Action speed

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Action speed describes how fast skill is used and is calculated as uses per second. Next use of skill can be performed after cast time end. Action speed describes the overall speed at which an actor (a character or monster) performs actions, such as moving, attacking, casting, placing totems, throwing traps, or using mines. In passive tree actions speed are defined as movement speed, attack speed, cast speed, placement speed, throwing speed (mine throwing speed and trap throwing speed) and etc. Action speed can be considered a multiplier for stats that affect the speed of individual actions, though it does not directly modify those stats. Modifiers to action speed can be found under the Defense tab on the character's stat sheet, but it is only visible when it is modified in some way.

Sources of action speed modifiers

Active skill gems

Skill gem
Temporal ChainsTemporal ChainsSpell, AoE, Duration, Curse Radius: 22 Mana Cost: (16-33) Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 24Curses all targets in an area, Slowing them, and making effects on them expire more slowly.Per 1% Quality: Cursed Normal and Magic Enemies have 0.5% less Action SpeedBase duration is (5-5.95) seconds Cursed Normal and Magic Enemies have (20-29)% less Action Speed Other effects on Cursed enemies expire 40% slower 40% reduced Effect of Curse against Players Cursed Rare and Unique Enemies have (10-14)% less Action Speed +(0-7) to radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A			24

The following skill from items affects action speed:

• Summon Harbinger of Time

Support skill gems

There are currently no support skill gems that have stats related to action speed.

Unique items

Item		Stats
HyperboreusHyperboreus Leather BeltRequires Level 53+(25-40) to maximum Life+(30-40)% to Cold Resistance Chill nearby Enemies when you Focus, causing 30% reduced Action Speed Focus has (15-25)% increased Cooldown Recovery Speed (50-70)% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments against Chilled Enemies <One Veiled Mod>Cold winds whirl at the crown of the world.Take this item to Jun Ortoi to have her Unveil it.	53	+(25-40) to maximum Life+(30-40)% to Cold Resistance Chill nearby Enemies when you Focus, causing 30% reduced Action Speed Focus has (15-25)% increased Cooldown Recovery Speed (50-70)% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments against Chilled Enemies <One Veiled Mod>
Garb of the EphemeralGarb of the Ephemeral Savant's RobeQuality: +20% Energy Shield: (327-381) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 56, 600 Str, 752 Int<One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>(180-230)% increased Energy Shield +600 Strength and Intelligence Requirement Gain a Divine Charge on Hit +10 to maximum Divine Charges You gain Divinity for 10 seconds on reaching maximum Divine Charges Lose all Divine Charges when you gain Divinity Nearby Allies' Action Speed cannot be modified to below base value Nearby Enemies cannot deal Critical StrikesExceptional men and women of strong will can flicker a spark, but something much greater is needed to unleash the wildfire of true divine flames.	56	<One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>(180-230)% increased Energy Shield +600 Strength and Intelligence Requirement Gain a Divine Charge on Hit +10 to maximum Divine Charges You gain Divinity for 10 seconds on reaching maximum Divine Charges Lose all Divine Charges when you gain Divinity Nearby Allies' Action Speed cannot be modified to below base value Nearby Enemies cannot deal Critical Strikes
The PandemoniusThe Pandemonius Jade AmuletRequires Level 64+(20-30) to Dexterity(20-30)% increased Cold Damage +(35-40)% to Cold Resistance Chill Enemy for 1 second when Hit, reducing their Action Speed by 30% Blind Chilled Enemies on Hit Damage Penetrates 20% Cold Resistance against Chilled EnemiesA single moment sets in motion an eternal fall, beneath which all are buried.	64	+(20-30) to Dexterity(20-30)% increased Cold Damage +(35-40)% to Cold Resistance Chill Enemy for 1 second when Hit, reducing their Action Speed by 30% Blind Chilled Enemies on Hit Damage Penetrates 20% Cold Resistance against Chilled Enemies
Kaom's RootsKaom's Roots Titan GreavesQuality: +20% Armour: 289Requires Level 68, 120 StrHas no Sockets Cannot be Knocked Back +(150-200) to maximum Life Action Speed cannot be modified to below base value Unwavering StanceDon't flinch. It's a waste of good hitting time.	68	Has no Sockets Cannot be Knocked Back +(150-200) to maximum Life Action Speed cannot be modified to below base value Unwavering Stance

Passive skills

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
N/A	Watchtowers	24% increased Totem Damage Attack Skills have +1 to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems Totems' Action Speed cannot be modified to below base value 1% increased Movement Speed per Summoned Totem [1]
Elementalist	Beacon of Ruin	Chills from your Hits always reduce Action Speed by at least 10% Shocks from your Hits always increase Damage taken by at least 15% 20% more Damage with Ignite 30% increased Effect of non-Damaging Ailments on Enemies [1]
Juggernaut	Unstoppable	Action Speed cannot be modified to below base value Movement Speed cannot be modified to below base value 10% increased Movement Speed Cannot be Stunned [1]

Other

• Acceleration Shrine
• Chill
• Freeze
• Slipstream
• Tailwind