Issue: Animation delay on the first attack after a Hydra is summoned. It’s really noticeable on speed runs and nephalem rifting. All hydra runes except frost exhibit this slowdown on the first attack.
- Suggested Fix: Fix first Hydra animation for runes
other than Frostso that Hydra consistently attacks at a speed equivalent to the current FPA.
Video Link for highlight of quick test:
Frost Hydra’s .5 speed coefficient must have something to do with why it is not seeing the same issue. It actually makes it one of the best choices for these speedy builds where you have to resummon hydra really often.
This issue is very annoying for this type of build, and is holding back Hydra speed and Nephalem rifting. Specifically, any extra attack speed you place in the build is somewhat negated because of it.
EDIT (2/14/2020):
Update for v2.6.8.66344:
Frost Hydra now exhibiting same issue as other runes with slowdown on first attack animation after the bug fix as noted in patch notes.