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Heat Wave — Move
Heat Wave is a fire-type move in PokéSurvivor: 13 damage, 1.25s cooldown, 104.0 base DPS, 5 levels. Evolves into Eruption with the golden card.
Last updated: 2026-10-15
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Heat Wave: fire-type nova move — 13 dmg / 1.25s CD / 104.0 DPS, max level 5. Evolves into Eruption.
Heat Wave
Explodes in flames in every direction.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage per hit | 13 |
| Cooldown | 1.25s |
| Hits per use | 10 |
| Base DPS | 104.0 |
| Max level | 5 |
Level-up track
Each level-up card upgrades the move — pick it from the level-up choices during a run:
- Lv 2: +4 projectiles
- Lv 3: +40% damage
- Lv 4: -25% cooldown
- Lv 5: +4 projectiles and +1 pierce
Evolution: Heat Wave → Eruption
When Heat Wave reaches max level (Lv 6… actually max level 5), take the Vigor stat upgrade and the golden card appears — pick it to evolve into Eruption. Effect: +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce. See the full evolution chains or use the evolution checker if the golden card is not showing.
Who can use Heat Wave
Heat Wave is part of the shared normal move pool — every Pokémon can roll it on level-up. Browse partners by type in the Pokédex.
Other fire-type moves
- Ember — 34.6 DPS → Fire Blast
- Flamethrower — 70.0 DPS → Overheat
- Fire Spin — 140.0 DPS → Sacred Fire
- Will-O-Wisp — 4.3 DPS → Inferno
- Flame Wheel — 35.7 DPS → Flare Blitz