As far as I know I don't have combat sped up, when something says "for 14 seconds" is that in some special game time, because it's more like 5 seconds in real life, if that.

It is real time, in normal speed mode. If you play in fast mode, the durations will obviously seem shorter.

I haven't noticed any issues with the durations. Try casting a duration spell on an enemy, then mousing over them. You should see a timer ticking down in real time on their little info box, if that helps convince you.

 

If a spell grazes (instead of hitting), durations are halved, so keep that in mind. Grazes occur on an attack roll of 16-50 (I think).

Edited March 30, 201510 yr by Matt516