diff --git a/src/creeps/special_buffs/creep_broody.gd b/src/creeps/special_buffs/creep_broody.gd
index 213f01a03..14e500c46 100644
--- a/src/creeps/special_buffs/creep_broody.gd
+++ b/src/creeps/special_buffs/creep_broody.gd
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ func on_autocast(event: Event):
 #	while waiting.
 	for i in range(0, 5):
 		var sleep_time: float = EGG_GROW_TIME / 6
-		await Utils.create_timer(sleep_time, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(sleep_time, self).timeout
 
 		var egg_grow_progress: float = i / 6.0
 		var egg_scale: float = EGG_SCALE_MIN + egg_grow_progress * (EGG_SCALE_MAX - EGG_SCALE_MIN)
diff --git a/src/creeps/special_buffs/creep_necromancer.gd b/src/creeps/special_buffs/creep_necromancer.gd
index c42f2a6fb..9fb40ccde 100644
--- a/src/creeps/special_buffs/creep_necromancer.gd
+++ b/src/creeps/special_buffs/creep_necromancer.gd
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ func necromancer_aura_bt_on_death(event: Event):
 	
 	var necromancer: Creep = buff.get_caster()
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(RAISE_DELAY, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(RAISE_DELAY, self).timeout
 
 	if !Utils.unit_is_valid(necromancer):
 		return
diff --git a/src/game_scene/chat_commands.gd b/src/game_scene/chat_commands.gd
index 131de84e6..c3dcd4ba4 100644
--- a/src/game_scene/chat_commands.gd
+++ b/src/game_scene/chat_commands.gd
@@ -576,7 +576,7 @@ func _command_print_ranges_to_towers(player: Player):
 	for message in message_list:
 		_add_status(player, message)
 
-		await Utils.create_timer(1.0, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(1.0, self).timeout
 
 
 func _command_check_range_helper(player: Player, args: Array, friendly: bool):
diff --git a/src/items/item.gd b/src/items/item.gd
index 6e5ab92ad..509399ddc 100644
--- a/src/items/item.gd
+++ b/src/items/item.gd
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ func fly_to_stash(_mystery_float: float):
 #	NOTE: fly duration has to be a constant value, doesn't
 #	matter if fly animation will finish earlier. This is to
 #	prevent multiplayer desync.
-	await Utils.create_timer(FLY_DURATION, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(FLY_DURATION, self).timeout
 
 #	After item is done flying, we can delete item drop
 	parent_item_drop.remove_child(self)
diff --git a/src/items/item_behaviors/chameleon_glaive.gd b/src/items/item_behaviors/chameleon_glaive.gd
index 182003464..d5a65f6cf 100644
--- a/src/items/item_behaviors/chameleon_glaive.gd
+++ b/src/items/item_behaviors/chameleon_glaive.gd
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ func on_attack(event: Event):
 
 	CombatLog.log_item_ability(item, null, "Launch Glaive!")
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.1, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.1, self).timeout
 
 	if !Utils.unit_is_valid(tower) || !Utils.unit_is_valid(creep):
 		return
diff --git a/src/items/item_behaviors/chrono_jumper.gd b/src/items/item_behaviors/chrono_jumper.gd
index 902ce8633..0a6fc72cc 100644
--- a/src/items/item_behaviors/chrono_jumper.gd
+++ b/src/items/item_behaviors/chrono_jumper.gd
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ func jumper_bt_on_cleanup(_event: Event):
 
 #	NOTE: need to call get_tree() on tower because item is
 #	outside tree during CLEANUP callback
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.1, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.1, self).timeout
 
 	if !Utils.unit_is_valid(tower):
 		return
diff --git a/src/items/item_behaviors/distorted_idol.gd b/src/items/item_behaviors/distorted_idol.gd
index 8a106b1a1..5f0ee9c25 100644
--- a/src/items/item_behaviors/distorted_idol.gd
+++ b/src/items/item_behaviors/distorted_idol.gd
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ func on_pickup():
 	if !carrier_is_on_corner:
 		player.display_floating_text("Distorted Idol carrier must be on corner!", carrier, Color.PURPLE)
 
-		await Utils.create_timer(0.1, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.1, self).timeout
 		
 		item.drop()
 		item.fly_to_stash(0.0)
diff --git a/src/items/item_behaviors/scroll_of_speed.gd b/src/items/item_behaviors/scroll_of_speed.gd
index af322073e..517a1c513 100644
--- a/src/items/item_behaviors/scroll_of_speed.gd
+++ b/src/items/item_behaviors/scroll_of_speed.gd
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ func on_autocast(_event: Event):
 		item.user_int = item.user_int - 1
 
 	item.set_charges(item.user_int)
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.1, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.1, self).timeout
 	item.set_charges(item.user_int)
 
 
@@ -85,5 +85,5 @@ func periodic(_event: Event):
 		item.user_int = 10
 
 	item.set_charges(item.user_int)
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.1, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.1, self).timeout
 	item.set_charges(item.user_int)
diff --git a/src/items/item_behaviors/scroll_of_strength.gd b/src/items/item_behaviors/scroll_of_strength.gd
index 3d41eae47..38757abc8 100644
--- a/src/items/item_behaviors/scroll_of_strength.gd
+++ b/src/items/item_behaviors/scroll_of_strength.gd
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ func on_autocast(_event: Event):
 		item.user_int = item.user_int - 1
 
 	item.set_charges(item.user_int)
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.1, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.1, self).timeout
 	item.set_charges(item.user_int)
 
 
@@ -85,5 +85,5 @@ func periodic(_event: Event):
 		item.user_int = 10
 
 	item.set_charges(item.user_int)
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.1, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.1, self).timeout
 	item.set_charges(item.user_int)
diff --git a/src/player/team.gd b/src/player/team.gd
index e310995bb..e35cd04b5 100644
--- a/src/player/team.gd
+++ b/src/player/team.gd
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ func _do_game_win():
 			Effect.set_color(effect, color)
 			Effect.set_animation_speed(effect, speed)
 
-		await Utils.create_timer(0.5, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.5, self).timeout
 
 
 func _do_game_lose():
diff --git a/src/singletons/effect.gd b/src/singletons/effect.gd
index cb0ae5a3b..d6816c2c9 100644
--- a/src/singletons/effect.gd
+++ b/src/singletons/effect.gd
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ func set_lifetime(effect_id: int, lifetime: float):
 
 	set_auto_destroy_enabled(effect_id, false)
 
-	var timer: ManualTimer = Utils.create_timer(lifetime, self)
+	var timer: ManualTimer = Utils.create_manual_timer(lifetime, self)
 	timer.timeout.connect(_on_lifetime_timer_timeout.bind(effect_id))
 
 
diff --git a/src/singletons/utils.gd b/src/singletons/utils.gd
index 6bd6178a1..096e1553d 100644
--- a/src/singletons/utils.gd
+++ b/src/singletons/utils.gd
@@ -187,16 +187,35 @@ func convert_time_to_string(time_total_seconds: float):
 	return time_string
 
 
-# NOTE: you must use this instead of
-# get_tree().create_timer() because timers created using
-# get_tree().create_timer() do not handle game pause and
-# game restart.
+# NOTE: you MUST use create_manual_timer() instead of
+# get_tree().create_timer() for gameplay code.
 # 
-# NOTE: you must not use this for things which are not part
-# of the synchronized multiplayer client. If you
-# create_timer() for one player but not the others, you will
-# mess up the order of updating timers and cause desync.
-func create_timer(duration: float, parent: Node) -> ManualTimer:
+# - create_timer() uses Godot Timer class which runs based
+#   on real life time.
+# - create_manual_timer() uses ManualTimer runs based on
+#   game time which takes into account game pause and
+#   adjusting game speed.
+# 
+# Using Godot Timers in gameplay code also causes desyncs
+# in multiplayer.
+#
+# Example: if you were to mistakenly use Godot Timer from
+# create_timer() to add delay to a tower spell, then the
+# spell would not function as expected and would cause
+# desyncs in multiplayer.
+#  
+# NOTE: another caveat is that you MUST NOT use
+# create_manual_timer() for things which are not part of the
+# synchronized multiplayer client. If you
+# create_manual_timer() for one player but not the others,
+# you will mess up the order of updating timers and cause a
+# multiplayer desync.
+# - Use create_manual_timer() only for code which runs for
+#   all players in multiplayer.
+# - Use create_timer() for UI and visual code. Also for code
+#   which specifically doesn't run in multiplayer, for
+#   example title screen code.
+func create_manual_timer(duration: float, parent: Node) -> ManualTimer:
 	var timer: ManualTimer = ManualTimer.new()
 
 	var parent_is_active: bool = parent.is_inside_tree() && !parent.is_queued_for_deletion()
diff --git a/src/tests/playtest_bot.gd b/src/tests/playtest_bot.gd
index 006c8c765..8503b649e 100644
--- a/src/tests/playtest_bot.gd
+++ b/src/tests/playtest_bot.gd
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ static func run(build_space: BuildSpace):
 	while true:
 		run_cycle()
 		
-		await Utils.create_timer(TIME_PER_SET, build_space).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(TIME_PER_SET, build_space).timeout
 
 
 static func run_cycle():
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/afflicted_obelisk.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/afflicted_obelisk.gd
index a98595aab..255148bfd 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/afflicted_obelisk.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/afflicted_obelisk.gd
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ func on_damage(event: Event):
 	parasite_bt.apply_custom_timed(tower, target, 0, 3.0 / tower.get_prop_buff_duration())
 	target.modify_property(Modification.Type.MOD_DMG_FROM_NATURE, _stats.vuln_value + level * _stats.vuln_value_add)
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(3.0, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(3.0, self).timeout
 
 	if Utils.unit_is_valid(target):
 		tower.do_custom_attack_damage(target, tower.get_current_attack_damage_with_bonus(), tower.calc_attack_multicrit(0, 0, 0), AttackType.enm.DECAY)
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/cloud_warrior.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/cloud_warrior.gd
index 59bfe7489..c07e1db9c 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/cloud_warrior.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/cloud_warrior.gd
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ func on_damage(event: Event):
 	else:
 		tower.user_int = 0
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.4, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.4, self).timeout
 
 	if tower.user_int == 1 && Utils.unit_is_valid(creep):
 		CombatLog.log_ability(tower, creep, "Lightning Strike")
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/garden_of_eden.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/garden_of_eden.gd
index 334706f5b..5ab1e289a 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/garden_of_eden.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/garden_of_eden.gd
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ func on_autocast(_event: Event):
 	Effect.set_lifetime(boom, 2.0)
 	Effect.set_color(boom, effect_color)
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.5, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.5, self).timeout
 
 	if Utils.unit_is_valid(tower):
 		var aoe_damage: float = 15 * lifeforce_stored * current_spawn_level
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/gryphon_rider.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/gryphon_rider.gd
index 3ec9c04d7..6af2fda9f 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/gryphon_rider.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/gryphon_rider.gd
@@ -238,4 +238,4 @@ func line_damage(origin_pos: Vector2, direction: float):
 
 		damage *= dmg_multiplier
 		i += 1
-		await Utils.create_timer(0.15, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.15, self).timeout
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/healing_obelisk.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/healing_obelisk.gd
index c938ebe7c..8b50fea58 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/healing_obelisk.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/healing_obelisk.gd
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ func on_damage(event: Event):
 			if loop_count == 0:
 				break
 
-			await Utils.create_timer(1.0, self).timeout
+			await Utils.create_manual_timer(1.0, self).timeout
 
 			if Utils.unit_is_valid(tower) && Utils.unit_is_valid(target):
 				target.set_health(target.get_health() + healing)
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/helicopter_zone.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/helicopter_zone.gd
index b62b201b3..3350cc566 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/helicopter_zone.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/helicopter_zone.gd
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ func on_damage(event: Event):
 func on_autocast(event: Event):
 	var target: Unit = event.get_target()
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(1.0, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(1.0, self).timeout
 
 	if !Utils.unit_is_valid(tower) || !Utils.unit_is_valid(target):
 		return
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/icy_spirit.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/icy_spirit.gd
index 2c19aeb83..80fceea20 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/icy_spirit.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/icy_spirit.gd
@@ -112,4 +112,4 @@ func on_attack(_event: Event):
 
 				slow_bt.apply(tower, aoe_target, level)
 
-		await Utils.create_timer(0.1, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.1, self).timeout
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/plagued_crypt.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/plagued_crypt.gd
index 08ad62844..f136dddd5 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/plagued_crypt.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/plagued_crypt.gd
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ func periodic(_event: Event):
 	buff.set_displayed_stacks(buff.get_level())
 
 	var stack_duration: float = (20.0 + 0.4 * tower.get_level()) * tower.get_prop_buff_duration()
-	await Utils.create_timer(stack_duration, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(stack_duration, self).timeout
 
 #	NOTE: after sleep
 	if !Utils.unit_is_valid(tower):
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/planar_gate.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/planar_gate.gd
index 4cad3b1d3..30ff95625 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/planar_gate.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/planar_gate.gd
@@ -129,12 +129,12 @@ func on_autocast(_event: Event):
 	var effect1: int = Effect.create_colored("res://src/effects/voodoo_aura.tscn", effect_pos, 0, 1, Color8(1, 255, 255, 255))
 	Effect.set_z_index(effect1, Effect.Z_INDEX_BELOW_TOWERS)
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.3, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.3, self).timeout
 
 	var effect2: int = Effect.create_colored("res://src/effects/voodoo_aura.tscn", effect_pos, 0, 2, Color8(1, 255, 255, 255))
 	Effect.set_z_index(effect2, Effect.Z_INDEX_BELOW_TOWERS)
 	
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.3, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.3, self).timeout
 	
 	var effect3: int = Effect.create_colored("res://src/effects/voodoo_aura.tscn", effect_pos, 0, 3, Color8(1, 255, 255, 255))
 	Effect.set_z_index(effect3, Effect.Z_INDEX_BELOW_TOWERS)
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/portal_to_swine_purgatory.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/portal_to_swine_purgatory.gd
index 30ae1880a..bf4192d4e 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/portal_to_swine_purgatory.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/portal_to_swine_purgatory.gd
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ func do_rampage_of_pigs(target: Creep, target_pos_3d: Vector3, target_is_air, re
 	remaining_pig_count -= 1
 
 	if remaining_pig_count > 0:
-		await Utils.create_timer(0.25, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.25, self).timeout
 		
 		var update_target_pos_3d: Vector3
 		if Utils.unit_is_valid(target):
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/princess_of_light.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/princess_of_light.gd
index c4717c534..8e7314c2b 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/princess_of_light.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/princess_of_light.gd
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ func on_spell_target(event: Event):
 		buff.set_level(buff.get_level() + buff_level)
 		buff.set_displayed_stacks(buff.user_int)
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(stack_duration, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(stack_duration, self).timeout
 
 	if Utils.unit_is_valid(tower):
 		buff = tower.get_buff_of_type(channel_bt)
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/rundown_iron_sentry.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/rundown_iron_sentry.gd
index 82b2d7352..5bd12b13d 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/rundown_iron_sentry.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/rundown_iron_sentry.gd
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ func on_unit_in_range(event: Event):
 			var alert_duration: float = _stats.alert_duration
 			alert_bt.apply_custom_timed(tower, next, 0, alert_duration)
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(_stats.awareness_duration, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(_stats.awareness_duration, self).timeout
 
 	if Utils.unit_is_valid(tower):
 		tower.modify_property(Modification.Type.MOD_DAMAGE_BASE_PERC, -mod_damage_value)
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/scales.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/scales.gd
index 9465db420..cffd417c7 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/scales.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/scales.gd
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ func on_autocast(_event: Event):
 
 	lightmare_is_active = true
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(10.0, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(10.0, self).timeout
 
 	lightmare_is_active = false
 
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/spell_collector.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/spell_collector.gd
index bfcbf47bf..a92f271fc 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/spell_collector.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/spell_collector.gd
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ func on_attack(event: Event):
 		projectile.user_real = missile_crit_chance * missile_number
 		projectile.user_real2 = missile_crit_dmg * missile_number
 
-		await Utils.create_timer(delay_between_missiles, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(delay_between_missiles, self).timeout
 
 
 func on_tower_details() -> MultiboardValues:
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ func spell_gathering_bt_on_spell_casted(event: Event):
 	var autocast: Autocast = event.get_autocast_type()
 	var autocast_cooldown: float = autocast.get_cooldown()
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(autocast_cooldown, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(autocast_cooldown, self).timeout
 
 	if Utils.unit_is_valid(caster):
 		stacks_buff = caster.get_buff_of_type(missile_stacks_bt)
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/the_omnislasher.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/the_omnislasher.gd
index a17aca579..ebfb53c01 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/the_omnislasher.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/the_omnislasher.gd
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ func on_attack(event: Event):
 	p.set_speed(5000)
 
 	for i in range(0, attack_count):
-		await Utils.create_timer(time_between_attacks, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(time_between_attacks, self).timeout
 
 		if !Utils.unit_is_valid(tower):
 			break
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/timevault.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/timevault.gd
index 52a35aaad..7904e40b2 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/timevault.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/timevault.gd
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ func on_damage(event: Event):
 	var effect: int = Effect.create_simple_at_unit_attached("res://src/effects/mass_teleport_caster.tscn", creep, Unit.BodyPart.ORIGIN)
 	Effect.set_auto_destroy_enabled(effect, false)
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(3.0, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(3.0, self).timeout
 
 	Effect.destroy_effect(effect)
 
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/tiny_storm_lantern.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/tiny_storm_lantern.gd
index 6d20c67ef..d712c4294 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/tiny_storm_lantern.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/tiny_storm_lantern.gd
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ func new_attack(num_shots: int, creep: Creep):
 	var it: Iterate = Iterate.over_units_in_range_of_unit(tower, TargetType.new(TargetType.CREEPS), creep, 300)
 	var next: Creep
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(0.2, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.2, self).timeout
 
 	next = it.next_random()
 
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ func new_attack(num_shots: int, creep: Creep):
 		if num_shots == 0:
 			return
 
-		await Utils.create_timer(0.2, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(0.2, self).timeout
 
 
 func tower_init():
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/village_witch.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/village_witch.gd
index f17ea5589..27007f169 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/village_witch.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/village_witch.gd
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ func on_damage(event: Event):
 
 		soul_split_buff.set_displayed_stacks(current_soul_split_stacks)
 
-		await Utils.create_timer(10.0 * multiplier, self).timeout
+		await Utils.create_manual_timer(10.0 * multiplier, self).timeout
 
 		if Utils.unit_is_valid(tower):
 			tower.modify_property(Modification.Type.MOD_ATTACKSPEED, -_stats.mod_attack_speed * multiplier)
diff --git a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/wild_warbeast.gd b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/wild_warbeast.gd
index 8a0f94c70..d6772cc53 100644
--- a/src/towers/tower_behaviors/wild_warbeast.gd
+++ b/src/towers/tower_behaviors/wild_warbeast.gd
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ func on_attack(event: Event):
 
 	var devour_stack_duration: float = 6.0 * tower.get_prop_buff_duration()
 
-	await Utils.create_timer(devour_stack_duration, self).timeout
+	await Utils.create_manual_timer(devour_stack_duration, self).timeout
 
 	if !Utils.unit_is_valid(tower):
 		return