Shishkebab (Fallout: New Vegas)

The shishkebab is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
The shishkebab is a makeshift "flaming sword" built from materials scavenged in the wastes. The blade consists of a lawn mower blade affixed to a shower guard with a motorcycle brake and a pilot light. This contraption is connected via a hose to a motorcycle fuel tank worn on a surplus frame on the back. To prevent burns, the shishkebab is used with oven mitts.

It has a special 'Back Slash' attack, which does 70% damage in V.A.T.S. at the cost of 22 action points (requires a Melee skill of 50).

If a character has the Pyromaniac perk and a poison-coated Shishkebab, it becomes one of the most damaging melee weapons in the game.

Variants

 * Gehenna, a unique variant that has more devastating flames and a faster rate of attack.

Locations

 * Legionary assassins often carry them.
 * Shishkebabs are purchasable from the NCR supply officer, Quartermaster Bardon in the Hoover Dam Office. However, you may not be able to purchase from the officer if your reputation with the NCR is neutral or lower or if you have a speech level of under 50.
 * They can be purchased from the Blake (after level 16), Mick of Mick & Ralph's, and the Great Khan armorer.
 * Viper leaders may carry one.
 * White Legs pain makers in Zion Canyon will carry them.
 * Some lobotomites in Big MT may carry them at higher levels.
 * Marked men in the Divide may carry them at higher levels.

Behind the scenes

 * "Shish kebab" is a traditional Turkish dish consisting of meat threaded on a skewer and grilled.