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| used-by          = [[Scout]]
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| used-by          = {{used by|Scout}}
 
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| contributed-by  = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197996543132|1221325685}}
 
| contributed-by  = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197996543132|1221325685}}
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| released        = {{Patch name|6|23|2011}}<br />([[Über Update]])
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| trade            = yes
 
| trade            = yes
 
| gift            = yes
 
| gift            = yes
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| rename          = yes
 
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| loadout          = yes
 
| loadout          = yes
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   | item-kind      = Bat
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   | item-kind      = {{item kind|Bat}}
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   | level         = 10
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   | item-level     = 10
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   | att-1-positive = Grants Triple Jump while deployed
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   | att-1-positive = {{attribute|AirDashCountIncreased}}
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   | att-2-positive = Melee attacks mini-crit while airborne.
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   | att-2-negative = {{attribute|DmgVsPlayer_Decreased|-15}}
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   | att-3-negative = -15% damage vs players
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   | att-3-negative = {{attribute|SingleWepDeployPenalty|50}}
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  | att-4-negative = This weapon deploys 50% slower
 
 
}}
 
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{{Quotation|'''Atomizer''' publicity blurb|Good Scouts drink Bonk. And good ones beat the crap out of every single chucklehead in their way! But this bat is the harder thing to bonk with.}}
 
{{Quotation|'''Atomizer''' publicity blurb|Good Scouts drink Bonk. And good ones beat the crap out of every single chucklehead in their way! But this bat is the harder thing to bonk with.}}
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The '''Atomizer''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#scoutmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Scout]]. It is an aluminum bat with a black ribbed grip, and the [[List of companies|Bonk!]] logo emblazoned on it surrounded by team-colored stripes and bands.
 
  
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The Atomizer grants the wielder the ability to [[Jumping#Triple jump|triple jump]] while the weapon is fully deployed. When performing a triple jump with the Atomizer active, a cloud of purple smoke will trail behind the Scout, as opposed to the normal white cloud. Also, while airborne, attacks with this weapon will [[Critical hits#Mini-crits|mini-crit]]. As a downside, the Atomizer has a 50% deploy time penalty and deals 15% less damage to players. However, it will do the same amount of damage as the [[Bat]] to non-player objects such as [[buildings]].
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The '''Atomizer''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#scoutmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Scout]]. It is a slightly worn aluminum [[w:Baseball bat|baseball bat]], fitted with a black ribbed grip and team-colored stripes and bands; a [[List of companies|Bonk!]] logo is emblazoned on the "barrel".
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The Atomizer grants the wielder the ability to [[Jumping#Triple jump|triple jump]] while the weapon is fully deployed. However, the Atomizer deploys 50% slower than the default [[Bat]]. As a triple jump does not initiate in the middle of the weapon's deploy animation, the Scout must wait for the Atomizer to fully deploy to take advantage of the triple jump. The deploy penalty leaves the Scout without long range damage options for longer, making him more vulnerable to enemy attacks.
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Upon a successful triple jump, a cloud of purple smoke trails behind the Scout, as opposed to the normal white cloud. Also, while airborne, attacks with this weapon deal [[Critical hits#Mini-crits|mini-crits]], making the Scout dangerous to approach while mid-air. As a downside, the Atomizer deals 15% less damage to players. Scouts can exploit the Atomizer's triple jump to become more mobile and reach previously inaccessible areas.
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[[Taunts|Taunting]] with the Atomizer equipped results in the [[Grand Slam]] kill taunt.
  
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[[Taunt]]ing with the Atomizer equipped will perform the [[Home Run]] kill taunt.
 
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
{{Damage table
 
{{Damage table
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| damage             = yes
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| damage           = yes
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| damagetype         = Melee
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| damagetype       = Melee
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| rangetype         = Melee
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| rangetype       = Melee
  
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|  base             = 30
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|  base           = 30
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|  crit             = 89
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|  crit           = 89
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|  minicrit         = 40
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|  minicrit       = 40
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| function times     = yes
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| function times   = yes
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|  attack interval   = 0.5 s
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|  attack interval = 0.5 s
 
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| autoresult = Scout Melee
 
| autoresult = Scout Melee
 
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=== As a crafting ingredient ===
 
=== As a crafting ingredient ===
 
{{Blueprint|autoresult=Number 1 Fan}}
 
{{Blueprint|autoresult=Number 1 Fan}}
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== Strange variant ==
 
== Strange variant ==
 
{{Strange item info
 
{{Strange item info
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  | item-type = Bat
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  | item-type = {{item kind|Bat}}
 
  | rankson = kills
 
  | rankson = kills
 
  | can deal taunt damage = yes
 
  | can deal taunt damage = yes
 
  | rankson2 =  
 
  | rankson2 =  
 
  | festive =  
 
  | festive =  
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   | att-1-positive = Grants Triple Jump while deployed
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   | att-1-positive = {{attribute|AirDashCountIncreased}}
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   | att-2-positive = Melee attacks mini-crit while airborne.
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   | att-2-negative = {{attribute|DmgVsPlayer_Decreased|-15}}
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   | att-3-negative = -15% damage vs players
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   | att-3-negative = {{attribute|SingleWepDeployPenalty|50}}
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  | att-4-negative = This weapon deploys 50% slower
 
 
  | can deal damage = yes
 
  | can deal damage = yes
 
  | can deal gib damage = no
 
  | can deal gib damage = no
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{{Achievement table
 
{{Achievement table
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Scout|Out of the Park}}
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Scout|Out of the Park}}
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      {{Show achievement|Scout|Pop Fly}}
 
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| 2 = {{Show achievement|Scout|Batter Up}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history|'''{{Patch name|6|23|2011}}''' ([[Über Update]])
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{{Update history|
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'''{{Patch name|6|23|2011}}''' ([[Über Update]])
 
* The Atomizer was added to the game.
 
* The Atomizer was added to the game.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|6|27|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|6|27|2011}}'''
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* Fixed a problem that prevented the Atomizer from being used in crafting recipes.
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* Fixed a problem that prevented the Atomizer from being used in [[crafting]] recipes.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|6|28|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|6|28|2011}}'''
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'''{{Patch name|7|1|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|7|1|2011}}'''
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* {{undocumented}} The Atomizer was assigned the Home Run taunt.
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* {{Undocumented}} The Atomizer was assigned the Grand Slam taunt.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|12|1|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|12|1|2011}}'''
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'''{{Patch name|3|28|2018}} #1'''
 
'''{{Patch name|3|28|2018}} #1'''
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* The weapon must now be fully deployed before a triple jump can be performed.}}
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* The weapon must now be fully deployed before a triple jump can be performed.
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}}
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
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* If a player switches to the [[Grappling Hook]], then back to the Atomizer, the triple jump will still be delayed at normal holster time.
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* If a player switches to the [[Grappling Hook]], then back to the Atomizer, the triple jump is still delayed at normal holster time.
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* Rarely, the triple jump will fail to deploy.
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* Rarely, the triple jump fails to deploy on a fence and other objects.
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* Occasionally, if the player jumps into water, it will still be counted as airborne, therefore making all attacks from the Atomizer [[mini-crit]] until the player touches ground.
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* The Atomizer overrides some special voice lines, as the ones from the [[Voodoo-Cursed Scout Soul]] or the [[Haunted Hat]], with generic voice lines when deployed.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* Before the implementation of this weapon, the [[Atomizer]] had a few different concept's drawn up for its design, from a standard looking wooden club, a worn down and rusty looking baseball bat, a normal bat covered in leather wrapping, and finally a large [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] sticker decal.
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* A now-patched bug caused the Scout to be able to infinitely triple jump while in the [[Civilian#The reference pose|reference/"civilian" pose]]. This was then dubbed the "[[Community fads#Bird Scout|Bird Scout]]" by the community.
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* Another piece of concept art indicated that the team working on Team Fortress 2 at the time intended for this weapon to have the ability of the [[Sandman]] and the [[Wrap Assassin]] in the form of hitting a projectile at the enemy, but this was scrapped and recycled for use in the other melee options for Scout.
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* To "atomize" means to reduce something into atoms, to break something into small pieces, or to bomb something with nuclear weapons.
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* The Atomizer was originally named ''The Atomic Punch''.<ref>"[http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1137771&postcount=1 TF2 - Polypack - BANG!]" post on [http://www.polycount.com/forum/ polycount.com] forums, by user [http://www.polycount.com/forum/member.php?u=33680 BANG!], May 25, 2011. Accessed June 23, 2011.</ref>
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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File:Atomizer 1st person RED.png|RED first-person view.
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File:BLU Atomizer.png|[[BLU]] variant of the weapon.
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File:Atomizer 1st person RED.png|[[RED]] first-person view.
 
File:Atomizer 1st person BLU.png|BLU first-person view.
 
File:Atomizer 1st person BLU.png|BLU first-person view.
 
File:AtomizerConcept1.jpg|Atomizer concept art.
 
File:AtomizerConcept1.jpg|Atomizer concept art.
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== References ==
 
== References ==
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<references />
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<references/>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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*[[Scout strategy#Atomizer|Atomizer strategy]]
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* [[Basic Scout strategy#Atomizer|Atomizer strategy]]
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*[[Jumping#Quad Jump|Quad Jump]]
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* [[Jumping#Quad Jump|Quad Jump]]
  
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{{ÜberUpdateNav}}
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{{Über Update Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Scout Nav}}
 
{{Scout Nav}}

Latest revision as of 14:34, 15 March 2024

“
Good Scouts drink Bonk. And good ones beat the crap out of every single chucklehead in their way! But this bat is the harder thing to bonk with.
— Atomizer publicity blurb
 ”

The Atomizer is a community-created melee weapon for the Scout. It is a slightly worn aluminum baseball bat, fitted with a black ribbed grip and team-colored stripes and bands; a Bonk! logo is emblazoned on the "barrel".

The Atomizer grants the wielder the ability to triple jump while the weapon is fully deployed. However, the Atomizer deploys 50% slower than the default Bat. As a triple jump does not initiate in the middle of the weapon's deploy animation, the Scout must wait for the Atomizer to fully deploy to take advantage of the triple jump. The deploy penalty leaves the Scout without long range damage options for longer, making him more vulnerable to enemy attacks.

Upon a successful triple jump, a cloud of purple smoke trails behind the Scout, as opposed to the normal white cloud. Also, while airborne, attacks with this weapon deal mini-crits, making the Scout dangerous to approach while mid-air. As a downside, the Atomizer deals 15% less damage to players. Scouts can exploit the Atomizer's triple jump to become more mobile and reach previously inaccessible areas.

Taunting with the Atomizer equipped results in the Grand Slam kill taunt.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Melee
Ranged or Melee damage? Melee
Damage
Base damage 100% 30
Critical 89
Mini-crit 40
Function times
Attack interval 0.5 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Item set

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The #1 Fan
Item icon Timbuk-Tuesday Bundle.png
Effect

No effect

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal Bonk! Atomic Punch Sandman Atomizer
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png + Item icon Bonk! Atomic Punch.png + Item icon Sandman.png = Item icon Atomizer.png
Class Token - Scout Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Scout.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Sandman.png Item icon Holy Mackerel.png Item icon Boston Basher.png Item icon Candy Cane.png
Item icon Sun-on-a-Stick.png Item icon Fan O'War.png Item icon Three-Rune Blade.png Item icon Atomizer.png
Item icon Unarmed Combat.png Item icon Wrap Assassin.png Item icon Freedom Staff.png Item icon Ham Shank.png
Item icon Bat Outta Hell.png Item icon Conscientious Objector.png

As a crafting ingredient

Refined Metal #1 Fan weapon Bonk Boy
Item icon Refined Metal.pngx4 + Item icon Soda Popper.pngItem icon Winger.pngItem icon Atomizer.png = Item icon Bonk Boy.png

Strange variant


Related achievements

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

Out of the Park
 Out of the Park
Bat an enemy 25 meters.

Update history

June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)
  • The Atomizer was added to the game.

June 27, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed a problem that prevented the Atomizer from being used in crafting recipes.

June 28, 2011 Patch

  • Added/Refined recoil/draw/crit/reload forces for the Atomizer.

July 1, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The Atomizer was assigned the Grand Slam taunt.

December 1, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.

November 12, 2013 Patch

October 20, 2017 Patch (Jungle Inferno Update)

  • Changed attributes:
    • Triple-jump is now only possible while the bat is deployed.
    • Removed self-inflicted damage when triple-jumping.
    • Removed attack speed penalty.
    • Melee attacks done while airborne mini-crit.
    • Added 50% deploy time penalty.
    • Reduced damage penalty vs players to -15% (from -20%).[1]

November 17, 2017 Patch

  • Fixed a Scout bug where mini-crits were granted to weapons other than The Atomizer while jumping.

December 13, 2017 Patch

  • Updated the Atomizer damage penalty vs players to -15% (from -25%).

March 28, 2018 Patch #1

  • The weapon must now be fully deployed before a triple jump can be performed.

Bugs

  • If a player switches to the Grappling Hook, then back to the Atomizer, the triple jump is still delayed at normal holster time.
  • Rarely, the triple jump fails to deploy on a fence and other objects.
  • The Atomizer overrides some special voice lines, as the ones from the Voodoo-Cursed Scout Soul or the Haunted Hat, with generic voice lines when deployed.

Trivia

  • A now-patched bug caused the Scout to be able to infinitely triple jump while in the reference/"civilian" pose. This was then dubbed the "Bird Scout" by the community.
  • To "atomize" means to reduce something into atoms, to break something into small pieces, or to bomb something with nuclear weapons.

Gallery

  • BLU variant of the weapon.

  • RED first-person view.

  • BLU first-person view.

  • Atomizer concept art.

  • Atomizer concept art.

  • Atomizer in hidden promo page.

References

  1. ↑ The attribute was incorrectly listed as -25% damage vs players.

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