Flames of War

Flames of War is a legendary torch crafted in the Mystic Forge.

What it looks like

Flames of War is a Balthazar-themed torch. Acolytes, clad in red cowls, form a circle around the top of the torch, which resembles a summoning circle, surrounded by candles.

Aura

• While the weapon is drawn, the user's arm is encased in a red fire.

Draw/Stow effects

• Upon drawing the weapon, the shouts of warriors can be heard and a burst of orange and red light is seen.
• In combat stance, a red hologram of Balthazar is visible on the top of the torch and the acolytes light the upper row of candles surrounding the summoning circle of it. Smoke effects that are similar to the purple smoke wisp effect of The Ascension emit from it.

Footfalls

• Leaves red summoning circles.

Skill effects

• Ranged skills will throw the torch instead. This effect changes the following skills:

Unlock text

In lieu of written records, some temples of Balthazar kept elaborate weapons depicting the rituals they were used in. Few survived Balthazar's fall, and many were immolated by his loyalist priests.

What it takes

Combined in the Mystic Forge, from:

1 × Liturgy1 × Gift of Balthazar1 × Mystic Tribute1 × Gift of Maguuma Mastery

Each of those breaks down further — often a long way. Track it in the tracker to see the whole list with what you already hold subtracted, and where each missing piece comes from.

Flames of War on the Guild Wars 2 Wiki