Flame Thrower

The bane of Dretches everywhere, the Flamethrower is difficult to wield effectively, but can be quite potent in the hands of an experienced player. Its clip is massive for its rate of fire, and thus rarely runs out of ammo. It also is a rather fear-inducing weapon for smaller Aliens. However, it has a cap on its range, essentially limiting its usefulness as anything other than a defensive or structure-demolition weapon. In addition, it posesses a great deal of splash damage, which is both a help and a hindrance; it can roast Dretches in moments, but it can also damage your teammates and, indeed, yourself. This weapon, next to the Lucifer Cannon, ranks as one of the most user-unfriendly weapons in the game.

Regardless, a skilled flamer will tend to rack up a massive number of kills versus a weak alien team, due to the weapon's efficacy against small alien targets.

One important note: never use the Flamethrower inside a vent.