Ion's Arsenal
Everything you need to know about Ion's arsenal
Ion
Laser-focused, Ion is all about power. With a central energy system that fuels all of her offensive and defensive abilities, Ion is an effective, tactical force on The Frontier. — Description
File Name: Ajax
Base Health: 10,000
Class: Ion
Aegis Health: 12,500
Type: Titan
Dash Capacity: 1 → 2 Dash Cooldown: 6 sec
Parent Chassis: Atlas
Primary Weapon: Splitter Rifle
Manufacturer: Hammond Robotics
Defensive Ability: Vortex Shield
Sub-Variant: Ion Prime
Tactical Ability: Tripwire
User(s): Slone, Pilots
Ordnance Ability: Laser Shot
Conflict(s): Frontier War
Core: Laser Core
Appears In: Titanfall 2, Titanfall: Assault, Stories from the Outlands
Other Equipment: Acolyte Pod
Nothing really, it's more of a support titan than a 1v1 titan
Overview
Ion is a highly versatile Titan that relies on managing its energy reserves efficiently to maximize its combat effectiveness. Equipped with the Splitter Rifle, Ion can fire precise energy projectiles or split its shots for a wider spread. Unlike other Titans, Ion’s abilities all consume energy, requiring careful resource management to stay effective in battle.
Ion excels at both offense and defense, utilizing its Vortex Shield to turn enemy fire against them while deploying Tripwires to control space. Its Laser Shot provides a precise burst of damage, making it a threat at all ranges. When fully charged, Ion’s Laser Core unleashes a continuous high-intensity beam capable of melting enemy Titans in seconds.
Ion's abilities all consume energy, requiring careful management to stay effective
Splitter Rifle fires energy projectiles and has an alternate fire mode that splits shots into three
Vortex Shield can capture incoming projectiles and fire them back
Tripwire deploys explosive mines that detonate when enemy Titans pass through
Laser Shot is a high-precision laser attack that deals burst damage
Laser Core fires a devastating sustained laser from Ion’s chest, dealing massive damage
While it can hold its own against Titans such as Legion, Scorch, Ronin, and Northstar, it faces challenges against arc rounds wielding monarch and particle wall placing and 40 mm shooting Tone.
Overall, Ion is designed for players who a generalist titan, that can survive well on its own, doing reconnaissance on the map for any enemy pilots or titans, just to use its energy-centric arsenal and long-range precision lasers.
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Splitter Rifle
Rapid single-fire energy rifle with the ability to leverage the Ion's central energy system to fire 3 deadly shots at once. — Description
File Name: Particle Accelerator
Fire Mode: Fully Automatic
Weapon Class: Primary Weapon
Magazine Capacity: 40 Rounds
Weapon Type: Energy Rifle
Reload Time: x sec
Manufacturer: Brockhaurd Manufacturing
Hit Registration: Projectile
Special Feature: Can split shots
Vortex Absorbable: No
Overview
The Splitter Rifle is Ion’s signature weapon, designed for versatility and sustained energy-based attacks. Manufactured by Brockhaurd Manufacturing, it fires fast-moving energy projectiles in a fully automatic mode, making it effective for chipping away at enemies. The weapon holds 40 rounds per magazine and does very mediocre damage.
What sets the Splitter Rifle apart is its alternate fire mode, which consumes Ion’s energy reserves to fire three projectiles in a horizontal spread. This mode significantly increases damage output and is especially effective in close-range engagements. While its projectiles are not hitscan and require leading against fast-moving targets, its damage scaling makes it a powerful tool for both chip damage and burst fire.
Fully automatic energy rifle with a 40-round magazine
Base damage: 25 vs. pilots, 80 vs. Titans (single-fire)
Alt-fire consumes energy to fire three projectiles in a horizontal spread
Each alt-fire projectile deals 70% base damage and 105% critical damage, totaling 210% base and 315% critical if all three shots hit
Cannot be absorbed by Vortex Shields, making it safe for consistent pressure
Projectile-based weapon, requiring leading against mobile targets
Refraction Lens Kit
The Refraction Lens kit modifies the Splitter Rifle’s alt-fire mode, increasing split projectile count to 5, increasing damage potential at the cost of higher energy consumption and a wider spread. This allows Ion to unleash devastating bursts of damage when all projectiles connect.
5 shots instead of 3 with slightly lowered damage of each shot, more than normal alt fire
Higher energy cost per shot, limiting sustained fire
Increased spread, making it less effective at longer ranges
Splitter Rifle Stats
Pilot Close (Far)
25 (20)
N.A.
Titan Close (Far)
80 (60)
120 (90)
Alt-Fire Mode (one projectile)
70%
105%
Pilot Close (Far)
17.5 (14)
N.A.
Titan Close (Far)
56 (42)
84 (63)
Alt-Fire Mode (total Shot Dmg)
210%
315%
Pilot Close (Far)
52.5 (42)
N.A.
Titan Close (Far)
168 (126)
252 (189)
Refraction Lenses Stats
Alt-Fire Mode (one projectile)
55%
82.5%
Pilot Close (Far)
13.75 (11)
N.A.
Titan Close (Far)
44 (33)
66 (49.5)
Alt-Fire Mode (total Shot Dmg)
275%
412.5%
Pilot Close (Far)
68.75 (55)
N.A.
Titan Close (Far)
220 (165)
330 (247.5)
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Vortex Shield
Absorb incoming fire and redirect it back at the enemy. — Description
File Name: Vortex Shield Ion
Ability Mode: Charge
Weapon Class: Defensive
Max Duration: 8 sec
Weapon Type: Energy Shield
Cooldown: 12 sec
Function: Catch Projectiles / Bullets / Throwable Entities and Fire Back
Max Durability: 1000 Energy Max Ammo: 31 Bullets and 31 Projectiles
Overview
Ion's Vortex Shield is a powerful defensive ability that can absorb and return enemy fire, turning their attacks into a weapon. When activated, the shield captures incoming bullets, projectiles, and Throwable entities, storing them for a counterattack. Unlike standard shields, Vortex Shield doesn't just block damage, but also repurposes it, making Ion a serious threat to careless opponents.
The shield can remain active for up to 8 seconds, but drains energy over time. Certain energy-draining attacks, like Titan cores or arc rounds, can deplete it faster. Once fully drained, it takes 12 seconds to recharge completely. Vortex Shield can store up to 31 bullets and 31 projectiles separately, allowing for a total of 62 stored shots. Bullets fired back deal significant damage based on their target, and when multiple bullets are returned at once, they spread out in a cone similar to a Powershot.
Can absorb bullets, projectiles, and Throwable entities for up to 8 seconds
Depletes over time and drains faster when hit by arc rounds and energy-draining core attacks
Takes 12 seconds to fully recharge once depleted
Can store up to 31 bullets and 31 projectiles separately (62 total shots)
Converts ANY bullet into vortex bullet, dealing 35 base damage to pilots, 140 base damage to Titans
Converts caught Ticks into friendly ones
If at least 2 bullets are stored, they are fired back in a close range powershot like cone, dealing damage in an area
No critical hit on returned fire
Amped Vortex Kit
The Amped Vortex kit enhances the Vortex Shield’s returning firepower, making it more lethal against pilots and Titans. However, it does not increase the damage of reflected projectiles.
Increases reflected bullet damage by 35%
New damage: 47.25 vs. pilots, 189 vs. Titans
Does not enhance projectile damage
Maintains the same storage capacity and spread mechanics
Vortex Shield Stats
Bullet: Pilot (Full Vortex)
35 (1,085)
N.A.
Bullet: Titan (Full Vortex)
140 (4,340)
N.A.
Projectile
Depends on Projectile
Depends on Projectile
Throwable Entity
Converts to Friendly
N.A.
Amped Vortex Shield Stats
Bullet: Pilot (Full Vortex)
47.25 (1,464.75)
N.A.
Bullet: Titan (Full Vortex)
189 (5,859)
N.A.
Projectile
No Damage Increase
No Damage Increase
Throwable Entity
Converts to Friendly
N.A.
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Tripwire
Laser triggered explosive mines. — Description
File Name: Laser Trip
Ability Mode: Deploy
Weapon Class: Tactical
Max Duration: 12 sec
Weapon Type: Mine
Cooldown: 10 sec
Function: Block off Enemy Path, Vaporize Pilots
Max Durability: X Energy Cost: 350 (35%)
Overview
Ion’s Tripwire is a tactical ability that deploys 3 laser-triggered explosive mines to control enemy movement and deal medium damage. Designed for area denial, tripwire is highly effective at blocking paths and punishing aggressive enemies. When an enemy crosses the laser tripwire, the mine detonates, releasing a giant explosion.
The Tripwire remains active for up to 12 seconds before automatically exploding. The ability has a cooldown of 10 seconds, allowing for frequent redeployment. However, tripwire costs 350 energy (35% of Ion’s total energy pool), making it crucial to balance its use with other abilities. Despite this, Tripwire offers the highest damage-to-energy ratio in Ion’s arsenal, making it a key tool for area control.
Deploys 3 explosive mines with a laser tripwire trigger
Lasts for 12 seconds or detonates on enemy contact
10-second cooldown after deployment
Costs 350 energy (35% of Ion’s total energy pool)
Zero Point Energy Kit
The Zero Point Energy kit eliminates Tripwire’s energy cost, allowing for more frequent and unrestricted deployment.
Removes the 350 energy cost, making Tripwire free to use
Does not alter cooldown, duration, or damage values
Prevents use of ZPL
Tripwire Stats
Pilot
100
N.A.
Titan
1,500
N.A.
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Laser Shot
Shoulder-mounted, this lethal beam cuts through anything in its way. — Description
File Name: Laser Lite
Ability Mode: Deploy / Hold
Weapon Class: Ordnance
Max Hold Duration: 3 sec
Weapon Type: Precision Laser
Cooldown: N.A. Energy Cost: 550 (55%)
Overview
Ion's Laser Shot is a high-precision, shoulder-mounted energy weapon capable of piercing pilots. This powerful ordnance delivers devastating damage, making it one of Ion’s best tools for eliminating pilots and damaging Titans quickly at range. When activated, the Laser Shot can be held for up to 3 seconds before firing, allowing for flexible timing in engagements.
Laser Shot consumes 550 energy (55% of Ion’s total energy pool) and emits a distinct charging sound that can be heard through walls, potentially alerting enemies. It delivers lethal damage to pilots and good burst damage to Titans, with the potential for critical hits. While aiming down sights improves precision, players can also cancel the charge with a melee attack, though doing so will notify nearby enemies via sound and minimap detection. The Laser Shot also has does a small splash that can't hit a target in the air, nor the same target twice, except via the double hit glitch.
Fires a high-precision laser capable of piercing through multiple pilots or damaging titans
Can one shot pilots and can crit titans
Consumes 550 energy (55% of Ion’s total energy pool)
Aiming down sights is available for better accuracy
It can be held for up to 3 seconds before firing
Charge can be canceled with a melee attack, which notifies nearby enemies
Produces a loud charge-up sound that can be heard through walls
Effective range is approximately half the size of the Homestead map
small splash on impact, that can't hit anything above ground
Laser Shot Stats
Pilot
300
N.A.
Titan
1,200
1,800
Splash Damage
Same Damage for Both
N.A.
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Laser Core
A deadly oversized laser beam fired from the chest of the Ion and capable of stopping anything it its path. — Description
File Name: Laser Cannon
Core Type: DPS Core
Weapon Class: Titan Core Ability
Max Duration: 3.5 seconds (5 seconds with Grand Cannon)
Weapon Type: Continuous Laser Beam
Addition: Hitscan, Laser Shot Range
Overview
Ion’s Laser Core is a devastating and visually striking Titan core that unleashes a continuous, oversized laser beam from head level. This positioning allows Ion to hit enemies over chest-high cover without exposing herself fully. The beam lasts up to 3.5 seconds before expiring.
The Laser Core is known for its exceptionally high damage per second, making it a lethal threat to both Pilots and Titans. It delivers a consistent 325 base damage per hit with no ability to score critical hits. As a hitscan weapon, its damage is instantaneous upon firing, but it's advised to aim in front of where the enemy is moving for the most consistent damage. Despite this, its range is limited, similar to Ion’s Laser Shot. Beyond sheer damage, Laser Core is also highly effective at countering shields, rapidly breaking through barriers like Particle Walls and Gun Shields, while depleting Vortex and Thermal Shields in seconds.
Fires a continuous, oversized laser beam from head level
Lasts 3.5 seconds by default, dealing no crit damage
Hitscan nature ensures immediate impact upon firing, but still requires leading in front
Limited range, similar to Laser Shot
Instantly destroys Particle Walls and Gun Shields
Drains Thermal Shields and Vortex Shields within seconds
Has similar splash damage to Laser Shot
Grand Cannon Kit
The Grand Cannon kit extends the duration of the Laser Core, increasing its sustained damage potential.
Increases Laser Core duration from 3.5 seconds → 5 seconds
Does not alter damage, range, or shield-draining properties
Laser Core Stats
Pilot
325
N.A.
Titan
325
N.A.
Splash Damage
Same for Both
N.A.
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