Attack Cooldown Guide
How the Angriff Abklingzeit works after launching holes, and how to time your raids and Sonne attacks for maximum efficiency.
Übersicht
After launching a black hole at any target - the Sonne, a planet, or a Spieler's Basis - there's a short Angriff Abklingzeit of about a minute before you can Angriff again. Timing your actions around this window is the key to efficient, low-waste combat.
Mastering the Abklingzeit is what separates casual attackers from top Rangliste Spieler, since the difference between an efficient rotation and a sloppy one compounds dramatically over a full session.
Cooldown by Target
How the Abklingzeit applies across the different target types you will encounter, so you can plan a smooth rotation that avoids sitting idle during waits.
Every target shares a similar roughly one-minute window, which means smart Spieler chain merges and Verteidigung tasks into those gaps rather than staring at the screen.
Once the rhythm becomes second nature, the Abklingzeit stops feeling like a restriction and instead feels like a natural pacing tool that structures your entire combat loop.
| Target | Cooldown Use |
|---|---|
| The Sonne | ~1 min between launches |
| Planets/Asteroids | ~1 min between attacks |
| Player bases (PvP) | ~1 min between raids |
| During Abklingzeit | Defend or verschmelzen |
Why the Cooldown Exists
The Angriff Abklingzeit prevents spamming launches and adds rhythm to combat. Since each Angriff is gated, you want every launch to count - always send your strongest available holes rather than wasting a window on weak ones.
For Sonne fights, this means coordinating weak-point hits within your Abklingzeit windows so each precious launch lands maximum Schaden. For PvP, it means choosing high-value targets rather than wasting launches on poor ones.
Smart Spieler use the downtime to verschmelzen or defend, turning the Abklingzeit from dead time into productive time that strengthens their next Angriff before it even launches.
Making the Most of Cooldowns
Three productive ways to use Abklingzeit windows so you never sit idle when you could be strengthening your position or preparing your next strike.
Treating the Abklingzeit as a feature rather than a bug is the mindset shift that turns an average attacker into a consistently top-performing one over time.
Verschmelzen Holes
Use the downtime to verschmelzen and grow stronger, so your next launch hits harder than the last one did.
Refresh Defense
Update your Schild during cooldowns to avoid getting raided the moment your guard slips.
Plan Next Hit
Line up the next weak-point or Überfall target so your next launch fires the instant the Abklingzeit ends.
Efficient Attack Rotation
A rotation that maximizes Schaden output while respecting cooldowns, balancing offense with productive downtime so nothing is ever wasted.
This same loop works for both Sonne fights and PvP raids, letting you develop one rhythm you can rely on across every combat type in the Spiel.
Launch Strong Holes
Send your best holes at the target, since the Abklingzeit means you cannot afford to waste a window on weak launches.
Hit Weak Points
Aim for Schwachpunkte if they are available, multiplying your Schaden share for the same single launch.
Use the Cooldown
Verschmelzen or defend during the roughly one-minute Abklingzeit, growing stronger for the next hit while staying protected.
Repeat
Launch again the instant the Abklingzeit ends, maintaining a tight rhythm that maximizes your total Schaden over a full session.
Cooldown Tipps
Quick pointers for timing your attacks so the Abklingzeit never feels like a penalty and always becomes a productive part of your routine.
The best Spieler build their entire combat rhythm around the Abklingzeit window, treating it as a built-in opportunity to maintain their Basis rather than as an annoying interruption to their offense.
- Pair attacks with Auto-Verschmelzen so downtime is never wasted, letting merges happen automatically while you wait.
- Keep your Schild up during PvP cooldowns to avoid retaliation strikes the moment you let your guard down.
- Read the Sonne Leitfaden for Abklingzeit-aware Sonne tactics that squeeze maximum Schaden out of every single launch window.