Learn about the Sonic & Knuckles Flame Shield, which grants fire immunity and allows the Fireball Spin Dash. It deflects projectiles but is lost on contact with water or damage.
The Flame Shield in Sonic & Knuckles visually manifests as flames surrounding your character. It provides complete immunity to all fire-based attacks and makes you impervious to fire-related environmental hazards such as flamethrowers, thrusters, and lava. If you are playing as Sonic, you can activate a special ability by pressing the A, B, or C Button twice while the shield is active. This action allows you to perform the Fireball Spin Dash, where you transform into a fireball and blast across the screen. Additionally, the shield deflects incoming projectiles.
- The Flame Shield deflects projectiles.
- If you are playing as Sonic, pressing the A, B, or C Button twice will activate the Fireball Spin Dash.
Warning: You will lose this shield if you touch water or get hit by an attack.
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