Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-111.68.32.71-20131007122233/@comment-24260323-20140413035633

Pyrrhomaniac wrote: But the thing about gas is that its a hassle since you need to reload both the ammunition and the gas containers, something that could have a significant negative effect on combat. (You'd also have to carry gas canisters in addition to the ammunition itsefl, which again, will negatively affect combat performance). For the power and range of a air rifle, I don't really think the trade off is worth it.

I'd think a better alternative would be a flamethrower that uses various Dust types. That way, you could just freeze (using the ice-type Dust) whatever the Grimm is in and the problem would be solved.

True a flamethrower type weapon might be able to work well, but only if the operator is above water directing the general stream of Dust.

You don't wanna be stuck underneath ice while underwater, you want to have a way to get out of there or having your clothes freeze due to them being wet.

Imagine a situation where a particularly large Sea Grimm completely destroys the boat a Hunter is on, leaving in them in the water.