Right now is only 10k in mountain and 20 in north church (this change after cocona quest), and though i agree with you with most of what you said abour divine items, if you go with any succubus build, you will need the acolyte trait, since in high lvl world your companions will lose almost all of their stamina in no time, i usually give shield to cocona until she managed to summon her 4 skeletons, and she wont attack you even if you stun her. If i remember correctly, mood improve their stats too, like you, you get more attack and i dont remember what else the higher your mood.
I usually stun everybody, give shield to allies hide xD, yet i think a warrior build with the big sword is really more effective of course xD