The last swing of Iron Phoenix's 'Taking Flight' combo will trigger the weapon's slam attack and, thus, proc Heat against all enemies in range, allowing you to ignite enemies seamlessly without needing to jump and actually perform a slam if this stance is equipped.While the weapon's base damage composition and slam attack effect already make it effective against Infested enemies, one can add Virulent Scourge or ( Primed) Fever Strike together with Molten Impact or Volcanic Edge to create Gas damage and further increase this effectiveness.As with all broadswords, using the Heat Sword with Excalibur is advised in order to increase the weapon's damage and swing speed.Condition Overload is highly recommended to take advantage of this weapon's high status chance and ability to proc Heat against enemies, greatly increasing its damage into the several hundreds if properly modded.Note that the offerings are on a 7-day rotation, and this weapon may not be available on a succeeding appearance. The blueprint can also be bought from Nightwave Offerings.

The Heat Sword blueprint is rewarded upon completion of the Once Awake Quest.

Slam Attacks and Ground Finishers have innate Heat damage – less effective against Proto Shields.

Low Impact and Puncture damage – ineffective against shields and armor.

Stance slot has a polarity, which matches Crimson Dervish, Swooping Falcon and Vengeful Revenant.

Panic caused from Heat proc lasts much longer than a knockdown.

Innate Heat damage – effective against Cloned Flesh, Infested, and Infested Flesh.

Slam Attacks and Ground Finishers inflict Heat damage.

High Slash damage – effective against health.

This weapon deals primarily Slash damage. This weapon can be sold for 5,000 Credits 5,000. The Heat Sword is a sword that radiates Heat on its slam attacks and ground finishers.

Best with fire and sword mods