Flame Spray has become a more appealing close-range option in ARC Raiders following Live Update 2.3.0. Players planning their equipment around ARC Raiders BluePrints now have more reason to consider how this weapon fits alongside a dependable firearm.

The update raised its damage from 10 to 13 per second and cut durability drain by 50%. Those changes reward sustained pressure, but they do not turn Flame Spray into an answer for every encounter. Positioning, cover, and a clear escape route still matter.

Make Confined Spaces Work for You

Flame Spray is most useful when enemies must move through a limited area. Hallways, small rooms, and narrow entrances reduce the space an opponent has to move around the attack. Hold a position near cover rather than standing directly in the doorway, and leave yourself room to retreat if the fight shifts against you.

When defending an entrance, wait until an approaching opponent is close enough to threaten before committing. Spraying too early reveals your position and gives the other player time to stop, reposition, or attack from outside your reach. A short, well-timed burst can make a push more difficult without leaving you exposed for longer than necessary.

Close the Distance Before Attacking

Effective use begins before the trigger is pressed. Move between solid pieces of cover, watch the path ahead, and approach from an angle that limits how long an enemy can fire at you. If a target spots you in an open area, trying to cross the remaining distance with Flame Spray ready may be riskier than drawing your firearm.

Against ARC targets, use the same discipline. Let terrain and structures shorten the approach, then attack when the target is within practical reach. Avoid committing to a confined route without checking for other threats: a second machine or an enemy player can quickly turn a favorable close-range fight into a difficult escape.

Know When to Draw a Firearm

A conventional firearm remains the better choice when an opponent is across an open lane, moving away, or holding a position you cannot safely approach. Switch before you are forced into a desperate exchange. Keeping both options ready lets you respond to changing distance rather than trying to make one weapon handle every situation.

Switching also matters after an enemy retreats from an entrance. Flame Spray may have stopped the initial push, but pursuing into open ground gives up the advantage of cover. Use your firearm to cover the exit, or hold your position and wait for another close-range opportunity.

Apply Pressure Throughout a Raid

The lower durability drain makes longer use less costly for the weapon. You can spend more time contesting a doorway or clearing close quarters before durability becomes the same concern it was before the update. That does not mean spraying continuously is wise: exposure and enemy positioning remain important limits.

Use the added durability efficiency to support deliberate decisions. Pressure a push, pause behind cover, and reassess before attacking again. The increased damage improves the value of each opportunity, but results will still depend on the target, positioning, and the duration of contact.

Flame Spray works best as part of a flexible loadout, not as a substitute for every other tool. Players who buy ARC Raiders BluePrints can still benefit from planning around the situations their equipment handles well and keeping a reliable firearm ready for the rest.