User blog comment:Argronar/New Jungle Discussion/@comment-27646383-20141120221836/@comment-4022742-20141120235742

Except that out-damages by 35 + 17 * level while decreasing sustain for that entire time. When you play, sure the smite might be nice for extra damage, and they won't sustain during your ult either. But for most top laners, Ignite is still the better damage option.