Pf2e Ignition
Webmay 19, 2024 · the spell ignition does more damage when cast in melee range: Webignition's persistent damage scales better on crits: Webyou ignite a creature in lasting flames. But rather than that being the primary usecase for the spell compared to melee, melee ignition is now the primary usecase: The pc has that spell in his old sheet, and also on his pathbuilder.
I think that ignition is a replacement for gouging claw targeted at the magus class, to support the core gish fantasy. Make a spell attack roll against the target’s ac, dealing 2d4 fire damage on a hit. You snap your fingers and point at a target, which begins to smolder. If the target is within your melee reach, you can choose to make a melee spell attack with the flame. At level 7, for example, ignition deals 4d6 (14) persistent fire damage on a crit, whereas gouging claw would only deal 10 bleed. So there's been a lot of consternation about ignition,. Webi was cleaning the character sheet of a player, and i needed to check something about the ignition cantrip.
