I learned this yesterday after dying to a Kat ignite while trying to protect myself from it with Barrier. It ended before ignite did and I died.
So why does Barrier have a shorter duration than ignite? I get that defensive options don't really fully counter offensive options in league, but I figured Barrier was a good counter to ignite and a great spell for midlane champions that want a bit more survivability.
Dreadlocks2 votes
removes it :)
Lux Lux2 votes
Barrier is used to counter burst. Ignite is NOT burst, it's a DoT (Damage-over-Time) spell.
Best way to counter Ignite is Cleanse.
Ralanr1 votesGood to know.
DarkRitual1 votesBecause then Barrier would completely invalidate Ignite.
Had Lucians Wife1 votesJust use it when it reaches its last few ticks, do immediately blow it.
Weathered1 votesBecause barrier is not meant to be a 1 button counter to ignite. Barrier is for a quick incoming burst, like a Syndra R. Ignite is a damage over time spell that slowly whittles down health.