Shotguns can be deadly when used in close-range combat, and Blaze is a mod that increases base damage while adding Heat for additional elemental potential on every shot.
This rare Nightmare Mode mod enhances shotguns’ effectiveness, giving Tenno a reliable way to increase both raw damage and Heat damage without complicated setups.
Blaze is well-suited for players who want to improve their shotgun’s damage output while taking advantage of elemental effects for status procs and damage combinations.
How To Get Blaze?
Blaze drops from Tier 1 Nightmare Mode missions on Earth, Venus, Mercury, and Mars, appearing as a rotation A reward when the mission is completed.
The mod’s drop rate is low, so multiple runs may be needed, but targeting active nodes with higher chances can make farming more efficient.
Trading with other Tenno offers an alternative way to acquire Blaze without relying on random mission drops or Nightmare Mode rotation luck.
Blaze Effects
Blaze increases shotgun base damage by up to 60 percent at maximum rank, making every pellet deal more damage to enemies of all types.
It also adds up to 60 percent Heat damage, which counts as elemental damage and can be combined with other elemental mods to trigger Heat status effects.
The combination of base and Heat damage increases overall damage per shot, scaling well with other damage modifiers for stronger weapon performance.
Blaze is useful on shotguns that rely on both raw and elemental damage, helping to deal more damage consistently to armored enemies and high-health targets.
Blaze Stats
Rank | Damage | Heat | Cost |
0 | +15% | +15% | 6 |
| 1 | +30% | +30% | 7 |
2 | +45% | +45% | 8 |
| 3 | +60% | +60% | 9 |
Verdict
Blaze increases shotgun base damage and adds Heat, giving weapons elemental damage that can combine with other mods for higher total damage output.
The Heat component allows status effects to trigger more reliably, making it effective against armored enemies and groups of units without adding complexity.
When paired with damage or elemental mods, Blaze significantly increases overall shotgun damage, making it a practical choice for Tenno focusing on both raw and elemental firepower.
