Slow
Stacking Information
Stacks with: Most debuff effects
Does not stack with: Other slow effects (overwrite)
Slot Effects
| Slot 1 | Decrease attack speed by 50% |
|---|---|
| Slot 2 | Increase weapon delay by 75% |
Spell Information
| Mana Cost | 75 |
|---|---|
| Casting Time | 3.0 seconds |
| Recast Delay | 2.25 seconds |
| Duration | 14.5 minutes (87 ticks) |
| Target Type | Single |
| Spell Type | Detrimental |
| Resistance | Magic (-50) |
| Range | 200 |
| Interruptible | Yes |
| Classes | Enchanter (13), Shaman (15) |
| Reagent | None |
Spell Messages
Cast on you: You feel yourself slowing down.
Cast on other: %t begins to move slower.
Spell fades: You return to normal speed.
Description
Slow is arguably the most important debuff spell in EverQuest. By dramatically reducing an enemy's attack speed, it effectively acts as damage mitigation for the entire group. A successfully landed slow can mean the difference between victory and defeat, especially against powerful enemies.
Strategy Notes:
- Essential for tanking difficult enemies
- Can be resisted - may need multiple attempts
- High priority target for group/raid encounters
- Dramatically reduces incoming damage
- Works well with other crowd control effects
Resistance Tips:
- Target magic resistance: -50 modifier
- Higher level casters have better land rates
- Items that improve magic specialization help
- Some enemies have high magic resistance
Upgrade Path:
- Slow (13/15) - 50% speed reduction
- Tagar's Insects (24) - 50% + poison DoT
- Walking Sleep (39) - 65% speed reduction
- Crawling Skin (49) - 75% + disease DoT