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.
Appearances
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 X
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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.
Dragon Quest Monsters
Called FireSlash in this game, it requires the 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
FireSlash now requires 76 intelligence to learn. It is no longer naturally learned by the Demonite.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Flame Slash can be learned from:
- Dragon Lore (37 points)
- Fire (14 points)
- Fire II (8 points)
- Fire Fighter (23 points)
- Firewind Slashes (8 points)
- Frizz & Bang (8 points)
- Frizz & Bang II (5 points)
- Frizz & Woosh (35 points)
- Frizz & Woosh II (8 points)
- Frizz & Zam (14 points)
- Frizz & Zam II (5 points)
- Frizz & Zap (8 points)
- Frizz & Zap II (4 points)
- Hawkhart (19 points)
- Muspell (16 points)
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Flame Slash is no longer learned from Dragon Lore, Fire Fighter, or Muspell. It can additionally be learned from:
- Frizz & Sizz (8 points)
- Frizz & Sizz II (5 points)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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.