Flamethrower

The Flamethrower (フレイムスローワー Fureimusurōwā) is the Beam Combo for the Plasma Beam. When this beam combo is unleashed, it emits a three-meter range continuous stream of fire. Being hit with this beam combo causes vulnerable enemies to burn, taking away massive amounts of their health at a continuous rate. Note that being a Sustained Fire Charge Combo, it will take ten missiles to activate and use five missiles per second for as long as it is active.
It can be obtained after destroying a Bendezium gate in the Phazon Mines to access Storage Depot A. Like standard Plasma Beam shots, it is capable of melting ice and setting enemies alight. It's very effective for destroying enemies in large groups, as sweeping the Flamethrower across their ranks will dispatch them quickly and easily. However, its low range hinders its usability, especially against bosses such as the Omega Pirate and Meta Ridley. As a result, it is not often acquired unless it is for the purpose of attaining 100% items.
==Official Data==
===Inventory data===
===Metroid Prime acquisition message===
"Flamethrower acquired!This powerful attack uses Missiles while active. Using the Plasma Beam, press and hold [A] to charge, then press [Y]/[Control Pad (Down)] to fire. Hold [A] for continuous fire.Additional data downloaded to Inventory Screen. Press [START]/[2] to access the Inventory Screen."
===Metroid Prime: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide===
;FLAMETHROWER
:"You'll encounter many frigid enemies on Tallon IV, and you'll need a way to warm them up. The Flamethrower launches a beam of pure fire at any enemy unfortunate enough to be in the way. Like the Wavebuster, it can drain your Missile supply in a hurry, so use it sparingly."
===Metroid Prime Official Strategy Guide===
;FLAMETHROWER
:"The Flamethrower is the Plasma Charge Combo. It is possible to sweep its stream of flame across multiple targets. Flamethrower is a Sustained Fire Charge Combo. It costs 10 Missiles to activate, then 5 Missiles per second afterward. The Flamethrower is most effective against multiple targets in an area. While the cost of using the Flamethrower may seem high, remember that by the time this Combo is available to you, you'll likely have over 200 Missiles in your arsenal!"
===Metroid Prime Official Perfect Guide===
;FLAMETHROWER
:"This exceedingly powerful Beam Combo device can be used by turning on the Plasma Beam, charging, and then pressing Y--just keep in mind that the longer you hold down Y, the more Missiles will be used as the Flamethrower wreaks its devastating havoc."
==Development notes==
Andy O'Neil engineered the Flamethrower. (starts at 48:12)
==Trivia==
*In the Magazine Z manga, Work Robots are equipped with flamethrowers, which they use to kill off the Iono Feria.
*Ellen Ripley, widely regarded as an inspiration for Samus Aran, also used a flamethrower against the titular creatures of the Alien films.
*Due to shooting fire, the weapon cannot be used underwater. If it is being used as Samus jumps into water, it will immediately dissipate. However, the Plasma Beam can still be fired underwater.
*Though it is not obvious, the Metroid Prime can be damaged with the Flamethrower if Samus is close enough.ToebexHD. "Metroid Prime - Final Boss + 100% Ending". YouTube. August 3, 2011. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
*If the Flamethrower is used on a Missile Door Lock, the Lock will not be destroyed, but the door will still open. This strange behavior is also present when using the Wavebuster.
*In Metroid: Samus Returns, Flame Wallfires are Chozo turrets with flamethrowers hidden in their mouth that can release jets of fire or fireballs.
==Gallery==
MetroidPrime Flamethrower Item render.jpg|Flamethrower item official render.
Mp flamethrower.png|The Flamethrower's item form in-game.
Flamethrower acquire.jpg|Samus acquires the Flamethrower.
Sheegoth-flamethrower.gif|Samus uses the Flamethrower on a Sheegoth.
Flamethrower.png|Using the Flamethrower for trial.
Flamethrower2.png|Burning a Space Pirate in the Phazon Mines.
PowerMetroidPrimeFlameThrowerMP1.png|Samus damages Metroid Prime in Yellow exo form using Flamethrower.
Flamethrowerwii.png|Samus uses the Flamethrower on Metroid Prime's core essence (to no avail).
Magmoor Flamethrower.png|A Magmoor (ironically) being burned to a crisp by the Flamethrower.
Prime Demo Flamethrower.png|The flamethrower in the Metroid Prime Demo.
File:166page20.jpg|Metroid Prime comic in Nintendo Power.
Workrob19.PNG|Work Robots' flamethrowers.
==References==
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