Flamespark is a magic ability for Lightning in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It is a compound ability that combines the Fire and Thunder spells, dealing magic fire and lightning-elemental damage to a single foe. Its upgraded form is the Flamesparka spell.
Obtained
The Danse Macabre garb from Yusnaan has natural access to a locked Flamespark Lv. 2 ability. The Hidden Justice purchasable from Canopus Farms on the Wildlands also has access to Flamespark Lv. 3 as its locked ability.
The ability version can only be obtained as a drop from the Aster Protoflorian enemies with a 22.5% chance. The enemies drop different levels of the ability on the following days and difficulties:
| Enemy | Lv. 1 | Lv. 2 | Lv. 3 | Lv. 4 | Lv. 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aster Protoflorian | Day 1 - 6 (Easy/Normal) | Day 7 - 9 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 1 - 6 (Hard) | Day 7 - 13 (Hard) |
Mechanics
When used, Lightning launches an lightning-infused fireball that unleashes a small explosion and thunderbolts upon impact, dealing two magic fire and lightning-elemental damage attacks. By default, Flamespark Lv. 1 has an ATB cost of 20, an attack power of 0.38 (0.76 in total), a Stagger Power of C, and a Stagger Time of E. When fully upgraded, Flamespark Lv. 5 at max has an ATB cost of 15, an attack power of 1.74 (3.48 in total), a Stagger Power of C, and a Stagger Time of E.
Stats
Ability version
- Growth chart
| Level | Base Power | Power Increment | Synthesis Needed to Max | Max Power | Level Up Malistone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 0.38 | 0.02 | 5 | 0.48 | Silver |
| Lv. 2 | 0.50 | 0.03 | 4 | 0.62 | Gold |
| Lv. 3 | 0.65 | 0.03 | 6 | 0.83 | Adamant |
| Lv. 4 | 0.86 | 0.04 | 9 | 1.22 | Scarletite |
| Lv. 5 | 1.26 | 0.04 | 12 | 1.74 | N/A |
- Passives
Flamespark abilities can have the following passives:
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Locked versions
The locked versions available to garbs have unique stats and passives, these versions of Flamespark cannot be upgraded.
| Command | ATB Cost | Attack Power | Stagger Power | Stagger Time | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamespark Lv. 2 (Danse Macabre) |
20 | x0.67 (x1.34 in total) | C | E | None |
| Flamespark Lv. 3 (Hidden Justice) |
16 | x0.73 (x1.46 in total) | C | E | None |
Use
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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade
Flamespark appeared as an INT ability for players, dealing damage to boss enemies. The attack was also used by Lightning for several of her Legend summon cards.
