Flare Gun

The Flare Gun is a weapon that shoots Flares that deal a very small amount of damage and ignite enemies. The flares are fired in a slight arc, stick to walls, similar to Sticky Bombs and Sticky Glowsticks, but have a much higher velocity / range and emit an orange light. The muzzle of the gun displays sparks and emit light similar to the flares. Flares can be fired out of and into water. Flares can be found in chests and bought from the Merchant for 7 copper after the Flare Gun is found. Blue flares are also available for purchase from the Merchant.

The Flare Gun does not need to be equipped, as when the player holds shift with the gun in their inventory, the gun is temporarily equipped. The flare gun replaces Glow Sticks in this mechanic. Similarly to glowsticks, when placed they do not become blocks in the world like torches, and are not saved.

Unlike most weapons, the Flare Gun cannot be Reforged by the Goblin Tinkerer.

The Flare Gun can be especially useful against the Brain of Cthulu's first phase if used to ignite the eyes.