And Ice Hydro would need full instinct with a sprinkle of Vitality and speed - meanwhile a Hot Hydro would need to use full blown even with Strength Vitality and Speed - 50% Strength and 25% others
25% is not 0%! And Hypothermia's DOT is a strength DOT, so he is right. Your piercing increases your crit damage, dacer, and your buffs make that really high. Speed is just dodge/hit chance.