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A Flamer or Flamethrower is a large weapon that projects an ignited stream of flammable liquid, and requires a source of fuel to operate. In Fallout 3, flamers use the Big Guns skill, whereas in Fallout: New Vegas, they are moved to the Energy Weapons skill. In Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, they are reclassified as a Heavy Gun.
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“A flamethrower, or flamer, is a weapon which sprays an ignited fuel mixture over an area, essentially creating a jet of flame that can burn or ignite targets at a distance. Ideal for clearing dead foliage, irritating vermin, and fortified bunkers!”— Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook