jdmTwiggycrabfi think the only reaosn id ever use scorch shot is to hard counter cliff heavies on viaduct but det is betetr in every single way
It's better but it requires more aiming when scorch shot is "fire and forget"
and det doesnt do knockback
basically scorch shot is only better when you are jiggle peeking
If you direct hit a player with the scorch shot the flare will linger in the air and then fall back down a ways before exploding (it hits twice, basically). In this regard, it remains very valuable to spam chokes/point when coupled with its ability to juggle players with its knock back. Additionally you can switch back to your flamethrower while flares are on CD to reflect/use flames. I think the main reason the detonator is better is that it gives you more mobility and its a lot easier to hit mid-air stuff, but the scorch shot is a lot more versatile than players generally give it credit for.