Flame Slash
Flame Slash is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. It imbues a melee strike with the power of flames, altering the damage dealt by the targets tolerance of the element.
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Dragon Quest VI
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.
Dragon Quest VII
Flame Slash is acquired in the same manner as in the previous game, and possesses the same parameters.
Dragon Quest VIII
Flame slash is a sword technique that both the the Hero and Angelo can learn. It requires 15 skill points by the Hero, and 9 skill points by Angelo. Damage modifiers have not changed.
Dragon Quest IX
Although not directly available to players, Flame Slash is used by the desert dwelling Axolhotl. Use of the Armamentalist's Fire Fource skill can mimic the technique.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Flame slash increases damage by 20% (plus 5), and is learned by the Hero, Erik, Sylvando, and Hendrik for three skill points in the swords branch of their character builder. The skill now costs 2 MP to use.