M2 Flamethrower

The M2 flamethrower, from Call of Duty: World at War, is unlocked at level 65. This Perk will allow you to use an M2 Flamethrower in online play. It is used in the same way between online and offline game modes. It doesn't use any ammo, but overheats, and requires you to wait for it to cool-down before firing again. It originates from Call of Duty: United Offensive, where it can be used mostly in the Russian campaign. However, it was its only appearance and usage before Call of Duty: World at War, where its usage both in singleplayer and multiplayer was expanded.

The M2 Flamethrower, while near useless at long range, is very effective in close range, especially in Hardcore. It can be used to 'spray' an entire area in a very small amount of time. Particularly effective in Hardcore Team Death Match, Hardcore War, Hardcore Free For All, and Headquarters. The only flaws could be the one second charge it needs before projecting flames, limited range, and in multiplayer it overheats much faster than its singleplayer counterpart. It is generally less effective than a submachine gun or shotgun, but for players using long range weapons, such as rifles, it can be a good alternative to using Overkill.

Multiplayer
Unlocked at level 65, the M2 is a potent close-quarters weapon. It does not do continuous damage, contrary to what one would expect from a flamethrower. It does 55 damage to the target every 0.2 seconds (it will do damage the first time it hits and is incapable of damaging the same target again for 0.2 seconds), requiring two hits to kill, three if the target is using the Fireproof perk. It can be used to clear rooms or tunnels. This weapon never runs out of fuel, it only overheats. The weapon cannot fire while it is cooling off and flashing yellow. It is very useful on smaller or maps with a lot of enclosed areas.

Trivia



 * Strangely, it is possible to aim down the sights with this weapon, the result being a slight zoom, elimination of cross hair, possibly more accuracy, and slower movement speed.


 * The screen shot is not Private Miller but the Marine in Little Resistance that burns out the MG Nest.


 * Numerous types of vegetation can be burned with this weapon.


 * This weapon can be found whilst in "Nazi Zombies" in the random chest.


 * The extensive use of the flamethrower appears to be Burn 'em out in which players often credit the advantage of having the flamethrower in a close-quarter setting and enjoy using it on the mission.