You can do that, it'll work (no time limit). Especially great while teaming.
Although, if you're running an attack chain such as GC -> GD -> GC -> SD -> GC -> DA
(which IIRC doesn't even need that much +rech) there will be little benefit to having it in other attacks than Gambler's Cut.
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Alright, here's a quick rundown:
The AH proc doesn't have a cooldown, but it doesn't stack with itself. This means that any additional proc within 10 seconds of the initial proc doesn't contribute fully. So the optimal situation would be for 1 proc every 10 seconds. With a 20% chance of occurrence, it's not always possible so you want to have enough proc attempts per 10 second period to have a decent uptime ratio but not so many as to have the additional proc attempts adding so little it's no longer noticeable. Math has been done and, while you'll still get additional benefits, the general consensus is that you want to attempt 4-5 times per 10 second period. Because you're Kat/SR, you shouldn't be caring much about DA, so you'll want to aim for the GD>GC>SD>GC attack string which, interestingly enough, manages just the right amount of AH proc attempts per 10 second period with a single AH proc slotted into GC.
Now, if you're mathematically inclined, the contribution formula for AH is as follows:
For individual attacks: ((1-.8^(proc attempts in the next 10 seconds))*.2)
For the attack string as a whole: ((1-.8^((10/attackStringTime)*#ofProcAttempts))*.2)
Thanks for the info everyone. What if the Achilles were slotted with a fury of the gladiator. Could they both theoretically proc at the same time, giving me a total of -40% res debuff? I understand that you can't get more than -20 with just achilles.
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The different procs stack.
I'm thinking of IO'ing out my Kat/SR scrapper and was wondering how the -res procs work. Can I slot one in every power and have it going off continually throughout my attach chain, or does it only work after so many seconds from the previous use have elapsed. My goal is to get a -res firing as many times as possible to make up for the S/L resistance of so many baddies late game. Appreciate any help.
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