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I'd like to avoid getting 125% ignite chance if I can, and I can't find any conclusive answer on how this mechanic works.

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about 4 years ago - /u/Mark_GGG - Direct link

You have to hit them first to apply the curse - it's then too late to modify that hit, since it already happened, and they weren't cursed when you hit them.