en:rpd:ignite_spell
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Ignite Spell
Description
Ignite sets a targeted cell on fire, creating a fire blob that spreads and damages any character that enters it. The spell can be used to burn grass, characters and objects.
Stats
- Magic Affinity: Elemental
- Targeting: Cell
- Level: 2
- Mana Cost: 2
- Special Effects: creates fire blob with 5 turns duration
Mechanics
When cast, Ignite creates a fire blob at the targeted location using Ballistica for range calculation (can reach through obstacles but stops at blocking terrain). The fire will:
- Deal damage to any character that stands in the affected cell
- Spread to flammable terrain
- Burn carried items of the affected character
- Last for 5 turns of the Fire blob effect
Usage
The Ignite spell can be used for:
- Creating area denial by setting terrain on fire
- Damaging enemies by forcing them through fire
- Burning flammable terrain and objects
- Strategic environmental control to prevent enemy movement
Classes
Classes with Elemental magic affinity can use this spell more efficiently.
Affinity
Strategy
How to effectively use the Ignite spell:
- Use to block passages or create barriers against enemies
- Effective in areas with flammable grass that can spread the fire
- Good for slowing down enemy movement by blocking their paths
- Consider using in chokepoints to maximize damage
- Be careful not to trap yourself in burning areas
Content Verification
- Information source: Java class Ignite.java
- Stats verification: Extracted from Ignite.java constructor and methods
- Effect descriptions: Based on string resources and in-game mechanics
- Last updated: December 2025, source: Remixed Dungeon 1.9.3
Source Code References
- Core implementation: Ignite.java
- Fire mechanics: Fire.java
- Burning status effect: Burning.java
- Range calculation: Ballistica.java
String Resources
- Spell name and description: Ignite spell strings
See Also
- Fire - The status effect and environmental element
- Burning - The status effect applied by fire
- Ballistica - Range calculation system
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