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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:

Normal
  • Magic +150
  • Magic +180
  • ATB Recovery +5
Rare
  • Magic +250 (Chaos variant drop)
  • ATB Recovery +20 (Synthesis only, 20%)

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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Other Appearances[]

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

The Flamespark (SR+) Legend card.

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.

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