Doom The Dark Ages: Should You Get Ignition or Slow Burn Upgrade for Ravager

In this guide, we’ll explore whether you should install the Slow Burn or Ignition upgrades for the Ravager in Doom The Dark Ages.

The Ravager weapon
The Ravager weapon (Source: Bethesda Softworks)

The Ravager is perhaps one of the coolest-looking weapons in Doom The Dark Ages. It has a bloody skull sticking out, making you feel like a complete badass while wielding it. While the base weapon is quite powerful, you can always improve on it with the three tiers of upgrades. The first and third upgrade tiers are straightforward, as there’s only one mod that unlocks in these levels.

However, the second tier forces you to choose from two different mods for the weapon. Dubbed Ignition and Slow Burn, both of these mods have different effects. So, you’ll need to understand what each of them does before making an informed decision. In this guide, we’ll detail which of the two upgrades is better for the Ravager in Doom The Dark Ages.

What Is the Slow Burn Upgrade for the Ravager in Doom the Dark Ages?

Slow Burn upgrade
Slow Burn upgrade (Source: Bethesda Softworks)

The Slow Burn upgrade will increase the maximum rate of fire for the weapon. However, you will need longer to reach this maximum capacity. The increased firing rate basically means causing more damage over time. However, there is a major drawback to this upgrade too. It can increase the penalty for movement when firing the Ravager, further increasing the time it takes to maximize firing rate.

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What Is the Ignition Upgrade for the Ravager in Doom The Dark Ages?

Ignition upgrade
Ignition upgrade (Source: Bethesda Softworks)

This upgrade will greatly increase the speed at which you reach the Ravager’s maximum fire rate. That in itself means greater damage per second to enemies. However, the benefits of the upgrade don’t just end there. The Ignition mod will also eliminate all movement-related penalties while firing the weapon. So, you can move around freely while firing without any penalty to the weapon’s rate of fire.

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Which Upgrade Should You Choose?

The choice here is pretty simple. Ignition provides the maximum benefit, allowing you to reach the weapon’s max firing rate quicker. Besides damaging enemies more, the weapon upgrade also maintains a constant rate of fire regardless of whether you move or stay still. On the other hand, Slow Burn does increase max rate of fire, but there are simply too many downsides for it to be truly beneficial.


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