent call | Paladin/Amazonian/Cleric ability overrides skip Parent | Observed Implementation | Incomplete Refactor | get_connected_subgraph | Parent call absent | Player_* | EventGraph | Server_Ability_*_Begin | — | 05 | High | — |
-| Ability | Multicast | Multicast_PlayMontage→PlayMontage | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | get_connected_subgraph | PlayMontage | BP_PlayerCharacterBase | EventGraph | Multicast_PlayMontage | — | 05 | High | — |
-| Ability | End stubs | Most child Ends missing; base End empty | Observed Implementation | Partially Implemented | list_events | Server_Ability_*_End | children | EventGraph | — | — | 05 | High | Pass 8 cleanup |
-| Anim | Montages | Per-class Attack/Ability montages seeded | Observed Implementation | — | Multicast pins / deps | Ability001Montages | Player_* | EventGraph | Multicast_PlayMontage | /Game/.../AnimMontages/... | 10 | High | Pass 8 notifies |
-| HUD | Legacy | Server_UpdateHUD uses DEPRECATED health/mana % | Observed Implementation | Incomplete Refactor | get_connected_subgraph | UpdatePlayerHUD | BP_PlayerCharacterBase | EventGraph | Server_UpdateHUD | DEPRECATED_* | 05,06,11 | High | PIE dual HUD |
-| HUD | Native | InitOverlay ASC delegates | Observed Implementation | Partially Implemented | RIRHUD.cpp | InitOverlay | WBP_PlayerHUD | — | — | WBP_Overlay | 03,11 | High | Widget bindings |
-| HUD | Class | WBP_PlayerHUD parent RIRHUD (AHUD) | Observed Implementation | Technical Debt (naming) | get_asset_tags | ParentClass | WBP_PlayerHUD | — | — | — | 03,11,13 | High | — |
-| Framework | GM | HUDClass=WBP_PlayerHUD; PC=PC_Character; PS=BP_PlayerState | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | ObjectTools CDO | HUDClass | GM_Dungeoneer | — | — | — | 03,11 | High | — |
-| Framework | PC | IMC_PlayerDefault + IA_Movement | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | ObjectTools CDO | PlayerMappingContext | PC_Character | — | — | IMC_PlayerDefault | 03,08 | High | Ability IMC add |
-| Character | Death | PlayerDeath→IsDead→respawn destroy→PlayerRespawn | Observed Implementation | Partially Implemented | get_connected_subgraph | Server_RespawnPlayer | BP_PlayerCharacterBase | EventGraph | PlayerDeath | — | 05 | High | Other callers |
-| Enemy | BP structure | Base+Skeleton Tick/Overlap only; BPI GetEnemyREF | Observed Implementation | — | list_events | ReceiveTick | BP_Enemy_* | EventGraph | — | — | 09 | Medium | Pass 9 graphs |
-| Interface | BPI set | Four BPIs: PlayerCharacter, EnemyCharacter, PlayerController, GameMode | Observed Implementation | — | find_assets | BPI_ | Interfaces/ | — | — | — | 03 | High | — |
-| Continuity | Editor | PIE=false; level Test01; sel Skeleton_C_1 | Observed Implementation | — | EditorApp/SceneTools | IsPIERunning | — | — | — | Test01 | 15 | High | Batch 3 close |
-| Repo | Git | Archaeology Markdown only dirty after Batch 3 | Observed Implementation | — | git status | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | High | — |
+| Anim | Caller | UseAbility001 called by AN_Ability_001 | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | read_graph_dsl | UseAbility001 | AN_Ability_001 | Received_Notify | Received_Notify | .../PlayerCharacterRelated/AN_Ability_001 | 10,05 | High | Notify times |
+| Anim | Caller | UseAbility004 called by AN_Ability_004 | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | deps + notify body | UseAbility004 | AN_Ability_004 | Received_Notify | — | .../AN_Ability_004 | 10 | High | Times |
+| Anim | Cleanup | AN_AttackComplete → SetIsAttacking clears CurrentlyAttacking | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | read_graph_dsl | SetIsAttacking | AN_AttackComplete | Received_Notify | — | .../AN_AttackComplete | 10,05 | High | Interrupt PIE |
+| Anim | Paladin ABP | Locomotion Idle/WalkRun/Charge/Block/Death; reads IsBlocking/IsCharging/IsDead | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | list_graphs + EventGraph | IsBlocking | ABP_Paladin | EventGraph / Locomotion | BlueprintUpdateAnimation | .../Paladin/ABP_Paladin | 10,08 | High | — |
+| Anim | Amazon ABP | Locomotion Idle/WalkRun/Death only | Observed Implementation | — | list_graphs | — | ABP_Amazon | Locomotion | — | .../Amazon/ABP_Amazon | 10 | High | — |
+| Anim | Cleric ABP | Divine Circle state; DivineCircleActive? from Cleric | Observed Implementation | Intended Behavior | list_graphs + EventGraph DSL | DivineCircleActive? | ABP_Cleric | EventGraph | BlueprintUpdateAnimation | .../Cleric/ABP_Cleric | 10 | High | — |
+| Anim | Wizard ABP | Locomotion only; no class montages | Observed Implementation | Stub context | find_assets + deps | — | ABP_Wizard | Locomotion | — | .../Wizard/ABP_Wizard | 10 | High | — |
+| Anim | Gunslinger | No AnimBP dependency | Observed Implementation | Existing Baseline Defect | get_dependencies | IsDataOnly | Player_Gunslinger | — | — | — | 10,08 | High | — |
+| Anim | Cleric 001 | AN_Ability_001 present; UseAbility001 unimplemented | Observed Implementation | Existing Baseline Defect | list_events + deps | UseAbility001 | Player_Cleric | — | AN_Ability_001 | Cleric_PrimaryAttack_* | 10,05 | High | — |
+| Anim | Cleric 003 | AN_Ability_003 vestigial; damage in ConcentrateHandle | Observed Implementation | Technical Debt | Pass 6+8 | UseAbility003 | Player_Cleric | EventGraph | ConcentrateHandle | Cleric_Ability003_Montage | 10,05 | High | — |
+| Anim | Unconnected | Cleric_Hu_M_Spell_Staff_Up_Impact_Montage 0 referencers | Observed Implementation | Present but Unconnected | get_referencers | — | — | — | — | .../Cleric_Hu_M_Spell_Staff_Up_Impact_Montage | 10 | High | — |
+| Anim | Tool limit | Montage Notifies array unreadable; AnimNotifyList empty for BP notifies | Unknown — Tool Limitation | — | ObjectTools | Notifies | AnimMontage | — | — | — | 10,13 | High | Manual Editor |
+| Ability | Multicast risk | Hit windows depend on server montage notify evaluation | Inferred | Technical Debt | architecture | Multicast_PlayMontage | BP_PlayerCharacterBase | EventGraph | Multicast_PlayMontage | — | 10,13 | Medium | PIE |
+| Ability | Paladin 001 | Pass 6 Implemented; Pass 8 no status change (qualified) | Observed Implementation | Implemented | — | AN_Ability_001 | Player_Paladin | — | — | Attack_*_Fast_Montage | 05,10 | High | — |
+| GAS | Default GE | BP_PlayerState DefaultAttributes=None | Observed Implementation | Partially Implemented | ObjectTools CDO | defaultAttributesGameplayEffect | BP_PlayerState | — | — | — | 06 | High | Pass 7 |
+| Continuity | Editor | PIE=false; Test01; sel Skeleton_C_1 | Observed Implementation | — | EditorApp/SceneTools | IsPIERunning | — | — | — | Test01 | 15 | High | — |
+| Repo | Git | Clean at Batch 4A start; Archaeology md only after | Observed Implementation | — | git status | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | High | — |
diff --git a/Documentation/Archaeology/15-HandoffStatus.md b/Documentation/Archaeology/15-HandoffStatus.md
index 552848e0..7323b788 100644
--- a/Documentation/Archaeology/15-HandoffStatus.md
+++ b/Documentation/Archaeology/15-HandoffStatus.md
@@ -5,16 +5,16 @@
 - **Scope:** Authoritative cross-model continuation document for Phase 1.
 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
 - **Current phase:** Phase 1 — Static Architecture
-- **Last completed pass / batch:** Batch 3 (Pass 6)
-- **Next authorized work:** Wait for user — recommend **Batch 4** (Pass 4 sessions / Pass 7 GAS / Pass 8 animation — only as authorized)
+- **Last completed pass / batch:** Batch 4A (Pass 8)
+- **Next authorized work:** Wait for user — recommend **Pass 7** (GAS) or remaining Batch 4 passes as separately authorized
 
 ## Phase completed
 
 | Item | Value |
 |------|--------|
 | Phase | Phase 1 — Static Architecture (in progress) |
-| Batch completed | Batch 3 — Per-character ability archaeology |
-| Passes completed | Pass 6 (Paladin → Amazonian → Cleric → Wizard → Gunslinger) |
+| Batch completed | Batch 4A — Animation dependencies and ability callbacks |
+| Passes completed | Pass 8 |
 | Date completed | 2026-07-16 |
 | Model identifier | Cursor Grok 4.5 |
 
@@ -22,150 +22,114 @@
 
 ## Repository integrity
 
-### Starting state (Batch 3)
+### Starting state (Batch 4A)
 
-- **Git:** Dirty with expected Batch 2 Archaeology Markdown only (not unexpected):
-  - Modified: `03`, `06`, `08`, `09`, `11`, `13`, `14`, `15`
-  - Untracked: `05-LegacyAbilityArchitecture.md`
-- **Baseline commit:** `ff5640a0` Establish UE 5.8 known-good baseline with Batch 1 archaeology docs.
+- **Git:** Clean (`git status --short` empty; diffs empty).
+- **Baseline commits:** `ff5640a0` Batch 1; `0d045d14` Batch 2–3 archaeology.
+- **Authorization:** Batch 1–3 docs committed; `01-Phase-1-Plan.md` resolved as `00A-Phase-1-Execution-Plan.md` (committed).
 - **Editor:** `IsPIERunning=false`; level `/Game/_Main/Levels/Testing/Test01`; selected actor `BP_Enemy_Skeleton_C_1`.
 
-### Ending state (Batch 3 close)
+### Ending state (Batch 4A close)
 
-- Modified/created files: Markdown only under `Documentation/Archaeology/` (listed below).
-- **Unexpected untracked file reported (not reverted):** `Documentation/Archaeology/01-Phase-1-Plan.md` — present at close; not created by Pass 6 doc writes; contents not inspected this closeout.
+- Modified files: Markdown only under `Documentation/Archaeology/` (listed below).
 - No source, config, plugin, map, or Unreal asset writes.
-- PIE not started; level and selection not changed intentionally.
-- Ending Git check: only Archaeology Markdown dirty (confirm at close).
+- PIE not started; level and selection unchanged.
+- Ending Git: only authorized Archaeology Markdown dirty.
+
 ---
 
-## Areas fully inspected (Batch 3 tools)
+## Areas fully inspected (Batch 4A)
 
-- Player_Paladin: Ability 001–004 Begin/End/UseAbility/Charge/ChargeBox connected paths
-- Player_Amazonian: Ability 001 + UseAbility001 + ReceiveAnyDamage; 002–004 absence
-- Player_Cleric: Ability 001–004 + ConcentrateHandle/EndConcentrate + UseAbility002/004
-- Player_Wizard: EventGraph walk; alternate UseAbility/input/spell search; unwired assets
-- Player_Gunslinger: IsDataOnly confirmation; Parent-only EventGraph; inherited stubs
+- ABP_Paladin / ABP_Amazon / ABP_Cleric / ABP_Wizard structure and EventGraph ability-related reads
+- Paladin / Amazonian / Cleric ability Montages via dependency → AnimNotify BP chains
+- `AN_Ability_001–004`, `AN_AttackComplete` Received_Notify bodies
+- Wizard animation folder (ABP only; no montages)
+- Gunslinger deps (no AnimBP)
+- Pass 6 status qualification / reclassification table
 
 ## Areas partially inspected
 
-- FCanUseMana function body (call sites only)
-- Client_Charge / ChargeTimeline numeric curve details
-- PlayerHitCheck graphs (existence known; full absorb logic → later)
-- Montage notify tracks (seeded in doc 10 → Pass 8)
+- Montage section names, blend, root motion, notify times (tool limits)
+- AnimGraph transition rule DSL (Paladin reconstructed via VariableGet; others partial)
+- `Cleric_Ability003` non-montage asset referencing AN_AttackComplete (identity only)
 
 ## Areas not yet inspected
 
-- Frontend/session flows (Batch 4 Pass 4)
-- GE/cue systemwide inventory (Batch 4 Pass 7)
-- Animation deep dive / AnimNotify → UseAbility (Batch 4 Pass 8)
-- Enemy BP AI deep dive (Batch 4 Pass 9)
-- Full UI trees / pickups (Batch 4)
-- Cross-character migration matrix doc 07 (Pass 11)
+- Pass 7 GE/cue/tag inventory
+- Pass 4 frontend/sessions
+- Pass 9 enemy BP AI
+- Pass 10 pickups/UI trees
+- Pass 11 migration matrix
+- PIE / runtime
 
 ---
 
-## Blueprints inspected
+## Animation assets inspected
 
 | Asset | Depth |
 |-------|--------|
-| BP_PlayerCharacterBase | Correlation only (Batch 2 deep dive stands) |
-| Player_Paladin | Pass 6 full ability path reconstruction |
-| Player_Amazonian | Pass 6 full ability path reconstruction |
-| Player_Cleric | Pass 6 full ability path reconstruction |
-| Player_Wizard | Pass 6 ability + alternate path search |
-| Player_Gunslinger | Pass 6 data-only / inherited stub confirmation |
-
-Referenced when required for ability identity: montage paths, MagicSpell_01_Cue, BP_PlayerProjectile (unwired), GE_* DefaultAttributes (orphans), NS_Wizard_Ability001 (unwired).
-
-## C++ classes inspected
-
-None new this batch (Batch 1 inventory stands).
-
-## Assets / configs inspected
-
-Unreal content via MCP read-only only. No config file writes.
+| ABP_Paladin, ABP_Amazon, ABP_Cleric, ABP_Wizard | Graphs, variables, EventGraph DSL where available |
+| Attack_*_Fast_Montage (Paladin); Paladin_Ability004_Montage | Deps → notifies |
+| A_Hu_F_Combat_2H_Attack* (Amazon) | Deps → notifies |
+| Cleric_PrimaryAttack_*; Cleric_Ability002/003/004_Montage | Deps → notifies |
+| AN_Ability_001–004, AN_AttackComplete | Received_Notify DSL / bodies |
+| Cleric_Hu_M_Spell_Staff_Up_Impact_Montage | Referencers = [] |
 
 ## Files created
 
-| File | Status |
-|------|--------|
-| Documentation/Archaeology/10-AnimationDependencies.md | Draft |
+None new (updated existing `10`).
 
 ## Files updated
 
 | File | Status |
 |------|--------|
-| Documentation/Archaeology/05-LegacyAbilityArchitecture.md | Draft (major Pass 6 rewrite) |
-| Documentation/Archaeology/06-PartialGASArchitecture.md | Draft |
+| Documentation/Archaeology/10-AnimationDependencies.md | Draft (Pass 8 rewrite) |
+| Documentation/Archaeology/05-LegacyAbilityArchitecture.md | Draft |
 | Documentation/Archaeology/08-CharacterSystems.md | Draft |
 | Documentation/Archaeology/13-Unknowns-And-RuntimeQuestions.md | Draft |
 | Documentation/Archaeology/14-EvidenceIndex.md | Draft |
 | Documentation/Archaeology/15-HandoffStatus.md | Draft |
 
-**03-ClassHierarchy.md not modified** (no Batch 2 structural correction required).  
-**00-MCP-Capability-Calibration.md not modified.**  
-**07-AbilityMigrationMatrix.md not created** (Pass 11).
+**06 not modified** (no new connected GAS interactions).  
+**07 not created.**
 
 ## Toolsets used
 
-EditorAppToolset (IsPIERunning, GetSelectedActors); SceneTools (get_current_level); AssetTools (class/tags/deps/refs); BlueprintTools (graphs/events/functions/variables/find_nodes/get_node_infos/get_connected_subgraph/read_graph_dsl); ObjectTools (get_properties).
+EditorAppToolset; SceneTools; AssetTools; BlueprintTools; ObjectTools (limited). Subagents for Paladin/Amazonian/Cleric deep walks.
 
 ## Tool limitations / failed queries
 
-- CustomEvent Reliable/Unreliable flags: **Unknown — MCP property visibility limitation**
-- `find_nodes(title="Comment")` returned [] — comment-box regions Unknown
-- SemanticSearch unavailable
-- Some CallMcpTool invocations initially failed when `server`/`toolName` wrapper omitted; retried successfully
-- Blocked read-only continuity queries (if any): recorded as tool limitation, not mutation
+- Montage `Notifies` property unreadable
+- Asset-registry `AnimNotifyList` empty for BP notify classes
+- `read_graph_dsl` empty on AnimGraph/state/transition graphs
+- `AssetTools.get_class` Unknown tool (used tags)
+- Some CallMcpTool batches failed schema intermittently; retried
+- Notify trigger times: Unknown — Tool Limitation
 
-## Contradictory evidence
+## Key Pass 8 outcomes
 
-1. Dual HUD: native ASC Overlay vs DEPRECATED float UpdatePlayerHUD — both active statically.
-2. DefaultAttributes: GE assets exist (incl. character orphans); BP_PlayerState=None; C++ never applies.
-3. Enemy ASC ownership vs GetASC PlayerState path — unchanged from Batch 1.
-4. Cleric Ability 004: FCanUseMana executed but Branch uses literal true — structural defect.
-
-## Unresolved naming ambiguities
-
-- Amazon vs Amazonian GE folder naming (Pass 7)
-- WBP_PlayerHUD naming — resolved class-wise; name still misleading
-
-## Requires Manual Editor Inspection
-
-- CustomEvent Reliable/Unreliable flags
-- DEPRECATED comment-box visual boundaries
-- Montage notify tracks → UseAbility*
-
-## Requires Runtime Inspection / PIE
-
-- Dual HUD behavior
-- Default attribute spawn values
-- Enemy GetASC impact
-- Cleric Ability 004 / Wizard BeginPlay Parent skip
-- Ability networking feel / reliability
+1. **UseAbility* callers resolved** — AnimNotify BPs, not AnimBP graphs.
+2. **Cleanup** for notify-driven attacks — `AN_AttackComplete` → `SetIsAttacking`.
+3. **Cleric 001/003 notifies dead** — interface unimplemented.
+4. **Pass 6 primary statuses unchanged**; qualifications recorded in `10` reclassification table.
+5. **Static networking risk** — Multicast montage notify evaluation required for hit windows.
 
 ## Suggested next bounded task
 
-**Authorize Batch 4 only** (choose one or more Passes explicitly):
+**Authorize explicitly one of:**
 
 1. Pass 7 — GAS GE/cue/tag inventory
-2. Pass 8 — Animation / AnimNotify → UseAbility wiring
-3. Pass 4 — Frontend / session flows
-4. Pass 9 — Enemy BP AI
+2. Pass 9 — Enemy BP AI
+3. Pass 4 — Frontend / sessions
 
-**Do not begin** Pass 11 migration matrix or PIE until authorized.
+**Do not begin** Pass 11 or PIE until authorized.
 
-**Exact starting files for next model:**
-
-- Read: `00`, `05`, `06`, `08`, `10`, `13`, `14`, `15`
-- For Pass 7: start GE assets under `/Game/_Main/` + ASC defaults
-- For Pass 8: start montages listed in `10-AnimationDependencies.md`
+**Starting files:** `00`, `05`, `06`, `08`, `10`, `13`, `14`, `15`.
 
 ## Confirmation
 
 - No Unreal assets modified
 - No source/config/map/plugin modified
-- No editor state intentionally modified (PIE not started; level/selection unchanged)
-- No work beyond Pass 6 performed
-- Waiting for explicit authorization before Batch 4
+- No editor state intentionally modified
+- No work beyond Pass 8 performed
+- Waiting for explicit authorization before Pass 7 or other Batch 4 passes