Cast Speed (also called Ability Cast Speed) and Cast Time are mechanics in that impact the pacing of spellcasting in Avowed.
Overview[]
Cast Speed refers to the rate at which abilities are cast. Cast Time refers to the delay between initiating an ability and its activation. The two terms are inversely related, as cast speed increases, the cast time decreases, making spells and abilities quicker to execute.
While a character is casting, they are vulnerable to interruption by incoming attacks, and cannot perform any other action (other than moving), without forfieting the cast. Most cast times are instant or very short, but in particular, wizard spells have longer cast times than other abilities.
The cast times of abilities are not shown in-game.
Sources[]
Dexterity[]
Each point in Dexterity grants additional Cast Speed, although the displayed value is the average of both the Attack Speed and Cast Speed bonuses.
| Dexterity | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Speed | +0% | +4% | +8% | +12% | +16% | +20% | +22% | +24% | +26% | +28% | +30% | +31% | +32% | +33% | +34% | +35% |
| +4% (per point) | +2% (per point) | +1% (per point) | ||||||||||||||
Buffs[]
Sources that change the Cast Speed, typically expressed as a percentage.
| Type | Source | Modifier | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessories | Ring | Sigil of the Arcane (Thaumaturge's Expertise) | +20% | |
| Clothing | Boots | Berserker Gloves | +10% | |
| Gloves | Metal Bracers | +10% | ||
| Gloves | Ninagauth's Gruesome Grasp | +10% | ||
| Gloves | Stormdancer Gloves | +10% | ||
| Armor | Light Armor | Warmage's Robe (Arcane Haste) | +15% | |
| Weapons | Mace | Battletrance (Tactical Efficiency) | +20% | |
| Abilities | Level 20 Wizard Ability | Arcane Seal (Rank 2) | +?% | While within the seal |