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Flame Slash

Flame Slash is a skill in the series.

Characteristics edit

The user imbues a melee strike with the power of flames, altering the damage dealt by the target's tolerance of the element.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake edit

Flame Slash deals 110% Fire-elemental damage to a single enemy for 6 MP. It is learned by the Hero starting at level 6. It can be performed with any weapon equipped.

GameDescription
 
Slashes an enemy with a white-hot weapon.[1]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake edit

Flame Slash deals 110% Fire-elemental damage to a single enemy for 6 MP. It is already known by the Prince of Cannock when he joins the party. Once again, it can be performed with any weapon equipped.

  • When his HP is below 50% or he is under the effects of Dodgy Dance, the Souped-Up Skill Tempered Tantrum becomes available to use by holding down a button, depending on which version of the game is being played.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake edit

Flame Slash deals 130% Fire-elemental damage to a single enemy (before resistance applies) for 5 MP. It is learned by the Hero at level 8 and can be performed with any weapon equipped. It can also be used by a friendly Restless armour and Magmalice in the Monster Arena.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation edit

Flame Slash deals damage based on the target's vulnerability to Sizz, with 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30% being the possible modifiers. It is granted at the first rank of the Armamentalist vocation. On the enemy side, it is used by Bad karmour, Bronson, Skullrider, Finned fatale, Zombie gladiator, Zozagel, and Terry.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past edit

GameDescription
 
An attack that channels the potent power of a raging inferno.[2]

Flame Slash has the same attack parameters as the previous game and is learned by reaching rank 2 as an Armamentalist. It can also be learned naturally by Kiefer at level 5 and is already known by Aishe when she joins the party. It is used by the enemies Bronson, Charmour, Alarmour, and Cardinal Sin.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined edit

Flame Slash deals extra damage to a single enemy based on their Sizz resistance and costs 2 MP to use. It is learned at rank 1 as an Armamentalist or rank 2 by Kiefer as an Heir Apparent.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King edit

Flame Slash has the same damage modifiers as the previous two games. It is learned by the Hero and Angelo by investing 15 and 9 skill points into their Sword skill respectively. It is also used by the enemies Skullrider and Zombie gladiator. Jockey is the only Infamous Monster with access to it.

GameDescription
 
Channels the power of raging fire into the blade of your sword.[3]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit

Flame Slash is an enemy-only skill used by Axolhotl. Use of the Armamentalist's Fire Fource skill can mimic the technique.

Dragon Quest X edit

Flame Slash can be learned by Warriors, Gladiators, Armamentalists, Paladins, Fortune Tellers, Gadabouts, and Demon Swordsman by allocating 3 skill points into the One-Handed Swords skill. It costs 2 MP to use and deals 20% more damage (plus 10 raw damage).

Dragon Quest X Offline edit

Flame Slash deals 20% extra damage than a normal attack (plus 10) as Fire-elemental damage to a single enemy for 2 MP. It can be learned by the Hero as a Warrior, Gladiator, Armamentalist, or Gadabout, as well as Hussar through the One-Handed Swords panel of their Character Builders for a single skill point.

  • In Version 2.0, Anlucia can also learn the skill through the Justice panel of her Character Builder for 1 skill point. She already knows the skill when she joins the party.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age edit

Flame Slash increases damage by 20% (plus 5 raw damage), and is learned by the Hero, Erik, Sylvando, and Hendrik for three skill points in the Swords panel of their Character Builders. The skill once again costs 2 MP to use.

Dragon Quest Monsters edit

Known as FireSlash in this game, it requires a monster to reach level 11 with 77 HP, 34 MP, 66 Attack and 42 Intelligence. It is naturally learned by the Centasaur, Demonite, Dragon, EvilArmor, Grendal, Orochi and SkulRider. It can also be learned by monsters with Blazemore and ChargeUp.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2 edit

FireSlash now requires 76 Intelligence to learn. It is no longer naturally learned by the Demonite.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker edit

Flame Slash can be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 edit

Flame Slash now deals a combination of Frizz and Fire Breath-element damage. It can no longer be learned from Dragon Lore, Fire Fighter, or Muspell. It can additionally be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince edit

Flame Slash costs 2 MP and deals 10% more damage than a normal attack. It is learned through the Air Fryer, Blade Maven, Firebrand, Fire Chief, Freezer Burner, Frizz Afficionado, Pyrotechnician, Smart Blazer, and Spicy Slasher talents.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below edit

GameDescription
 
Forces gouts of flame from the ground to blast enemies away.[4]

Flame Slash can be learned by Luceus for 5 skill points and costs 7 MP to use. When used, Luceus slams his sword into the ground and creates a large burst of flames in front of him.

  • Flame Slash can be upgraded with the skill Flame Slash Strengthener, which costs 20 skill points to learn. By holding the button when Flame Slash is being performed, it will attack multiple times.

Dragon Quest Treasures edit

Flame Slash deals Fire-element slashing damage to one foe for 4 MP and can be learned by Drackolyte and Restless armour.

Dragon Quest Tact edit

Flame Slash is known naturally by arrghgoyles, hellions, and killing machine light at level 1, and can be learned by wax murderers at level 16. It costs 3 MP to use and inflicts 120% potency Frizz-type physical damage to a single enemy. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.

Flame Slash (火炎斬り Kaen kiri) 
Ability information
Flame Slash
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Physical   3
Range Additional effects
 
1		 None
Description
Deals 120% potency Frizz-type physical dmage to 1 enemy
Naturally learnt by
Arrghgoyle, Hellion, Killing machine light, Wax murderer

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate edit

Flame Slash is available to the Hero via his Command Selection ability. It costs 12 MP to perform, but deals high damage and boasts considerable knockback as well. The blade will deal 22% with a wide swing arc and the flames will inflict 17%, but the latter will not send the target flying as far as the former.

Other Languages edit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolEstocada flamigeraSpanish for "flaming thrust".
  FrançaisLame de feuFrench for "blade of fire".
  DeutschFlammenhiebGerman for "flame blow".
  ItalianoFendente di fuocoItalian for "slash of fire".
  РусскийОгненный слешRussian for "fire slash".
  한국어화염 베기Korean for "flame slash".

Related skills edit

Battle Visuals edit

Gallery edit

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    Angelo using Flame Slash in Dragon Quest VIII.
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    Rivals card.

References edit

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo 3DS version.
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  4. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
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