| “ | Launch nearby opponents with a sword that revolves around you. Hold down the button to increase the power of the sword and the number of times it orbits you. | ” |
| —Description from Ultimate's Move List. | ||
Flame Nova is Pyra's neutral special move.
Overview[]
Flame Nova is a spinning attack where the Aegis will quickly revolve around Pyra, fully engulfed in flame, and end with an explosion. Much like Young Link and Toon Link's versions of Spin Attack, any characters caught will be hit multiple times. During the move's duration, Pyra can move on the ground slightly to the left or right.
The move can be charged; if fully charged, its power will be increased as well as add a second circle of flame around Pyra to double the amount of hits it deals. The charge can be canceled, but just like Failnaught and the Flare spells, it cannot be stored and Pyra must fully commit to the charge.
Origin[]
Flame Nova as it appears in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
Flame Nova is Pyra's Level I Blade Special in Xenoblade Chronicles 2; the in-game description describes the move as "[Absorbing] ether from the air and transform it into fighting spirit". In the game, it is not a spinning attack but rather a targeted explosion, though it does start with Pyra spinning with the Aegis once to absorb ether energy to build up its power.
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| Pyra's Special Moves | |
|---|---|
| Ultimate | |
| Standard Special | Flame Nova |
| Side Special | Blazing End |
| Up Special | Prominence Revolt |
| Down Special | Swap to Mythra |
| Final Smash | Burning Sword |