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Sunburn

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Sunburn
File:Sunburn PromoArt.png
Element Fire
Species Phoenix/Dragon Hybrid
Gender Male
World Unknown
Attacks Flamethrower Breath
Immolation Teleport
Blazethrower
Phoenix Dash
Infinite Flame
First Released Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (2011)
Portrayed by Troy Baker (2012)
“Roast 'N' Toast!”
Sunburn's official catchphrase

Sunburn is a phoenix dragon hybrid who is one of the playable Skylanders in the Skylanders franchise, first appearing in Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure. The Dragon's Peak Adventure Pack is the only product he is included in.

Character Development

Sunburn was originally more reptilian in appearance with no hint of avian features on him except for his feather-like tail. He was called Hot Flash and his other prototype name was Fire Dragon[1]

Gameplay designer Nat Loh developed this character, using inspirations from Star Control 2 for Sunburn's teleportation abilities. Unlike the random teleportation of the Arilou Lalee'lay Skiff, Sunburn needed to reflect the player's intentions so that he always teleported to where the player wanted. In his Guided Teleportation upgrade, Nat built upon this concept to layer in complexity which comes together beautifully in his Flame Lord path. The Flight of the Phoenix upgrade and its art is a reference to the Phoenix's Firebird Mode from Battle of the Plants / G-Force / Gatchaman anime series that Nat saw as a child.[1]

Background

Personality

Like all dragons, Sunburn is quite the prankster, but hates evil with a passion.[2]

Biography

Born in the center of an active volcano, Sunburn is part dragon, part phoenix, and 100% fire power. He is very proud of his unique heritage, and is the only dragon and phoenix hybrid known to exist in Skylands. This rare combination makes him a desirable target for dark wizards and bounty hunters who seek to gain power by unlocking the secrets behind Sunburn’s ability to teleport. Joining the Skylanders gave Sunburn a way to help defend the world from evil, but also provided him with protection, as he remains one of the most sought after creatures in Skylands.

Story

History

For years, soothsayers and psychics had predicted the birth of a dragon-phoenix cross. So, when the newly hatched Sunburn was catapulted into the world from his cozy volcanic nest, he became the drag-nix (or phoe-gon?) everyone wanted to meet. Sunburn became a target for every thief, bandit and evil sorcerer who wanted a piece of his powers. Thankfully, being able to both throw flames and teleport was a handy defense. Still for Sunburn, Skylands was not a safe place. Luckily, Master Eon also noticed his amazing abilities and made him a Skylander. This not only provided Sunburn with protection, but gave him a license to incinerate evil. It also provided plenty of opportunities to play teleporting pranks on his new teammates.[3]

Abilities

Sunburn has the ability to breathe streams of fire. He also has a unique ability to teleport from one place to another, leaving a trail of flames behind. It is said that his body temperature is so hot that his very molecules can't remain in one place and will teleport to a new location. Truth to be told, this ability has nothing to do with temperature, but is in fact a side effect of Sunburn being the only known half-dragon half-phoenix to exist.

Statistics

Name Statistics
Strength 60
Defense 65
Agility 65
Luck 70
Health 280
Speed 43
Armor 24
Critical Hit 30
Elemental Power 39

Powers and Upgrades

Power Gold Description

Flamethrower Breath
None Unleash a stream of flame breath.

Immolation Teleport
None Teleport to another location, leaving a damaging flame behind.

Guided Teleportation
Price: 500 Control the direction of Sunburn's teleport.

Blazethrower
Price: 700 Flamethrower Breath does increased damage.

Phoenix Dash
Price: 900 Perform a Phoenix Dash.

Immolation Inflammation
Price: 1200 Flames left behind after teleporting do increased damage.

This upgrade path lets you further develop your Flamethrower attacks.

Power Gold Description

Infinite Flame
Price: 1700 Endlessly use the Flamethrower Breath attack.

Intense Heat
Price: 2200 Hold the Flamethrow Breath attack longer for extra damage.

Phoenix Grand Blaze
Price: 3000 Hold Flamethrower Breath long enough to be surrounded by flame and do extra damage.

This upgrade path lets you further develop your Teleportation skills.

Power Gold Description

Immolation Destruction
Price: 1700 Flames left behind after teleporting are larger and do extra damage.
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Flame Streaks
Price: 2200 Teleporting creates streaks of flames that damage enemies.
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Burning Trail
Price: 3000 Streaks of flames do increased damage.

Power Gold Description Found in:

Flight of the Phoenix
Price: 4000 Phoenix Dash does more damage and ends with a blast. Dragon's Peak

Scroll location: The WIngwarrens, gain 20% damage bonus.

Power Level Description
Flamethrower 0 Unleash a fiery breath attack. You can also keep movng during a Flamethrower attack.
Fireblink 0 Teleport forwards and damage nearby enemies whenever you teleport.
Sunshine 2 When Sunburn damages an enemy with a Fireblink (X), he will glow with energy for a few seconds. While glowing, he will move faster and deal more damage.
Solar Flare 5 Sprint (A) to form a circle of flares around Sunburn. These flares will damage any enemies they touch.
Blue Sunburst 8 Damage an enemy with a Flamethrower (Y) for a few seconds to shift to a blue flame. Release (Y) when the flame is blue to create an explosion, damaging nearby enemies.

Quotes

Battle Cries

  • "Rise and shine!"
  • "Roast-N-Toast!"
  • "I'll take it all!" - opening a treasure chest in Giants
  • "More treasure!" 
  • "You got burned!"
  • "Roasted!"
  • "Feel the flame!"
  • "No problem."
  • "Gettin' stronger." - on stats screen.
  • "Lookin' good!" 
  • "Woah!"- using a bounce pad.
  • "It's toasty in here..." - in a fire elemental area
  • "Not bad..." - comment on nickname
  • "A name is a name." - comment on nickname
  • "Okay, let's go with that." - being given a hat
  • "That should work."
  • "Blazin' through!" - opening a door
  • "Movin' ahead."
  • "Heat wave!" - leveling up/getting an upgrade
  • "Fire it up!"

Character Trailers

Names in other languages

Language Name
Japanese サンバーン

Voice portrayals

Voice Actor Appearance
Troy Baker Skylanders: Giants

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Sunburn/Gallery.

See also

Main article: Evil Phoenix Dragon

Trivia

  • In his earlier promotional design, Sunburn looked more reptilian compared to his current bird-like design.
  • If it hadn't have been for his forelegs, he would resemble a Liver Bird, the symbol to the city of Liverpool, England or Fawkes from the Harry Potter series.
  • He slightly resembles Sonic Boom, due to having bird-like qualities.
  • Despite having wings, Sunburn doesn't possess the ability to fly in the game. This may be due to Sunburn having two upgrades that already involve speed, Teleportation and Dashing, and also due to Sunburn having the ability to walk on lava as a shortcut due to being a Fire Skylander. However, he is able to glide in the 3DS version of the game.
  • The Phoenix Dash appears to be Sunburn's way of flying, as he appears to be floating above the ground when using it.
    • Although not being able to fly in-game, in the 3DS versions, Sunburn is seen flying a little above the ground when he is using his Flamethrower attack.
      • Despite his Soul Gem Ability being called "Flight of the Phoenix," it does not give Sunburn the ability to fly.
  • Sunburn and Flashwing are the only two Dragon Skylanders who don't have the Flight upgrade in the console versions, despite having wings, although both Skylanders can soar above ground as their dashing ability in the 3DS version.
  • Sunburn's feathers are so hot, you can fry a troll egg on them![2]
  • If you look closely when you teleport, you will see that Sunburn dissolves into ashes; a reference to the fact that phoenixes can catch fire and be reborn.
  • Sunburn is the only Skylander on the Carrying Case that has his earlier design.
  • In Giants, Sunburn is voiced by Troy Baker, who also voiced Brock, and is also known for voicing Espio the Chameleon in the recent Sonic the Hedgehog games, and Jetfire in Transformers: War for Cybertron, and other voiceover works.
  • Sunburn and Camo are the only dragon Skylanders not to get Series 2 counterparts.
  • In the Giants version of Dragon's Peak, the area where Sunburn's soul gem is found is named after him: Sunburn's Rest.
  • Sunburn is briefly seen in Skylanders: The Beginning trailer flying while Spyro is talking to Gill Grunt.
  • He and Jet-Vac share a battle cry when opening a treasure chest.

References

  1. a b Senior character Gameplay designer. Nat Loh Website.
  2. a b Skylanders Official Annual 2013, page 15
  3. Skylanders Official Sticker Book: Meet the Skylanders, page 24