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{{Item infobox
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| type        = taunt
{{Weapon infobox
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| image        = Scoutsandmantauntkill.PNG
| weapon-slot = [[Melee]] ([[Taunt]])
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| used-by     = [[Scout]]
| used-by = [[Scout]]
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| slot        = melee
| weapon-image = Scoutsandmantauntkill.PNG
 
| ammo-loaded = N/A
 
| ammo-carried=N/A
 
 
| availability = Unlock
 
| availability = Unlock
| purchasable = no
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| numbered    = no
 
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{{Quotation|'''The Scout'''|Home-frickin'-run!|sound=Scout_stunballhit06.wav}}
 
{{Quotation|'''The Scout'''|Home-frickin'-run!|sound=Scout_stunballhit06.wav}}
  
'''Home Run''' is the taunt kill unique to the [[Sandman]]. Upon being equipped and used by the [[Scout]], he will point to the sky (a homage to {{w|Babe Ruth's called shot|Babe Ruth's called shot}}), wind up and let loose with an almighty '''BONK''' that launches anyone slow, unaware or simply unfortunate enough to be sent flying over ridiculous distances. A successful hit will result in the cheers of an invisible crowd. Overall the attack has a 5 second wind-up time, making it both the longest taunt in the game and the longest kill taunt.
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The '''Grand Slam''', also known as '''Home Run''', is a [[Taunts#Kill taunts|kill taunt]] that activates upon [[Weapons#scouttaunt|taunting]] with the [[Sandman]] or [[Atomizer]] equipped. The [[Scout]] points to the sky, winds up, and swings the bat, instantly killing any enemy too slow, unaware, or simply unfortunate enough to be in range.
  
Players can perform this taunt in conjunction with [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]]. Should the Scout take a drink, switch to the Sandman and immediately taunt, it will be performed exactly during the period of invincibility. If not done quickly enough, the radiation will wear off and cut off the taunt.
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The Grand Slam is capable of casting a victim's [[ragdoll]] a considerable distance away. Although the entirety of the wind-up is silent, a sound effect of a crowd cheering plays upon a successful hit. The kill area of the taunt is relatively small, allowing enemies time to jump away from the taunt and avoid death.  
  
==Damage==
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* The range at which the taunt kills is 48 [[Hammer unit]]s, past which it has no effect. If multiple enemies are within this range, they all take damage.
{{See also|Damage}}
 
* Point Blank: 500
 
* [[Critical hit]]: N/A
 
  
==Function times==
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* The Grand Slam taunt deals bullet type damage, meaning that it can be countered by items like the [[Vaccinator]] and [[Fists of Steel]].
* Attack Interval: 5
 
All times are in seconds. Times are approximate and determined by community testing.
 
  
==Related Achievements==
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As with most kill taunts, this taunt can also be used to kill enemy players during [[Match outcomes#Humiliation|humiliation]] and [[Match outcomes#Stalemate|stalemates]].
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== Damage and function times ==
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{{Damage table
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| damagetype      = Bullet
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| damage          = yes
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|  point blank    = [[Sandman]]: 500<br>[[Atomizer]]: 425
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|  medium range  = {{tooltip|N/A|Out of range}}
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|  long range    = {{tooltip|N/A|Out of range}}
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|  minicrit      = Sandman: 675<br/>Atomizer: 574
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| function times  = yes
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|  taunt duration = 5.3 s<ref>[https://youtu.be/3lrUu4oKHpo Taunt duration]</ref>
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}}
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== Related achievements ==
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=== {{Class link|Scout}} ===
 
{{Achievement table
 
{{Achievement table
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Scout|Out of the Park}}
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Scout|Out of the Park}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Demonstration ==
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== Update history ==
{{youtube|peucvvQHrC4}}
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'''{{Patch name|2|24|2009}}''' ([[Scout Update]])
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* The Grand Slam taunt was added to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|2|25|2009}}'''
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* Fixed the BONK! particles appearing in the air when the bat's taunt kill is used on a target.
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* {{Undocumented}} The Scout no longer speaks during the duration of the taunt.
  
==Previous Changes==
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'''{{Patch name|7|1|2011}}'''
* Originally the Scout would speak while pointing during the taunt. This was later patched out.
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* {{Undocumented}} Assigned the Grand Slam taunt to the Atomizer.
  
==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
* The point at which the taunt will kill enemies is when the Scout starts to come in for the swing, not when the bat comes into contact.
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* The point at which the Scout points to the sky during the taunt is a reference to [[w:Babe Ruth's called shot|Babe Ruth's called shot]], in which US baseball player Babe Ruth made a pointing gesture before hitting a home run in the 1932 World Series.
* The associated achievement, ''Out of The Park'', can only be awarded if the enemy ragdoll travels 25 meters. This does not, however, have to done in a single taunt attack; merely taunt killing enemies to the extent that the sum of their distance equals 25 meters will be sufficient.
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
*[[Scout strategy#Home Run Kills|Home Run strategy]]
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* [[Community Scout strategy#Home Run|Grand Slam strategy]]
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* [[Sandman]]
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* [[Atomizer]]
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* [[Taunts]]
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== References ==
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{{Scout Update Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
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{{Scout Nav}}
 
{{Scout Nav}}
  
 
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[[Category:Weapon Taunts]]
[[Category:Taunts]]
 
[[Category:Weapons]]
 

Latest revision as of 18:48, 27 January 2024

Home-frickin'-run!
The Scout

The Grand Slam, also known as Home Run, is a kill taunt that activates upon taunting with the Sandman or Atomizer equipped. The Scout points to the sky, winds up, and swings the bat, instantly killing any enemy too slow, unaware, or simply unfortunate enough to be in range.

The Grand Slam is capable of casting a victim's ragdoll a considerable distance away. Although the entirety of the wind-up is silent, a sound effect of a crowd cheering plays upon a successful hit. The kill area of the taunt is relatively small, allowing enemies time to jump away from the taunt and avoid death.

  • The range at which the taunt kills is 48 Hammer units, past which it has no effect. If multiple enemies are within this range, they all take damage.
  • The Grand Slam taunt deals bullet type damage, meaning that it can be countered by items like the Vaccinator and Fists of Steel.

As with most kill taunts, this taunt can also be used to kill enemy players during humiliation and stalemates.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Bullet
Damage
Point blank Sandman: 500
Atomizer: 425
Medium range N/A
Long range N/A
Mini-crit Sandman: 675
Atomizer: 574
Function times
Taunt duration 5.3 s[1]
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Related achievements

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

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

Update history

February 24, 2009 Patch (Scout Update)

  • The Grand Slam taunt was added to the game.

February 25, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed the BONK! particles appearing in the air when the bat's taunt kill is used on a target.
  • [Undocumented] The Scout no longer speaks during the duration of the taunt.

July 1, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Assigned the Grand Slam taunt to the Atomizer.

Trivia

  • The point at which the Scout points to the sky during the taunt is a reference to Babe Ruth's called shot, in which US baseball player Babe Ruth made a pointing gesture before hitting a home run in the 1932 World Series.

See also

References