Can I hold priority during showdown to play multiple reactions in a row, or does focus pass automatically after the chain resolves?

Ruling: You automatically hold priority when there is an open chain and you play an item to it. You can play multiple reactions before passing priority. However, you cannot hold focus - once the chain you opened with focus closes, the next player in turn order gains focus.

Sequence:

• When you play an item to an open chain, you automatically hold priority
• You can play multiple reactions in a row before passing priority
• Once you pass priority, your opponent can do the same
• If both players pass priority consecutively, the topmost item on the chain resolves
• When a chain opened with focus closes, focus automatically passes to the next player in turn order

Nuances:

• Priority and focus are distinct mechanics - you can hold priority but not focus