Burn

Debuff 2-3 Turns

Damage over time effect that deals True Damage each turn. Ignores Armor and Will, making it effective against all unit types.

Source: Pyromancer (Fire Ray, Fire Explosion), Fire Elemental

Mechanics

How It Works

Deals PSI/2 True Damage per turn (based on caster's PSI)
True Damage ignores both Armor and Will
Damage occurs at the start of the affected unit's turn
With PSI 2, deals 1 damage/turn; with PSI 4, deals 2 damage/turn

Duration & Stacking

Lasts 2 turns from application
Does not stack - reapplication refreshes duration
Multiple sources can apply separate Burn instances

Spread Mechanic

Some abilities have chance to spread Burn to adjacent units
Fire Explosion applies Burn to entire 3x3 AOE
Fire Elemental's attacks always apply Burn

Interactions

Strong Against

High Armor units: True damage ignores Guardian's 2 Armor
Trent: Despite 7 HP, Burn chips away consistently
Grouped enemies: Fire Explosion + Burn pressures entire formations

Counters

Purifying Light: Paladin removes Burn debuff
Short fights: Burn needs time to deal damage
Low PSI caster: Burn damage scales with caster's PSI