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Nova Pulse is a basic ability for Astra.

Description[]

ACTIVATE a Stars Star to detonate a Nova Pulse. The Nova Pulse charges briefly then strikes, Concussing all players in its area.
— In-game description

Nova Pulse is a Crowd Control ability that Astra can instantly activate by targeting a Stars Star that she has placed on the map. A Nova Pulse will form on activation, winding up for a brief delay before exploding, concussing any agents within its radius.

Stats[]

Stat Value Confirmed
value?
Radius Radius 4.75 meters Check Markv4.04[s 1]
Windup Windup time 1 second Check Markv7.04
Debuff Concuss duration 2.5 seconds Check Markv11.08
Notes:
  1. Inferred from the change made to Astral Form in 4.04
  • Values shown are only accurate to PC platform. Other gaming platforms may have different values from the above information presented.

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v11.08
  • Nerf Concuss duration decreased from 3.5s → 2.5s
  • Nerf Cooldown increased from 45s → 60s

v10.08

  • Nerf Stun duration: 4s >>> 3.5s

v7.04

  • Buff Startup time decreased from 1.25 >>> 1.0

v4.04

  • Nerf Cooldown Increased 25 >>> 45
  • Nerf No longer affects anyone fully underneath the Nova Pulse.

v3.0

  • Nerf Cooldown time increased 12 >>> 25