Quick answer: Flameward is a pickup in Pangzhen near the South Gate Bridge bell. It reduces fire damage by 50% and Burn buildup rate by 50%.
Where to find Flameward
- Region: Pangzhen
- Nearest bell: South Gate Bridge
- How you get it: reward or pickup in the world
Rest at the South Gate Bridge bell before you go looking. Bells are both fast travel points and respawn points, so if you die nearby you come back close to the accessory. The Pangzhen interactive map has a pin for Flameward, and clicking the pin shows its details.
Flameward item card: Effect and description
Flameward is a Defensive accessory. Its effect line on the item card reads “Reduces fire damage by 50% and Burn buildup rate by 50%.”
The card also carries this description:
“A protective charm forged from rare azurite, its brilliant blue reminiscent of lake and sky. Ash and cinders dare not settle upon it, and even flames shrink back at its approach. It is best worn at the waist by those who must walk through fire.”
How to polish Flameward
Polishing, the game’s refining step, pushes both reductions higher. The effect stays the same kind of protection. Only the numbers go up.
| Level | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Polish 1 | “Reduces fire damage by 80% and Burn buildup rate by 80%.” | 10,560 Remnant Dust + Tainted Crystal Shard |
Polish 1 costs 10,560 Remnant Dust plus one Tainted Crystal Shard. Quick Hand Zhang sells the shard for 7,440 Remnant Dust, or you can track one down yourself with the Tainted Crystal Shard locations.
What Flameward is good for
Flameward halves fire damage and Burn buildup, and after polishing it cuts both by 80%. Equip it before you head into areas or fights that involve fire. You have three accessory slots open from the start, so it can sit beside your other picks without replacing everything.
For other options, the full accessories list covers every accessory with its effect and location. You can also find more defensive accessories in the guide to increasing defense, and the guide to healing explains how to recover health between fire encounters.
