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^{[citation needed]}

Documentation for Cite

This template can be used to indicate that a particular statement or claim is unverified, and that it requires a source link to confirm.

Using {{cite}} at the end of a statement or sentence will generate the tag like this.^{[citation needed]}
The templates {{cit}}, {{citation needed}} and {{verify}} will also generate the tag.

Use it on claims that obviously require a source. In the below instance, a link to a blog post, press statement or other Valve announcement should be provided.

Valve has stated numerous times that they really dislike Scottish people in general.{{cite}}

However, do not use it on claims that are general game knowledge or would otherwise not require a proper citation.

The Shotgun is also more viable for targets that are far away or trying to retreat.{{cite}}

or

The Brigade Helm appears as a team colored thermoplastic helmet, typically associated with firefighters.{{cite}}

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 | en = This claim will require source links to confirm its validity.
 | sv = Denna påstående behöver länkar till sin källa för att bekräfta sin giltighet.
+| ru = Это утверждение требует ссылки на источник, чтобы подтвердить его действительность.
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 | en = citation needed
 | sv = källa behövs
+| ru = требуется подтверждение
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