Attack Speed
Attack Speed is a measure of how fast a character carries out combat actions. The base value is defined by the type of the attack, but it can be modified by various stats and effects of the attacker. It is separate from Reload Speed, and not to be confused with Move Speed.
(*) Up to date list of attack speed related effects, weapons base speeds, plus mechanics behind the attack system can be found here.
(*) Attack speed calculator (online tool for speed estimation) can be found here.
Contents
Base[edit]
Weapon Attacks[edit]
| Weapon Type | Attack | Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Bash, Club, Dagger, Flail, Hatchet, Monk Fist, Rapier, Stiletto | 0.66 s | 1.11 s |
| Battle axe, Estoc, Great sword, Mace, Morning star, Pike, | 1.0 s | 1.66 s |
| Weapon Type | Attack | Recovery | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting bow, Scepter, Wand | 1.0 s | 1.66 s | |
| Rod, War bow | 1.5 s | 2.5 s | |
| Crossbow | 3.33 s | ||
| Pistol, Blunderbuss | 5 s | ||
| Arbalest | 6 s | ||
| Arquebus | 6.8 s |
Animation durations are rounded up, resulting in additional ~0.1 second delays (up to 0.5 seconds for reload times).
Dual wielding gives a 50% recovery time reduction. All attack speed buffs similarly only modify the recovery time (as opposed to action speed, which modifies everything, and reload speed).
Other Attacks[edit]
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Dexterity[edit]
For each point of Dexterity above 10, the speed of all of the character's attacks is increased by 3% (additive, not multiplicative):
| Dexterity | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | ... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Speed Modifier | +3% | +6% | +9% | +12% | +15% | +18% | +21% | +24% | +27% | +30% | +33% | +36% | +39% | +42% | ... |
Similarly, for each point of Dexterity below 10 it decreases by the same amount:
| Dexterity | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Speed Modifier | -24% | -21% | -18% | -15% | -12% | -9% | -6% | -3% |
Buffs[edit]
Besides buffing up dexterity, there are various ways to further increase attack speed directly.
A character's attack speed for a given kind of attack can benefit from the following at the same time:
Passive abilities/talents[edit]
unlimited – permanently active once learned
| Type | Ability | Attack Speed modifier | Affected attacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian ability | Bloodlust | +20% | after downing 2 enemies (for 8 sec) |
| Class-neutral ability | Two Weapon Style | +20% | passive ability for dual-wielding |
Weapons[edit]
unlimited – bonus while equipped Weapon bonuses only effect attacks made with the equipped weapon.
| Weapon type | Name | Attack Speed modifier | Affected attacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapier | Spelltongue [WM1] | +15% | Stolen for 10 seconds on Hits |
| Rapier | Spelltongue [WM1] | +15% | Stolen for 10 seconds on Hits |
| Rapier | Spelltongue [WM1] | +15% | Stolen for 10 seconds on Hits |
| Stiletto | Vent Pick [WM2] | +15% | All |
| Estoc | Blade of the Endless Paths | +20% | All |
| Pike | Citzal's Spirit Lance | +20% | All |
| Pike | Citzal's Spirit Lance | +20% | All |
| Spear | Danulya | +20% | All |
| Spear | Danulya | +20% | All |
| Scepter | Engwithan Scepter | +20% | All |
| Pistol | Forgiveness | +20% | All |
| Pistol | Forgiveness | +20% | All |
| Arbalest | Hold-Wall | +20% | All |
| Arbalest | Hold-Wall | +20% | All |
| Sword | Last Blade of the White Forge | +20% | All |
| Sword | Last Blade of the White Forge | +20% | All |
| Sword | Last Blade of the White Forge | +20% | All |
| Quarterstaff | Llawran's Stick | +20% | All |
| Dagger | March Steel Dagger | +20% | All |
| Rod | Pretty Pretty's Rib | +20% | All |
| Rod | Pretty Pretty's Rib | +20% | All |
| Rod | Pretty Pretty's Rib | +20% | All |
| Hatchet | Rêghar Konnek | +20% | All |
| Hatchet | Rêghar Konnek | +20% | All |
| Battle axe | Rimecutter | +20% | All |
| Battle axe | Rimecutter | +20% | All |
| War hammer | Strike Hard | +20% | All |
| War hammer | Strike Hard | +20% | All |
| Rapier | Sword of Daenysis | +20% | All |
| Rapier | Sword of Daenysis | +20% | All |
| War bow | The Rain of Godagh Field | +20% | All |
| Flail | Unforgiven | +20% | All |
| Flail | Unforgiven | +20% | All |
| Crossbow | Wendgär | +20% | All |
| Crossbow | Wendgär | +20% | All |
Equipment[edit]
one – bonus while equipped
| Slot | Item | Attack Speed modifier | Affected attacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hands | Gauntlets of Swift Action | +15% | All |
Modal or active buffs[edit]
one – which includes:
Modal abilities
– bonus while turned on
| Type | Ability | Attack Speed modifier | Affected attacks | Affected characters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger ability | Swift Aim | +20% | ranged | user |
| Chanter phrase | Sure-Handed Ila Nocked Her Arrows with Speed | +20% | ranged | allies in aura |
Active abilities/spells
– temporary bonus when used
| Type | Ability | Attack Speed modifier | Duration | Affected attacks | Affected characters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian ability | Frenzy | +33% | 12 sec | all | user |
| Monk ability | Swift Strikes | +25% | 10 sec | all | user |
| Paladin ability | Hastening Exhortation | +20% | 30 sec | all | single ally |
| Wizard spell (3rd level) | Deleterious Alacrity of Motion | +50% | 30 sec | all | user |
Consumable items
– temporary bonus when used
| Item | Attack Speed modifier | Duration | Affected attacks | Affected characters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potion of Deleterious Alacrity of Motion | +50% | 30 sec | all | user |
Debuffs[edit]
Spells, powers or active abilities that directly decrease the attack speed of enemies, include:
| Type | Ability | Attack Speed Modifier | Duration | Affected Attacks | Affected Characters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizard spell (3rd level) | Ardous Delay of Motion | -20% | 15 sec | all | foes in AoE |
Also, there are many ways for characters to put an affliction on foes, which in turn reduces those enemies' attack speed:
| Affliction | Attack Speed Modifier |
|---|---|
| Charmed | -25% |
| Dazed | -15% |
