Flame Thrower: Should we use it in pvp?

[tconeal]

I just now trained my flame thrower up 4 levels because I havn't used it since level 20, but I just noticed, the burnout talent in the pyro tree gives periodic effects +30% damage to targets below 30% hp.

 

So I was wondering...does Flame thrower count as a periodic effect? If so, I could see it being a great finisher for a pyro specced bh to use on low health targets.

Edited January 12, 2012 by tconeal

[Werdan]

I just now trained my flame thrower up 4 levels because I havn't used it since level 20, but I just noticed, the burnout talent in the pyro tree gives periodic effects +30% damage to targets below 30% hp.

 

So I was wondering...does Flame thrower count as a periodic effect? If so, I could see it being a great finisher for a pyro specced bh to use on low health targets.

 

No it doesn't. Periodic effects are dots. Fusion Missile, Incendiary Missile, and the dot from Combustible Gas Cylinder are periodic effects.

 

PS Flamethrower is still an excellent ability to use, especially if you have high tech power. While the initial heat cost may seem prohibitive, if used when you have between 0-15 heat, the final cost after heat regen is ~10 heat.

Edited January 12, 2012 by Werdan

[Bang-A-Rang]

Force Lightning is considered a periodic ability for SIs. Conceptually they are the same ability except Flamethrower is a cone instead of a targeted channel. I would assume it works exactly the same and flamethrower is effected, or at least it should be since Force Lightning is boosted by periodic talents in the Madness tree.

 

Might want to test it.

[tconeal]

Oh really? If thats true then that opens up a new door for pyro pvpers. +30% dmg on flamethrower for 3 ticks. Problem is you would have to use a stun before you use it. Ill test it just to make sure.