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Rate Limiter

A slowdown zone that damages enemies over time. Evolves into Firewall Rule with Dark Mode.

Weapons

Contents

Overview

A slowdown zone that damages enemies over time

Overview Details
TypeZone
FamilyNetwork
RoleZone
Max level8
Base damage5
Cooldown5 seconds
EvolutionFirewall Rule
Required passiveDark Mode
Unlock cost900 Bytes

Weapon Details

[WEAPON]

Rate Limiter

A slowdown zone that damages enemies over time

Lv.1Lv.8
Rate Limiter at max level in the weapon viewer.
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Family
Network
Role
Zone
Damage
5
Cooldown
5s
Unlock
900 Bytes unlock

Upgrade Path

Lv2Lv4Lv6Lv8

Area denial slow field. L2/L4/L6/L8 improve field size, hold time, and the capstone request-throttle lock.

Evolution Setup

Passive
Dark Mode
Evolves into
Firewall Rule at Rate Limiter Lv8

A wider slowdown zone grinds enemies under stricter limits

Run Notes

  • Costs 900 Bytes to unlock; pick it when it supports a planned build.
  • Works best when it keeps lanes open before the crowd collapses.
  • Use it to shape space before the screen is already boxed in.

Weapon Mechanics

Weapon Mechanics
Primary behaviorA slowdown zone that damages enemies over time
Base cadence5 base damage and 5s base cooldown before run bonuses. Fire-rate and cooldown bonuses can reduce cooldown, but runtime cooldown is floored at half the base value.
Level scalingArea denial slow field. L2/L4/L6/L8 improve field size, hold time, and the capstone request-throttle lock.
RoleControls territory; area, duration, and enemy pathing determine how much value it gets.
Family bonusNetwork-family weapon. Often controls lanes, packets, zones, or score-friendly enemy flow.
Evolution routeAt Lv8, pairs with Dark Mode Lv1 to evolve into Firewall Rule.