I could see it being similar to the detonator in ways. Though you can't control when it explodes, it just explodes when either hitting the environment or an enemy.

Probably have a secondary effect of afterburn and maybe some knockback. Potentially could allow the scout to do a small explosive jump at the cost of also setting yourself on fire.

If this dodgy little ♥♥♥♥ starts setting me on fire I'm deleting the game, cool weapon look tho

From what I see in the model, it looks like it would be better suited as a secondary for the Scout. As for what it does, my idea is that it'll essentially function as a rocket-propelled flashbang, where after a 3 second delay once lit, the firework projectile will shoot off and travel for a certain distance before detonating, blinding any enemies caught in its blast radius. Maybe it can also blind sentries for a brief moment as well, idk.

I'm very scared of the idea of giving scout an explosive projectile, that'd be super nutty.

For the love of god Scout needs an explosive. Mainly so I can be a complete prick to soldier mains...

Works similarly to Scorch Shot, but doesn't set people on fire.
Has a recharge too.

edit: yeah the explosive jump sounds like a cool idea, but I am also worried of how balanced that would even be...

The fire torch should be a new primary for scout, as it replacing the scattergun would be it's biggest upside and downside. Trading reliable meatshots for a scorch shot-esque weapon would be a fair trade imo.

i think my stat would be a mix of all
and some of my ideas

+100% slower flare reload time (20 seconds?)
no random crits for the ball
-75% damage afterburner damage
melee after burn not stack
4 second after you can after burn another time

melee hit burn player
does mini crit to burning player from other afterburn source (pyros)

alt fire : throw an imprecise firework flare how does 20 explosive damage
and a lil knock back

Making it so it inflicts afterburn on hit would make Sun-on-a-stick actually become useful

Originally posted by N.Korean Dumbass:

Making it so it inflicts afterburn on hit would make Sun-on-a-stick actually become useful

yea true lol

Pros:On right click: launch rocket that gives 50 damage (recharge 13 seconds)
Cons:-30% firing speed
-20% switch speed
No random crits

Originally posted by Sneaky Little Bastard:

From what I see in the model, it looks like it would be better suited as a secondary for the Scout.

same here but with minor adjustments

Fire Torch
Level 19 Firework display

+ On hit: ignites enemy.
+ Guarantees Mini-Crit damage on burning targets, regardless of distance.
+ Long-distance hit reduces charge time by 2.5 seconds.
- 5 seconds longer than The Flying Guillotine (10.1 seconds)
- 50% explosion vulnerability on user while active.