Backburner
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The Backburner is an unlockable primary weapon for the Pyro class and replaces the Flamethrower. It is unlocked after 15 of the Pyro achievements are completed (excluding 'Milestone 1'). It is currently placed as a Level 10 Flamethrower in the loadout menu. This version of the flamethrower is built for the Pyro who likes to ambush their opponents. It removes the compression blast capability, instead guaranteeing critical hits whenever it’s used on an opponent from behind. Before the July 29, 2008 Patch it also granted the Pyro an extra 50 HP.
- The Backburner is still able to have critical hits regularly from the front too (as the Flamethrower).
Damage
- Point Blank: 15 per 1 unit ammo
- DPS (damage per second): 187.5
- Maximum Range: 10 per 1 unit ammo
- DPS (damage per second): 125.0
- After burn damage: 5/sec for 10 seconds on fire (total 50)
- Critical Hit: 40 per 1 unit ammo
- DPS (damage per second): 500.0
- The Backburner does produce critical hits, yet at a percentage based rate instead of the player's stance in the game. The percentage is supposedly affected by how many times the Pyro scores critical hits in the back using the Backburner.
Note: Damages are approximate and determined by community testing.
Ammo Capacity
| Ammo Loaded | Ammo Carried |
|---|---|
| 200 | 200 |
| Primary Weapons |
|---|
| Scattergun • Rocket launcher • Flamethrower • Grenade launcher • Minigun • Shotgun • Syringe gun • Sniper rifle • Revolver |
| Unlockable Primary Weapons |
|---|
| Backburner • Blutsauger • Natascha |
