Sink

Sink

Effect type

Control effect

Stacking

No

Sink is an underwater control effect caused by some skills which makes the affected target(s) unable to move freely and slowly sink deeper underwater.

Mechanics

• Sink can be used as a form of control to increase or close in space between you and your target.
• This can also be used to prevent a drowning opponent from reaching the surface and regaining health.

Related skills

Weapon skills that sink

•   Weight of Justice — Trident
•   Rock Anchor — Trident, when attuned to earth
•   Undercurrent — Trident, when attuned to water
•   Illusion of Drowning — Trident
•   Sinking Tomb — Trident

Drowning skills that sink

•   Anchor

Common skills that sink

•   Depth Charges — Skiff
•   Throw Anchor — Anchor (bundle)

Related traits

See also: Traits related to disable (Disables include stun, daze, knockback, pull, knockdown, sink, float, launch, taunt, and fear.)

Version history

Patch	Changes
May 11, 2021	(Undocumented) The icon has been changed slightly.
February 06, 2018	The speed at which sink and float move vertically has been reduced by 50%.
May 28, 2013	Sink and Float effects: No longer affect targets above water.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Sink has been added to the game.

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Effects (stacking)