The Team Fortress Classic Flamethrower has been significantly reduced in power. These flames do damage that bypass armor and will stop a target if he touches it, so try to lure an enemy into them if you're deathmatching.īy QWTF version 2.8, the latest version, the physical flames were removed. Of note is that the Flamethrower creates physical flames if a fire from the Flamethrower hits the ground. If you can, try to pursue the target while firing your flamethrower. A second or two of dedicated fire on a weak target will either kill him or make him weak enough for your fellow defenders to kill. On defense, the Flamethrower can destroy weak attackers, such as the Scout. While the enemy is distracted, your weaker allies can slip by and avoid getting mauled by the target you're fighting. A few seconds of continuous fire, in conjunction with the damage caused by being on fire, should kill a heavily-armed target. Try to keep a safe distance between you and the target so that you can still dodge attacks. On offense, the Flamethrower can inflict major damage on damage-resistant targets, such as the Soldier. As a weapon, the Flamethrower excels at both offense and defense. Combined with the damage a target that is on fire suffers, it can be a devastating weapon against weaker foes, such as the Scout. Each flame does a good amount of damage when it hits a target. The Flamethrower is a powerful weapon in Quake Team Fortress.
