Does the level 2 'frightened' phrase automatically take effect?

[Lasci]

Curious. It doesn't say it's versus any particular defense. Can anyone confirm if it just automatically happens?

[Ichthyic]

confirmed.  it's an instaneous interrupt effect.
 

I haven't noticed it doing much, other than causing enemies to pause briefly.

I still include it in my chant regimen though.

speed reload/frighten/speed reload.

good for things you want to hit with ranged attacks.  combined with something like painful interdiction, grease, and web, you can keep enmies from hitting you while you rapidly pummel them.

 

[Lasci]

Nice. "Frightened" status also reduces accuracy by 10 and resolve (deflection) and reflex by 2.

[Ichthyic]

bonus.