Tests on diminishing returns for CCs.

[Tigerwong]

(Part 1 of 4)

Been searching all the whole forum with the keywords "Diminishing returns" and I'm quite surprised not a single post on cc diminishing returns mechanics. So I've took the trouble to bully a few level 40ish mobs. Here you go:

First test for dimishing returns
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Test method: Shield bash (Paladin's stun) was the only skill to use on the mob. Pressed Esc after Shield Bash to stop AAs.
1st duration: 6 seconds.
2nd duration: 3 seconds.
3rd duration: 1 second.
4th duration: fully resisted.

Second test for the invisible cc immunity buff on mobs.
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Test method: Stopwatch started when the first "fully resisted" appears on a fresh new mob.
Test result: 45 seconds immunity (with no action done on the mob for the whole 45 second duration).

Cont'd. >>

[Tigerwong]

(Part 2 of 4)

Third test for possible prolonged immunity when cc is applied while the mob has the invisible cc immunity buff.
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Test method: Shield bash used in time intervals when the first "fully resisted" appears on a fresh new mob.
10 second: Fully resisted.
20 second: Fully resisted.
30 second: Fully resisted.
40 second: Fully resisted.
45 second: 6 seconds stun.
Test result: The immunity does not prolong even if you apply extra shield bash during the immunity duration.

Fourth test for interaction between different types of CC.
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Test method A: Used Spirit's Within (Paladin's silence skill. 30 second cooldown. 1 second silence.) in combination with Shield Bash.
1> Shield Bash: 6 seconds stun.
2> Shield Bash: 3 seconds stun.
3> Spirit's Within: 1 second silence.
4> Shield Bash: 1 second stun.

Cont'd. >>

[Tigerwong]

(Part 3 of 4)

Test method B: Spirit Within used immediately after Shield Bash is fully resisted.
1> Shield Bash: 6 seconds stun.
2> Shield Bash: 3 seconds stun.
3> Shield Bash: 1 second stun.
4> Shield Bash: Fully resisted.
5> Spirit Within: 1 second silence.

Test method C: Flash (Paladin's blind Spell. 12 second blind. No skill cooldown) was used in combination with Spirits Within and Shield Bash.
1> Shield Bash: 6 seconds stun.
2> Flash: 12 seconds blind.
3> Shield Bash: 3 seconds stun.
4> Flash: 6 seconds blind.
5> Shield Bash: 1 second stun.
6> Flash: 3 seconds blind.
7> Shield Bash: Fully resisted.
8> Flash: Fully resisted.
9> Spirits Within: 1 second silence.

Test result: Different types of CC have their own immunity buff on the mob and will not interact with each other.

Cont'd. >>

[Tigerwong]

(Part 4 of 4)

Fifth test on Spirit's Within (was actually added afterwards when I noticed something.) (Paladins only)
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Test method: Spirits Within used on CD (i.e. every 30 seconds.)
Test result: The silence is 1 second everytime. It is either, there's is no diminishing returns for this skill, which is reasonable since the skill itself has a 30 second skill cooldown, OR, the immunity buff for this skill lasts for 30 seconds only, which can only by proven with 2 Paladins (and which I can't prove, if someone can do it please help). Though my mind tells me it's the former anyway.