The Fire Dragon: 3 skills and other things!

Ignatius, the Fire Dragon: Burning Bright, but Will You Burn Out? 

If you're looking for a dragon that brings pure, unrelenting destruction, Ignatius, the Fire Dragon, is your guy. He's not here to play nice—he's here to incinerate everything in his path. With a deadly mix of direct and continuous damage, Ignatius thrives on burning enemies before they can react. But there's a catch—fire burns hot and fast, but without fuel, it dies just as quickly.

That's the story of the Fire Dragon in Infinity Kingdom. He hits hard, hits fast, but struggles to last. He's an offensive powerhouse, but his biggest weakness is sustainability—if the fight drags on, he fizzles out like a candle in the wind. That's why he's rarely used as a primary march and instead finds his place as a second-line attack force. He's an absolute menace in boss fights and Spider battles, making him a top pick for PvE. In PvP, he shines in Illusion Battlefield League (IBL), where his raw damage makes him a deadly offensive or defensive option. 

What You'll Find in This Guide

To truly master the Fire Dragon, you need to understand: 

🔥 His Three Core Skills – How each ability works and what they bring to a battle. 

🔥 Where He Excels – Why he dominates in Boss fights, Time Rift Spider, and IBL. 

🔥 His Major Weakness – Why Fire struggles in long battles and how to fix it. 

🔥 How to Improve His Survivability – The best formations, support skills, and defensive artifacts to keep him alive longer. 

🔥 Late-Game Adjustments – How to tweak Fire Dragon for endgame PvP to stay relevant. 

This guide won't be diving into talent trees, immortal synergies, or exclusive artifacts—those are deep topics that deserve follow-up articles. Otherwise, you'll have finished your entire pot of coffee before you finish reading. 

Throughout several articles, I will be looking to explore the following:

1. Best Uses for Ignatius – Exploring his role in Fire, Boss, Spider and IBL builds

1. The Dragon's Attribute Tree – A comprehensive look at how to build Ignatius for optimal performance, including which attributes to prioritise based on your strategic goals.

1. Also, to explore the Dragon portrait and how this will add specific attributes to your Dragon Skills and Talent tree

By the end of this guide, you'll know whether Ignatius is the right dragon for your playstyle—and, more importantly, how to make him work despite his weaknesses. 

You'll know exactly how to use Ignatius, and more importantly, when NOT to rely on him. Let's dive in before the flames die out!

Time to dive right into Today's topic, an overview of Ignatius and his 3 skills. Go grab your drink, find a comfy spot and let's begin.

Why the Fire Dragon is a Walking Inferno

Ignatius isn't just about hitting hard—he keeps the pain going. His damage-over-time (DoT) burns and direct DMG make sure that even if your enemies survive the first hit, they'll keep suffering until they regret logging in. 

1. Flaming Breath – The Fireball That Keeps on Giving 

Ignatius opens with Flaming Breath, a brutal skill that delivers: 

✅ True Damage (ignores all defences—no hiding behind armour!) 

✅ Burning Damage over time (turning tanky front liners into crispy snacks) 

At level 1, it deals 33,000 True Damage and burns for 13,000 over time. By level 10, those numbers jump to 804,000 True Damage and 321,000 burn damage. This makes it a nightmare for healers, as the constant burning effect negates their efforts to keep the team alive. 

🔥 Best Use 

Infinity Battlefield League (IBL) – Constant HP pressure = enemy teams crumbling 

Boss fights – Sustained DoT ensures maximum damage 

IBL PvP skirmishes – has success against defensive players relying on healers 

We see that there is extremely low troop death, with minimal or seriously injured troops. Your hospital and RSS will thank you for this battle report when taking on Lava Bosses. Ignatius had a 100% accuracy rate with the Flaming Breath skill, albeit only 1 hit with DMG totalling 1.7mil. 11 deaths and 327 slightly injured, you can see why many favour this march for a Boss build.

2. Intense Roar – Making Everyone Else Hit Harder

What's scarier than a Fire Dragon? A Fire Dragon that makes your entire team hit like a freight train. Intense Roar applies an AoE DEF Reduction debuff, meaning: 

🔥 Every single attack your team throws out does MORE damage 

🔥 Perfect synergy with Fire immortals like Wu Zetian and William I 

🔥 Ideal for long battles where debuffs can stack up over time 

💡 Best Use

PvP and Prime League – Softens up enemy teams for devastating follow-ups 

Boss fights & Spiders – Helps maximise overall team DPS 

Fights against tanky teams – Make even the toughest Earth march feel squishy 

But as with all things, there will be a counter and it will come down to march synergy, whether or not you will make Fire a primary march. It isn't impossible, but you need to consider immortal and skill set-ups. This as mentioned will be covered in follow-up articles.

What is DEF Reduction buff?

How Does Fire Dragon Use DEF Reduction?

Fire Dragon's Intense Roar applies a DEF Reduction debuff in an AoE (area of effect), meaning multiple enemy UNITS suffer from reduced defences at once. This makes all subsequent Fire-based attacks much stronger, turning the Fire Dragon into a devastating force in Spider, Prime League, and PvE boss fights.

3. Furinkazan – Buffing Up for a Firestorm

Before Ignatius starts wreaking havoc, he buffs himself with Furinkazan, boosting: 

🔥 Critical Rate by 30% (because crits are fun) 

🔥 Dodge by 30% (because dodging is even more fun) 

🔥 Damage by 10% (because why not?) 

This skill should always be the first one you unlock in early seasons (S1/S2) because Fire marches rely on crits and pure damage to win. In the later game, its value diminishes as tanky Earth teams become more common, but in Spider, boss fights, and IBL matches, it's a game-changer. 

⚡ Best Use 

S1/S2 PvP – Maximizes burst potential before tanky teams become a problem 

Fire marches – Synergizes perfectly with Fire's high damage output 

High-risk, high-reward strategies – If you like gambling on crit-heavy builds, this is your best friend 

The Fire Dragon's Strengths & Weaknesses How to Compensate? 

Ignatius is a glass cannon—he dishes out some of the highest direct and continuous damage in the game, but his biggest flaw is sustainability. Fire teams rely on overwhelming opponents before retaliating, but if the battle drags on, Fire's squishiness becomes a death sentence. This makes Fire a high-risk, high-reward strategy in PvP, where survivability is as important as damage. Without proper planning, Fire can burn bright but burn out fast—but with the right tweaks, you can extend its impact. 

How to Compensate for Fire's Weaknesses 

🔥 Build-in Survivability – Fire lacks sustain, so consider adding defensive artifacts, evasion skills, or a tankier front line. 

🔥 Support with Healing or Shields – Pair with healing immortals like Theodora or a defensive tank like Charles the Great to extend battle endurance. 

🔥 Use Damage Mitigation Artifacts – Artifacts like Aegis of Fire or Oath of Shield can reduce incoming burst damage, helping Fire marches survive against high-damage opponents. 

🔥 Time Skill Activations – Ensure your Fire Dragon's buffs and debuffs activate at the right moments to maximise damage output before your team crumbles. 

🔥 Hybrid Formations – Consider mixed-element teams that **borrow survivability from Earth or Water while keeping Fire's explosive damage output. 

An example of how a PvP can go your way, but will be down to many factors: troop numbers, skills, EAs, Element march, immortal and Dragon talent tree.

🔥 Pros

✅ Best raw damage output in the game 

✅ True Damage means tanks can't block his hits

✅ Continuous burns weaken enemy sustain

✅ Debuffs make Fire immortals hit even harder

✅ Dominates early PvP (S1/S2) and boss fights

❄️ Cons 

❌ Paper-thin survivability – No sustain, no healing, just pure offence 

❌ Easily countered in S3/Conquest by tanky Earth marches

❌ Falls off against high-defense teams that can withstand the burn 

❌ Seondeok's nerf reduced Fire's overall power in late-game PvP 

Final Verdict: Should You Build Ignatius?

If you love fast, high-damage PvP battles, Fire Dragon is a dream come true—at least in early seasons. His burning damage, debuffs, and high burst potential make him one of the best dragons for the offence. 

However… as you move into S3 and Conquest, Fire's weaknesses start to show. If your enemies can survive the initial burst, your march will crumble. Earth teams, in particular, shrug off Fire's damage with shields and healing, making it much harder to win long fights. 

Can you still use Fire? Yes. But you'll need to invest heavily in survivability—whether through defensive artifacts, tankier Immortals, or precise skill setups. 

🔥 TL;DR: Fire is amazing for early PvP and boss fights, but, struggle in long battles. If you want a high-risk, high-reward playstyle, Ignatius is your dragon. If you prefer durability, Earth or Water might be a better fit.

Pros & Cons of Fire Dragon 

Late-Game Adjustments: Keeping Fire PvP Viable 

In the early game, Fire can dominate with sheer damage. But in later seasons (S3 and Conquest), PvP becomes more about endurance, and Fire struggles against tanky, sustain-heavy teams. To stay competitive, you must adapt your build: 

🔥 Pair Fire with a Secondary Element – Full Fire marches get outlasted in Conquest. Instead, mix in Earth (for shields) or Water (for healing) to add durability. 

(SS of Charles)

🔥 Use Support Immortals – A Fire march with Merlin or Theodora can offset sustain issues, preventing Fire from crumbling too soon. 

🔥 Boost Evasion & Mitigation – Equip artifacts that improve dodge rates, defence, or resistance to keep Fire units alive longer. 

🔥 Utilize the Right Talent Tree – Prioritize critical damage and evasion over pure attack boosts to improve longevity in fights. 

🔥 Adjust Playstyle in IBL – Use Fire as an early or second-wave team to soften up opponents before your main sustain-heavy march finishes the job. 

Is Fire Worth It for Late PvP? 

Fire is not the most dominant PvP element in the late game, but it can still be viable with the right build adjustments. While Fire lacks sustain, adapting your formation, artifacts, and skill choices can make it more resilient and ensure your march remains a threat even in drawn-out battles.

Want to wield the flames of destruction? Then train your Ignatius, burn your enemies, and win fast—or go down in a blaze of glory.

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