What is Flame Spray and How Does It Work?
Flame Spray is classified as an uncommon gadget. Its main function is simple: you point it at enemies and it deals continuous fire damage. In numbers, it does about 10 damage per second, which is modest compared to other ranged attacks.
Unlike some other items, Flame Spray cannot be unlocked through your workshop. You craft it in-round, which means you need the right ingredients and the In-Round Crafting skill during the mission. To craft it, you’ll need:
1 × Air Freshener
1 × Fireball Burner
Once you have both, Flame Spray appears instantly in your inventory, ready to use. You can also repair it if it breaks, using a Canister and another Fireball Burner, which restores 50 durability.
In practice, the gadget is lightweight (1.0 weight) and only takes up one inventory slot, so it won’t slow you down. But because of its low damage per second, it’s not a gadget you’ll rely on for long-range fights or boss enemies. It works best in close quarters, especially in corridors or tight rooms where enemies tend to bunch together.
Is Flame Spray Effective in Combat?
Here’s where things get practical. Players often ask if Flame Spray is “good” compared to other weapons or gadgets. The answer depends on how you play:
Crowd control: Flame Spray shines against groups of weaker enemies. Because it sprays fire in a cone, you can damage multiple targets at once. This makes it useful for slowing down advancing waves without wasting ammo.
Single-target damage: For single, high-health enemies, Flame Spray is weaker than standard guns or specialized gadgets. You’ll burn through time without killing efficiently.
Tactical use: Players sometimes use Flame Spray to control movement. For example, you can block narrow pathways with fire to funnel enemies or force them into kill zones for teammates.
One limitation to keep in mind is its range. You need to be relatively close to your target, which can expose you to enemy attacks. Because of this, it’s often paired with defensive skills or gadgets, rather than being your main offensive tool.
How Do Players Usually Use It?
Experienced players tend to use Flame Spray situationally rather than as a go-to weapon. Some common strategies:
Defensive choke points: Place yourself in narrow hallways or entry points and use Flame Spray to delay enemies while teammates handle damage.
Interrupting enemy rushes: If a group of enemies is advancing too fast, a quick burst of flame can slow them down.
Resource efficiency: Since it doesn’t require ammo and is quick-use, it’s handy when you want to conserve stronger weapons for bigger enemies.
In multiplayer, you’ll notice other players tend to ignore it for direct damage unless there’s a tactical advantage. That doesn’t make it useless—it just means you need to use it smartly.
Should You Craft It Every Round?
This is a common question. If you have the materials, Flame Spray is cheap and quick to craft, so it’s worth having on hand, especially if you’re expecting tight corridors or groups of enemies. However, I rarely craft more than one per round unless I plan to actively use it for crowd control.
Keep in mind that crafting it requires the In-Round Crafting skill. If you’re running a build without that, you won’t be able to make it, so you might want to focus on other gadgets.
Maintenance: Repairing, Recycling, and Salvaging
Flame Spray is not complicated to maintain.
Repairing: You need 1 Canister and 1 Fireball Burner to restore 50 durability. In practice, you usually only repair it if you’ve been using it heavily in a round.
Recycling: You can break it down into a Canister and a Fireball Burner.
Salvaging: Yields a single Fireball Burner.
This makes it a low-risk gadget: if you don’t use it much, you can recycle or salvage it without losing valuable resources.
How It Compares to Other Quick-Use Gadgets
Quick-use gadgets in Arc Raiders vary a lot. Flame Spray sits somewhere in the middle:
Pros: Lightweight, easy to craft, works well in tight spaces, good for crowd control.
Cons: Low single-target damage, short range, situational usefulness.
Compared to explosives or high-damage gadgets, it’s less “flashy” but more reliable for controlling space and buying time. It’s not a must-have for every player, but knowing how to use it can improve your team’s efficiency.
Extra Tips
Combine with traps: Using Flame Spray alongside a trap or slowing gadget can maximize its effect.
Target positioning: Aim for clusters of enemies rather than trying to hit a single moving target.
Inventory management: It’s light and only takes one slot, so keeping it around is generally low-cost.
If you’re also interested in vehicles or other in-round options, players often balance crafting gadgets with resources for vehicles. For example, you might prioritize crafting Flame Spray while saving parts to buy bobcat blueprint later for mission versatility.
Flame Spray is a niche gadget with situational value. It’s not a high-damage weapon, but it can be extremely useful for crowd control, delaying enemies, and tactical positioning. Most players won’t rely on it as a primary weapon, but having one in your inventory gives you flexibility in tricky scenarios.
In short, it’s good if you understand when and how to use it. Don’t expect it to carry a round, but it can make the difference between getting overwhelmed and holding a choke point safely.
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