Editing Makeshift weapons (section)

====[[File:flamethrower.png]] Flamethrower====
The flamethrower creates a stream of flame that superheats the air and causes those caught in the flame to catch on fire. It has a range of about three tiles and is most effective against [[xenos|alien]] weeds and [[Space_Vines|space vines]]; while very effective against the aforementioned two infestations, the flamer is at best a suppression weapon against human targets and at worst a suicide attack to yourself. You are better off using a Stun Prod or a Toolbox to do direct damage, however the flamethrower is great for area denial, AoE attacks, and damage done over time (both from catching on fire and the hot state that it leaves the surrounding air in). When using a flamethrower either wear a [[Firesuit]] to protect you against the high heat or move back as soon as you fire the weapon.

May simply cause masses of [[plasma]] to be spewed everywhere if the pressure settings are too high. 

Also, keep in mind that the tank can contain anything - from a burnmix over N20 to supercooled water vapor.
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!Requires
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|1 x [[File:Rods.png|Rods|link=Rods]], [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png|Screwdriver|link=Screwdriver]], 1 x [[File:Welder.png|Welder|link=Welding Tool]], 1 x [[File:Igniter.png|Igniter|link=Igniter]], 1 x [[File:Plasma_tank.png|Plasma Tank|link=Plasma Tank]]
|}

  Screwdriver the Welder
  Add Rods to the Welder to create the Flamethrower
  Screwdriver the Igniter
  Add the Igniter to the Flamethrower
  Screwdriver to finish
  Load a Plasma Tank
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  Put the Welder, Rods, and Igniter within one tile of you. 
  Have a screwdriver available. 
  Open the crafting menu (T hud icon). 
  Find and select "Flamethrower" and wait a few seconds.
  Load a Plasma Tank

You can also get one from a hacked [[Autolathe]], minus the plasma tank.

It should also be noted that the fuel inside the plasma tank determines the properties of the shot flame. Mixes of plasma and other gases can create different results when using the flamethrower, namely in temperature.