Face on Fire Strain Profile: Lineage, Terpenes, and Cultivation Tips

Face on Fire is a potent and flavorful hybrid bred by Archive Seed Bank, known for crafting strains with rich genetic depth and standout terpene profiles. This particular cultivar brings together two heavyweight parents: White Fire 43 and Face Off OG BX1, resulting in a strain with serious firepower and old-school Kush funk.

Genetics

• White Fire 43 (WiFi 43) – A standout cut from the White Fire OG line, WiFi 43 is renowned for its frosty appearance, balanced effects, and sour-diesel-meets-Kush terpene profile. It lends potency, bag appeal, and structure to the cross.

• Face Off OG BX1 – An OG Kush phenotype selected in the '90s by Archive’s ThaDocta, Face Off OG is known for its heavy, sedative effects and deeply gassy aroma. The BX1 (backcross 1) version was used to stabilize and intensify the original traits.

Lineage Breakdown

• Face on Fire = White Fire 43 x Face Off OG BX1

White Fire 43 (WiFi 43)

• Selected cut of White Fire OG (WiFi)

• White Fire OG = The White x Fire OG

  • The White: A mysterious Florida strain known for heavy trichome coverage, originally called Triangle.

  • Fire OG: A pungent OG Kush phenotype said to stem from the original OG Kush line.

Face Off OG BX1

• Face Off OG is a vintage OG Kush phenotype selected by Archive Seed Bank in the late 1990s from a bag of OG Kush seeds.

• BX1 = backcrossed once to stabilize Face Off traits with added vigor.

Breeder: Archive Seed Bank

Founded by ThaDocta, Archive Seed Bank has a reputation for preserving classic OG Kush, Chem, and GSC lines while creating elite crosses with exceptional stability. Their breeding work with Face Off OG is central to their catalog, and Face on Fire is one of several standout hybrids using this legendary cut.

Strain History

Face on Fire emerged in the mid-2010s as Archive was working to create new expressions of Kush-dominant strains that blended modern potency with old-school funk. By combining two powerhouses—WiFi 43 for trichome coverage and balanced highs, and Face Off OG for its deep OG gas and narcotic effects—they created a cultivar that’s visually stunning, intensely flavorful, and not for the faint of heart.

It gained traction among growers and connoisseurs alike for its dense, frosty buds and a terpene profile that blends earthy kush, fuel, and citrus zest. While it remains a boutique strain in some circles, it's earned a respected place in modern OG lineage charts.