When does Arcane Echo's timer start? - Guild Wars Forums

Om Vajra · Apr 27, 2005, 05:27 AM // 05:27

I searched and there have been a lot of questions about this spell but nobody ever asked about the specifics of the timer.

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Arcane Echo (availability)
Description: If you cast a spell in the next 10-26 seconds, Arcane Echo is replaced with that spell for 20 seconds. Arcane Echo ends prematurely if you use a non-spell skill.
Energy Cost: 15
Activation Time: 2 Seconds.
Recharge Time: 30 Seconds.
Linked Attribute: Illusion Magic. Increases duration.
Skill Type: Enchantment Spell.
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My question is does the 30 second recharge timer start as soon as you finish casting Arcane Echo?

To make the example more specific I'll give an example with the 4 different points I could see the timer starting at (A,B,C,D). Let's say I cast Arcane Echo (A) and then in a couple seconds Healing Seeds (B) and then 15 seconds later cast the Echo version of Healing Seeds (C) and then a few seconds later the echo copy expires and it reverts back to Arcane Echo (D). My question is does the recharge timer start at A or B or C or D?

Thanks in advance for replies.

OrangeArrow · Apr 27, 2005, 05:34 AM // 05:34

not sure but I dont think arcane Echo would work with healing seed

Arcane Echo only works on spells Healing seed is an enchantment

Om Vajra · Apr 27, 2005, 05:41 AM // 05:41

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Originally Posted by OrangeArrow

not sure but I dont think arcane Echo would work with healing seed

Arcane Echo only works on spells Healing seed is an enchantment

It will work, enchantments and hexes are just types of spells. In fact I believe their full description is "enchantment spell" or "hex spell".

Apr 27, 2005, 06:09 AM // 06:09

the recharge is independant of when the skill goes into effect with duration(the 26 sec timer).

Apr 27, 2005, 05:27 AM // 05:27	#1
Om Vajra Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	When does Arcane Echo's timer start? I searched and there have been a lot of questions about this spell but nobody ever asked about the specifics of the timer. ***************** Arcane Echo (availability) Description: If you cast a spell in the next 10-26 seconds, Arcane Echo is replaced with that spell for 20 seconds. Arcane Echo ends prematurely if you use a non-spell skill. Energy Cost: 15 Activation Time: 2 Seconds. Recharge Time: 30 Seconds. Linked Attribute: Illusion Magic. Increases duration. Skill Type: Enchantment Spell. ***************** My question is does the 30 second recharge timer start as soon as you finish casting Arcane Echo? To make the example more specific I'll give an example with the 4 different points I could see the timer starting at (A,B,C,D). Let's say I cast Arcane Echo (A) and then in a couple seconds Healing Seeds (B) and then 15 seconds later cast the Echo version of Healing Seeds (C) and then a few seconds later the echo copy expires and it reverts back to Arcane Echo (D). My question is does the recharge timer start at A or B or C or D? Thanks in advance for replies.

Apr 27, 2005, 05:34 AM // 05:34	#2
OrangeArrow Flame Bait Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Profession: Mo/Me	not sure but I dont think arcane Echo would work with healing seed Arcane Echo only works on spells Healing seed is an enchantment

Apr 27, 2005, 06:09 AM // 06:09	#4
Blackace Guest	the recharge is independant of when the skill goes into effect with duration(the 26 sec timer).