Flambae
Momentum Hero
Voice Actor: TBA
Description
Fire-wielding momentum-based hero and Z-Team redemption seeker. Flambae exemplifies the high-risk, high-reward combat specialist archetype, trading starting power for incredible scaling potential. His unique stacking mechanic transforms him from baseline fighter into unstoppable force through consecutive successes. 'What he lacks in any discernable Intellect, he makes up for in fighting ability' - excelling in straightforward combat scenarios while struggling with puzzle-solving or strategic challenges. Start Flambae on easy missions to safely build Combat and Mobility bonuses, then deploy the stacked powerhouse on difficult operations. His pyrokinetic abilities combine with momentum mechanics to create one of the highest ceiling heroes when properly managed. Low Intellect (5/10) makes him unsuitable for logic-heavy scenarios, but once momentum builds, few heroes can match his combat effectiveness.
Special Ability
Momentum Stacking - Gains +1 Combat and +1 Mobility after each successful mission. Stacks continuously until failure, creating powerful snowball effect. Resets to base stats upon mission failure.
Hero Stats
Strengths
- ✓ Unlimited scaling potential through momentum
- ✓ Becomes strongest combat hero when stacked
- ✓ High mobility growth (+1 per success)
- ✓ Snowball mechanics reward mission chaining
- ✓ Straightforward combat excellence
- ✓ Late-shift powerhouse capability
- ✓ Pyrokinesis in fire-related scenarios
Weaknesses
- ✗ Weak baseline stats before stacking
- ✗ Complete momentum reset on single failure
- ✗ Low Intellect unsuitable for puzzles
- ✗ Requires careful strategic planning
- ✗ Risk-reward management needed
- ✗ Momentum build-up takes time
- ✗ Vulnerable during early missions
Best Used For
Advanced Strategy
Critical Reset Avoidance
ONE failed mission resets ALL momentum stacks to base stats—Flambae's greatest weakness. Never deploy to:
- Tech Challenges: Intellect 1 makes analytical missions virtually impossible regardless of stacked Combat/Mobility
- High-Charisma Hostages: Charisma 2 insufficient for negotiation-heavy scenarios
- Uncertain Mission Types: If mission description lacks clear requirements, don't risk stacked Flambae—send Invisigal scout first
3-Phase Stacking Strategy
Phase 1 (Missions 1-3 - Safe Stacking): Deploy Flambae solo to ultra-safe missions (fire emergencies with Vigor 3, low-intensity combat). Build 2-3 stacks risk-free to reach Combat 5-6, Mobility 5-6.
Phase 2 (Missions 4-6 - Prism Amplification): Once Flambae reaches Combat 5+, pair with Prism in slot 2 for duplication. Stacked Flambae (Combat 6) + duplicate (Combat 3) + Prism (Combat 4) = Combined Combat 13 for overwhelming force.
Phase 3 (Missions 7+ - Maximum Power): Reserve stacked Flambae for episode-critical missions only. At Combat 8+, his stacks are TOO valuable to risk—deploy only when failure is virtually impossible.
Supernova Optimization
After training unlocks Supernova, Flambae reaches max Combat/Mobility after just 2 successes and removes rest time limitation. Deploy to ULTRA-SAFE scenarios for first 2 missions, then unleash max stats immediately for entire shift dominance with zero cooldown.
Recovery from Reset
If stacks reset mid-shift: Don't panic-deploy him immediately. Return to Phase 1 safe stacking (easy missions only), leverage other heroes (Coupé, Punch Up, Malevola) for critical missions while Flambae rebuilds. The guides warn: 'Using Flambae on risky calls first will ruin his entire shift.'
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Validated: Stats, low intellect, combat focus
Validated: Momentum stacking mechanic, +1 Combat & Mobility per success, reset on failure
Validated: Stacking effects, pyro character designation
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