Debuffs

Mechanics

Debuffs apply an element to the character, as well as a secondary effect based on the element.

Element	Name	Effect
	Smoldering Flames	Active character takes DMG once every second
	Condensed Ice	Increases Stamina Consumption by 2x
	Slowing Water	Increases Skill Cooldowns by 2x
	Engulfing Storm	Drains 5 energy every 3 seconds

All debuffs last 20 seconds*, or until the element is removed by an** elemental reaction**, often called cleansing. (See Removing Debuffs for detailed information).

There is one exception. Slowing Waters on Floor 11 in v1.5 appears to last a full 30 seconds

Debuffs can either come from an **Aura **(enemy), or be part of the Stage (divergence in Domain/Abyss). The two have slightly different mechanics.

	Aura	Stage
Duration	20s	20s*
Timer	15s	30s
Range	Limited	Unlimited
Affects	Active Character	Entire Party

Aura Debuff

Slowing Water from a Hydro Abyss Mage

Enemies that inflict debuffs will have a set of glowing rings as their aura underneath. When you are hit by the aura, an icon of the element will show briefly above the character, and you will have a red icon of the element above your HP bar along with the regular element icon.

Engulfing Storm Aura Debuff Icon

Aura debuffs only affect the active character. Inactive party members will not be affected. Switching to another character will move the debuff onto that character.

The outer ring shows the range of the debuff when it activates. You can avoid the debuff by being outside of the circle when it pulses. You cannot avoid this using i-frames from a dodge or burst.

Aura debuffs can be avoided by moving out of the range.

Certain abilities are not able to cleanse aura debuffs of certain elements! See Aura Debuffs for more details.

Stage Debuff

Engulfing Storm from Divergence

Some stages will periodically apply a debuff to an entire team. This cannot be avoided.

There is no additional indicator when you are affected by a stage debuff. Only the element icon is shown.