Flamer

A Flambe 450 model flamethrower, varmiter variation. Fires a short spray of extremely hot, flamable liquid. Requires specialized fuel to work properly.

Flamer or Flamethrower is a weapon in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout Tactics and Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel.

Fallout and Fallout 2
Can be upgraded into an Improved Flamer in Fallout 2.

Fallout 3
It should be noted that 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.

The flamer is by far effective Big Gun for close-quarters action, as it not have the spin-up like the Minigun or the risk-to-self of the Missile Launcher / Fat Man, while being more common than the Gatling Laser. It's ammo is also very common.

If a player uses this with an Enclave Scientist Outfit or any Radiation Suit, they will resemble a Hazmat Trooper. But only use Small Guns with synthetic parts (eg Laser Pistol, 10mm SMG or as aforementioned, the Flamer)

Tactics

 * The flamer is very good at dealing with very weak/low health enemies, such as radroaches or similar vermin, and a quick spout of flame will use very little ammo while usually killing the offending critter. This is one of the most efficent ways to get through vermin-filled buildings quickly, as little is required other than being close enough to hit.
 * Be sure not to enter an area with a gas leak whilst the Flamer is equiped, as the pilot light ignites the gasses, resulting in moderate damage to the player.

Variations
A unique flamer called the Burnmaster may be found in Fallout 3.