Delayed Burst

Quick facts:

Delayed Burst

Delayed Burst

Type

Relic

Effect

Triggers an explosive damage burst a few seconds after zone deployment

Best With

Torpor, Super Slow, Zone Control Builds

Role

AoE Burst / Trap Setting / Crowd Suppression

Delayed Burst is an offensive Relic in 33 Immortals that adds a timed explosion effect to your deployed zones. A few seconds after placing a slow field like Torpor or Super Slow, the zone erupts in a burst of damage, dealing AoE impact to all enemies caught within it. This relic adds a tactical offensive element to control-based builds, rewarding strategic timing and enemy trapping.

Overview

With Delayed Burst, you turn every zoning ability into a trap. By layering control and anticipation, this relic punishes enemies who remain in your slow zones too long, especially in crowded encounters or elite wave situations. It synergizes well with other Area Denial Relics to create high-pressure, high-reward zone play.

Mechanics

• When you deploy a zone (e.g., Torpor), a damage burst is triggered after a short delay (e.g., 2–3 seconds)
• The burst deals AoE damage to all enemies still within the zone
• Damage scales based on relic tier and number of enemies hit
• Does not interrupt or replace the zone's original effects
• Works with any zone-based ability or relic

Benefits

• Converts defensive zones into damaging traps
• Punishes enemies for ignoring slow effects
• Adds burst damage without needing to aim or time attacks manually
• Strong crowd-clearing tool when combined with Chain Slow and Zone Hazard

Best Synergies

• Staff of Sloth – Activates Delayed Burst through Torpor
• Super Slow – Sets up wide burst traps for elite groups
• Zone Amplifier – Enlarges burst radius and zone control area
• Outburst – Adds additional periodic damage to controlled zones
• Chain Slow – Keeps enemies trapped longer, ensuring they take the full burst

Strategy

• Cast slow zones just before elite waves or boss spawns
• Use Torpor Wave to send a mobile trap into enemy paths
• Combine with Stagger Pulse for layered control and damage
• Excellent in tight arenas like Chambers or clustered raid zones

Visual Indicators

• Zone begins to glow brighter a moment before the burst
• A shockwave explosion triggers with light and sound effects
• Enemies caught in the blast briefly flinch or stagger

Summary

Delayed Burst is the quiet before the storm. While your enemies crawl through your Torpor, unaware of what waits, you prepare judgment in silence. With timing, patience, and a well-placed zone, this relic delivers explosive punishment in 33 Immortals.