How it works
- First freezes every monkey on your side, then slows them down for the rest of the duration.
- Your starting ability: you receive it in the tutorial.
- Frozen: Seconds that all monkeys on your side stand completely still.
- Slowdown: Game speed (in %) for the rest of the duration after the freeze. Lower is stronger.
- From player level 20 you can equip a second ability in Survival and Boss Rush. Online Co-op always gives each player one ability slot of their own; Versus always uses one ability.
Strategy & tips
- Freeze affects every monkey on your side at once. It is the safest panic button.
- Upgrading lowers the cooldown from 22 s to 10 s and makes the slowdown stronger.
Stats per level
| Level | Cooldown | Duration | Frozen | Slowdown | Upgrade cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 s | 3 s | 0.7 s | 50% | 100 coins |
| 2 | 22 s | 3 s | 0.8 s | 50% | 150 coins |
| 3 | 22 s | 3 s | 0.8 s | 45% | 200 coins |
| 4 | 20 s | 3 s | 0.8 s | 45% | 250 coins |
| 5 | 20 s | 3.25 s | 0.8 s | 45% | 300 coins |
| 6 | 20 s | 3.25 s | 0.9 s | 45% | 350 coins |
| 7 | 20 s | 3.25 s | 0.9 s | 40% | 400 coins |
| 8 | 18 s | 3.25 s | 0.9 s | 40% | 450 coins |
| 9 | 18 s | 3.5 s | 0.9 s | 40% | 500 coins |
| 10 | 18 s | 3.5 s | 1 s | 40% | 550 coins |
| 11 | 18 s | 3.5 s | 1 s | 35% | 600 coins |
| 12 | 16 s | 3.5 s | 1 s | 35% | 650 coins |
| 13 | 16 s | 3.75 s | 1 s | 35% | 700 coins |
| 14 | 16 s | 3.75 s | 1.1 s | 35% | 750 coins |
| 15 | 16 s | 3.75 s | 1.1 s | 30% | 800 coins |
| 16 | 14 s | 3.75 s | 1.1 s | 30% | 850 coins |
| 17 | 14 s | 4 s | 1.1 s | 30% | 900 coins |
| 18 | 14 s | 4 s | 1.25 s | 30% | 950 coins |
| 19 | 14 s | 4 s | 1.25 s | 25% | 1,000 coins |
| 20 | 12 s | 4 s | 1.25 s | 25% | 1,050 coins |
| 21 | 12 s | 4.25 s | 1.25 s | 25% | 1,100 coins |
| 22 | 12 s | 4.25 s | 1.4 s | 25% | 1,150 coins |
| 23 | 12 s | 4.25 s | 1.4 s | 20% | 1,200 coins |
| 24 | 10 s | 4.25 s | 1.4 s | 20% | 1,250 coins |
| 25 | 10 s | 4.5 s | 1.4 s | 20% | – |
Tasks & events
Freeze is the target of these Daily Tasks, Bounties and Events:
| Type | Goal | Reward | From level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily task | Use Freeze 3 times | 125–200 Bamboo | 2 |
| Daily task | Use Freeze 5 times | 125–200 Bamboo | 10 |
| Daily task | Use Freeze 8 times | 125–200 Bamboo | 15 |
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Added in update
9 May 2025Since LaunchFreeze has been part of Monkey Wave since the launch (version 1.0).View the update →Frequently asked questions
What does the Freeze ability do?
Freezes and slows down monkeys First freezes every monkey on your side, then slows them down for the rest of the duration. Your starting ability: you receive it in the tutorial.
When do you unlock Freeze?
Freeze is your starting ability: you receive it in the tutorial. You can upgrade it to level 25 with coins.
What is the cooldown of Freeze?
The cooldown is 22 seconds at level 1 and 10 seconds at level 25.
How many coins does it cost to max out Freeze?
Upgrading Freeze from level 1 to 25 costs 16,200 coins in total.
When was the Freeze added to Monkey Wave?
The Freeze has been in Monkey Wave since the launch (version 1.0).
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