Gear up and pick the best loadout to fight for Super Earth in Helldivers 2!

TheFlamethroweris one of the many support weapons you get to combat enemies.

The weapon fires a stream of fire that is effective for close to mid-range combat.

A player using Flamethrower on Bile Titan in Helldivers 2

It melts enemy armor and burns through the weak spot.

What Are The Best Stratagems For A Flamethrower Build?

This build is exceptionally good at defeating mid-sized enemies likethe rushing Chargersand Hulks.

three players swarimg Automatons in Helldivers 2

FLAM-40 Flamethrower

TheFLAM-40 Flamethroweris the go-to support weapon for the flamethrower build.

This weaponbecomes available to purchase at Level 10andcan be bought for 6000 Requisition Credits.

The weapon spews fire in a linear direction that burns through multiple targets.

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Thecrowd control is the actual appeal of the flamethrower build.

You getfour canisters every time you call the flamethrower stratagem.

Each canister lasts fairly long, but keeping yourself stocked should always be the priority for survival.

A diver using flamethrower on a Charger in Helldivers 2

The B-1 Supply Packbecomes available for purchase at Level 3,and you canbuy it for 4000 Requisition Credits.

Thebomb has very high explosion damage but little blast radius, so you must time the stratagem throw.

Orbital Laser

TheOrbital Laseris another excellent stratagem offering high damage over time.

A player burning bile spewer using Flamethrower build in Helldivers 2

The best feature of this offensive stratagem is that the laser traces targets wherever you throw the stratagem.

We recommend you use Orbital Laser while clearing Heavy Bug Outposts.

What Are The Best Weapon Choices?

B-1 Supply Pack stratagem in Helldivers 2

Using theflamethrower should always be the primary mode of assault.

However, it would help if you did not waste the limited canisters on smaller grunts.

Use your primary or secondary weapons, especially when you have a couple of these foes ahead of you.

Eagle 500 Kg Bomb stratagem screen in Helldivers 2

P-19 Redeemer

For the secondary, equipping theP-19 Redeemeris a no brainer.

What Is The Best Grenade?

The Premium Warbond in the game offers theG-10 Incendiary grenade, the best throwable explosive to burn targets.

Orbital Laser buying menu screen in Helldivers 2

What Is The Best Armor?

The Armor Passive increases your character’s initial inventory capacity and provides two extra grenades.

Besides this buff, you alsoget a 30 percent reduced recoil when crouching or prone.

SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary weapon showcase in Helldivers 2

This isuseful while using the shotgun or the P-19 Redeemergun.

What Is The Best Booster Selection?

The Vitality Enhancement is by farthe best Boosterin the game as it resists divers from taking injury.

P-19 Redeemer Secondary weapon showcase in Helldivers 2

A few quick slashes from Hunters and even a Charger’s ram attack easily breaks limbs and causes injury.

Aninjured diver will only be a dead weighton the team,especially if the stims have run out.

What Is The Best Flamethrower Build Playstyle?

G-10 Incendiary grenade showcase in Helldivers 2

Asa flamethrower build player, youmust lead the squad where the main or side mission objectives take you.

You must always be mindful of spreading the flame of the gun in any direction.

Mindless maneuvering of the flame will burn squadmates and will toast them quickly.

CE-35 Trench Engineer armor showcase in Helldivers 2

You shouldpromptly communicate with your teammates and let them know to dive whenever they catch fire.

This actionbreaks the fire effectandcancels further burn damage.

If you continue to run when caught by fire, the negative status will quickly deplete your entire health.

Vitality Enhancement Booster showcase in Armory of Helldivers 2

Pack all the support gear and help your teammates fight the war.

A diver using Flamethrower to burn a Bile Titan in Helldivers 2

A support build player standing near glass screen of Destroyer in Helldivers 2

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