Throws spinning swords upward in a continuous volley. When the weapon glimmers, it activates the Bull Crush tech — a distinct powerful attack that fires in addition to the standard spinning sword throws.

Flamberge requires no passive item as evolution material; reaching max level (Lv 8) alone triggers self-evolution. Fully evolving it in a run unlocks it for subsequent runs. The post-evolution weapon name is currently unconfirmed.

Max Flamberge (Lv 8) and open an elite-drop chest after 10:00 to trigger self-evolution. No additional passive item is required. The post-evolution weapon name is currently unconfirmed.

• No evolution material required — all passive slots are free for damage and utility upgrades
• Upward trajectory allows pre-positioning attacks in the expected path of approaching enemies
• Bull Crush tech activates on glimmers for additional burst damage
• Self-evolution timing is predictable and independent of passive item availability

• Upward-only trajectory provides limited coverage for enemies approaching from below or the sides
• Evolution destination currently unknown
• Bull Crush tech only fires on glimmers — cannot be reliably activated on demand
• Initial acquisition requires finding it in a run with no guaranteed appearance

• Imelda: +10% Growth reaches max level faster, getting Flamberge to self-evolution sooner
• Characters with Amount bonuses: more spinning swords per volley increases upward coverage
• Characters prioritizing Spinach and Hollow Heart: complements the aggressive upward-push build

• Duplicator: Amount increase raises simultaneous spinning sword count — expands upward coverage and total volley damage (top priority)
• Spinach: +10% Might raises damage on both the spinning swords and Bull Crush tech hits
• Tome: Duration increase extends how long each sword remains active in flight
• Candelabrador: area increase widens each sword's effective hit zone

• III Tragic Princess: Amount increase further raises simultaneous sword count per volley
• IX Divine Bloodline: crit compounding on sword hits and Bull Crush tech raises DPS

• Early (0–10 min): Level Flamberge with all passive slots focused on damage — no evolution material slot needed. Duplicator and Spinach are top priorities. Moving upward while fighting naturally aligns the throw trajectory with approaching enemies.
• Mid (10–20 min): Reach Lv8 and open a post-10:00 elite chest for self-evolution. With passive slots free, reinforce with Candelabrador or Tome for extended coverage.
• Late (20+ min): Post-evolution with high Amount raises a continuous wall of spinning swords flying upward. Spinach maximizes per-hit damage from each sword and Bull Crush tech activation.

Q: How do I unlock Flamberge?
A: Find it in a run, level it to max, and fully evolve it — after completing the evolution, it becomes consistently available in subsequent runs.

Q: Does Flamberge need a passive item to evolve?
A: No — it self-evolves at max level (Lv 8) when an elite-drop chest is opened after 10:00. No passive item slot is consumed, leaving all slots free for other upgrades.

Q: How does the Bull Crush tech trigger?
A: Glimmers (the weapon's visual shine) activate Bull Crush automatically. Glimmer timing is random and cannot be reliably controlled, but the additional damage when it fires is substantial.