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[[Image:Water image.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Water in Team Fortress 2.]]
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'''Water''' can be found in many maps as a terrain feature and gameplay element. There are two types of water: shallow and deep. Shallow water will absorb the impact from a [[fall damage|fall]], and reveal the footsteps of [[Spy|Spies]] (which will also be more audible). It is otherwise a cosmetic part of the game. 

Deep water allows a character to fully submerge and swim around. Immersion in deep water will negate the [[Fire|afterburn]], [[Jarate]], and [[Mad Milk]] effects instantly. Some maps feature submerged routes into the enemy base, which are often poorly defended in comparison to ground-level entrances. Like shallow water, deep water also reduces [[fall damage]], but does so completely.

In addition, [[Engineer]]s can construct [[buildings]] underwater just like on land. Due to the low visibility of submerged objects, deep water is often a great spot to conceal a [[Teleporter]] or a [[Sentry Gun]].

Remaining submerged in water for too long will cause the player to [[Environmental death#Drowning|drown]]. While drowning, the player will experience a periodic loss of heath and will flinch (such as with [[bleeding]] and [[Fire|afterburn]] effects), and the screen will flash blue to warn the player. To negate this, the player must reach the surface, where the health lost due to drowning regenerates over time. Standing next to a [[Dispenser]], picking up a [[Medkit]] or being healed by a [[Medic]] will restore the player's health faster than it is lost due to drowning.

Deep water has several disadvantages:
*Submerging in water will obscure the player's vision with bubbles for a few seconds.
*Surfacing on the water can affect vision, making aiming difficult. To counter this, fully submerge, especially if battling a submerged opponent.
*Swimming in deep water will decrease the maneuverability of all classes, making them vulnerable targets for enemies who have the advantage of higher ground or more suitable weapons. 
*Players cannot [[taunt]] while underwater.
*All in-game sound is muffled while the player is underwater, including voice chat. However, setting the cvar dsp_water to 0 removes this effect.
*The [[Scout]] cannot use his [[Sandman]]'s baseball underwater. [[Mad Milk]] cannot be thrown.
*Firing any of the [[Pyro]]'s flamethrowers underwater will simply waste ammo, and will eject a stream of bubbles instead of fire. Additionally, any secondary weapon aside from the [[Shotgun]] cannot be fired. Pyros are also unable to use the [[Compression blast|airblast]] ability. The [[Sharpened Volcano Fragment]] will not ignite enemies underwater.
*The [[Demoman]]'s [[projectile]]s will travel slower and shorter underwater due to the physical effects of the water on them. [[Grenade Launcher|Grenades]] will not explode upon a direct hit on an underwater enemy.
*The [[Medic]]'s [[Crusader's Crossbow]] bolts will be deflected significantly when fired into water.
*The [[Sniper]] can neither draw nor fire his [[Huntsman]] underwater, and shooting it into the water will deflect the arrow significantly. [[Jarate]] cannot be thrown. 
*Lunchbox items such as [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] and the [[Sandvich]] cannot be consumed underwater, though Sandviches and [[Buffalo Steak Sandvich]]es can be thrown.
*If a [[Cloak]]ed Spy leaves a body of water, water will drip off the Spy for a short period and reveal his presence to the enemy. Likewise, if a Spy attempts to Cloak while underwater, the bubbles they make can still be seen although they are still difficult to catch.
*The [[Cloak and Dagger]] cannot recharge while cloaked underwater.

===Maps with water===
*'''[[2Fort]]''': There is a large pool of deep water beneath the bridge in the center of the map.
*'''[[Badlands (Arena)]]''': On each side, there is a small pond of deep water beneath the small concrete bridge to the left of the [[Respawn#Resupply|spawn room]].
*'''[[Double Cross]]''': A pool of deep water is found beneath the drop hatches of the spawn rooms.
*'''[[Freight]]''': Two large bodies of water connect from the exits of [[RED]] and [[BLU]]'s buildings under the main buildings to a small pool on the other side of the midpoint, allowing for flanking and an easy way around the trains.
*'''[[Frontier]]''': The rightmost exit of BLU spawn leads to a small, barely noticeable area covered with shallow water.
*'''[[Hydro]]''': There is shallow water in the Dam and Warehouse territories.
*'''[[Lakeside]]''': In the center building next to the control point there is a small pool of deep water.
*'''[[Nightfall]] (stage 3 only)''': There is a very small pond of deep water in the center of the map, under the cart tracks. 
*'''[[Pipeline]] (stage 3 only)''': The small canal beneath the cart tracks has deep water.
*'''[[Ravine]]''': At the lower side of the map underneath the tall large building, deep water can be found in the small alcove.
*'''[[Sawmill]] (all variations)''': Large bodies of deep water are found at the Lumbershack and Waterfall areas of the map. In the [[Sawmill (Capture the Flag)|Capture the Flag]] version, shallow water also covers the Intelligence room's floor. 
*'''[[Thunder Mountain]] (stage 2 only)''': Right outside the BLU spawn there's a small stream which has deep water.
*'''[[Watchtower]]''': There are small ponds of deep water around the valley below the central tower.
*'''[[Well (Control Point)|Well]] (all variations)''': Deep water channels outside the team's buildings consisting of underwater routes connecting each team's base building to the central train house building. The [[Well (Capture the Flag)|Capture the Flag]] version is similar to the Control Point version, except the route to the central building is removed with the building itself. The [[Well (Arena)|Arena]] version features a small pool adjacent to the central building which offers a quick route to the central point.

== Related achievements ==

=== [[Image:Achieved.png|20px|link=Achievements]] [[achievements|General]] ===
{{Show achievement|General|Escape the Heat}}

==={{Class link|Scout}}===
{{Show achievement|Scout|The Cycle|width=50%}}

==={{Class link|Pyro}}===
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Baptism by Fire}}
| 2 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Plan B}}
}}

==={{Class link|Heavy}}===
{{Show achievement|Heavy|Krazy Ivan|width=50%}}

== Update history ==
'''{{Patch name|10|2|2007}}'''
* Fixed rare crash when players exited water

'''{{Patch name|12|11|2008}}'''
* Added a new particle effect for when a player enters the water

'''{{Patch name|7|14|2009}}'''
* Updated ripple effects for water drips to improve performance

== Trivia ==
* The sound made when drowning was recycled from [[Team Fortress Classic]].

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Hydro_CP_raised_water_shallow.jpg|Shallow water in [[Hydro]].
Image:CTF 2Fort Water.png|Deep water under [[2Fort]]'s bridge.
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[Environmental death]]

[[Category:Gameplay]]