Holy Freeze Flash

[Sedhrw]

Hey guys, the reset deleted my account I think, thats why I have one post.

Question: What exactly is Holy Freeze flash? I thought it was when you just freeze people with holy freeze, and then switch back to another aura, but when I tried it (to a friends, I dont bm), the freeze effects only lasted a few seconds (maybe 3?) Any help on how to get a long lasting effect will be greatly appreciated.

[Sfx_]

i think this is when the aura activates and hit people around you.. some refer to it as aura bursts..

[Orbit Hero]

I've honestly never heard of this before, but because I don't want to post another thread, could someone please take the time and tell me a vague or breif discription of what "Holy Freeze Flash" is?

Thank You

[Belhemel]

You cant get it to last longer w/o using it again. In PvP it only slows it doesn't actually freeze.

[Sedhrw]

I see, I guess I am mistaken. When some paladin did it to me it lasted like a minute. Must have been a stray frozen orb...

[Belhemel]

It kinda depends because it does have a set time limit but if the aura is always used then you wont "unfreeze". The magical ability "Half Freeze Duration" halves chill length, but this reduction is only applied once, multiple items with this ability do not lower chill length further, while "Cannot be Frozen" provides the ultimate protection against chill by setting the duration to 0. This should not be mistaken with Holy Freeze. Holy Freeze will slow Animation speed directly while still showing the same blue overlay as when you're chilled.

[eNtitY-]

belhemel said alot but heres the fully crap

http://www.diabloii.net/characters/paladin/offensive-auras.shtml

okay this is why it lasted forever. he kept switching.
u only did it once. theres a 3 sec frame which is how long it last. since he kept doing it it lasted forever but u never noticed. read bottom for fully description

"Both auras are passed to the monsters, and about every 3 seconds the game checks to see if an enemy is in the range of this aura, and if so they turn blue and slow down greatly. Neither Cold Resistance or Thawing Potions or even Can Not Be Frozen gear has any effect against Holy Freeze. However keep in mind the 3 second check, an enemy must be in the radius when the check time comes up, and if you switch auras they'll remain chilled until the next check time comes.

This enables you to "flash" the target, getting them chilled, then switch to another aura and use it for a few seconds, then switch back to "flash" them again. Once you get good at the timing you'll learn to switch back just before the check time, and can keep the enemy constantly chilled while using Fanaticism (for example) to boost your attack at the same time." quoted from diabloii.net (link above)

[Sedhrw]

Thank you very much entity, answered my question.

3 second timer FTL!

Oh well.

[eNtitY-]

yup np
your welcome

[Sgt-Tancred]

ive never heard of that ;)

[Ayliffe]

It works great against ww barbs in pvp for smiters.