// Items · #0506

Flamethrower

Mech tier (post-WoF) progression tier
Flamethrower
Item
  • Uses gel for ammo
  • Ignores 15 points of enemy Defense
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."

Combat & use

Ranged
Damage 35
Knockback 0.3
Use time 6ticks
Use anim. 30ticks
Projectile #85
Shoot speed 7
Rarity tier 5
Buy price 50
Sells for 10
auto-reuse no melee

Crafted at · 1 recipe

walk the chain →
at Mythril Anvil IronBar

Best prefixes

reforge target
Unreal +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback (ranged only)

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Frequently asked

common questions
How do you get Flamethrower in Terraria? +

It can be crafted at Mythril Anvil.

What progression tier is Flamethrower? +

Flamethrower sits in the Mech tier (post-WoF) tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (5).

What is the best prefix for Flamethrower? +

Unreal is the strongest prefix for Flamethrower — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback (ranged only).

What is the damage and DPS of Flamethrower? +

Flamethrower deals 35 base damage, 6-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.