{"id":284911,"date":"2026-04-19T06:49:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T06:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=284911"},"modified":"2026-04-19T06:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T06:49:43","slug":"how-much-damage-does-flaming-strike-add","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-flaming-strike-add\/","title":{"rendered":"How much damage does flaming strike add?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-flaming-strike-add\/#How_much_damage_does_flaming_strike_add\" title=\"How much damage does flaming strike add?\">How much damage does flaming strike add?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-flaming-strike-add\/#Understanding_Flaming_Strike\" title=\"Understanding Flaming Strike\">Understanding Flaming Strike<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-flaming-strike-add\/#How_Flaming_Strike_Works\" title=\"How Flaming Strike Works\">How Flaming Strike Works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-flaming-strike-add\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_damage_does_flaming_strike_add\"><\/span>How much damage does flaming strike add?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong> ability adds <strong>90 flat fire damage<\/strong> to the user&#8217;s <strong>weapon<\/strong> for a duration of <strong>40 seconds<\/strong>, making it a significant boost to the overall <strong>damage output<\/strong>. This <strong>buff<\/strong> is particularly useful in combating <strong>unarmored enemies<\/strong>, <strong>fleshy creatures<\/strong>, and <strong>undead<\/strong> foes, making it a valuable asset in various combat scenarios. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Flaming_Strike\"><\/span>Understanding Flaming Strike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To fully appreciate the benefits of <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to understand how it works and its overall impact on gameplay. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Flaming_Strike_Works\"><\/span>How Flaming Strike Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong> is an <strong>Ash of War<\/strong> in <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong> that can be equipped on most <strong>melee weapons<\/strong>, excluding <strong>colossal weapons<\/strong> and <strong>whips<\/strong>. Upon activation, the user unleashes a <strong>blast of flames<\/strong> from their <strong>left hand<\/strong>, dealing <strong>fire damage<\/strong> to enemies within its area of effect. The <strong>heavy follow-up attack<\/strong> then <strong>enchants the weapon with fire<\/strong>, applying the <strong>90 flat fire damage buff<\/strong> for <strong>40 seconds<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below are some frequently asked questions about <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong> and related topics:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What type of damage is Flaming Strike effective against?<\/strong> <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong> is particularly effective against <strong>unarmored enemies<\/strong>, <strong>fleshy creatures<\/strong>, and <strong>undead<\/strong> foes, as these types of enemies tend to have lower <strong>resistance<\/strong> to <strong>fire damage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How does Flaming Strike scale?<\/strong> The <strong>initial fire blast<\/strong> from <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong> scales with <strong>strength<\/strong>, while the <strong>follow-up attack<\/strong> scales with the <strong>weapon&#8217;s attack rating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Flaming Strike a good spell?<\/strong> <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong> is considered a <strong>good spell<\/strong>, with an overall rating of <strong>Green<\/strong>, indicating its effectiveness in various combat scenarios.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How does Flaming Strike compare to Fireball?<\/strong> <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong> has <strong>higher damage<\/strong> than <strong>Fireball<\/strong> until the latter reaches <strong>level 8<\/strong>, at which point <strong>Fireball&#8217;s<\/strong> damage output surpasses that of <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the best fire damage weapon in Elden Ring?<\/strong> Some of the <strong>best fire damage weapons<\/strong> in <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong> include the <strong>Blasphemous Blade<\/strong>, <strong>Godslayer&#8217;s Greatsword<\/strong>, and <strong>Sword of Night and Flame<\/strong>, each with its unique <strong>stats<\/strong> and <strong>required levels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can you put Flaming Strike on colossal swords?<\/strong> No, <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong> cannot be equipped on <strong>colossal weapons<\/strong> or <strong>whips<\/strong>, limiting its use to other <strong>melee weapons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How long does the Flaming Strike buff last?<\/strong> The <strong>Flaming Strike buff<\/strong> lasts for <strong>20 seconds<\/strong>, during which the <strong>weapon<\/strong> deals <strong>additional fire damage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Where can I find the Ash of War: Flaming Strike?<\/strong> The <strong>Ash of War: Flaming Strike<\/strong> can be obtained from an <strong>invisible scarab<\/strong> outside the <strong>legacy dungeon of Redmane Castle<\/strong>, in a <strong>small cemetery<\/strong> filled with <strong>vampire bats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does faith increase fire damage?<\/strong> Yes, if <strong>Ashes of War<\/strong> that deal <strong>fire damage<\/strong> are infused with <strong>Flame Art<\/strong>, the <strong>fire damage<\/strong> will scale strongly with <strong>Faith<\/strong>, making it a viable option for <strong>faith-based builds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the strongest weapon in Elden Ring?<\/strong> The <strong>Rivers of Blood<\/strong> is considered one of the <strong>strongest weapons<\/strong> in <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>, particularly for <strong>bleed builds<\/strong>, due to its ability to deal massive <strong>damage<\/strong> to enemies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does Flame, Grant Me Strength increase damage?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Flame, Grant Me Strength<\/strong> is a <strong>Fire Monk Incantation<\/strong> that enhances both <strong>physical<\/strong> and <strong>fire-affinity attack power<\/strong>, resulting in a <strong>20% buff<\/strong> to <strong>basic attacks<\/strong> for <strong>30 seconds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Flame Strike a 5th-level spell?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Flame Strike<\/strong> is a <strong>5th-level spell<\/strong>, which is considered higher level due to its <strong>Area of Effect (AoE) blast<\/strong> and <strong>better damage type<\/strong>, making it a more powerful spell compared to others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can I use Flaming Strike with any weapon?<\/strong> No, <strong>Flaming Strike<\/strong> can only be equipped on <strong>melee weapons<\/strong>, excluding <strong>colossal weapons<\/strong> and <strong>whips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How much XP does Fire Strike give?<\/strong> <strong>Fire Strike<\/strong> rewards <strong>11.5 base experience<\/strong> for casting the spell, with an additional <strong>2 experience<\/strong> earned for each <strong>damage point<\/strong> dealt to the target.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Flame Sword a good weapon?<\/strong> The <strong>Fire Sword<\/strong> is a <strong>good weapon<\/strong> for <strong>mid-range combat<\/strong>, as its <strong>Flamecutter<\/strong> ability can hinder enemies and its <strong>burn damage<\/strong> can deter them, making it a viable option for certain playstyles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much damage does flaming strike add? The Flaming Strike ability adds 90 flat fire damage to the user&#8217;s weapon for a duration of 40 seconds, making it a significant boost to the overall damage output. 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