DATABASE / MOVES / FLAMETHROWER
Flamethrower — Move
Flamethrower is a fire-type move in PokéSurvivor: 7 damage, 0.7s cooldown, 70.0 base DPS, 5 levels. Evolves into Overheat with the golden card.
Last updated: 2026-10-15
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Flamethrower: fire-type cone move — 7 dmg / 0.7s CD / 70.0 DPS, max level 5. Evolves into Overheat.
Flamethrower
A short fan of flames that burns.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage per hit | 7 |
| Cooldown | 0.7s |
| Hits per use | 7 |
| Base DPS | 70.0 |
| Max level | 5 |
Level-up track
Each level-up card upgrades the move — pick it from the level-up choices during a run:
- Lv 2: +3 shots
- Lv 3: +40% damage
- Lv 4: +30% range
- Lv 5: +3 shots and +1 pierce
Evolution: Flamethrower → Overheat
When Flamethrower reaches max level (Lv 6… actually max level 5), take the Reflexes stat upgrade and the golden card appears — pick it to evolve into Overheat. Effect: ×1.7 damage, +4 shots and +1 pierce. See the full evolution chains or use the evolution checker if the golden card is not showing.
Who can use Flamethrower
Flamethrower is part of the shared normal move pool — every Pokémon can roll it on level-up. Browse partners by type in the Pokédex.
Other fire-type moves
- Ember — 34.6 DPS → Fire Blast
- Fire Spin — 140.0 DPS → Sacred Fire
- Heat Wave — 104.0 DPS → Eruption
- Will-O-Wisp — 4.3 DPS → Inferno
- Flame Wheel — 35.7 DPS → Flare Blitz