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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a weapon in ''[[Alan Wake]]''.
 
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a weapon in ''[[Alan Wake]]''.
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Flares burns very brightly, but only briefly. Especially effective when surrounded by numerous Taken, they can provide temporary safety for you while they drain the protective darkness from Taken. Flares are most effective against poltergeists objects, which can be destroyed by light alone. To clear a passage forn yourself, you can hold lit flares in your hand by holding down '''''RB'''''.
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==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
 
In Alan Wake flares are a useful weapon against the Taken. They occupy the same slot as flashbang grenades in the inventory. When lit, a flare emits a very bright red light that saps the darkness from Taken close to it and keeps them away. Flares can be used in two ways - Alan can hold them in his hand as he steadily walks forward, creating a corridor or he can throw them on the ground, temporarily establishing a "safe zone" from Taken. This can be useful when Wake needs time in order to start a generator, a moment to regenerate some health or a head start in order to outrun pursuing Taken.
 
In Alan Wake flares are a useful weapon against the Taken. They occupy the same slot as flashbang grenades in the inventory. When lit, a flare emits a very bright red light that saps the darkness from Taken close to it and keeps them away. Flares can be used in two ways - Alan can hold them in his hand as he steadily walks forward, creating a corridor or he can throw them on the ground, temporarily establishing a "safe zone" from Taken. This can be useful when Wake needs time in order to start a generator, a moment to regenerate some health or a head start in order to outrun pursuing Taken.
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The Flare is a weapon in Alan Wake.

Description

Flares burns very brightly, but only briefly. Especially effective when surrounded by numerous Taken, they can provide temporary safety for you while they drain the protective darkness from Taken. Flares are most effective against poltergeists objects, which can be destroyed by light alone. To clear a passage forn yourself, you can hold lit flares in your hand by holding down RB.


Characteristics

In Alan Wake flares are a useful weapon against the Taken. They occupy the same slot as flashbang grenades in the inventory. When lit, a flare emits a very bright red light that saps the darkness from Taken close to it and keeps them away. Flares can be used in two ways - Alan can hold them in his hand as he steadily walks forward, creating a corridor or he can throw them on the ground, temporarily establishing a "safe zone" from Taken. This can be useful when Wake needs time in order to start a generator, a moment to regenerate some health or a head start in order to outrun pursuing Taken.