| Level: | Drd 2 |
|---|---|
| Components: | V, S, DF |
| Casting Time: | 1 standard action |
| Range: | 0 ft. |
| Effect: | Sword-like beam |
| Duration: | 1 min./level (D) |
| Saving Throw: | None |
| Spell Resistance: | Yes |
A 3-foot-long, blazing beam of red-hot fire springs forth from your hand. You wield this bladelike beam as if it were a scimitar. Attacks with the flame blade are melee touch attacks. The blade deals 1d8 points of fire damage +1 point per two caster levels (maximum +10). Since the blade is immaterial, your Strength modifier does not apply to the damage. A flame blade can ignite combustible materials such as parchment, straw, dry sticks, and cloth.
The spell does not function underwater.