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Flare-Up Upgrade Effect and Cost

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Flare-Up is a weapon upgrade for the Combat Shotgun in Doom: The Dark Ages. Check out the effects and cost of the Flare-Up upgrade, and if you should get it in this guide!

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Flare-Up Overview

Flare-Up Effects and Cost

Flare-Up ImageFlare-Up Effect
The Combat Shotgun instantly applies Burn to fodder demons.
Cost
1 Ruby
Weapon Combat ShotgunCombat Shotgun
Dual Tier Tune UpTune Up

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Should You Get the Flare-Up Upgrade?

Get if You Have Spare Resources

The Flare-Up is only worth getting if you have extra resources to spare, or you've already maxed out the upgrades on other weapons. It's better to prioritize other weapon upgrades instead of getting this one.

Best Upgrades to Get

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IncendiaryIncendiary SmeltSmelt BlastBlast
Tune UpTune Up Flare-UpFlare-Up Eat This!Eat This!

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