The Last of Us Part II: How to Get and Use the Flamethrower

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This guide teaches you how to get Abby's Flamethrower in The Last of Us Part 2. Learn how to use this powerful weapon effectively even without upgrades.

The Last of Us Part II Flamethrower

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How to Get the Flamethrower

Found on a Dead Body in The Descent Spore Area

The Last of Us Part II Flamethrower Location

The Flamethrower can be found in The Descent during Seattle Day 2. Progress through the spore area with Lev and jump down to a lower floor. In a bathroom after crossing the metal beams, examine the body of a dead FEDRA soldier to obtain the Flamethrower.

How to Use the Flamethrower

Great against infected

The Last of Us Part II Flamethrower against Bloater

The Flamethrower is effective against infected enemies, allowing you to deal a lot of damage. However, due to its high fuel consumption, it is recommended to use the Flamethrower against enemies with a lot of health like Shamblers or Bloaters, or when surrounded by a large number of infected.

Other Information

A weapon that shoots fire

The Last of Us 2 Flamethrower

The Flamethrower is a weapon that continuously produces flames while the shooting button is held down. It has the effect of setting enemies on fire, and enemies that come into contact with the flames will continue to take damage for a period of time.

Cannot be Upgraded

The Flamethrower is the only weapon in Abby's arsenal that cannot be upgraded. It cannot be improved during the game, but it's already a very powerful weapon against infected as-is.

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