Salamander



The Salamander is a reptilian creature who dwells in fire. In the Castlevania series, it commonly appears as a serpent-like dragon who flies through the air, rather than the lizard-like animal from which it takes its name.

Castlevania: Dracula X
The first appearance of a salamander in the Castlevania series was in Castlevania: Dracula X. However, this creature was only called "salamander" by name, as it was really the Dracula X version of the Serpent from Rondo of Blood. Instead of being a fire-elemental dragon, this creature dwelt underwater and couldn't fly through the air (although it had the ability to breath fire).

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
In Symphony of the Night, the similar spell that can be performed by using the Fire Shield's Shield Combo Spell with a Shield Rod or Mablung Sword. It costs 50 MP and causes 3 fiery chinese-dragons to attack many things.

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
In Circle of the Moon, one of the DSS cards was the "Salamander" card. When combined with other cards, the salamander card produces fire effects, such as a flame whip, a flame sword, or a fire-spitting bat. When combined with the Uranus card, the salamander itself is summoned. Flaming meteors rain down as the giant lizard rolls down the screen, doing a large amount of damage and costing 160 MP.

See also: DSS Combinations

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
In Harmony of Dissonance, the similar magic "Soul of Hydra" appears as a Spell Fusion by combining the Axe sub-weapon infused with the powers of the Fire Book. A giant Hydra engulfed in flames will be summoned and it will attack one enemy on the screen. It will deliver heavy and constant damage to that enemy for a brief period of time and then leave.

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
In Portrait of Ruin, the salamander is a spell. It summons a flaming serpent that circles around it's target, causing fire damage. It can be bought from the shop for $200,000.

Trivia

 * In some Castlevania games the salamander appears as a reference to a common enemy who has appeared in several titles of the Gradius series, also from Konami (one of these titles is even called "Salamander"). The salamander is portrayed as a serpent-like dragon engulfed in flames, who can shoot fireballs from its mouth while trying to make contact with the player's ship by slithering through the air.