Forge Ignitions

Forge Ignitions
Information

Forge Ignitions are matchmade PvE activities in Destiny 2 introduced with the Black Armory expansion during Season of the Forge. These activities allow Guardians to craft powerful Black Armory weapons by completing forge-specific challenges and defeating Forge Wardens.

Description

Forge Ignitions represent the process of activating and powering ancient Golden Age forges created by the Black Armory. Players must charge these forges with Radiant Batteries while fighting off waves of enemies, culminating in a boss fight against a Forge Warden. Successfully completing a forge ignition allows players to craft specific weapons using weapon frames.

Accessing Forge Ignitions

Since the Shadowkeep update, all Forge Ignitions are accessed through a single node: 1. Open the EDZ destination map 2. Look for the forge icon in the lower left corner 3. Select the icon to enter matchmaking 4. The game will match you with up to two other Guardians

The available forge rotates daily, cycling through all four forges regardless of their actual location.

The Four Forges

Volundr Forge

• Location: EDZ, Sunken Isles
• Enemy Type: Cabal
• Forge Warden: Volundr Forge Warden
• Exclusive Reward: Anti-Paladin Sparrow

Gofannon Forge

• Location: Nessus, Artifact's Edge
• Enemy Type: Fallen
• Forge Warden: Gofannon Forge Warden
• Exclusive Reward: Gofannon's Eye Ghost Shell

Izanami Forge

• Location: Nessus, Hallows
• Enemy Type: Vex
• Forge Warden: Izanami Forge Warden
• Exclusive Reward: Izanami's Burden Ghost Shell

Bergusia Forge

• Location: EDZ, Niobe Labs
• Enemy Type: Fallen
• Forge Warden: Siviks, Lost to None
• Special Feature: Can forge any weapon frame

Activity Mechanics

Phase 1: Battery Collection (Wave 1)

1. Eliminate enemies with glowing orange health bars 2. Collect the Radiant Batteries they drop 3. Throw batteries at the floating forge structure 4. Fill the progress bar before time expires 5. Timer extends with each successful battery throw

Phase 2: Battery Collection (Wave 2)

• Similar to Phase 1 but with tougher enemies
• More batteries required
• Less time initially available

Phase 3: Forge Warden

• Defeat the Forge Warden boss
• Boss has unique mechanics based on the forge
• Must be defeated within the time limit
• Activity fails if time expires

Weapon Forging

To forge weapons: 1. Obtain a Weapon Frame from Ada-1 2. Complete the frame's requirements 3. Enter the appropriate Forge Ignition 4. Successfully complete the activity 5. Receive the forged weapon

Frame Types

• Powerful Frames: Cost Ballistics Logs, provide powerful rewards (limited weekly)
• Non-Powerful Frames: Cost Modulus Reports, unlimited but lower power
• Research Frames: Special frames for exotic quests

Rewards

Guaranteed Rewards

• Forged weapon (if carrying a completed frame)
• Modulus Reports
• Black Armory Schematics (chance)
• Enhancement Cores (chance)

Forge-Specific Rewards

• Forge-specific shaders
• Forge-specific emblems
• Unique cosmetics (Sparrows, Ghost Shells)
• Black Armory armor pieces (random drops)

Exotic Weapons

• Jotunn - Requires 10 Legendary Frame completions
• Le Monarque - Random drop while forging frames
• Izanagi's Burden - Requires Mysterious Box quest

Modifiers

Forge Ignitions feature rotating daily modifiers that affect gameplay:

• Increased enemy health
• Match Game
• Equipment locked
• Various elemental singes

Tips and Strategies

• Coordinate battery throws with teammates
• Save heavy ammo for the boss phase
• Use weapons matching the daily singe
• Position near the forge for easier battery throws
• Kill battery carriers quickly to maximize time

Known Issues

• Frame progression sometimes doesn't register
• Matchmaking can fail during high traffic
• Some quest steps may not track properly

Legacy Status

While Forge Ignitions remain in the game, they are considered legacy content:

• No longer tied to seasonal content
• Weapons drop at current power levels
• Some original features have been streamlined
• Daily rotation system replaced individual forge access

Trivia

• Bergusia Forge was discovered through a complex puzzle in Niobe Labs
• The forges contain lore about the Black Armory's founding families
• Maximum Temper can be achieved by destroying special drones
• Forge Ignitions were one of the first matchmade activities with mechanics beyond "kill everything"

See Also

• Black Armory
• Ada-1
• Weapon Frame
• Season of the Forge
• Niobe Labs

References

• GameRevolution - Forge Ignition Guide
• Steam Community - Black Armory Forge Guide
• The Guardians of Destiny - Forge Guide