- For other uses, see Pyromancy (disambiguation).
Pyromancy is a type of magic in Dark Souls.
General information[]
All pyromancies, even those not directly related to fire, are cast with a Pyromancy Flame. To obtain one, one can choose the Pyromancer as their starting class, or talk to the pyromancy trainers: Laurentius of the Great Swamp after he is rescued and if the player does not already have a Pyromancy Flame, or Eingyi if the player has 11 Intelligence or higher. Upgrading a Pyromancy Flame can only be done through one of the formerly mentioned pyromancers, as well as Quelana of Izalith, who can ascend the flame further than Laurentius or Eingyi.
Unlike Sorcery and Miracles, Pyromancies are unique in that they do not require a specific stat level, or scale with any stat. Rather, players may upgrade their Pyromancy Flame 15 times at any pyromancy teacher, then ascend once and upgrade their Ascended Pyromancy flame another 5 times to increase their damage output. This means that players can use a high level Pyromancy Flame to deal high damage at low soul levels – making it useful for PvP. (Note, the Ascended Pyromancy Flame does not scale with intelligence, despite the item indicating such)
Unfortunately, many pyromancies share the deficiency of having limited range and having a slow casting time. This means that in order to use pyromancies properly, players must plan ahead and predict enemy movements. It also makes pyromancies dangerous to use in close combat, especially against other players. However, the speed of casting pyromancies can be increased through investing in the Dexterity attribute, the limit being 45 points in Dexterity before no further casting speed increases are given to the player, making pyromancies a far more viable choice for close range combat.
Lore[]
Before the creation of Pyromancy, flame sorceries were used by the Witch of Izalith, her Daughters of Chaos, and later by the Demon Firesage.[1][2] The Witch and her daughters used flame sorcery to challenge the ancient dragons,[3] casting it from catalysts just as soul sorceries were.[1] In the wake of her failed attempt to recreate the First Flame, the Witch of Izalith and some of her daughters were engulfed in the newly formed Bed of Chaos.[4] This also resulted in the birth of Pyromancy[2] and all knowledge of flame sorcery has since vanished.[1]
Quelana of Izalith, a Daughter of Chaos, managed to flee the catastrophe created by her mother. Quelana is credited as the "mother of pyromancy"[5] and is likely the originator of the primal pyromancies.[6][7] Quelana teaches her art to a select few students and now resides in Blighttown.
Salaman the Master Pyromancer, a student of Quelana over two-hundred years before the events surrounding the Chosen Undead,[8] was the inventor of Great Fireball – his namesake.[9] Carmina, the most accomplished pupil of Salaman, is credited with having taken the art in new directions.[10] Carmina's pyromancies focus on actualizing the inner-self,[11] and Power Within was kept secret for eons due to its dangerous nature.[12]
Eingyi, an egg-burdened servant of The Fair Lady, was banished from the Great Swamp as a heretic for his perversions of pyromancy.[13] Eingyi's pyromancies are a diversion from the art, illustrating that Pyromancy can be made into something beyond the mere manipulation of fire.[14]
Most pyromancers, and many of the rudimentary spells that they wield, seem to originate from the Great Swamp,[15] a remote region where they were driven.[16] Due to its primitive nature, Pyromancy is often shunned by advanced cultures[17] and many sorcerers mock its simplicity.[18]
Pyromancies[]
Pyromancy | Effect | Uses | Req. Slots | Location | Type |
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Fireball |
Hurl fireball. | 8 | 1 | Laurentius OR Quelana OR Pyromancer Starting Spell |
Ranged Fire |
Fire Orb |
Hurl fire orb. | 6 | 1 | Laurentius OR Quelana |
Ranged Fire |
Great Fireball |
Hurl giant fireball. | 4 | 1 | Quelana of Izalith | Ranged Fire AoE |
Great Chaos Fireball |
Hurl a giant chaos fireball. | 4 | 2 | Join Chaos Servant covenant. | Ranged Fire Chaos AoE |
Firestorm |
Erect fire pillars in vicinity. | 20 | 1 | Quelana of Izalith | Ranged Fire AoE |
Fire Tempest |
Erect giant fire pillars in vicinity. | 20 | 1 | Quelana of Izalith | Ranged Fire AoE |
Chaos Storm |
Erect localized chaos fire pillars. | 20 | 2 | Reach Chaos Servant +2. | Ranged Fire Chaos AoE |
Combustion |
Create powerful flame in hand. | 16 | 1 | Laurentius OR Quelana |
Short Ranged Fire |
Great Combustion |
Create powerful, giant flame in hand. | 8 | 1 | Quelana of Izalith | Short Ranged Fire |
Fire Surge |
Create a surge of flame from palm of hand. | 80 | 1 | Painted World of Ariamis | Ranged Fire |
Fire Whip |
Sweep foes with fire whip. | 80 | 1 | Quelana of Izalith | Short Ranged Fire |
Chaos Fire Whip |
Sweep foes with chaos fire whip. | 80 | 2 | Lost Izalith | Short Ranged Fire Chaos |
Poison Mist |
Create poison mist. | 3 | 1 | Eingyi OR Blighttown |
Ranged Poison AoE |
Toxic Mist |
Create intense poison mist. | 1 | 1 | Eingyi | Ranged Toxic AoE |
Acid Surge |
Emit acid which corrodes weapons and armor. | 2 | 1 | Painted World of Ariamis | Ranged AoE |
Flash Sweat |
Intense sweating reduces flame damage. | 3 | 1 | Laurentius | Support Augmentation |
Iron Flesh |
Iron flesh boosts defense and resilience. | 3 | 1 | Laurentius | Support Augmentation |
Power Within |
Short strength/endurance boost, but lose HP. | 1 | 1 | Blighttown | Support Augmentation |
Undead Rapport |
Charm Undead and gain temporary allies. | 7 | 1 | Quelana of Izalith | Support |
Black Flame (AotA) |
Conjure a great black flame in one's palm. | 8 | 1 | Chasm of the Abyss | Short Ranged Fire |
Achievements/Trophies[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Izalith Catalyst description.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Demon's Catalyst description.
- ↑ Fire Tempest description.
- ↑ Chaos Storm description.
- ↑ Gold-Hemmed Black Hood description.
- ↑ Firestorm description.
- ↑ Fire Whip description.
- ↑ Dialogue with Quelana of Izalith.
- ↑ Great Fireball description.
- ↑ Flash Sweat description.
- ↑ Iron Flesh description.
- ↑ Power Within description.
- ↑ Poison Mist description.
- ↑ Toxic Mist description.
- ↑ Fireball description.
- ↑ Tattered Cloth Hood description.
- ↑ Dialogue with Laurentius of the Great Swamp.
- ↑ Great Combustion description.
Magic |
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Miracles • Pyromancy • Sorcery |