Ignis - Revision history

Hordes: /* Given Abilities */

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‎Given Abilities

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2025-10-30T17:02:59Z

‎Strategy

Mattlistener: /* Tips & Tricks */

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‎Tips & Tricks

Mattlistener: /* Strategy */

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‎Strategy

Patrick2011b: update to 0.32

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update to 0.32

Ge0ff: /* History */ +winning via Rising Flame

2024-02-19T16:11:35Z

‎History: +winning via Rising Flame

Patrick2011b: +CBA per commit d0048a8

2024-02-18T01:07:26Z

+CBA per commit d0048a8

Hordes: /* Given Abilities */ a less fancy word

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‎Given Abilities: a less fancy word

Hordes: /* Punishments */ correct elemental #

2023-06-17T22:50:54Z

‎Punishments: correct elemental #

Hordes: as far as i can tell, ignis fire elementals are not actually adjusted

2023-06-17T22:49:46Z

as far as i can tell, ignis fire elementals are not actually adjusted

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 '''[[Piety|Piety Level *]]:''' "Glowing Coal"
 *'''Fiery Armour''': Gain +7 [[AC]], and deals 2d4 [[fire]] damage to creatures that attack you in melee. Lasts for around 120 turns. (12-16 piety).
-*'''Foxfire Swarm''': Create foxfires in every empty tile within a two-tile radius from you; these act like the [[Foxfire]] spell at 20 spellpower. (24-32 piety).
+*'''Foxfire Swarm''': Create foxfires in every empty tile within a two-tile radius from you; these act like the [[Foxfire]] spell at 20 spellpower (= 1d8 damage per foxfire). (24-32 piety).
 '''[[Piety|Piety Level **]]:''' "Thurifier"

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 ==Strategy==
-As you would expect from a starting god, Ignis is a massive boon in the early-game; just make sure to use its abilities while they are still relevant. D:3 [[orc priest]] pack giving you trouble? A Foxfire Swarm (up to 24 individual [[Foxfire]]s) is almost certainly bound to kill them. 24 Foxfires will fare somewhat worse (though are still quite effective) against a [[hydra]], but they won't do well against mid-level groups or much stronger foes. A huge portion of otherwise extremely dangerous threats in the upper dungeon can be avoided through one of Ignis' invocations. Even then, Rising Flame is a superior [[scroll of teleportation]] -- useful anywhere, with little risk of danger if you've cleared the floor above you.
+As you would expect from a starting god, Ignis is a massive boon in the early-game; just make sure to use its abilities while they are still relevant. D:3 [[orc priest]] pack giving you trouble? A Foxfire Swarm (up to 24 individual [[Foxfire]]s) is almost certainly bound to kill them. The abilities still fare alright against [[hydra]]-level enemies, but won't do well against stronger opponents, so make sure to benefit while you can. A huge portion of otherwise extremely dangerous threats in the upper dungeon can be avoided through one of Ignis' invocations. In any case, Rising Flame is a superior [[scroll of teleportation]] -- useful anywhere, with little risk of danger if you've cleared the floor above you.
-And, as you would expect from a god with finite piety, Ignis is a god designed to be abandoned. Its wrath is weak, but not so weak to be a pushover, and powerful enough to discourage switching gods as soon as you find the [[Temple]]. Consider your character's strength by the time you finish [[Lair]] or the main portion of the [[Dungeon]]. If/when you decide to switch, the fact that you're choosing a god much later gives a lot of flexibility. As usual, consider your character and what the dungeon has given you before (re)-devoting your faith.
+And, as you would expect from a god with finite piety, Ignis is a god designed to be abandoned. While the wrath is weak, it's not so weak to be a pushover, and powerful enough to discourage switching gods as soon as you find the [[Temple]]. One potential place to abandon Ignis is after completing [[Lair]]:1-4, but before tackling Lair:5, late Dungeon, or Orc. The latter two branches tend to be relatively easy, and you cannot be shafted inside Lair:5.
 ===Tips & Tricks===
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 **Since this ability checks [[AC]] up to 24 times, it is ineffective against high AC enemies, even those found in the mid dungeon. However, it can remain effective against low-AC foes, like ([[Two-headed ogre|Two-headed]]) [[ogre]]s and [[hydra]]s.
 *If you decide to abandon Ignis, keep in mind that you have progressed through much of the game.
-**Gods like [[Yredelemnul]], [[Zin]], and [[Uskayaw]] have unique piety systems that make it easier to catch up.
+**A few gods like [[Zin]] and [[Uskayaw]] have unique piety systems that make it easier to catch up.
 **Ignis can help one survive the wait when trying to find [[Jiyva]].
 **[[Lugonu]], if you can find an altar, will banish nearby enemies every time divine wrath is triggered.

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 *An [[amulet of faith]] has no effect for followers of Ignis.
 *Fiery Armour is meant to be used proactively; activating it before a threatening fight (that you know you can win with its help). Using Fiery Armour early will save you piety from having to use Foxfire Swarm.
-*Foxfire Swarm is held to the same limitations of the [[Foxfire]] spell (cannot pass through you, won't spawn if something is on the tile), though it remains tactically effective in more situations, due to the sheer number of Foxfires.
+*Foxfire Swarm is held to the same limitations of the [[Foxfire]] spell (cannot pass through you or trade places with you, won't spawn if something is on the tile), though it remains tactically effective in more situations, due to the sheer number of Foxfires.
 **Since this ability checks [[AC]] up to 24 times, it is ineffective against high AC enemies, even those found in the mid dungeon. However, it can remain effective against low-AC foes, like ([[Two-headed ogre|Two-headed]]) [[ogre]]s and [[hydra]]s.
 *If you decide to abandon Ignis, keep in mind that you have progressed through much of the game.

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 *Foxfire Swarm is held to the same limitations of the [[Foxfire]] spell (cannot pass through you, won't spawn if something is on the tile), though it remains tactically effective in more situations, due to the sheer number of Foxfires.
 **Since this ability checks [[AC]] up to 24 times, it is ineffective against high AC enemies, even those found in the mid dungeon. However, it can remain effective against low-AC foes, like ([[Two-headed ogre|Two-headed]]) [[ogre]]s and [[hydra]]s.
-*If you decide to abandon Ignis, keep in mind that you have progressed throughout much of the game.
+*If you decide to abandon Ignis, keep in mind that you have progressed through much of the game.
 **Gods like [[Yredelemnul]], [[Zin]], and [[Uskayaw]] have unique piety systems that make it easier to catch up.
 **Ignis can help one survive the wait when trying to find [[Jiyva]].

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 :''This page is about the god that was introduced in [[0.28]]. For the defunct monster, see [[Ignis (monster)]].''
 [[File:Ignis altar.png]] ''"The flames of Ignis gently warm you."''
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 '''[[Piety|Piety Level -]]:''' "Last Ember"
 *'''Fire Resistance''': Gain 1 rank of [[fire resistance]]. (Passive).
-*'''Rising Flame''': After 2-4 turns, Ignis will launch you through the ceiling to the level above you, creating a [[shaft]] underneath you after you ascend. The first floor of a branch will launch you to the floor of the branch's entrance. Does not work on the first floor of the Dungeon or in the [[Abyss]], [[Pandemonium]], or a [[portal]] level - including [[Ziggurat]]s. It ''does'' work in [[Vaults]]:1, even if you don't have a rune to exit normally. (Free, usable only once).
+*'''Rising Flame''': After 2-4 turns, Ignis will launch you through the ceiling to the level above you, creating a [[shaft]] underneath you after you ascend. The first floor of a branch will launch you to the floor of the branch's entrance. Does not work in the [[Abyss]], [[Pandemonium]], or a [[portal]] level - including [[Ziggurat]]s. It ''does'' work in [[Vaults]]:1, even if you don't have a rune to exit normally. (Free, usable only once).
 **The shaft functions like a normal shaft trap, dropping you randomly 1-3 floors down, independent of where you actually used Rising Flame.
 '''[[Piety|Piety Level *]]:''' "Glowing Coal"
 *'''Fiery Armour''': Gain +7 [[AC]], and deals 2d4 [[fire]] damage to creatures that attack you in melee. Lasts for around 120 turns. (12-16 piety).
-*'''Foxfire Swarm''': Create foxfires in every empty tile within a two-tile radius from you; these act like the [[Foxfire]] spell at 10 spellpower. (24-32 piety).
+*'''Foxfire Swarm''': Create foxfires in every empty tile within a two-tile radius from you; these act like the [[Foxfire]] spell at 20 spellpower. (24-32 piety).
 '''[[Piety|Piety Level **]]:''' "Thurifier"
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 Upon abandoning Ignis, your [[fire resistance]] will have a maximum of zero until Ignis' wrath ends. You'll then occasionally experience one of the following forms of divine retribution (equal chance):
-* [[Durable summon|Durably summons]] 2-3 [[fire elemental]]s to deal with you.
+*[[Durable summon|Durably summons]] 2-3 [[fire elemental]]s to deal with you.
-* Gives the strongest non-religious monster in your line of sight the fire champion status, granting them extra [[fire]] damage and increased movement speed.
+*Gives the strongest non-religious monster in your line of sight the fire champion status, granting them extra [[fire]] damage and increased movement speed.
-* Triggers a [[shaft]] under you.
+*Triggers a [[shaft]] under you.
 Once Ignis' wrath ends, the god will cease to exist. All altars will be removed from the dungeon, if any were present.
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.32|Foxfires from Foxfire Swarm will have 20 spellpower instead of 10. Also, it will be possible to exit [[the Dungeon]] by using Rising Flame anywhere on D:1.}}
+*Prior to [[0.32]], Foxfires from Foxfire Swarm had only 10 spellpower, and Rising Flame couldn't be used on D:1.
 *Ignis was added in [[0.28]].
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 Ignis' wrath lasts for a relatively short duration.}}
-Upon abandoning Ignis, your [[fire resistance]] will have a maximum of zero until Ignis' wrath ends. You'll then occasionally experience one of the following forms of divine retribution:
+Upon abandoning Ignis, your [[fire resistance]] will have a maximum of zero until Ignis' wrath ends. You'll then occasionally experience one of the following forms of divine retribution (equal chance):
-* [[Durable summon|Durably summons]] multiple [[fire elemental]]s to deal with you, with adjusted stats.
+* [[Durable summon|Durably summons]] 2-4 [[fire elemental]]s to deal with you.
 * Gives the strongest non-religious monster in your line of sight the fire champion status, granting them extra [[fire]] damage and increased movement speed.
 * Triggers a [[shaft]] under you.