Ignitions

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A Solar explosion in an area around the target that deals significant damage.

—In-game description

Ignitions are a Solar damage mechanic in Destiny 2 introduced with the Solar 3.0 rework during Season of the Haunted. They represent explosive Solar detonations that occur when specific conditions are met, serving as a key component of Solar subclass synergy.

Overview

Ignitions are fiery explosions that deal area-of-effect Solar damage. They work in tandem with the Scorch mechanic to create powerful chain reactions and serve as a primary source of burst damage for Solar subclasses.

Triggering Ignitions

Scorch-Based Ignitions

The primary method of causing Ignitions:

• Targets accumulate Scorch stacks from various sources
• Upon reaching 100 Scorch stacks, the target Ignites
• The Ignition consumes all Scorch stacks on detonation
• Damage type inherits properties from the initial Scorch source

Direct Ignition Sources

Several abilities and effects cause immediate Ignitions without Scorch:

Class Abilities

• Titan: Consecration Aspect - Second wave ignites Scorched targets
• Hunter: Gunpowder Gamble - Creates explosive that Ignites on detonation
• Hunter: Weighted Throwing Knife - Ignites Scorched targets on precision hit
• All Classes: Solar Supers with Ember of Combustion Fragment

Weapon Perks

• Incandescent - Can trigger Ignitions through Scorch accumulation
• Various Exotic weapons with Solar synergy

Mechanics

Damage Properties

• No damage falloff in PvE activities
• Damage falloff applies in Crucible/PvP
• Inherits damage modifiers from the triggering source
• Benefits from ability-specific exotic armor bonuses

Damage Inheritance

The first Scorch instance tags all subsequent damage:

• Melee-applied Scorch creates melee-tagged Ignitions
• Grenade Scorch results in grenade-damage Ignitions
• This affects perk activations like Sunbracers

Damage Scaling Examples

• Synthoceps: 150% damage buff applies to melee-triggered Ignitions
• Verity's Brow: Grenade damage bonuses affect grenade-sourced Ignitions
• Global buffs like Radiant apply to all Ignition damage

Enhancing Ignitions

Fragments

• Ember of Eruption: Increases Ignition area of effect
• Ember of Char: Ignitions spread Scorch to nearby targets
• Ember of Combustion: Super final blows cause Ignitions
• Ember of Ashes: More Scorch stacks (indirect enhancement)

Aspects

Various Solar Aspects interact with Ignitions:

• Generate more Scorch for easier Ignitions
• Provide direct Ignition sources
• Enhance Ignition damage or frequency

Strategic Applications

PvE Usage

• Most effective against elite enemies, champions, and bosses
• Red-bar enemies typically die before reaching 100 Scorch stacks
• Chain Ignitions for room clearing with Ember of Char
• Stack multiple Scorch sources for faster Ignitions

PvP Considerations

• Damage falloff reduces effectiveness at range
• Requires tactical Scorch stacking
• Best used in confined spaces
• Timing crucial due to Scorch duration

Synergies

Scorch Sources

Combine multiple Scorch applications:

• Solar grenades for area denial
• Incandescent weapons for add clear
• Melee abilities for burst application
• Team coordination for rapid stacking

Build Examples

• Titan Solar 3.0: Consecration + Synthoceps for massive Ignition damage
• Warlock Solar 3.0: Sunbracers + Ember of Char for Ignition chains
• Hunter Solar 3.0: Gunpowder Gamble + Young Ahamkara's Spine for explosive gameplay

Tips and Tricks

• Kill 3-4 enemies with Incandescent near a tougher target to trigger Ignition
• Use high-Scorch abilities first to "tag" damage type
• Coordinate with fireteam for rapid 100-stack accumulation
• Position enemies for maximum Ignition overlap
• Combine with Solar weapon perks for consistent triggers

Patch History

• Season of the Haunted: Introduced with Solar 3.0
• Various Updates: Balance adjustments to Scorch stacking rates
• Ongoing: Exotic armor interactions refined

Trivia

• Ignitions don't count as ability kills for some bounties unless triggered by that ability type
• The visual effect scales with the Ignition's damage
• Multiple Ignitions can chain infinitely with proper setup
• Some bosses have damage gates that prevent Ignition damage

References

• TheGamer - Solar 3.0 Keywords Guide
• Pro Game Guides - Solar Ignition Explained
• GameRant - Solar Ignition Explained
• GINX - How Solar Ignition and Scorch Work