The Finals Flamethrower: Pros, Cons, Build, And Skins

After spending many hours with the Flamethrower, here is my build and recommendation for it.

The Flamethrower in The Finals is a powerful close-range weapon, spitting fire to clear buildings and melt down enemies. However, its fuel limitations and slow reload make it a high-risk, high-reward choice. My guide will help you master the Inferno, providing in-depth stats, skin details, and a breakdown of its pros and cons.

Key Takeaways
  • The Flamethrower is a unique weapon only available to the Heavy Class.
  • It deals moderate damage over time by spewing fire in the aimed direction.
  • The weapon has a high-capacity magazine and is very easy to play.
  • It is great for close-range combat and can deal with multiple enemies simultaneously.
  • However, it is useless in mid and long-range combat and has a slow reload time.
  • The best Flamethrower build includes the Mesh Shield specialization, RPG-7, C4, and Dome Shield gadgets.
  • There are four skin rarities in The Finals, but no legendary skin for the Flamethrower is currently in the game.
  • Author’s Note: I’ve played The Finals for over 30 hours on Steam, experiencing every mechanic and element the title offers.

Flamethrower Overview

The Flamethrower is a unique weapon only available to the Heavy Class. It is a short-range weapon that deals moderate damage over time by spewing fire in the aimed direction.

I have compiled a brief overview of weapon stats in the table below:

FlamethrowerBase Stats
BuildHeavy Class
TypeMiscellaneous
Body28 DMG
HeadshotN/A
DPS89
Mag Size30
Reload Time3.5s

Pros And Cons 

Following are some pros and cons that you should familiarize yourself with about this weapon: 

  • Great in close-range combat.
  • Can deal with multiple enemies at once.
  • High-capacity magazine.
  • Very easy to play.
  • Best weapon for beginners.
  • It can be used to counter riot shield.
  • Useless in mid and long-range.
  • Slow reload.

Best Flamethrower Build

To have the Best Flamethrower build, I would recommend you go with the following configuration:

  • Weapon: Flamethrower.
  • Specialization: Mesh Shield.
  • Gadgets: RPG-7, C4, Dome Shield.

Considering that a Flamethrower is a close-range weapon, this optimal build maximizes survivability to approach opponents. To this end, Mesh Shield is your best choice for specialization.

Moreover, this build should provide ample ranged capabilities. The RPG-7, capable of downing a Light Build in one shot, inflicts significant damage. Alongside RPG-7, the C4 is an effective tool for demolishing obstacles and walls. 

Finally, regarding gadgets, the Dome Shield protects essential objectives. Deploy the shield around Cash Out points to be protected from enemy fire, and use the Flamethrower to melt anyone that enters the sphere. 

Skins 

There are four skin rarities in The Finals as of currently:

  • Legendary
  • Epic
  • Rare
  • Common

Let’s get a quick overview of each rarity for the Flamethrower and their respective details;

Legendary

As of writing this guide, there aren’t any legendary flamethrower skins in The Finals. You can check back in later when it becomes available.

Epic

There are three epic skins for the flamethrower, some of which are included in the bundles, and some require grinding the game to acquire them.

  • Skin: Catacomb Party Flamethrower.
  • Bundle Price: 1,150 Multibucks.
Flamethrower skin Catacomb Party
Catacomb Party Flamethrower Skin [Image By eXputer]
  • Skin: Impromptu Flamethrower.
  • Bundle Price: 1,150 Multibucks.
Flamethrower Skin Impromptu
Impromptu Flamethrower Skin [Image Credits: eXputer]
  • Skin: Triangle Twinkle Flamethrower.
  • How to Open: Reach Weapon Level 6 on Flamethrower.
Flamethrower Skin-Triangle Twinkle
Triangle Twinkle Flamethrower Skin [Image By eXputer]

Rare

In the case of rare skins for the flamethrower, there are only two of them currently as of now which are:

  • Skin: Scrapyard Scars Flamethrower.
  • Price: 150 Multibucks.
Flamethrower Skin-Scrapyard Scars
Scrapyard Scars Flamethrower Skin [Image By eXputer]
  • Skin: Posh Terrazzo Flamethrower.
  • Price: 150 Multibucks.
Flamethrower Skin-Posh Terrazzo
Posh Terrazzo Flamethrower Skin [Image Credits: eXputer]

Common

There are five Common skins, including the default skin, that are as follows:

  • Skin: Standard Issue Flamethrower.
  • Default Flamethrower Skin.
Flamethrower Skin-Standard Issue
Standard Issue Flamethrower Skin [Image By eXputer]
  • Skin: Dye Job Yellow Flamethrower.
  • How to Open: Reach Weapon Level 2 on Flamethrower.
Flamethrower Skin-Dye Job Yellow
Yellow Dye-Job Skin [Image Credits: eXputer]
  • Skin: Dye Job Blue Flamethrower.
  • How to Open: Reach Weapon Level 3 on Flamethrower.
Flamethrower Skin-Dye Job Blue
Blue Dye-Job Skin [Image By eXputer]
  • Skin: Dye Job Red Flamethrower.
  • How to Open: Reach Weapon Level 4 on Flamethrower.
Flamethrower Skin- Dye Job Red
Red Dye-Job Skin [Image Credits: eXputer]
  • Skin: Dye Job White Flamethrower.
  • How to Open: Reach Weapon Level 5 on Flamethrower.
Flamethrower Skin-Dye Job White
White Dye-Job Skin [Image By eXputer]
Finally, I would categorize this weapon as a double-edged sword in terms of overall effectiveness. Nevertheless, it should not be overlooked, as it has the potential to eradicate enemy teams that cluster together completely. Experienced players can even use the Goo Gun to prevent the enemy from escaping once they start burning. While it can take a bit of practice to pull this off, it’s incredibly satisfying to outsmart an enemy this way.

I would like to conclude this comprehensive guide on The Finals: Flamethrower. While at it, consider checking out our guide on The Finals: best settings to maximize your FPS, making it easy to climb The Finals Leaderboards. Lastly, I recommend reading our review of The Finals to know our thoughts about the overall game.

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Naqib is a Guides Writer at eXputer. He is a passionate gamer and a die-hard anime fan since a very young age. Now, after gaining 15+ years of gaming experience and spending more than 5,000 hours on Valorant, Naqib creates content based on his firsthand knowledge of the most recent video games! You can further follow his gaming activities on his Steam profile.

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