Burning Mode

Burning Mode is a special self-defense capability that Sonia Belmont possesses in Castlevania Legends. It is activated by pressing A and B at the same time. While in this mode, she becomes invincible and her attack strength is doubled. While in this mode, she burns her Burning Gauge over time. It is not possible to exit burning mode until the Burning Gauge is empty. Once this gauge is depleted, she returns to normal and is not able to enter burning mode again. The Burning Gauge is fully replenished each time she starts a new level or a new life, which enables her to enter Burning Mode again. This is somewhat similar in concept to Cornell's wolf transformation, which increases his attack power, but continuously drain Hearts until he has no hearts left.