Slow

Slow

Tooltip

Slows are modifiers from DebuffsDebuffs are negative effects that deal damage or penalise an entity's stats, either for a set duration or when a condition is met.

Unless otherwise stated, Debuffs of the same type do not stack — only the copy with the strongest effect applies. that cause actions to take longer. Slows can apply to a specific stat (such as attack speed or movement speed) — if a specific type of slow is not specified, it applies to everything the affected entity does. Slows are always multiplicative with each other.

Higher RarityItem or monster rarity can be Normal (grey), Magic (blue), Rare (yellow) or Unique (brown). As a general rule, monsters increase in difficulty depending on their Rarity. enemies are less affected by Slows:

15% less Slow effect on Magic monsters
30% less Slow effect on Rare monsters
50% less Slow effect on Unique monsters

Additionally, Slows have 10% less effect on all monsters for each player in the area beyond the first and monsters cannot be slowed below 75% of their base speed.

Slows are a debuff effect that cause actions to take longer. Slows can apply to a specific stat, such as movement speed; if otherwise unspecified, it affects action speed (animations). Slow effects are always multiplicative with each other.

Mechanics

Slow Magnitude Modifier

Tooltip

This is modifier applies to DebuffsDebuffs are negative effects that deal damage or penalise an entity's stats, either for a set duration or when a condition is met.

Unless otherwise stated, Debuffs of the same type do not stack — only the copy with the strongest effect applies. you inflict that SlowSlows are modifiers from Debuffs that cause actions to take longer. Slows can apply to a specific stat (such as attack speed or movement speed) — if a specific type of slow is not specified, it applies to everything the affected entity does. Slows are always multiplicative with each other.

Higher Rarity enemies are less affected by Slows:

15% less Slow effect on Magic monsters
30% less Slow effect on Rare monsters
50% less Slow effect on Unique monsters

Additionally, Slows have 10% less effect on all monsters for each player in the area beyond the first and monsters cannot be slowed below 75% of their base speed. enemies, and scales only the specific MagnitudeThe Magnitudes of a Buff or Debuff are the values of the stats it applies to the target. A Buff or Debuff with higher magnitudes is more powerful.

Modifiers to the Magnitude of Buffs or Debuffs come from whoever applies it and are multiplicative with modifiers to the Effect the Buff or Debuff has on the target. that slows the target. It will not affect any other MagnitudesThe Magnitudes of a Buff or Debuff are the values of the stats it applies to the target. A Buff or Debuff with higher magnitudes is more powerful.

Modifiers to the Magnitude of Buffs or Debuffs come from whoever applies it and are multiplicative with modifiers to the Effect the Buff or Debuff has on the target. that DebuffDebuffs are negative effects that deal damage or penalise an entity's stats, either for a set duration or when a condition is met.

Unless otherwise stated, Debuffs of the same type do not stack — only the copy with the strongest effect applies. has if it does other things in addition to the Slow.Slows are modifiers from Debuffs that cause actions to take longer. Slows can apply to a specific stat (such as attack speed or movement speed) — if a specific type of slow is not specified, it applies to everything the affected entity does. Slows are always multiplicative with each other.

Higher Rarity enemies are less affected by Slows:

15% less Slow effect on Magic monsters
30% less Slow effect on Rare monsters
50% less Slow effect on Unique monsters

Additionally, Slows have 10% less effect on all monsters for each player in the area beyond the first and monsters cannot be slowed below 75% of their base speed.

The effect of slow is innately diminished based on enemy rarity:

• 15% less Slow effect on Magic monsters
• 30% less Slow effect on Rare monsters
• 50% less Slow effect on Unique monsters

Monsters cannot be slowed below 75% of their base speed.

Additionally, Slows have 10% less effect on all monsters for each player in the area beyond the first, up to 50% less with a party of six.

Pathfinder's Relentless Pursuit Ascendancy Notable provides unaffected by action speed slows.

Related effects

• Chill
  • Chilled ground
• Maim
• Hinder
• Covered in Oil
  • Oil ground
• Jagged ground
• Whirlwind

• Temporal Bubble

Related skills

Gem	Tier
Whirling SlashWhirling SlashAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike, Staged, Wind Tier: 1 Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-39) Mana Attack Speed: 70% of base Attack Damage: (70-218)% of baseRequires: SpearPerform a circular slash that kicks up a Whirlwind around you, Slowing enemies and Blinding them in its area of effect. Leaving the area collapses the storm, dealing damage and causing Knockback.Melee Knocks Back Enemies Whirlwind Attack Damage: (60-217)% of base Knocks Back Enemies Slows enemy movement speed by 30% Maximum 3 stages Collapse deals 150% more damage per additional stage 10% more Knockback distance per stage Whirlwind radius is 1.8 metres +0.3m to Radius per additional stage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Collapse deals +(2-40)% more damage per additional stageSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1
Oil BarrageOil BarrageAttack, Shapeshift, Wyvern, AoE, Projectile, Sustained, Channelling Tier: 9 Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-50) Mana Attack Speed: 300% of base Attack Damage: (80-250)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Wyvern and spit Oil at enemies, creating Oil Ground where the Projectiles land. Consumes Power Charges if possible to instead Channel a sustained barrage of electrified Oil that does not create Oil Ground. Projectiles are fired in sequence, allowing multiple Projectiles to Hit the same target.Fires 3 Projectiles Oil spray radius is 2.1 metres Oil Duration is 6 seconds Channelling ends after one group of Projectiles Cannot Ignite Oil Slows enemy movement speed by 20% Oil applies Exposure, lowering Total Elemental Resistances by 20% Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Exposure lowers Total Elemental Resistances by an additional (0.25-5)%Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	9
Oil GrenadeOil GrenadeAttack, AoE, Projectile, Grenade, Fire, Duration Tier: 9 Level: (1-20) Cost: (9-60) Mana Cooldown Time: 4.00 sec Can Store 3 Use(s) Attack Speed: 75% of base Attack Damage: (100-408)% of baseRequires: CrossbowFire a bouncing Grenade that bursts in a spray of Oil when the fuse expires or when it impacts an Enemy, dealing minimal damage but covering the ground and nearby enemies in Oil. Oil created this way can be Ignited by Detonator Skills or Ignited Ground.Detonation Time is 1.6 seconds Damage and Oil spray radius is (2-2.6) metres Oil Duration is 6 seconds Oil Slows enemy movement speed by 40% Oil applies Exposure, lowering Total Elemental Resistances by 20% Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Cooldown Recovery RateSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	9

Persistent skills

Gem	Tier

Related support gems

Gem	Tier
Slow PotencySlow PotencySupport, Spell Category: Encumbrance Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill, causing inflicted Slows to be more powerful.Debuffs inflicted with Supported Skills have 15% increased Slow MagnitudePlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	1

Related unique items

The table below lists unique items that are related to slow:

Item	Base item		Stats
Grip of KulemakGrip of Kulemak Abyssal SignetInflict Abyssal Wasting on Hit(30-20)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (30-20)% reduced Light Radius <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)Drink deeply of the Well. Let the Abyss coil within.	Abyssal Signet	1	Inflict Abyssal Wasting on Hit(30-20)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (30-20)% reduced Light Radius <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden) (60-100)% increased Magnitude of Abyssal Wasting you inflict Abyssal Wasting you inflict has Infinite Duration Abyssal Wasting also applies -(8-6)% to Fire Resistance +(20-30)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage Gain (8-12)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage (20-10)% faster Curse Activation +(20-25) to Spirit while you have at least 200 Strength (20-30)% increased Ignite Magnitude (30-40)% increased Armour (15-25)% increased Area of Effect of Curses Debuffs you inflict have (12-20)% increased Slow Magnitude (6-10)% increased Spirit (4-6)% increased Strength +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges Hits against you have (20-30)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus (20-10)% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You (10-16)% increased Skill Effect Duration (6-10)% increased Spirit Reservation Efficiency of Skills (30-50)% increased Thorns damage if you've consumed an Endurance Charge Recently You and Allies in your Presence have +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance You and Allies in your Presence have (10-14)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (30-40)% increased Accuracy Rating against Enemies affected by Abyssal Wasting (20-30)% of Mana Leeched from targets affected by Abyssal Wasting is Instant Abyssal Wasting also applies -(8-6)% to Cold Resistance (20-30)% increased Magnitude of Chill you inflict (25-40)% increased Critical Hit Chance Gain (8-12)% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage (10-14)% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life Recover (3-5)% of your maximum Mana when an Enemy dies in your Presence (15-25)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge +(20-25) to Spirit while you have at least 200 Intelligence Gain Arcane Surge when a Minion Dies (30-40)% increased maximum Energy Shield (4-6)% increased Intelligence Spell Skills have (9-18)% increased Area of Effect (40-60)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Surrounded (5-10)% increased maximum Mana +1 to Maximum Power Charges Meta Skills gain (10-16)% increased Energy 2% increased Cast Speed per 20 Spirit (10-20)% increased Cost Efficiency of Skills if you've consumed a Power Charge Recently Triggered Spells deal (25-40)% increased Spell Damage You and Allies in your Presence have (11-16)% increased Cast Speed (30-40)% increased chance to inflict Ailments against Enemies affected by Abyssal Wasting (20-30)% of Life Leeched from targets affected by Abyssal Wasting is Instant Abyssal Wasting also applies -(8-6)% to Lightning Resistance Projectiles have (40-50)% chance for an additional Projectile when Forking (15-25)% increased Critical Damage Bonus Gain (8-12)% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage Recover (2-3)% of your maximum Life when an Enemy dies in your Presence Gain Deflection Rating equal to (10-20)% of Evasion Rating +(20-25) to Spirit while you have at least 200 Dexterity Gain Onslaught for 4 seconds when a Minion Dies (9-18)% increased Area of Effect for Attacks (4-6)% increased Dexterity (30-40)% increased Evasion Rating (20-30)% increased amount of Life Leeched if you've consumed a Frenzy Charge Recently (30-40)% increased Life Regeneration rate while Surrounded +1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges (5-10)% increased maximum Life 1% increased Attack Speed per 20 Spirit Projectiles have (10-16)% chance to Chain an additional time from terrain (15-25)% increased Magnitude of Shock you inflict You and Allies in your Presence have (20-28)% increased Accuracy Rating You and Allies in your Presence have (7-12)% increased Attack Speed
Heart of the WellHeart of the Well DiamondLimited to: 1<Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <List of mods>Countless souls scream in agonising harmony, forever sinking under the weight of the newly dead.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Diamond	1	<Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <List of mods> (5-10)% chance to Aggravate Bleeding on targets you Hit with Attacks (5-8)% increased Attack Speed while a Rare or Unique Enemy is in your Presence (40-60)% increased Armour from Equipped Body Armour (30-50)% chance to Pierce an Enemy (10-15)% chance when a Charm is used to use another Charm without consuming Charges Charms applied to you have (15-25)% increased Effect Recover (5-10)% of maximum Mana when a Charm is used (15-25)% increased Culling Strike Threshold Gain (9-15)% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage Gain (7-13)% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage Gain (9-15)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage Gain (9-15)% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage (15-25)% increased Damage while your Companion is in your Presence (15-25)% increased Exposure Effect (40-60)% increased Evasion Rating from Equipped Body Armour Regenerate (1-1.5)% of maximum Life per Second if you've used a Life Flask in the past 10 seconds (10-18)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (40-60)% increased Ice Crystal Life (4-8)% increased Skill Speed (15-25)% chance for Lightning Damage with Hits to be Lucky (8-16)% increased Mana Cost Efficiency (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while moving +1% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances (40-60)% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Body Armour Minions gain (10-15)% of their maximum Life as Extra maximum Energy Shield Minions Regenerate (1-3)% of maximum Life per second Minions Revive (5-10)% faster (8-15)% of Leech is Instant (5-10)% of Physical Damage prevented Recouped as Life (8-14)% increased speed of Recoup Effects Recover (2-4)% of maximum Life on Killing a Poisoned Enemy (10-15)% increased Skill Effect Duration +(2-4)% to Thorns Critical Hit Chance Gain Physical Thorns damage equal to (4-6)% of Item Armour on Equipped Body Armour (6-12)% chance for Trigger skills to refund half of Energy Spent (4-8)% increased chance to inflict Ailments Gain additional Ailment Threshold equal to (4-10)% of maximum Energy Shield (5-10)% chance to inflict Bleeding on Hit (5-10)% chance to Poison on Hit (4-8)% increased Critical Hit Chance (6-12)% increased Critical Damage Bonus (2-3)% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life Debuffs on you expire (4-8)% faster Damaging Ailments deal damage (2-4)% faster (4-8)% increased Flask Effect Duration Gain (1-2) Rage when Hit by an Enemy (2-3)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (6-12)% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold (2-3)% increased Attack Speed (2-3)% increased Cast Speed (4-8)% increased Flask Charges gained (5-10)% increased Stun Threshold (2-3)% of Skill Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs (2-3)% of Damage taken Recouped as Life (6-12)% increased Life Regeneration rate Recover (1-2)% of maximum Mana on Kill (4-8)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate +1% to Maximum Cold Resistance +1% to Maximum Fire Resistance Recover (1-2)% of maximum Life on Kill +1% to Maximum Lightning Resistance Minions have (2-3)% increased Attack and Cast Speed Minions have (6-12)% increased Critical Hit Chance Minions have +(3-4)% to all Elemental Resistances Minions have (3-12)% additional Physical Damage Reduction (1-2)% increased Movement Speed Gain 1 Rage on Melee Hit (3-8)% increased Skill Effect Duration (10-5)% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You (4-8)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells (6-12)% increased Critical Spell Damage Bonus (6-12)% increased Stun Buildup Gain additional Stun Threshold equal to (4-10)% of maximum Energy Shield
The Fall of the AxeThe Fall of the Axe Silver CharmLasts 3.00 Seconds Consumes 20 of 40 Charges on use Your speed is unaffected by SlowsRequires Level 10Used when you are affected by a SlowGrants Onslaught during effect"When the headsman's blade swings, your last moments stretch to eternity." - Vorm, the Twice-PardonedUsed automatically when condition is met. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refill at Wells or by killing monsters.	Silver Charm	10	Used when you are affected by a SlowGrants Onslaught during effect
Edyrn's TusksEdyrn's Tusks Iron CuirassArmour: (211-249) Movement Speed: -5.0%Requires Level 11, 21 Str(120-160)% increased Armour 50% chance to inflict Bleeding on Hit 50% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You (15-20) to (25-30) Physical Thorns damageIn death, the legendary boar's tusks were turned to the slaying of Phaaryl's Eternal oppressors.	Iron Cuirass	11	(120-160)% increased Armour 50% chance to inflict Bleeding on Hit 50% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You (15-20) to (25-30) Physical Thorns damage
WanderlustWanderlust Wrapped SandalsEnergy Shield: (32-42)Requires Level 11, 17 Int20% increased Movement Speed +(10-20) to maximum Energy Shield +5 to Dexterity Your speed is unaffected by SlowsAll the world is my home.	Wrapped Sandals	11	20% increased Movement Speed +(10-20) to maximum Energy Shield +5 to Dexterity Your speed is unaffected by Slows
The Prisoner's ManaclesThe Prisoner's Manacles Verisium CuffsArmour: (144-192) Energy Shield: (51-68)Requires Level 45, 64 Str, 64 Int(200-300)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +100 to maximum Life 100% increased Attribute Requirements +(20-40)% to Lightning Resistance (15-30) Life Regeneration per second Debuffs you inflict have (20-30)% increased Slow Magnitude Cannot Immobilise enemiesOnly once did Maligaro wonder if he'd gone too far. His greatest success took three entire legions to capture.	Verisium Cuffs	45	(200-300)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +100 to maximum Life 100% increased Attribute Requirements +(20-40)% to Lightning Resistance (15-30) Life Regeneration per second Debuffs you inflict have (20-30)% increased Slow Magnitude Cannot Immobilise enemies

Related passive skills

The following passive skills are related to slow:

Slow magnitude

Name	Stats
Attack Damage and Slow Effect	8% increased Attack Damage Debuffs you inflict have 4% increased Slow Magnitude [1]
Exposure Effect and Slow Effect	7% increased Exposure Effect Debuffs you inflict have 7% increased Slow Magnitude [1] [2]
Slow Effect	Debuffs you inflict have 5% increased Slow Magnitude [1] [2] [3]
Slow Effect and Hinder Duration	Debuffs you inflict have 4% increased Slow Magnitude 20% increased Hinder Duration [1] [2]
Chronomancy	Debuffs you inflict have 10% increased Slow Magnitude 20% increased Skill Effect Duration [1]
Constricting	25% increased Physical Damage Debuffs you inflict have 5% increased Slow Magnitude [1]
Hindered Capabilities	30% increased Damage with Hits against Hindered Enemies Debuffs you inflict have 10% increased Slow Magnitude [1]
Hindering Obstacles	Debuffs inflicted by Hazards have 30% increased Slow Magnitude 30% increased Hazard Immobilisation buildup [1]
Time Manipulation	Debuffs you inflict have 10% increased Slow Magnitude Debuffs on you expire 20% faster [1]

Slowing potency of debuffs on you

Name	Stats
Ailment Threshold and Slow Effect on You	10% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold 5% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1] [2]
Movement Speed and Slow Effect on You	1% increased Movement Speed 4% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Slow Effect on You	8% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
Slow Effect on You and Attack Speed	4% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You 2% increased Attack Speed [1]
Slow Effect on You and Debuff Expiry Rate	Debuffs on you expire 3% faster 4% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Against the Elements	30% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold 15% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Freedom of Movement	20% increased Evasion Rating 5% reduced Movement Speed Penalty from using Skills while moving 10% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Iron Slippers	+3 to Armour per 1 Item Energy Shield on Equipped Boots 10% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Lasting Boons	Buffs on you expire 10% slower 20% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Momentum	Ignore all Movement Penalties from Armour 5% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Near at Hand	16% reduced Skill Effect Duration 10% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Unhindered	20% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You 6% reduced Movement Speed Penalty from using Skills while moving [1]
Unimpeded	24% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Unstoppable Barrier	10% increased Block chance 15% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Unyielding	15% increased Attack Speed if you've been Hit Recently 8% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]

Ascendancy passive skills

The following Ascendancy passive skills are related to slow:

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
Chronomancer	Buff Expiry Rate	Buffs on you expire 10% slower [1] [2]
Chronomancer	Slow Effect	Debuffs you inflict have 6% increased Slow Magnitude [1]
Chronomancer	Apex of the Moment	Enemies in your Presence are Slowed by 20% [1]
Pathfinder	Relentless Pursuit	Your speed is unaffected by Slows [1]
Stormweaver	Heavy Snows	Targets can be affected by two of your Chills at the same time 25% less Magnitude of Chill you inflict Your Chills can Slow targets by up to a maximum of 35% [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
0.3.0	Monsters cannot be slowed below 75% of their base speed.[Undocumented]
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.