HCT

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HCT is a shorthand for "halves casting time". It is used to refer to the "Halves casting time of <attribute> spells" item attribute found on weapons and focus items. The "<attribute>" part can be one of any profession's attributes or it may be omitted, in which case it will apply to all spells.

Contents 1 Staves 2 Weapon Upgrades 3 Primary Attributes 4 Attribute Independent Enhancement 5 See also

[edit] Staves

Many staves have a native 20% chance to shorten the casting time of all spells by half.

[edit] Weapon Upgrades

The following weapon upgrades gives a chance to half a spell's casting time:

• Inscriptions:
  • "Aptitude not Attitude"
  • "Don't Think Twice"
• Staff heads:
  • Adept
  • Swift
• Focus cores:
  • of Aptitude
  • of Swiftness

[edit] Primary Attributes

This type of bonus is limited to 10% chance for all class primary Attributes.

[edit] Attribute Independent Enhancement

Some items are found with an HCT bonus of up to 20% chance for all spells, but not tied to any specific attribute.

[edit] See also

• 15^50
• 20/20
• 40/40
• HSR