Fire Guardian
Lickflicker
Lickflicker widens the line into large AoE flames that apply Burn, can continue firing, and then consume Burn for another hit. Its broad forward cone is strongest when several enemies meet at one protected clash point.
Quick Verdict
Lick and Whip widens the line's Burn pressure
Lickflicker widens the line into large AoE flames that apply Burn, can continue firing, and then consume Burn for another hit. Its broad forward cone is strongest when several enemies meet at one protected clash point.
Lickflicker is stage 3 of the Poakie → Sizzribb → Lickflicker → Ignitoad line and evolves into Ignitoad at 36 stars.
F2P value: Lickflicker is a strong T3 Fire test when one wide cone can cover the lane's clash point, but it still needs protection because its defensive grades are modest.
Updated 2026-07-29
Best Modes
Good places to test
- Crowded lanes where its wide flames can apply and consume Burn across several targets.
Be careful in
- Loose formations that let enemies approach outside the main flame cone.
Compare the result with the team-building framework, Horde formation guide, and chapter formation guide.
Best Teammates
Two complementary jobs selected for this profile.
Chefugu - Fire Support
Chefugu's healing and attack support help Lickflicker survive near the action and get more from each flame cycle.
Upgrade Priority
Priority: High when the lane naturally groups enemies in front of Lickflicker.
Move Lickflicker one tile at a time until the wide cone catches the main pack, then verify that a sturdier holder keeps it alive through the Burn-consumption hit.
Pause when the flame cone misses the pack or the unit falls before the Burn follow-up lands.
How to Get Lickflicker
- Evolves from Sizzribb at 18 stars.
- Evolves into Ignitoad at 36 stars after completing its evolution trial.
Skills
- Lick and Whip: Spits flames, dealing large AoE damage and inflicting Burn. Sometimes spits flames non-stop, continuously dealing large AoE damage. Consumes Burn on targets to deal follow-up damage.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
- Large AoE flames punish crowded front lines.
- Burn consumption adds another damage checkpoint after the first hit.
Weaknesses
- D-grade HP and defense still demand protection.
- Its wide attack is less impressive when enemies arrive from scattered angles.
Common Mistakes
- Placing Lickflicker so far back that the flame cone misses the main pack.
- Expecting the Guardian role to replace a dedicated lane holder.
FAQ
What makes Lickflicker an A-tier T3 pick?
Its wide AoE can Burn several enemies and then consume that Burn for follow-up damage, giving crowded lanes a strong damage swing.