Flamethrower

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Stats 3 Abilities 4 Media

Introduction

The Flamethrower is a purchasable Marine weapon from the Advanced Armory; it is researched by the Marine Commander at the Advanced Armory. As a support weapon, the Flamethrower can set any Kharaa lifeforms and structures ablaze, causing them to take damage until the flames extinguish. When on fire, Kharaa lifeforms regain Adrenaline at a reduced rate and their view is partially obscured by flames. In addition, the Flamethrower can burn away Lerk Spore and Crag Umbra clouds, and prevent Whips from whacking away grenades.

The original role of the Flamethrower is to help clear the spread of the Kharaa Infestation; however, with the introduction of the Cyst, the Flamethrower is no longer as effective as other high damaging weapons (such as the Shotgun and Grenade Launcher Attachment.)

Stats

• Flamethrower
  • Buy Cost: 30 Personal Resources
  • Purchase From: Advanced Armory
  • Prerequisites: Research Flamethrower (Advanced Armory)

• Primary Fire: Flamethrower
  • Function: Inflicts flame damage on targeted player or structure within area of effect at close range.
  • Damage: 10
  • Damage Type: Flame
  • Fire Delay: 0.5
  • Clip Size: 15

Abilities

• Ignite
  • Burn Damage per Sec: 8
  • Burn duration: 6
  • Description: A passive ability of the Flamethrower, it can ignite any Kharaa lifeforms or structures, as well as any surface with short-lived lingering flames.

• Sap Adrenaline
  • Adrenaline Regen Rate: 25% of normal rate
  • Description: When Kharaa lifeforms are on fire, they regain Adrenaline at a reduced rate, thus crippling their ability usage.

Media

Video: Flamethrower on harvester and hive