Improved Cast Speed - Guild Wars Forums

Rogmar · Dec 21, 2005, 12:44 AM // 00:44

does this affect all skills? or only spells?, the universal one, not specific like smiting prayers etc.
I know improved skill recharge works for all skills.
Thanks

jray14 · Dec 21, 2005, 01:12 AM // 01:12

Both the "improves casting speed" and "improves skill recharge" mods, whether general or specific to an attribute, only affect SPELLS.

I'm sorry I don't have the links handy, but I have researched this and found compelling evidence supporting this conclusion in other threads here. From personal experience, I can say that I've tried spamming Blessed Signet with all sorts of different weapons with general cast/recharge or Divine Favor cast/recharge mods, and I have NEVER seen it cast or recharge faster. Same with several other signets, shouts, attacks, stances, etc. on my other chars too, but with Blessed Signet it's certainly most notable.

ANet really needs to fix this. It's a serious mismatch between the item description and the actual functionality.

Former Ruling · Dec 21, 2005, 01:16 AM // 01:16

It isnt a serious mismatch..it does what it says, Improves CASTING speed.

You Don't "Cast" your Bow when you use Penetrating Shot do you..You don't "cast" your hand towards the person when you use vamp touch..

Cast a specific term that denotes Spell usage in RPGs..

AncientPC · Dec 21, 2005, 01:24 AM // 01:24

It affects spells only.

Otherwise I'd be using a Gorrel's Cane and Vokur's Chakram to be spamming traps non-stop.

Rogmar · Dec 21, 2005, 01:31 AM // 01:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by AncientPC

Otherwise I'd be using a Gorrel's Cane and Vokur's Chakram to be spamming traps non-stop.

Was what I wanted to do lol, thanks for all the info.

jray14 · Dec 21, 2005, 01:36 AM // 01:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former Ruling

It isnt a serious mismatch..it does what it says, Improves CASTING speed.

You Don't "Cast" your Bow when you use Penetrating Shot do you..You don't "cast" your hand towards the person when you use vamp touch..

Cast a specific term that denotes Spell usage in RPGs..

True indeed, for the "improves casting speed" part. I should have made that distinction. But still the OP's statement that "improved skill recharge works for all skills" is incorrect. The in-game description should be "improved SPELL recharge."

olegthemighty · Dec 21, 2005, 09:01 PM // 21:01

unfortunately this is what I have noticed also

I had a 20% rockmolder and an 8% recharge wand I was hoping would get my ranger to set some godly traps, but it didn't help any. I guess it's time to go back to the +15 energy staff...

Former Ruling · Dec 21, 2005, 09:54 PM // 21:54

Dont worry - I too tryed to get Gorrel's Cane to help my traps

YOu live and learn I guess.

Sereng Amaranth · Dec 22, 2005, 06:43 AM // 06:43

I could swear my 20 molder helps. I've had dust trap recharge faster than spike trap.

Former Ruling · Dec 22, 2005, 06:53 AM // 06:53

I've trapped ettins for days with Gorrel's Cane on - and have saw no real difference.

I played with spells and noticed within minutes the improved casting time on some of them (recharge is harder to notice unless you have a control to test it against).

Dec 21, 2005, 12:44 AM // 00:44	#1
Rogmar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Profession: W/	Improved Cast Speed does this affect all skills? or only spells?, the universal one, not specific like smiting prayers etc. I know improved skill recharge works for all skills. Thanks

Dec 21, 2005, 01:12 AM // 01:12	#2
jray14 Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: NC, USA Guild: Ohm Mahnee Pedmay [Hoom]	Both the "improves casting speed" and "improves skill recharge" mods, whether general or specific to an attribute, only affect SPELLS. I'm sorry I don't have the links handy, but I have researched this and found compelling evidence supporting this conclusion in other threads here. From personal experience, I can say that I've tried spamming Blessed Signet with all sorts of different weapons with general cast/recharge or Divine Favor cast/recharge mods, and I have NEVER seen it cast or recharge faster. Same with several other signets, shouts, attacks, stances, etc. on my other chars too, but with Blessed Signet it's certainly most notable. ANet really needs to fix this. It's a serious mismatch between the item description and the actual functionality.

Dec 21, 2005, 01:16 AM // 01:16	#3
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	It isnt a serious mismatch..it does what it says, Improves CASTING speed. You Don't "Cast" your Bow when you use Penetrating Shot do you..You don't "cast" your hand towards the person when you use vamp touch.. Cast a specific term that denotes Spell usage in RPGs..

Dec 21, 2005, 01:24 AM // 01:24	#4
AncientPC Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ascalon 1 Profession: W/R	It affects spells only. Otherwise I'd be using a Gorrel's Cane and Vokur's Chakram to be spamming traps non-stop.

Dec 21, 2005, 09:01 PM // 21:01	#7
olegthemighty Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2005	unfortunately this is what I have noticed also I had a 20% rockmolder and an 8% recharge wand I was hoping would get my ranger to set some godly traps, but it didn't help any. I guess it's time to go back to the +15 energy staff...

Dec 21, 2005, 09:54 PM // 21:54	#8
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Dont worry - I too tryed to get Gorrel's Cane to help my traps YOu live and learn I guess.

Dec 22, 2005, 06:43 AM // 06:43	#9
Sereng Amaranth Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: The Amazon Basin [AB]	I could swear my 20 molder helps. I've had dust trap recharge faster than spike trap.

Dec 22, 2005, 06:53 AM // 06:53	#10
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	I've trapped ettins for days with Gorrel's Cane on - and have saw no real difference. I played with spells and noticed within minutes the improved casting time on some of them (recharge is harder to notice unless you have a control to test it against).