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The '''Detpack''' is a weapon in the classic Team Fortress games and is only used by the [[Demoman (Classic)|Demoman]]. It is an explosive device with a unique ammo type that creates an enormous explosion when it detonates. Unlike other weapons, the Detpack must be set by the player, leaving the Demoman vulnerable for a few seconds. The Detpack can be set to a five-second detonation charge or a minute-long charge before it detonates. Players can select a fuse length of 5, 20, or 50 seconds and set the Detpack via the Command Menu. More customization is available through [[Scripting]].
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The '''Detpack''' is a weapon in the Classic ''Team Fortress'' games and is only used by the [[Demoman (Classic)|Demoman]]. It is an explosive device with a unique ammo type that creates an enormous explosion when it detonates. Unlike other weapons, the Detpack must be set by the player, leaving the Demoman vulnerable for a few seconds. The Detpack can be set to a five-second detonation charge or a minute-long charge before it detonates. Players can select a fuse length of 5, 20, or 50 seconds and set the Detpack via the Command Menu. More customization is available through [[Scripting]].
  
Certain maps, such as [[Well (Classic)|Well]] and [[Warpath (Classic)|Warpath]], have parts of the level that can be blown up by a Detpack. These give the user's team an alternate route.
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Certain maps, such as [[Well (Classic)|Well]] and [[Warpath (Classic)|Warpath]], have parts of the level that can be blown up, and in some cases sealed, by a Detpack. These give the user's team an alternate route that often has fewer enemies.
  
 
Enemy [[Scout (Classic)|Scouts]] who touch a Detpack will disarm it instantly.
 
Enemy [[Scout (Classic)|Scouts]] who touch a Detpack will disarm it instantly.
  
==Damage==
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== Damage ==
[[Image:Tfc dmsg environmental.png|right]]
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[[File:Killicon_detpack_(classic).png|right]]
The Detpack will kill everyone in the blast radius. The kill icon used in ''Team Fortress Classic'' can be seen on the right.
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The Detpack will kill everyone in the blast radius. The kill icon used in ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]'' can be seen on the right.
  
==Quake Team Fortress death messages==
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== Quake Team Fortress death messages ==
  
 
{{Quotation|Player killed by Detpack|Player1 reaches orbit via Player2's detpack.}}
 
{{Quotation|Player killed by Detpack|Player1 reaches orbit via Player2's detpack.}}
{{Quotation|Player killed by Detpack in Birthday Mode'''|Player1 eats Player2's good cheer!.}}
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{{Quotation|Player killed by Detpack in Birthday Mode'''|Player1 eats Player2's good cheer!}}
 
{{Quotation|Suicide|Player set the detpack and forgot to run.}}
 
{{Quotation|Suicide|Player set the detpack and forgot to run.}}
  
==Gallery==
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== Gallery ==
  
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Detpack_TFC.png|Detpack in Team Fortress Classic.
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File:Detpack_TFC.png|Detpack in ''Team Fortress Classic''
File:Detpack qwtf.png|Detpack in Quake Team Fortress.
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File:Detpack qwtf.png|Detpack in ''[[Quake Team Fortress]]''
File:Detpackexplode.png|Explosion in Quake Team Fortress.
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File:Detpackexplode.png|Explosion in ''Quake Team Fortress''
 
File:Detpack sign TFC.png|Detpack sign to show walls that are affected by Detpacks.
 
File:Detpack sign TFC.png|Detpack sign to show walls that are affected by Detpacks.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
'''[[January 16, 2003 Patch (Classic)]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|1|16|2003|classic}}'''
 
* Fixed bug where defensive Demoman could lay pipebombs/detpack in spawn room (on maps like Dustbowl) and kill offensive team when teams cycle to the next area.
 
* Fixed bug where defensive Demoman could lay pipebombs/detpack in spawn room (on maps like Dustbowl) and kill offensive team when teams cycle to the next area.
  
==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
  
*The ''[[Quake Team Fortress]]'' Detpack model is a modified [[Backpack (Classic)|Backpack]].
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* The ''Quake Team Fortress'' Detpack model is a modified [[Backpack (Classic)|Backpack]].
*The Detpack probably appeared in ''Team Fortress 2'' at early stages. [[Media:Det_pack_timer.wav|Beeping sounds]] can be found in the game files. These were recycled and used for the pre-explosion Payload beep. This sound was also used in the ''Left 4 Dead'' series, as a sound for the Pipe Bomb.
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* The Detpack probably appeared in ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' at early stages. [[Media:Det_pack_timer.wav|Beeping sounds]] can be found in the game files. These were recycled and used for the pre-explosion Payload beep. This sound was also used in the ''Left 4 Dead'' series, as a sound for the Pipe Bomb.
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* Sometimes, when the detpack kills the Demoman while in range of a destroyable area, the destroyable area will not be opened. This may also occur if the Demoman is killed for any reason before the detpack goes off.
  
 
{{classic Weapons nav}}
 
{{classic Weapons nav}}
 
{{classic Demoman nav}}
 
{{classic Demoman nav}}

Latest revision as of 15:30, 4 May 2024

Detpack TFC.png

The Detpack is a weapon in the Classic Team Fortress games and is only used by the Demoman. It is an explosive device with a unique ammo type that creates an enormous explosion when it detonates. Unlike other weapons, the Detpack must be set by the player, leaving the Demoman vulnerable for a few seconds. The Detpack can be set to a five-second detonation charge or a minute-long charge before it detonates. Players can select a fuse length of 5, 20, or 50 seconds and set the Detpack via the Command Menu. More customization is available through Scripting.

Certain maps, such as Well and Warpath, have parts of the level that can be blown up, and in some cases sealed, by a Detpack. These give the user's team an alternate route that often has fewer enemies.

Enemy Scouts who touch a Detpack will disarm it instantly.

Damage

Killicon detpack (classic).png

The Detpack will kill everyone in the blast radius. The kill icon used in Team Fortress Classic can be seen on the right.

Quake Team Fortress death messages

Player1 reaches orbit via Player2's detpack.
— Player killed by Detpack
Player1 eats Player2's good cheer!
— Player killed by Detpack in Birthday Mode
Player set the detpack and forgot to run.
— Suicide

Gallery

Update history

January 16, 2003 Patch (Classic)

  • Fixed bug where defensive Demoman could lay pipebombs/detpack in spawn room (on maps like Dustbowl) and kill offensive team when teams cycle to the next area.

Trivia

  • The Quake Team Fortress Detpack model is a modified Backpack.
  • The Detpack probably appeared in Team Fortress 2 at early stages. Beeping sounds can be found in the game files. These were recycled and used for the pre-explosion Payload beep. This sound was also used in the Left 4 Dead series, as a sound for the Pipe Bomb.
  • Sometimes, when the detpack kills the Demoman while in range of a destroyable area, the destroyable area will not be opened. This may also occur if the Demoman is killed for any reason before the detpack goes off.