Flare Gun

The Flare Gun is a special Secondary weapon, added in Pre-Alpha 1.6.0.

Combat
When fired the Flare Gun emits a large red spark which travels in an arc. When it hits the ground it explodes within a small area, covering the ground with fire. However upon impact with a player it will instantly set them ablaze, dealing heavy damage and requires the player to roll twice to put out the fire.

When using the Flare Gun, you'll definitely want to directly hit a player as it deals significant damage and it will carry through as long as the player doesn't roll. However take into account of the weapon's arcing before you waste a very valuable shot. In addition to it's arcing, it is also very visible when fired and attracts the attention of those who may not even be close to the shot.

When using the Flare Gun, try to make sure you have an easy shot at your target, for example on a flat surface. You will also want to keep distance from your target shorter, as the flare can be easily dodged from a longer distance. However a Laser Sight can help reduce (not eliminate) the arcing. For long ranged targets, you will have to shoot indirectly at them, and shoot in the air. This will increase the arc's range, but mostly is hard to hit the target.

The Flare Gun is an effective secondary because it goes well in tandem with another weapon, when you land a shot you can switch to your primary weapon and deal more damage to them or try and stop them from putting out the fire.

Trivia

 * The Flare Gun 's sprite is similar to the Magnum.
 * The Flare Gun is the only weapon besides the Flamethrower that shoots out flames.