Helldivers 2 Flamethrower Guide

Fire is area denial

The Flamethrower does not need headshots. It paints a cone of fire that applies the fire status damage over time, which means anything in the cone keeps burning after you sweep past. That makes it the best swarm clearer in the game. The support weapons page lists it among the heavies; the terminid guide is where it dominates, because bugs come in packs you can cook all at once.

Range is the cost

The Flamethrower is short. Anything that outranges it, like a gunship or a tank, punishes you for closing. Do not bring it as your only answer to heavies; bring a primary or stratagem that handles armor, and let the flamethrower own the chaff.

Great with a buddy and a shield

The Flamethrower pairs well with a ballistic shield Diver who walks point while you cook what is in front. It also pairs with gas and fire armor passives for a status build. The armor passives page covers those synergies.

Weak against heavies

Chargers and bile titans shrug off fire, because their armor negates the burn where it lands. Use the flamethrower to clear the small stuff while the squad’s anti-tank handles the big stuff. Mistaking it for a heavy killer is how a bug front turns into a wipe.

The flamethrower is a crowd tool

It does not need headshots; it paints a cone of fire status damage that keeps burning, which makes it the best swarm clearer in the game. The terminid guide is where it dominates, and the support weapons page lists it among the heavies. Pair it with a ballistic shield or a stealth guide playstyle.

Weak against armor

Chargers and bile titans shrug off fire, so let the flamethrower own the small stuff while the squad’s anti-tank handles the big stuff. Mistaking it for a heavy killer is how a bug front turns into a wipe.

Related guides

• Helldivers 2 Support Weapons
• Helldivers 2 Fire Status Dot
• Helldivers 2 Terminid Guide