With 11 points in this skill, status effect durations can be significantly reduced, making all of them last less than a second. The effect is most useful on Corrosive and Slag, as both last the longest at 8 seconds; with this skill maxed, it lasts for 0.96 seconds, an 1/8th of the normal duration.
The effect is most noticeable with Shock as it will only last for a 1/4th of a second.