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Ignite (2.8.1)

Absolutely! Here’s a polished and structured blog-style guide for the new Tower of Knowledge skill Ignite, introduced in Infinity Kingdom patch 2.8.1.


Ignite Skill Guide – Tower of Knowledge (Patch 2.8.1 Update)

Introduction

Patch 2.8.1 brought us several new Tower of Knowledge skills, and in this guide, we’ll take a closer look at Ignite — a magic-based passive that boosts an Immortal’s magical attack attribute by a flat amount rather than by a percentage.

While this might not sound groundbreaking at first, Ignite introduces a new way to scale your damage, and depending on the build, level, and Immortal, it can outperform older skills like Wisdom—especially on lower-level or secondary magic users.


What Does Ignite Do?

Ignite (Level 1)
➤ Increases an Immortal’s magical attack by 1800 (flat value)

  • Unlike Wisdom, which increases magical attack by up to 60%, Ignite adds a fixed 1800 to the magical attack stat.
  • This may sound simple, but it opens up new optimization paths, especially for lower-level mages, secondary teams, and players in early to mid seasons.

Ignite vs. Wisdom – Which is Better?

🔍 Key Comparison:

  • Wisdom: Increases magical attack by up to 60%
  • Ignite: Adds a flat 1800 magical attack

💡 When does Wisdom overtake Ignite?
To break even with Ignite’s 1800 boost, an Immortal would need:

3000 magical attack × 60% = 1800

So, if your Immortal has more than 3000 base magical attack, Wisdom will outperform Ignite. If they have less than 3000, Ignite is more effective.


Real Game Example:

  • Level 40 Season 1 Mage (e.g. Wu): Usually well over 3000 magical attack, so Wisdom (or Concentration) is preferred.
  • Level 32 Medb: Has only 1579 magical attack, so: Wisdom: 1579 × 60% = 947 Ignite: Flat 1800

In this case, Ignite is nearly twice as strong as Wisdom!


How Does Ignite Stack with Wisdom?

At the time of writing, it’s unclear whether Ignite and Wisdom stack fully or overwrite each other, but initial observations suggest they do stack.

🧪 Testing is ongoing, and if you’ve confirmed it one way or the other, feel free to comment or reach out—community input is always appreciated.


When Should You Use Ignite?

Ideal Use Cases:

  • Early game mages before they reach high magical attack values
  • Secondary or tertiary teams with lower-level Immortals
  • Flexible builds that lack access to percentage scaling skills like Concentration
  • Budget builds where you’re saving purple crystals or slotting affordable passives

⚠️ When to Avoid:

  • On maxed-out or well-geared mages where Wisdom or Concentration offers greater value
  • In late game builds where every percentage of scaling matters
  • If you already have two or more strong damage-boosting passives in place

Ignite vs. Other Magic Skills

SkillTypeValueBest Used On
IgniteFlat stat+1800 Magic AttackEarly/low-level mages
WisdomPercent-basedUp to +60% Magic AttackMages with 3000+ base magic atk
ConcentrationPercent-based+30% Magic Damage OutputBest-in-slot for main mages

Note that Concentration most always wins, as pure damage modifier is superior to attribute value which is only part of the equation. See more here.


Final Thoughts & Verdict

Ignite may not be revolutionary, but it fills an important niche in the current Tower of Knowledge lineup:

  • Early game-friendly: Raw stat boosts are often more impactful early when base attributes are still low
  • Budget-friendly: Easy to use on side teams or less optimized marches
  • Flexible: Can be used temporarily until better scaling skills become available

🔥 Verdict:

“Ignite is a valuable skill for newer or low-attribute Immortals. It shines in early game and supports second/third teams. However, it gets outclassed by percentage-based skills in the late game.”


TL;DR – Ignite Skill at a Glance

🔹 Category🔸 Rating
Skill TypeMagic – Flat Attribute Boost
Best UseEarly game, alt teams
StrengthsConsistent, strong early output
WeaknessesFalls off late game vs % scaling
Stack with Wisdom?Possibly – still testing
Final Rating⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5 for early game)

Published: 27-03-2025