Flamethrower
What It Does
A utility tool for support tasks outside ordinary construction and digging.
The Flamethrower is a Tier 2 excavation tool unlocked for 400 Gold. It projects Fire that burns Residue and drives confirmed heat conversions such as Ice to Water, Water or Snow to Steam, and Cinder to Lava.
| Category | Utility |
| Documentation status | Verified research data |
| Research unlock | Flamethrower · Tier 2 |
| Unlock cost | 400 Gold |
Research Data
The Flamethrower is a Tier 2 excavation tool unlocked for 400 Gold. It projects Fire that burns Residue and drives confirmed heat conversions such as Ice to Water, Water or Snow to Steam, and Cinder to Lava.
The official Research page is marked work in progress. These facts reflect the version checked August 24, 2026 and may change with game updates.
Flamethrower: Confirmed Function
The emitted Fire applies heat directly to materials in its path. The official guide specifically says it is more effective than the Rocket Launcher against solid ice stalactites, while material pages establish that the same heat source can initiate several production conversions.
Setup and Production Role
Use short controlled bursts on the target material and protect nearby temperature-sensitive inputs from the Fire stream. For longer reach, the Extended Range upgrade has two documented levels costing 800 Fluxite and 1,200 Fluxite respectively.
Limits and Verification
The sources do not publish base range, heat rate, fuel or energy use, conversion time or the exact distance added by either range upgrade. The listed reactions are confirmed examples, not evidence that every material responds safely or identically to Fire.
Affected & Related Materials
Related Practical Guide
Flamethrower
The Flamethrower is a Tier 2 excavation tool unlocked for 400 Gold. It projects Fire that burns Residue and drives confirmed heat conversions such as Ice to Water, Water or Snow to Steam, and Cinder to Lava.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Flamethrower do?
Officially confirmed: The Flamethrower is a Tier 2 excavation tool unlocked for 400 Gold.
How is Flamethrower used in a production chain?
Officially confirmed: Use short controlled bursts on the target material and protect nearby temperature-sensitive inputs from the Fire stream.
What remains unverified about Flamethrower?
Officially confirmed: The sources do not publish base range, heat rate, fuel or energy use, conversion time or the exact distance added by either range upgrade.
Sources & Verification
Tool name and category were checked against the live official index on August 24, 2026.