Salamander

Salamander (sometimes called Salamando) is the Mana Spirit of fire. He appears as a fiery reptilian creature wielding a spear. Salamander's powers are perhaps the most destructive, sporting attacks like rains of magma, explosions, fireballs, walls of flame, and a weapon enchantment that burns opponents. Despite his reign of destruction, the Fire Elemental has only one beneficial spell in both Seiken Densetsu 3 and Sword of Mana which temporarily boosts the target's attack power.

Appearances

Sword of Mana

"Ignite to remember! I'm cooking with gas!"

—Salamander

Salamander is found in Vinquette Hall, trapped in a Metaball. He is the first spirit to join Hero, and the second to join Heroine (Wisp being her first).

Secret of Mana

Salamando was stolen away from Kakkara Village by the Scorpion Gang and used to heat a small resort town in the Ice Country. When Randi and his friends released him from his prison, Salamando joined them and bestowed his magic on Primm and Popoi. His spells include Flame Saber, Fire Bouqet, and Blaze Wall for Primm, and Fireball, Lava Wave, and Exploder for Popoi.

Seiken Densetsu 3

Salamander is the sixth Mana Spirit to join the heroes. He resides in the Valley of Flames past the Desert of Scorching Heat. As the heroes approach the Valley of Flames, they encounter resistance in the form of Nevarl's forces, including Bill and Ben, two powerful ninjas. Once in the Valley, the heroes find Bigieu, who is attempting to release the Fire Mana Stone's energy by sacrificing Hawkeye's friend Jessica. Fortunately, Hawkeye (or his feline friend Nikita if Hawkeye is among the heroes) is able to rescue Jessica, forcing Bigieu to sacrifice Bill and Ben instead. Her task complete, Bigieu leaves. After she's gone, Salamander appears and joins the heroes on their quest.

Legend of Mana

Children of Mana

Like all other Mana Spirits Salamander is available from the start of the game. His offensive spells is Explode, and his support spell is Flamestrike. Please note that there are multiple Salamanders living in the Mana village.

Heroes of Mana

His spells are Explode (for Valda), Fireball (for Belgar, Yurcheal and D'Kelli) and Flame Sabre (for everyone else).

Dawn of Mana

In Dawn of Mana, Salamander is hot-tempered and usually wants to act before thinking. He is skeptical of Gnome's story, and it is hinted that he is just plain belligerent towards Gnome in general. His elemental power involves burning enemies.

Etymology

In the Classic age, salamanders were thought to be lizards born from fires. Today it is known that they are amphibians, like frogs and toads.