Flamer (Fallout 3)

The Flamer is a weapon that projects an ignited stream of flammable liquid, and is classified as a big gun, in Fallout 3.

Characteristics
The Flamer is by far the most effective Big Gun for close-quarters action, as it doesn't have as much warm-up as the Minigun or the risk-to-self of the Missile Launcher or Fat Man. The Flamer is fairly common, as is its ammo, which can be found on any Mr. Gutsy's and in many stores.

Big guns, such as the Minigun and the Flamer, are still pretty effective in Fallout 3 at closer ranges even if the player has no Big Guns skill thanks to the game's first-person shooter design. Coupled with its high damage (a tank and a half can kill a Feral Ghoul Reaver on Very Hard difficulty), it's a must-have for any Big Guns player.

A fully-repaired Flamer can fire 2488 ounces worth of Flamer Fuel, or about 41 full tanks before it breaks.

Variants

 * Burnmaster - found in the Franklin Metro Utility.
 * Rapid-Torch Flamer - located in the Adams Storage Facility.
 * Slo-Burn Flamer - found on the upper level of the south-eastern portion of Launch Platform Base inside the Enclave Mobile Platform.

Comparison table

 * Damage calculated under Pyromaniac (1 Rank)
 * ¹ Damage is unaffected by Pyromaniac

Behind the scenes

 * This version is based on the M2 flamethrowers used by Americans in the Pacific during World War II. This is the only version that has any basis on a real weapon.