Warframe: Ion Burn (How To Get, Effects & Ranks)

Sometimes getting out of a tight spot or catching up to a fast-moving enemy requires more than just normal Railjack movement, which is where Ion Burn shines.

This Integrated Plexus Mod increases your Railjack’s boost speed, enhancing the temporary acceleration you get when engaging thrusters for a short, nitro-like burst.

Using Ion Burn strategically can help you close gaps on crewships, dodge incoming fire, or reach mission objectives faster when the situation demands quick movement.

How To Get Ion Burn?

Ion Burn has a chance to drop from different enemies that you encounter during Railjack Missions, which include the following:

  • Axio Weaver (5.691%)
  • Elite Gyre Cutter (5.691%)
  • Elite Gyre Taktis (7.1835%)
  • Elite Kosma Flak (8.949%)
  • Gyre Cutter (5.691%)
  • Gyre Taktis (5.691%)
  • Kosma Flak (11.382%)
  • Taro Basilisk (11.382%)
  • Vorac Weaver (11.382%)

Ion Burn Effects

Ion Burn increases the speed of your Railjack’s boost, giving a short but noticeable burst that helps you cover space quickly during missions.

Higher ranks of the mod amplify the boost, making your temporary acceleration stronger and letting you react faster to dynamic combat situations.

This increased boost speed can be used to chase down fast-moving enemies, reposition in combat, or escape dangerous encounters more effectively.

Additionally, Ion Burn synergizes with objective-based mission play, allowing you to move from one objective to another after clearing enemies or when threats are far away.

Ion Burn Ranks

Rank

Boost Speed

Capacity

0

+7.5%4
1+15%

5

2

+22.5%6
3+30%

7

4

+37.5%8
5+45%

9

Verdict

Ion Burn significantly enhances your Railjack’s thruster bursts, giving pilots an edge in quickly closing distance or evading danger.

The temporary speed boost allows for agile repositioning, rapid pursuit of enemy crewships, and more responsive movement during complex engagements.

When paired with other speed mods like Cruising Speed and Conic Nozzle, Ion Burn stacks to greatly improve your Railjack’s mobility across missions.

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