Focus
Focus compounds work on sustained attention, task-switching speed, and the neurochemical conditions for flow. They fall into three groups: stimulant-based (fast and strong, but tolerance builds), cholinergic (supports working memory load, pairs well with racetams), and adaptogenic (removes friction by lowering stress rather than adding drive).
Top compounds
| Compound | Rank | Score | Cost | Target | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep | — | 8/10 | Free | adaptogenic | long term |
| Caffeine | — | 8/10 | Budget | stimulant-based | acute |
| Oxiracetam | — | 8/10 | Budget | cholinergic | acute |
| Phenylpiracetam | — | 8/10 | Mid | cholinergic | acute |
| Adderall | — | 8/10 | — | stimulant-based | acute |
| Exercise | — | 7/10 | Free | adaptogenic | long term |
| Alpha-GPC | — | 7/10 | Mid | cholinergic | acute |
| Armodafinil | — | 7/10 | — | stimulant-based | acute |
| Citicoline | — | 7/10 | Mid | cholinergic | acute |
| Guarana | — | 7/10 | Budget | stimulant-based | acute |
| Huperzine A | — | 7/10 | Budget | cholinergic | acute |
| Matcha | — | 7/10 | Budget | stimulant-based | acute |
| Theacrine | — | 7/10 | Mid | stimulant-based | acute |
| ACD-856 | — | 7/10 | — | cholinergic | acute |
| Noopept | — | 7/10 | Budget | cholinergic | acute |
| Pramiracetam | — | 7/10 | Mid | cholinergic | acute |
| Racetams | — | 7/10 | Budget | cholinergic | acute |
| Semax | — | 7/10 | — | adaptogenic | acute |
| Amphetamines | — | 7/10 | — | stimulant-based | acute |
| Modafinil | — | 7/10 | — | stimulant-based | acute |