was the scene in act 3 where Traveler fought Rhinedottir deliberate writin choice.
Traveler seemingly takes longer to fight it and then the Tsaritsa just insta-freezes it when it revives. while traveler used cryo, electro and finall finished it off with anime. would it take that long if it wasnt for giving Anastasya her moment. Traveler could have been worred about the seals of life and Vesana so they were playing it safe.