Thermic Lance

The thermic lance is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
The thermic lance is a melee weapon that uses extremely high heat and electricity to attack the target. It cannot critically strike and uses parts from other lances or chainsaws for repairs. Not only is this weapon incredibly durable at 800hp, but it resists damage to itself when attacking, taking only one half of one percent of normal durability damage; however, this is mitigated by the fact that it takes damage much more often than other weapons, due to its automatic attack type. It has a special VATS attack called Scrap Heap which deals 25% more damage at the cost of an additional 5 AP; this special move is a powerful thrust attack.

Locations

 * Thermic lances can be purchased from Lieutenant Torres in the Hidden Valley bunker.
 * Found on some Centurions of Caesar's Legion.
 * They can be found in the armory at Hoover Dam.
 * Sometimes for sale by the Gun Runners.
 * It may also be purchased from the Crimson Caravan Company.

Behind the Scenes

 * Thermic lance is another name for the thermal lance, a real-world metalworking tool.