diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/items/keyring.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/items/keyring.dm
index 21bd99846e5..eab9343580f 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/items/keyring.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/items/keyring.dm
@@ -167,10 +167,10 @@
 	if(portal_one || portal_two)
 		clear_portals()
 		message += ", previous cleared"
-
 	portal_one = new(get_turf(door2), door2, inverted)
 	portal_two = new(get_turf(door1), door1, inverted)
 	portal_one.destination = portal_two
+
 	RegisterSignal(portal_one, COMSIG_QDELETING, PROC_REF(clear_portal_refs))  //we only really need to register one because they already qdel both portals if one is destroyed
 	portal_two.destination = portal_one
 	balloon_alert(user, "[message]")
@@ -208,6 +208,12 @@
 	if(reference_resolved == target)
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING
 
+	// BUBBER EDIT ADDITION BEGIN - cant use it for insta escapes
+	user.balloon_alert_to_viewers("linking...")
+	if (!do_after(user, 5 SECONDS, user, IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
+		return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING
+	// BUBBER EDIT ADDITION END
+
 	if(reference_resolved)
 		make_portal(user, reference_resolved, target)
 		to_chat(user, span_notice("You use [src], to link [reference_resolved] and [target] together."))
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/magic/cosmic_expansion.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/magic/cosmic_expansion.dm
index 3d5c9e77939..190b4befbde 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/magic/cosmic_expansion.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/magic/cosmic_expansion.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 
 	sound = 'sound/effects/magic/cosmic_expansion.ogg'
 	school = SCHOOL_FORBIDDEN
-	cooldown_time = 15 SECONDS
+	cooldown_time = 60 SECONDS // BUBBER EDIT CHANGE - from 15 to 60 secs, now more of a panic button
 
 	invocation = "C'SM'S 'XP'ND!"
 	invocation_type = INVOCATION_SHOUT
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/magic/star_blast.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/magic/star_blast.dm
index b4cd2ec02b8..3685f176b59 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/magic/star_blast.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/magic/star_blast.dm
@@ -44,6 +44,11 @@
 	if(!active_ball)
 		build_all_button_icons(UPDATE_OVERLAYS)
 		return ..()
+	// BUBBER EDIT ADDITION BEGIN - you need LOS to jaunt to your ball
+	if (!(active_ball in view(cast_range, owner)))
+		owner.balloon_alert(owner, "need line of sight on the ball!")
+		return // abort entirely
+	// BUBBER EDIT ADDITION ENDs
 
 	pull_victims()
 	do_teleport(owner, active_ball)
diff --git a/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/antimagic_collar.dm b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/antimagic_collar.dm
index 0b8c644706e..9fac408da7c 100644
--- a/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/antimagic_collar.dm
+++ b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/antimagic_collar.dm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 
 	speech_span = SPAN_ROBOT
 
-	max_integrity = 50
+	max_integrity = 100
 	integrity_failure = 0.5
 
 	clothing_traits = list(TRAIT_MANSUS_INHIBITION)
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 
 /datum/armor/antimagic_collar
 	acid = 50
-	fire = 70
+	fire = 75
 	bomb = 50
 
 /obj/item/clothing/neck/antimagic_collar/Destroy()
diff --git a/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/paths/cosmic.dm b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/paths/cosmic.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..49bfd676d0e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/paths/cosmic.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+/datum/action/cooldown/spell/cosmic_rune/before_cast(atom/cast_on)
+	. = ..()
+
+	owner.balloon_alert_to_viewers("invoking rune...")
+	if (!do_after(owner, 5 SECONDS, owner, IGNORE_HELD_ITEM))
+		return SPELL_CANCEL_CAST
diff --git a/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/paths/void.dm b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/paths/void.dm
index ad9368d9eae..61a3d35e0ab 100644
--- a/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/paths/void.dm
+++ b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/paths/void.dm
@@ -227,6 +227,13 @@
 		Afterwards, they will be returned to the mortal plane. Can be self-cast."
 
 /datum/action/cooldown/spell/pointed/void_prison/is_valid_target(atom/cast_on)
+	if (!ismob(cast_on))
+		return FALSE
+	var/mob/target_mob = cast_on
+	if (target_mob.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/crucible_soul))
+		owner.balloon_alert(owner, "cant use while phased out!")
+		return FALSE
+
 	return TRUE // self cast
 
 /datum/status_effect/void_prison
diff --git a/tgstation.dme b/tgstation.dme
index e39346ca92b..55aee7b7383 100644
--- a/tgstation.dme
+++ b/tgstation.dme
@@ -9530,6 +9530,7 @@
 #include "modular_zubbers\code\modules\antagonists\heretic\objectives\wildcard\steal_money.dm"
 #include "modular_zubbers\code\modules\antagonists\heretic\objectives\wildcard\supermatter_ritual.dm"
 #include "modular_zubbers\code\modules\antagonists\heretic\paths\ash.dm"
+#include "modular_zubbers\code\modules\antagonists\heretic\paths\cosmic.dm"
 #include "modular_zubbers\code\modules\antagonists\heretic\paths\heretic_paths.dm"
 #include "modular_zubbers\code\modules\antagonists\heretic\paths\lock.dm"
 #include "modular_zubbers\code\modules\antagonists\heretic\paths\moon.dm"