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Last update:11 May 2016

Flares are one of the most common loots in the game.

They can be thrown at considerable distances and their brightness lights up a big area.

Flare however can be also used in another way.

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They can be used to turn away Zeds' attention, as they instinctively head towards their light.

to get to get rid of it, use the mouse button again and select “Drop flare”.

Another punch in of flares is available as ammunition to theM203grenade launcher, attached to theM16A2assault rifle.

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That makes them a perfect light source, handy for locating specific objects or other players.

Also remember that shooting such a flare gives away your position.

The flares come in white and green and the types of grenades can be changed with the mouse wheel.

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