Makeshift weapons: Difference between revisions
→File:flamethrower.png Flamethrower
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====[[File:flamethrower.png]] Flamethrower==== | ====[[File:flamethrower.png]] Flamethrower==== | ||
It creates a stream of flame that | It creates a stream of flame that superheats the air and causes those caught in the flame to catch on fire. It has a range of about three tiles and is most effective against [[xenos|alien]] weeds and [[Space_Vines|space vines]]; while very effective against the aforementioned two infestations, the flamer is at best a suppression weapon against human targets and at worst a suicide attack to yourself. You are better off using a Stun Prod or a Toolbox to do direct damage, however the flamethrower is great for area denial, AoE attacks, and damage done over time (both from catching on fire and the hot state that it leaves the surrounding air in). When using a flamethrower either wear a firesuit to protect you against the high heat or move back as soon as you fire the weapon. | ||
May simply cause masses of [[plasma]] to be spewed everywhere if the pressure settings are too high. | May simply cause masses of [[plasma]] to be spewed everywhere if the pressure settings are too high. | ||
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You can also get one from a hacked [[Autolathe]], minus the plasma tank. | You can also get one from a hacked [[Autolathe]], minus the plasma tank. | ||
It should also be noted that the fuel inside the plasma tank determines the properties of the shot flame. Mixes of plasma and other gases can create different results when using the flamethrower, namely in temperature. | |||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Objects]] | [[Category:Objects]] | ||