Some Pals fight beside you, while others completely change the way you approach combat, and Skutlass Ignis easily falls into the latter category.
Its signature Partner Skill allows it to become your weapon, creating an aggressive melee playstyle that feels very different from fighting alongside a traditional combat Pal.
Combined with access to both Fire and Water Active Skills and useful Work Suitability, Skutlass Ignis is a dependable choice both during battles and back at your base.
Skutlass Ignis Location
Skutlass Ignis can be found on Flamepulse Islet, located east of the Dessicated Desert, where it wanders across the island’s rocky volcanic terrain.
It generally keeps to itself but will fight back if threatened, so be prepared before attempting to capture one.
Skutlass Ignis Spawn locations include:
- 754, 485
- 809, 479
- 751, 450
- 818, 419
- 800, 408
- 751, 444
Partner Skill
Seared Fish Fillet
Seared Fish Fillet allows Skutlass Ignis to become the player’s katana, providing a melee weapon with 2,900 Attack for a limited amount of time.
Managing the transformation is an important part of using this ability, as failing to return Skutlass Ignis to its normal form before time runs out will leave it incapacitated.
Using Iagiri also immediately incapacitates Skutlass Ignis, meaning you’ll need to carefully decide when using the skill is worth the tradeoff.
When used at the right moment, Seared Fish Fillet gives players access to an incredibly powerful melee option that can quickly cut through nearby enemies.
Skutlass Ignis Uses
Skutlass Ignis is a great choice for players who enjoy mixing melee combat with elemental attacks instead of relying on a single fighting style.
Its access to both Fire and Water Active Skills allows it to cover a wider range of situations, making it useful against different enemy types before even activating its Partner Skill.
Once Seared Fish Fillet is activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes an excellent option for quickly dispatching enemies at close range, especially when ranged weapons are less practical.
Outside of combat, Skutlass Ignis can still put in work around your base, giving it value even when it isn’t accompanying you on expeditions.
Work Suitability
- Kindling – Lv. 3
- Watering – Lv. 2
- Gathering – Lv. 2
- Lumbering – Lv. 3
Possible Drops
Skutlass Ignis Drops
- Skutlass Sashimi
- Flame Organ
Verdict
Skutlass Ignis is perfect for players who enjoy an aggressive melee playstyle but still want the flexibility that comes from having access to two different elements.
Its signature transformation remains one of the most entertaining Partner Skills in the game, while its Fire and Water Active Skills make it feel distinct from the original Skutlass.
If you’re willing to manage the risks of Seared Fish Fillet, Skutlass Ignis rewards you with a combat style that few other Pals can offer.
