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| type              = weapon
 
| type              = weapon
 
| image              = Solemn Vow.png
 
| image              = Solemn Vow.png
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| used-by            = [[Medic]]
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| used-by            = {{used by|Medic}}
 
| slot              = melee
 
| slot              = melee
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| released          = {{Patch name|6|23|2011}}<br />([[Über Update]])
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| released          = {{Patch name|6|23|2011}}
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| released-major    = Über Update
 
| availability      = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|crate75-strange|collectors}}
 
| availability      = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|crate75-strange|collectors}}
 
| trade              = yes
 
| trade              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
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| marketable        = yes
 
| paint              = no
 
| paint              = no
 
| numbered          = no
 
| numbered          = no
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
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   | level            = Level 10 Bust of Hippocrates
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   | item-kind        = {{item kind|Bust of Hippocrates}}
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   | item-description = 'Do no harm.'
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  | item-level      = 10
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   | att-1-positive  = Allows you to see enemy health
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   | item-description = {{item description|Solemn Vow}}
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   | att-1-positive  = {{attribute|SeeEnemyHealth}}
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  | att-2-negative  = {{attribute|FireRate_Negative|10}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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The '''Solemn Vow''' is a [[Weapons#medicmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Medic]]. It is a marble bust of [[w:Hippocrates|Hippocrates]], inset with a plaque reading "Do no harm" – the guiding principle of the [[w:Hippocratic Oath|Hippocratic Oath]].
 
The '''Solemn Vow''' is a [[Weapons#medicmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Medic]]. It is a marble bust of [[w:Hippocrates|Hippocrates]], inset with a plaque reading "Do no harm" – the guiding principle of the [[w:Hippocratic Oath|Hippocratic Oath]].
  
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Having this weapon in the loadout allows the player to view enemy health, names and Übercharge percentages (in the same manner as the [[Spy]]), providing strategic information that could aid the team, although it cannot see through an enemy Spy's [[Disguise]]. However, this weapon has a 10% slower firing speed.
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Having this weapon in the loadout allows the player to view enemy [[health]], names, and [[ÜberCharge]] percentages (in the same manner as the [[Spy]]), regardless if it is the current active weapon or not, providing strategic information that could aid the team, although it cannot see the health of enemy [[buildings]]. However, this weapon has a 10% slower attack speed.
  
 
The item was previously tested in the ''[[Team Fortress 2 Beta]]'' as the Beta Bonesaw.  
 
The item was previously tested in the ''[[Team Fortress 2 Beta]]'' as the Beta Bonesaw.  
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== Damage and function times ==
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
{{Damage table
 
{{Damage table
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| identical = [[Bonesaw]]
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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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| damage             = yes
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| damage           = yes
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|  base             = 65
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|  base           = 65
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|  crit             = 195
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|  crit           = 195
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|  minicrit         = 88
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|  minicrit       = 88
  
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| function times     = yes
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| function times   = yes
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|  attack interval   = 0.8 s
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|  attack interval = 0.88 s
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Weapon Demonstration}}
 
{{Weapon Demonstration}}
  
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==Crafting==
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== Crafting ==
 
{{See also|Crafting}}
 
{{See also|Crafting}}
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===Blueprint===
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=== Blueprint ===
 
{{Blueprint
 
{{Blueprint
 
| ingredient-1 = Jarate
 
| ingredient-1 = Jarate
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}}
 
}}
  
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== Strange variant ==
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== Strange variant ==
 
{{Strange item info
 
{{Strange item info
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  | item-type = Bust of Hippocrates
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  | item-type = {{item kind|Bust of Hippocrates}}
 
  | rankson = kills
 
  | rankson = kills
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   | att-1-positive = Allows you to see enemy health
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  | item-description = {{item description|Solemn Vow}}
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   | att-2-negative = 10% slower firing speed
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   | att-1-positive   = {{attribute|SeeEnemyHealth}}
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  | item-description = 'Do no harm.'
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   | att-2-negative   = {{attribute|FireRate_Negative|10}}
 
  | notes =
 
  | notes =
 
}}
 
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
 
'''{{Patch name|6|23|2011}}''' ([[Über Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|6|23|2011}}''' ([[Über Update]])
 
* The Solemn Vow was added to the game.
 
* The Solemn Vow was added to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|8|9|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|8|9|2011}}'''
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* {{undocumented}} Updated the kill icon of the Solemn Vow to remove a small square from the bottom right corner.
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* {{Undocumented}} Updated the kill icon of the Solemn Vow to remove a small square from the bottom right corner.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}}''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}}''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
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'''{{Patch name|9|6|2012}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|9|6|2012}}'''
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* Fixed the Solemn Vow not sounding like a Wrench.
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed the Solemn Vow not sounding like a Wrench.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}'''
 
* Added [[Collector's]] quality.
 
* Added [[Collector's]] quality.
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'''{{Patch name|7|2|2015}} #1''' ([[Gun Mettle Update]])
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* Changed attribute:
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** Added 10% attack speed penalty.
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}}
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
 
* The Solemn Vow appears to have a glossy texture while playing in DirectX 8 mode due to DirectX 8 not rendering normal maps.
 
* The Solemn Vow appears to have a glossy texture while playing in DirectX 8 mode due to DirectX 8 not rendering normal maps.
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* When looking at an enemy [[Soldier]] with the [[Equalizer]] or [[Escape Plan]] out, the "The Equalizer/Escape Plan blocks healing!" note will appear.
 
  
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==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
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* The Solemn Vow appears in the [[True Meaning]] [[comic]], sitting on the fireplace mantel.
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* The Solemn Vow appears in the comic ''[[True Meaning]]'', sitting on the fireplace mantel, but it is blocked by the speech bubble.
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* A "solemn vow" in the Roman Catholic [[w:Canon law (Catholic Church)|canon law]] is a vow that the Church has recognized as such.
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* The crafting blueprint requiring 8 [[Jarate]] is a reference to Hippocrates' work in early urology, as well as the fact that he drank urine samples from his patients.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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File:Solemn Vow 1st person RED.png|RED first-person view.
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File:Solemn Vow 1st person RED.png|[[RED]] first-person view.
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File:Solemn Vow 1st person BLU.png|BLU first-person view.
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File:Solemn Vow 1st person BLU.png|[[BLU]] first-person view.
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File:Truemeaningcomic 01NoText.jpg|The Solemn Vow seen on the first page of ''True Meaning'' (no text), with a [[B.M.O.C.|Santa-hat]] on top.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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* [[Basic Medic strategy#Solemn Vow|Solemn Vow strategy]]
 
* [[Basic Medic strategy#Solemn Vow|Solemn Vow strategy]]
  
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{{UberUpdateNav}}
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{{Über Update Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Medic Nav}}
 
{{Medic Nav}}

Latest revision as of 17:44, 31 January 2024

“
Art lovers will cherish the bust of Hippocrates, commemorating a time when the Medic still thought doing no harm was a good idea.
— Solemn Vow publicity blurb
 ”

The Solemn Vow is a melee weapon for the Medic. It is a marble bust of Hippocrates, inset with a plaque reading "Do no harm" – the guiding principle of the Hippocratic Oath.

Having this weapon in the loadout allows the player to view enemy health, names, and ÜberCharge percentages (in the same manner as the Spy), regardless if it is the current active weapon or not, providing strategic information that could aid the team, although it cannot see the health of enemy buildings. However, this weapon has a 10% slower attack speed.

The item was previously tested in the Team Fortress 2 Beta as the Beta Bonesaw.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Melee
Ranged or Melee damage? Melee
Damage
Base damage 100% 65
Critical 195
Mini-crit 88
Function times
Attack interval 0.88 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Item set

Main article: Item sets
Clinical Trial
Item icon Meet The Medic! Bundle.png
Effect

No effect

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Jarate Reclaimed Metal Solemn Vow
Item icon Jarate.pngx8 + Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png = Item icon Solemn Vow.png
Class Token - Medic Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Medic.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Ubersaw.png Item icon Vita-Saw.png Item icon Amputator.png Item icon Solemn Vow.png
Item icon Freedom Staff.png Item icon Ham Shank.png Item icon Bat Outta Hell.png Item icon Conscientious Objector.png

Strange variant


Related achievements

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

FYI I am A Medic
 FYI I am A Medic
Use your bonesaw to kill a spy who has been calling for 'Medic!'.


Peer Review
 Peer Review
Kill 10 Medics with your bone saw.
Sawbones
 Sawbones
Hit enemies with your bonesaw 5 times in a row without dying or missing.

Update history

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

June 28, 2011 Patch

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

August 9, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Updated the kill icon of the Solemn Vow to remove a small square from the bottom right corner.

October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update & Sale)

September 4, 2012 Patch

  • The Solemn Vow now sounds like a Wrench.

September 6, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Fixed the Solemn Vow not sounding like a Wrench.

November 12, 2013 Patch

July 2, 2015 Patch #1 (Gun Mettle Update)

  • Changed attribute:
    • Added 10% attack speed penalty.

Bugs

  • The Solemn Vow appears to have a glossy texture while playing in DirectX 8 mode due to DirectX 8 not rendering normal maps.

Trivia

  • The Solemn Vow appears in the comic True Meaning, sitting on the fireplace mantel, but it is blocked by the speech bubble.
  • A "solemn vow" in the Roman Catholic canon law is a vow that the Church has recognized as such.
  • The crafting blueprint requiring 8 Jarate is a reference to Hippocrates' work in early urology, as well as the fact that he drank urine samples from his patients.

Gallery

  • RED first-person view.

  • BLU first-person view.

  • The Solemn Vow seen on the first page of True Meaning (no text), with a Santa-hat on top.

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