Lighter

A common melee weapon that inflicts Burn 1 on an adjacent unit — a simple fire application tool available early in runs.

Burn 1 deals fire damage at the end of each enemy turn until it expires or is extinguished. While the Lighter applies only a single stack, Burn stacks from multiple sources accumulate, and the Lighter can reliably contribute burn buildup when paired with other fire sources. Its melee range means the user must close to adjacent tiles, making it less safe but more controllable than ranged fire tools.

The Lighter is best used in fire-focused builds or as a cheap secondary for applying Burn before switching to a harder-hitting weapon. Characters with high movement or melee capabilities can make efficient use of it, dashing in to ignite then retreating. It's particularly useful for triggering Burn synergies with other items or abilities that deal bonus damage to burning targets — even Burn 1 consistently procs those effects each round.