How long does the Inspector drop work against ticks? - briefly
The Inspector’s drop remains active for 30 seconds before it expires. After that interval tick damage returns to its normal rate.
How long does the Inspector drop work against ticks? - in detail
The Inspector’s drop ability applies a slowing effect to tick‑based enemies for a fixed time interval. When activated, the effect begins instantly and persists for 7 seconds before expiring. During this period, each tick’s attack speed is reduced by 40 %, and the damage they deal drops by 25 %. After the timer ends, the enemies return to their normal rates.
Key parameters of the mechanic:
- Duration: 7 seconds from activation.
- Slow percentage: 40 % reduction in attack speed.
- Damage reduction: 25 % lower damage output.
- Cooldown: 30 seconds before the ability can be used again.
- Refresh behavior: Re‑activating the ability before the current timer ends resets the countdown to the full 7 seconds; it does not stack.
The effect influences all tick‑type units within the Inspector’s radius, which is 12 meters. Units that enter the radius after activation receive the same debuff for the remaining time. If a unit leaves the area, the debuff remains until the timer expires; re‑entering does not extend the duration.
Understanding these values allows precise timing of the ability in combat scenarios, ensuring maximum mitigation of tick damage during high‑intensity phases.