Ignite

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Ignite is a Solar 3.0 verb that causes targets to explode in a damaging Solar blast. Introduced with the Solar 3.0 rework, Ignite serves as a powerful area-of-effect mechanic that rewards building up Scorch stacks on enemies.

Overview

Ignite represents the explosive culmination of Solar damage buildup, creating chain reactions that can clear groups of enemies. When a target accumulates 100 Scorch stacks or is affected by specific abilities, they detonate in an 8-meter radius explosion that damages nearby enemies and can trigger additional Solar effects.

Triggering Ignition

Scorch Accumulation

The primary method of causing Ignition:

Apply 100 total Scorch stacks to any target
Multiple sources can contribute to the stack count
Stacks from different Guardians combine
Visual indicator shows stack buildup

Direct Ignition

Certain abilities bypass the stacking requirement:

Specific Aspect abilities
Select Exotic weapon perks
Enhanced melee abilities
Super ability effects

Mechanics

Damage Calculation

Base damage scales with target's maximum health
Explosion radius: 8 meters (default)
Damage type inherits from first Scorch source
Can trigger weapon and ability perks

Scorch Mechanics

Understanding Scorch is crucial for Ignitions:

Application: 5-60 stacks per source
Tick Rate: Damages every 0.5 seconds
Duration: 4.5 seconds (PvE) / 2 seconds (PvP)
Decay: Stacks decrease without reapplication
Cap: 100 stacks triggers Ignition

Class Abilities

Titan

Consecration

Sliding melee creates Solar wave
Second wave Ignites Scorched targets
Direct path to Ignition

Hammer Strike

Defeated targets Ignite
Spreads Ignitions through groups

Burning Maul

Heavy attack Ignites on direct hit

Hunter

Gunpowder Gamble

Charges improvised explosive
Thrown grenade causes Ignition
Builds through Solar defeats

Weighted Throwing Knife

Precision hits cause Ignition on Scorched targets
Refunds knife on Ignition kills

Knock 'Em Down

Enhanced Solar Super causes Ignitions

Warlock

Touch of Flame

Enhanced grenades apply more Scorch
Faster path to Ignition threshold

Dawn Chorus (Exotic)

Daybreak projectiles cause Ignitions
Increases Scorch damage

Fragments

Key Fragments enhancing Ignite:

Ember of Eruption

Increases Ignition explosion radius
+10 Intellect
Larger area coverage

Ember of Char

Ignitions spread Scorch to nearby targets
+10 Discipline
Chain reaction potential

Ember of Combustion

Solar Super final blows cause Ignitions
+10 Strength
Super enhancement

Ember of Ashes

More Scorch stacks on application
Faster Ignition buildup

Synergies

Weapon Perks

Incandescent: Kills create Scorch bursts
Firefly: Stacks with Ignition explosions
Explosive Payload: Additional area damage

Exotic Interactions

Skyburner's Oath: Hip-fire applies Scorch
Prometheus Lens: Creates burn areas
Two-Tailed Fox: Rocket applies Scorch

Combat Applications

PvE Usage

Crowd control through chain Ignitions
Major target elimination
Synergizes with Well of Radiance
Effective against grouped enemies

PvP Considerations

Lower Scorch duration limits buildup
Direct Ignition abilities more reliable
Area denial through explosion threat
Requires coordinated team Scorch

Build Crafting

Mod Synergies

Elemental Ordnance: Spawns wells on grenade kills
Font of Might: Damage boost after well pickup
Seeking Wells: Improves well collection
Bountiful Wells: Additional well spawns

Stat Priorities

Discipline: More grenades for Scorch
Strength: Melee ability uptime
Recovery: Survivability in close combat
Intellect: Super generation

Visual and Audio Design

Orange/red explosion effect
Distinct detonation sound
Screen shake on nearby Ignitions
Particle effects show blast radius

Balance History

Initial release with Solar 3.0
Fragment radius adjustments
PvP damage tuning
Scorch stack requirements refined

Tips for Mastery

Layer multiple Scorch sources

2. Use Fragments to enhance explosions 3. Coordinate with Fireteam for faster stacks 4. Position enemies for chain reactions 5. Combine with area control Supers

Related Mechanics

Trivia

Ignite replaced D2Y1's "Combustion" effects
Originally tested with varying stack requirements
Community nicknamed chain Ignitions "popcorn"
Largest source of Solar burst damage

References

Solar 3.0 developer notes
TWAB ability explanations
In-game verb descriptions
Community testing data