Flame Blade

Evocation [Fire]

Components:

DF, S, V

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.