Skill speed

Skill Speed

Tooltip

Affects the speed at which all Skills are used. Increases and reductions to Skill Speed stack additively with increases and reductions to AttackAttacks are skills that directly use your equipped weapon to damage enemies. Spells are not Attacks.

The base damage, attack speed and critical hit chance of an attack are determined using your weapon's stats unless a skill says otherwise.

Attacks do not necessarily deal Physical damage — they can deal any damage type. Speed, CastSpells are skills that use raw magic to destroy your enemies. Attacks are not Spells.

Spells have their own base damage, cast speed and Critical Hit chance determined by the skill. They do not benefit from a weapon's inherent damage, attack speed or Critical Hit chance. Speed, WarcryWarcries are skills which count enemy Power within their area and Empower your subsequent Melee Attacks, sometimes depending on the total Power of enemies counted. Speed, and similar stats.

Not to be confused with Action speed or Movement speed.

Skill speed is the generic form of stats affecting the time to use various skills, which affects the animations or delays of the skill.

Mechanics

Variants of skill speed

More specific variants of skill speed only applicable to specific types of skills stack additively with skill speed. Examples include:

• Attack speed for attacks and crossbow reload speed
• Cast speed for spells
• Throw speed for traps
• Totem placement speed for totems
• Warcry speed for warcries
• Reload speed for crossbows (also directly scaled by local attack speed)

Use time penalties

Certain skills (e.g. Whirling AssaultWhirling AssaultAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike
Tier: 11
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (18-126) Mana
Attack Speed: 85% of base
Attack Damage: (40-163)% of baseRequires: QuarterstaffAdvance while hitting enemies around you with a series of spinning Strikes.+1 second to Total Attack Time
+14 to Melee Strike Range
(1-20)% more Area of Effect

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.75-15)% more Attack SpeedSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.) have an inherent penalty to use time (e.g. +# seconds to Total Attack Time). This value is added after other modifiers to skill speed are calculated; therefore, this penalty cannot be modified by skill speed modifiers.

Calculations

The final use time of a skill can be determined by converting a skill's use time into uses per second, then applying modifiers to skill speed or variants thereof.

For example, a skill that has a base use time of 0.8 seconds has a use speed of 1.25 per second. If the player has 40% increased total skill speed, the use speed is now 1.25 * (1 + 0.4) = 1.75. The final use time of the skill is 1/1.75 = 0.57 seconds.

Alternatively, it can be calculated as

$$\color [rgb]{0.6392156862745098,0.5529411764705883,0.42745098039215684}usetime_{Final}=({\frac {usetime_{Base}}{(1+(skillspeed\%/100))}})+usetime_{Penalty}$$

Skill use per second limit

Non-channelling actions can be performed once per server frame, which is 33 milliseconds. This means you can perform up to 30.3 actions per second. Reducing a skill attack/cast time to go below 0.033 seconds can you to lose DPS due to missed frames, despite the fact the tooltip will calculate the DPS as if this actions per server tick limitation did not exist.

Related passive skills

Skill speed

Name	Stats
Channelling Damage and Speed	Channelling Skills deal 8% increased Damage 2% increased Skill Speed with Channelling Skills [1]
Channelling Speed	3% increased Skill Speed with Channelling Skills [1] [2]
Mana Regeneration and Skill Speed	5% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 2% increased Skill Speed [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Skill Speed	3% increased Skill Speed while Shapeshifted [1] [2] [3]
Skill Speed	3% increased Skill Speed [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] 4% increased Skill Speed [3] [4]
Acceleration	10% increased Skill Speed 3% increased Movement Speed [1]
Battle Fever	25% increased Physical Damage 5% increased Skill Speed [1]
Blood Rush	6% increased Skill Speed 6% of Skill Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs [1]
Electrotherapy	30% increased Electrocute Buildup 5% increased Skill Speed [1]
Flow State	5% increased Skill Speed 15% increased Mana Regeneration Rate [1]
Spirit of the Wolf	20% increased Critical Hit Chance while Shapeshifted 8% increased Skill Speed while Shapeshifted [1]
Swift Claw	10% increased Skill Speed while Shapeshifted [1]
The Frenzied Bear	30% increased Damage if you've consumed a Frenzy Charge Recently 10% increased Skill Speed if you've consumed a Frenzy Charge Recently +10 to Strength [1]

Attack speed

Name	Stats
Accuracy and Attack Speed	5% increased Accuracy Rating 2% increased Attack Speed [1] [2] [3]
Attack Damage and Speed	5% increased Attack Damage 2% increased Attack Speed [1]
Attack Speed	3% increased Attack Speed [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] 3% increased Attack Speed with One Handed Weapons [2] 4% increased Attack Speed while a Rare or Unique Enemy is in your Presence [7] [8] [9]
Attack Speed and Accuracy	2% increased Attack Speed 5% increased Accuracy Rating [1] [2]
Attack Speed and Dexterity	2% increased Attack Speed +5 to Dexterity [1] [2] [3] [4]
Attack Speed and Flask Duration	2% increased Attack Speed 5% increased Flask Effect Duration [1] [2] [3]
Attack Speed and Minion Attack Speed	Minions have 3% increased Attack Speed 3% increased Attack Speed [1] [2]
Attack Speed with Companion in Presence	4% increased Attack Speed while your Companion is in your Presence [1] [2]
Axe Attack Speed	3% increased Attack Speed with Axes [1] [2] 4% increased Attack Speed with Axes [2]
Ballista Attack Speed	Attacks used by Ballistas have 4% increased Attack Speed [1]
Bow Speed	3% increased Attack Speed with Bows [1] [2] [3]
Dagger Speed	3% increased Attack Speed with Daggers [1] [2] [3]
Dual Wielding Speed	3% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1] [2] [3]
Elemental	3% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Elemental Skills [1]
Lightning Skill Speed	3% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Lightning Skills [1] [2] [3] [4]
Mana Regeneration and Attack Speed	5% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 2% increased Attack Speed [1] [2]
Melee Attack Speed	3% increased Melee Attack Speed [1] [2]
One Handed Attack Speed	3% increased Attack Speed with One Handed Melee Weapons [1] [2] [3] [4]
Quarterstaff Speed	3% increased Attack Speed with Quarterstaves [1] [2] [3]
Shield Attack Speed	3% increased Attack Speed while holding a Shield [1]
Slow Effect on You and Attack Speed	4% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You 2% increased Attack Speed [1]
Spear Attack Speed	3% increased Attack Speed with Spears [1] [2] [3]
Speed with Elemental Skills	3% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Elemental Skills [1] [2]
Sword Speed	3% increased Attack Speed with Swords [1] [2]
Totem Attack Speed	Attacks used by Totems have 4% increased Attack Speed [1] [2]
Totem Cast and Attack Speed	Spells Cast by Totems have 4% increased Cast Speed Attacks used by Totems have 4% increased Attack Speed [1] [2]
Adrenaline Rush	4% increased Movement Speed if you've Killed Recently 8% increased Attack Speed if you've killed Recently [1]
Agile Succession	6% increased Attack Speed 30% increased Evasion Rating if you have Hit an Enemy Recently [1]
Ancestral Alacrity	30% increased Totem Placement speed 8% increased Attack and Cast Speed if you've summoned a Totem Recently [1]
Ancestral Conduits	12% increased Attack and Cast Speed if you've summoned a Totem Recently [1]
Ancestral Unity	Attacks used by Totems have 4% increased Attack Speed per Summoned Totem [1]
Ball and Chain	15% increased Damage with Flails 6% increased Attack Speed with Flails [1]
Blade Flurry	6% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 15% increased Attack Critical Hit Chance while Dual Wielding [1]
Blurred Motion	5% increased Attack Speed 10% increased Accuracy Rating 5% increased Dexterity [1]
Carved Earth	20% increased Totem Damage 6% increased Attack and Cast Speed if you've summoned a Totem Recently [1]
Chakra of Rhythm	6% increased Attack Speed 20% Chance to build an additional Combo on Hit [1]
Chakra of Thought	15% increased Attack Speed while not on Low Mana 8% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life [1]
Commanding Rage	Every Rage also grants you 1% increased Minion Damage Every Rage also grants you 1% increased Minion Attack Speed [1]
Crushing Verdict	50% increased Attack Damage 30% increased Stun Buildup 5% reduced Attack Speed [1]
Deep Trance	8% increased Attack Speed 15% increased Cost Efficiency [1]
Falcon Dive	4% increased Attack Speed 1% increased Attack Speed per 400 Accuracy Rating, up to 20% [1]
Falcon Technique	1% increased Attack Speed per 25 Dexterity [1]
Flow Like Water	8% increased Attack and Cast Speed +5 to Dexterity and Intelligence [1]
General Electric	40% increased chance to Shock 5% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Lightning Skills [1]
Heavy Ammunition	40% increased Projectile Stun Buildup 5% reduced Attack Speed 40% increased Projectile Damage [1]
Honed Instincts	8% increased Attack Speed 8% increased Projectile Speed +10 to Dexterity [1]
Imbibed Power	25% increased Damage during any Flask Effect 6% increased Attack Speed during any Flask Effect [1]
Initiative	30% increased Melee Damage when on Full Life 16% increased Attack Speed if you haven't Attacked Recently [1]
Kept at Bay	50% increased Ballista Immobilisation buildup Attacks used by Ballistas have 10% increased Attack Speed [1]
Lasting Trauma	30% increased Magnitude of Ailments you inflict 20% increased Duration of Damaging Ailments on Enemies 5% reduced Attack Speed [1]
Lightning Quick	14% increased Lightning Damage 8% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Lightning Skills [1]
Mass Hysteria	6% increased Attack Speed Allies in your Presence have 6% increased Attack Speed [1]
Overwhelm	40% increased Damage with Two Handed Weapons 5% reduced Attack Speed 20% increased Stun Buildup [1]
Power Shots	80% increased Critical Damage Bonus with Crossbows 15% reduced Attack Speed with Crossbows [1]
Precision Salvo	12% increased Accuracy Rating 6% increased Attack Speed 8% increased Projectile Speed [1]
Rapid Strike	8% increased Melee Attack Speed +30 to Accuracy Rating [1]
Reaving	8% increased Attack Speed with One Handed Weapons +15 to Dexterity [1]
Roll and Strike	25% increased Damage with Spears 10% increased Attack Speed with Spears [1]
Sand in the Eyes	10% increased Attack Speed 15% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with Attacks [1]
Sharp Sight	30% increased Accuracy Rating against Rare or Unique Enemies 5% increased Attack Speed [1]
Silent Shiv	15% increased Critical Hit Chance with Daggers 5% increased Attack Speed with Daggers [1]
Singular Purpose	40% increased Damage with Two Handed Weapons 5% reduced Attack Speed 20% increased Stun Buildup [1]
Stimulants	16% increased Attack Speed during any Flask Effect [1]
Supportive Ancestors	25% increased Damage while you have a Totem Spells Cast by Totems have 3% increased Cast Speed per Summoned Totem Attacks used by Totems have 3% increased Attack Speed per Summoned Totem [1]
Swift Interruption	6% increased Movement Speed if you've successfully Parried Recently 12% increased Attack Speed if you've successfully Parried Recently [1]
Tenfold Attacks	4% increased Attack Speed 6% increased Attack Speed if you've been Hit Recently +10 to Strength [1]
Thrill of Battle	20% increased Attack Speed while Surrounded [1]
Unyielding	15% increased Attack Speed if you've been Hit Recently 8% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You [1]
Versatile Arms	6% increased Attack Speed with One Handed Melee Weapons 15% increased Accuracy Rating with One Handed Melee Weapons +10 to Strength and Dexterity [1]
Viciousness	3% increased Attack Speed per Enemy in Close Range +10 to Dexterity [1]
Wellspring	30% increased Mana Recovery from Flasks 8% increased Attack and Cast Speed during Effect of any Mana Flask [1]
Whirling Assault	8% increased Attack Speed with Quarterstaves Knocks Back Enemies if you get a Critical Hit with a Quarterstaff [1]

Cast speed

Name	Stats
Cast Speed with Cold Skills	3% increased Cast Speed with Cold Skills [1] [2]
Elemental	3% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Elemental Skills [1]
Lightning Skill Speed	3% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Lightning Skills [1] [2] [3] [4]
Speed with Elemental Skills	3% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Elemental Skills [1] [2]
Ancestral Alacrity	30% increased Totem Placement speed 8% increased Attack and Cast Speed if you've summoned a Totem Recently [1]
Ancestral Conduits	12% increased Attack and Cast Speed if you've summoned a Totem Recently [1]
Carved Earth	20% increased Totem Damage 6% increased Attack and Cast Speed if you've summoned a Totem Recently [1]
Casting Cascade	6% increased Cast Speed for each different Non-Instant Spell you've Cast Recently 15% reduced Spell Damage [1]
Effervescent	4% increased Cast Speed for each different Non-Instant Spell you've Cast Recently [1]
Equilibrium	30% increased Attack Damage if you've Cast a Spell Recently 10% increased Cast Speed if you've Attacked Recently [1]
Erraticism	16% increased Cast Speed if you've dealt a Critical Hit Recently 10% reduced Critical Hit Chance [1]
Final Barrage	10% reduced Cast Speed when on Full Life 20% increased Cast Speed when on Low Life [1]
Flow Like Water	8% increased Attack and Cast Speed +5 to Dexterity and Intelligence [1]
Full Recovery	15% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 15% increased Life Regeneration rate 12% increased Cast Speed while on Full Mana [1]
General Electric	40% increased chance to Shock 5% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Lightning Skills [1]
Harsh Winter	8% increased Cast Speed with Cold Skills 16% increased Skill Effect Duration [1]
Hastening Barrier	10% increased Cast Speed when on Full Life 5% increased Cast Speed [1]
Lightning Quick	14% increased Lightning Damage 8% increased Attack and Cast Speed with Lightning Skills [1]
Sudden Escalation	16% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells 8% increased Cast Speed if you've dealt a Critical Hit Recently [1]
Wellspring	30% increased Mana Recovery from Flasks 8% increased Attack and Cast Speed during Effect of any Mana Flask [1]

Totem placement speed

Name	Stats
Totem Placement Speed	20% increased Totem Placement speed [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
Ancestral Alacrity	30% increased Totem Placement speed 8% increased Attack and Cast Speed if you've summoned a Totem Recently [1]
Ancestral Reach	25% increased Totem Placement speed 50% increased Totem Placement range [1]

Warcry speed

Name	Stats
Warcry Cooldown and Speed	6% increased Warcry Cooldown Recovery Rate 8% increased Warcry Speed [1]
Warcry Speed	16% increased Warcry Speed [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Admonisher	25% increased Warcry Cooldown Recovery Rate 25% increased Warcry Speed [1]
Escalation	20% increased Damage for each different Warcry you've used Recently 25% increased Warcry Speed [1]
Guttural Roar	Warcry Skills have 25% increased Area of Effect 25% increased Warcry Speed Warcries Debilitate Enemies [1]
Urgent Call	18% increased Warcry Cooldown Recovery Rate 24% increased Warcry Speed Recover 2% of maximum Life and Mana when you use a Warcry [1]

Reload speed

Name	Stats
Crossbow Reload Speed	15% increased Crossbow Reload Speed [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Rapid Reload	40% increased Crossbow Reload Speed [1]

Paths Not Taken passive skills

The following passive skills are exclusive the Oracle with The Unseen Path allocated:

Name	Stats
Ally Attack and Cast Speed	3% reduced Skill Speed Allies in your Presence have 6% increased Attack Speed Allies in your Presence have 6% increased Cast Speed [1] [2]
Bow Attack Speed	5% increased Attack Speed with Bows [1] [2] [3]
Totem Cast and Attack Speed	Spells Cast by Totems have 4% increased Cast Speed Attacks used by Totems have 4% increased Attack Speed [1] [2]
Totem Cast and Attack Speed and Elemental Resistance	Spells Cast by Totems have 2% increased Cast Speed Attacks used by Totems have 2% increased Attack Speed Totems gain +1% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances [1]
Totem Placement Speed	30% increased Totem Placement speed [1]
Calculated Hunter	50% increased Critical Hit Chance 5% reduced Skill Speed [1]
Mentorship	Minions deal 100% increased Damage with Command Skills Minions have 15% reduced Attack Speed Minions have 15% reduced Cast Speed [1]
Rustle of the Leaves	Spells Cast by Totems have 6% increased Cast Speed Attacks used by Totems have 6% increased Attack Speed 40% increased Totem Placement speed [1]

Ascendancy passive skills

The following Ascendancy passive skills are related to skill speed:

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
Acolyte of Chayula	Skill Speed	4% increased Skill Speed [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Amazon	In for the Kill	20% increased Movement Speed while an enemy with an Open Weakness is in your Presence 40% increased Skill Speed while an enemy with an Open Weakness is in your Presence [1]
Chronomancer	Cast Speed and Area of Effect	4% increased Cast Speed 8% increased Area of Effect [1]
Chronomancer	Quicksand Hourglass	Grants Sands of Time [1]
Disciple of Varashta	Cast Speed	4% increased Cast Speed [1] [2]
Gemling Legionnaire	Integrated Efficiency	Skills deal 20% increased Damage per Connected Red Support Gem Skills have 6% increased Skill Speed per Connected Green Support Gem Skills have 20% increased Critical Hit Chance per Connected Blue Support Gem [1]
Oracle	Totem Cast and Attack Speed	Spells Cast by Totems have 5% increased Cast Speed Attacks used by Totems have 5% increased Attack Speed [1]
Tactician	Cannons, Ready!	Skills used by Totems have 30% more Skill Speed Totems only use Skills when you fire an Attack Projectile +1 to maximum number of Summoned Totems [1]
Warbringer	Warcry Speed	20% increased Warcry Speed [1] [2]

Keystones

The following Keystones are related to skill speed:

Name	Stats
Dance with Death	25% more Skill Speed while Off Hand is empty and you have a One-Handed Martial Weapon equipped in your Main Hand [1]
Hollow Palm Technique	Can Attack as though using a Quarterstaff while both of your hand slots are empty Unarmed Attacks that would use your Quarterstaff's damage gain: • Physical damage based on their Skill Level • 1% more Attack Speed per 75 Item Evasion Rating on Equipped Armour Items • +0.1% to Critical Hit Chance per 10 Item Energy Shield on Equipped Armour Items [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.