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| type = weapon | | type = weapon | ||
| image = Sunonastick.png | | image = Sunonastick.png | ||
| − | | used-by = | + | | used-by = {{used by|Scout}} |
| slot = melee | | slot = melee | ||
| released = {{Patch name|2|3|2011}} | | released = {{Patch name|2|3|2011}} | ||
| − | | availability = {{avail | + | | availability = {{avail|drop|craft|promotional-expired|collectors}} |
| trade = yes | | trade = yes | ||
| gift = yes | | gift = yes | ||
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| rename = yes | | rename = yes | ||
| numbered = no | | numbered = no | ||
| − | | loadout = | + | | loadout = yes |
| prefix = none | | prefix = none | ||
| − | | item-kind = RIFT Fire Mace | + | | item-kind = {{item kind|RIFT Fire Mace}} |
| item-level = 10 | | item-level = 10 | ||
| − | | item-description = | + | | item-description = {{item description|Sun-on-a-Stick}} |
| − | | att-1-positive = | + | | att-1-positive = {{attribute|CritVsBurning}} |
| − | | att-2-positive = | + | | att-2-positive = {{attribute|DmgTaken_From_Fire_ReducedActive|25}} |
| − | | att-3-negative = -25 | + | | att-3-negative = {{attribute|DamageDone_Negative|-25}} |
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The '''Sun-on-a-Stick''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#scoutmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Scout]]. It is an ornate jet-black mace with orange veins, topped with a [[Self-illumination|glowing]] fiery orb and black spikes. | The '''Sun-on-a-Stick''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#scoutmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Scout]]. It is an ornate jet-black mace with orange veins, topped with a [[Self-illumination|glowing]] fiery orb and black spikes. | ||
| − | This weapon delivers 25% less [[damage]] than the [[Stock|default]] [[Bat]], but deals guaranteed [[ | + | This weapon delivers 25% less [[damage]] than the [[Stock|default]] [[Bat]], but deals guaranteed [[Critical hits]] whenever a player strikes a [[Fire|burning]] enemy with it, making it effective if used in conjunction with a friendly Pyro's [[afterburn]], friendly Sniper's lit [[Huntsman]] arrow, friendly Soldier's charge shot with the [[Cow Mangler 5000]], or a friendly Heavy using the [[Huo-Long Heater]]. Additionally, the Sun-on-a-Stick grants the user 25% fire resistance while active. |
The Sun-on-a-Stick was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-ordered ''[[RIFT]]'' on [[Steam]] before March 1, 2011. | The Sun-on-a-Stick was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-ordered ''[[RIFT]]'' on [[Steam]] before March 1, 2011. | ||
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== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
| − | {{Update history| | + | {{Update history | '''{{Patch name|2|3|2011}}''' |
| − | '''{{Patch name|2|3|2011}}''' | ||
* The Sun-on-a-Stick was added to the game. It does +35% more damage than the stock Bat, but -45% damage on top of that (for a total of -25.75% damage) to non-burning players. | * The Sun-on-a-Stick was added to the game. It does +35% more damage than the stock Bat, but -45% damage on top of that (for a total of -25.75% damage) to non-burning players. | ||
'''{{Patch name|2|7|2011}}''' | '''{{Patch name|2|7|2011}}''' | ||
| − | * Increased the base damage for the Scout's Sun-on-a-Stick, and changed it to always [[Critical hits#Mini-crits| | + | * Increased the base damage for the Scout's Sun-on-a-Stick, and changed it to always [[Critical hits#Mini-crits|Mini-Crit]] against burning targets if the attack is not already critical. (As a result, the damage penalty is now -15%.) |
* Updated the ''RIFT'' pre-order items to be non-[[Trading|tradable]] until the ''RIFT'' pre-order period is over. | * Updated the ''RIFT'' pre-order items to be non-[[Trading|tradable]] until the ''RIFT'' pre-order period is over. | ||
'''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}''' | '''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}''' | ||
| − | * Fixed | + | * Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs). |
'''{{Patch name|3|1|2011}}''' | '''{{Patch name|3|1|2011}}''' | ||
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'''{{Patch name|3|15|2011}}''' | '''{{Patch name|3|15|2011}}''' | ||
| − | * The crafting cost of the Sun-on-a-Stick was changed from 3 Reclaimed Metal and a [[Boston Basher]] to 2 Reclaimed Metal and a | + | * The crafting cost of the Sun-on-a-Stick was changed from 3 Reclaimed Metal and a [[Boston Basher]] to 2 Reclaimed Metal and a Boston Basher. |
* All Sun-on-a-Sticks crafted before this patch were upgraded to [[Vintage]] quality. | * All Sun-on-a-Sticks crafted before this patch were upgraded to [[Vintage]] quality. | ||
'''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]]) | ||
* Changed attributes: | * Changed attributes: | ||
| − | ** 100% | + | ** 100% Critical hit vs burning players |
** -25% damage penalty | ** -25% damage penalty | ||
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'''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}}''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}}''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]]) | ||
| − | * Added "25% less damage from fire while deployed" attribute. | + | * Added "25% less damage from fire while deployed" attribute.}} |
| − | }} | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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File:Sun-On-A-Stick 1st person.png|First-person view. | File:Sun-On-A-Stick 1st person.png|First-person view. | ||
File:Rift.jpg|Promotional image featuring the [[Scout]] and the [[Pyro]] wielding the promotional ''RIFT'' weapons. | File:Rift.jpg|Promotional image featuring the [[Scout]] and the [[Pyro]] wielding the promotional ''RIFT'' weapons. | ||
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File:Rift thanks popup.jpg|Announcement of delivery of the promotional ''RIFT'' items to the buyer. | File:Rift thanks popup.jpg|Announcement of delivery of the promotional ''RIFT'' items to the buyer. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4965 TF2 Official Blog: "From Hell"] – February 3, 2011 |
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
{{Promo Nav}} | {{Promo Nav}} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:30, 26 October 2024
| Sun-on-a-Stick | |
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Scout |
| Slot: | Melee |
| Released: | February 3, 2011 Patch |
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Promotional (expired) or Chemistry Set (Collector's) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | Yes |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 The Sun-on-a-Stick |
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| “ | Did this come from hell? It did, didn't it? Awww, man. It's like what the Devil uses when he plugs up his toilet or somethin'.
— The Scout
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The Sun-on-a-Stick is a promotional melee weapon for the Scout. It is an ornate jet-black mace with orange veins, topped with a glowing fiery orb and black spikes.
This weapon delivers 25% less damage than the default Bat, but deals guaranteed Critical hits whenever a player strikes a burning enemy with it, making it effective if used in conjunction with a friendly Pyro's afterburn, friendly Sniper's lit Huntsman arrow, friendly Soldier's charge shot with the Cow Mangler 5000, or a friendly Heavy using the Huo-Long Heater. Additionally, the Sun-on-a-Stick grants the user 25% fire resistance while active.
The Sun-on-a-Stick was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-ordered RIFT on Steam before March 1, 2011.
Contents
Damage and function times
See also: Damage
| Damage and function times | ||
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| Damage type | Melee | |
| Ranged or Melee damage? | Melee | |
| Damage | ||
| Base damage | 100% | 26 |
| Critical | 79 | |
| Mini-crit | 35 | |
| Function times | ||
| Attack interval | 0.5 s | |
| Values are approximate and determined by community testing. | ||
Demonstration
Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprint
| Reclaimed Metal | Boston Basher | Sun-on-a-Stick | ||
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Update history
February 3, 2011 Patch
- The Sun-on-a-Stick was added to the game. It does +35% more damage than the stock Bat, but -45% damage on top of that (for a total of -25.75% damage) to non-burning players.
- Increased the base damage for the Scout's Sun-on-a-Stick, and changed it to always Mini-Crit against burning targets if the attack is not already critical. (As a result, the damage penalty is now -15%.)
- Updated the RIFT pre-order items to be non-tradable until the RIFT pre-order period is over.
- Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).
- Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and the Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be traded.
- [Undocumented] Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be crafted.
- The crafting cost of the Sun-on-a-Stick was changed from 3 Reclaimed Metal and a Boston Basher to 2 Reclaimed Metal and a Boston Basher.
- All Sun-on-a-Sticks crafted before this patch were upgraded to Vintage quality.
April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)
- Changed attributes:
- 100% Critical hit vs burning players
- -25% damage penalty
- Added new community contributed response rules to the Sun-on-a-Stick.
- [Undocumented] The damage penalty attribute was changed from "-25% damage done" to "-25% damage penalty".
- [Undocumented] Added the Sun-on-a-Stick to the item drop system.
- The Sun-on-a-Stick can now be crafted by using tokens.
- [Undocumented] Added Collector's quality.
July 7, 2016 Patch (Meet Your Match Update)
- Added "25% less damage from fire while deployed" attribute.
Trivia
- According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sun-on-a-Stick was originally intended to use the Boston Basher's stats.
- The item description refers to the line spoken by the character Alejandro Murrieta in the film The Mask of Zorro.[1]
Gallery
First-person view.
Announcement of the promotional RIFT items on Steam.
Announcement of delivery of the promotional RIFT items to the buyer.
See also
External links
- TF2 Official Blog: "From Hell" – February 3, 2011
References
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