Thermic Lance

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

Characteristics
The thermic lance is a melee weapon that uses short wave radiation to attack the target. It cannot critically strike and uses parts from 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. Even lacking the requisite skill, it's a most deadly weapon.

Locations
Thermic lances can be purchased from Lieutenant Torres in the Hidden Valley bunker and found on Centurions of Caesar's Legion. They can also be found in the armory at Hoover Dam and for sale by the Gun Runners. The thermic lance can 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.
 * Possible reference to a weapon of the same name in the game X-Com Terror from the Deep. In this game however, the thermic lance is a super-fast vibrating blade made of alien aloy.

Appearances
The thermic lance appears in Fallout: New Vegas.