Flame Shield

The Flame Shield(フレイムバリア Fureimu Baria?, lit. "Pyro Barrier") or Fire Shield, is a large shield embedded with flames. This item first appeared in Sonic 3 & Knuckles with the distinctive fire symbol on the screen of the item box. When the player obtains the Flame Shield, he/she is immune to fire-based attacks and obstacles like lava. This shield also prevents energy projectiles, absorb a single hit, and ability to perform a forward Fireball Dash. However, if the player jumps into water, the Flame Shield will instantly vanish.