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{{Item infobox
 
{{Item infobox
 
| type            = weapon
 
| type            = weapon
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| image            =  
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| image            = LochnLoad.png
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| used-by          = [[Demoman]]
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| 3d-image-1      = Loch-n-Load
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| 3d-image-2      = Grenade
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| 3d-image-4      = Loch-n-Load Festivized
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| 3d-button-1      = default
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| 3d-button-2      = colored_pair
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| 3d-button-4      = colored_pair
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| 3d-viewname-1    = Default
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| 3d-viewname-2    = Projectile
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| 3d-viewname-4    = Festivized
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| used-by          = {{used by|Demoman}}
 
| slot            = primary
 
| slot            = primary
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| contributed-by  = Swizzle
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| contributed-by  = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197990533874|228276986}}
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| availability    = Craft, Purchase
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| released        = {{Patch name|12|17|2010}}
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| released-major  = Australian Christmas
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| availability    = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|crate10|crate39-strange|collectors|warpaint}}
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| marketable      = yes
 
| craft            = yes
 
| craft            = yes
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| ammo-loaded      = 2
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| numbered        = no
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| medieval        = no
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| ammo-loaded      = 3
 
| ammo-carried    = 16
 
| ammo-carried    = 16
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| reload          = Single
 
| loadout          = yes
 
| loadout          = yes
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   | level         = Level 10 Grenade Launcher
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   | item-kind      = {{item kind|Grenade Launcher}}
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   | att-1-negative = -60% clip size
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  | item-level     = 10
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   | att-2-positive = +10% damage done
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   | att-1-positive = {{attribute|DmgVsBuilding_Increased|20}}
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   | att-3-positive = +25% projectile speed
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   | att-2-positive = {{attribute|ProjectileSpeed_Increased|25}}
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   | att-4-negative = +25% damage to self
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   | att-3-negative = {{attribute|ClipSize_Negative|-25}}
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   | att-5-negative = Launched bombs shatter on surfaces
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   | att-4-negative = {{attribute|BlastRadius_Decreased|-25}}
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   | att-5-negative = {{attribute|StickyAirBurstMode}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Quotation|'''The Demoman'''|Yer all Bloody Dead!|sound=Demoman_taunts12.wav}}
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{{Quotation|'''Loch-n-Load''' publicity blurb|Looking for a good way to eliminate the competition? Tired of having a weapon with a measly single barrel? Want to hit your enemies where it hurts? Now you can have all of those things and more with our latest in a long line of home-baked explosive goods!}}
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The '''Loch-n-Load''' is the new secondary weapon for the Demoman, released for [[Item sets#Demoman|The Expert's Ordinance]] [[Australian Christmas|Australian Christmas update]] set. It appears as a break-action Grenade Launcher, with separate barrels for each of the two grenades it fires.
 
  
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The grenades fired by the Loch-n-Load are much faster, and inflict slightly more damage, but are more hazardous to the Demoman that fired them, and will shatter harmlessly if they hit something other than an enemy player.
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The '''Loch-n-Load''' (pronounced "lock" as a pun, ''or'' with Scottish accent {{pronounce|lɒx}}) is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#demomanprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Demoman]]. It is a double-barreled break-action {{botignore|grenade launcher}}.
  
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==Item Set==
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This weapon fires [[Projectiles|grenades]] that travel at approximately 1513 [[Hammer unit]]s per second (roughly 105 km/h or 65 mph) and do not tumble mid flight, meaning they travel 25% faster than stock grenades and experience less drag in flight, greatly increasing their overall range. These grenades inflict 20% more [[damage]] than the [[Grenade Launcher]] to buildings upon a {{botignore|direct hit}}. Grenades explode as normal if they strike an enemy, strike a [[Buildings|building]], or if the fuse expires; however, if they hit anything else before then, they shatter, dealing no damage or push force. Additionally, the Loch-n-Load only holds 3 grenades (instead of 4) and each grenade has a 25% reduced splash radius, making it less effective on clustered enemies.
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{{Set|class=Demoman}}
 
  
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== Blueprint ==
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The kill icon for the Loch-n-Load was contributed by {{Steamid|76561197976113694}}.
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== Damage and function times ==
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{{Damage table
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| type              = [[Projectiles|Projectile]]
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| damagetype        = Explosive
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| rangetype        = Ranged
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| damage            = yes
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|  base            = 100 / {{Tooltip|120|Damage on buildings}}
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|  minicrit        = 135
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|  crit            = 300
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|  splash damage    = yes
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|  splash min %    = 50
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|  splash radius    = {{Tooltip|2.1m|6.8 ft, 109 HU}}
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|  splash reduction = 1% / {{Tooltip|2.16|Hammer units}}
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|  selfdamage      = 38-73
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| function times    = yes
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|  attack interval  = 0.6 s
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|  reload first    = 1.24 s
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|  reload more      = 0.6 s
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}}
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== Item set ==
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{{Set2|The Expert's Ordnance}}
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{{Weapon Demonstration}}
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== Crafting ==
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{{See also|Crafting}}
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=== Blueprint ===
 
{{Blueprint
 
{{Blueprint
 
| ingredient-1 = Reclaimed Metal
 
| ingredient-1 = Reclaimed Metal
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| ingredient-1-amount = 2
 
 
| ingredient-2 = Scottish Resistance
 
| ingredient-2 = Scottish Resistance
 
| result = Loch-n-Load
 
| result = Loch-n-Load
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Blueprint | autoresult = Demoman Primary}}
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=== As a crafting ingredient ===
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{{Blueprint
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| ingredient-1 = Loch-N-Load
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| ingredient-1-amount = 3
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| ingredient-2 = Reclaimed Metal
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| result = Loose Cannon
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}}
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== Strange variant ==
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{{Strange item info
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| item-type = {{item kind|Grenade Launcher}}
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| rankson = kills
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  | att-1-positive = {{attribute|DmgVsBuilding_Increased|20}}
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  | att-2-positive = {{attribute|ProjectileSpeed_Increased|25}}
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  | att-3-negative = {{attribute|ClipSize_Negative|-25}}
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  | att-4-negative = {{attribute|BlastRadius_Decreased|-25}}
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  | att-5-negative = {{attribute|StickyAirBurstMode}}
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| can deal gib damage = yes
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| can deal posthumous damage = yes
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| can be equipped by soldier or demo = yes
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| can deal long range damage = yes
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}}
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== Related achievements ==
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=== {{class link|Demoman}} ===
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{{Achievement table
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| 1 = {{Show achievement|Demoman|Blind Fire}}
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      {{Show achievement|Demoman|Bloody Merry}}
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| 2 = {{Show achievement|Demoman|Laddy Macdeth}}
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}}
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== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
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'''{{Patch name|12|17|2010}}''' ([[Australian Christmas]])
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* The Loch-n-Load was added to the game.
  
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2010}}'''
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* The Loch-n-Load was added to the [[Mann Co. Store]], made craftable, and included in [[item drop system|random drops]].
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'''{{Patch name|1|7|2011}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} This weapon was given a unique [[kill icon]], but was not implemented.
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'''{{Patch name|1|10|2011}}'''
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* The Loch-n-Load's kill icon was implemented.
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'''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}'''
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* Fixed players getting set bonuses applied on tournament servers when the server is restricting the player's weapons using the item_whitelist.
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed players getting set bonuses applied on Medieval maps for items that are not allowed in medieval mode.
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'''{{Patch name|3|15|2011}}'''
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* The crafting cost of the Loch-n-Load was changed from 2 Reclaimed Metal and a Scottish Resistance to 1 Reclaimed Metal and a Scottish Resistance.
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* All Loch-n-Loads crafted before this patch were upgraded to [[Vintage]] quality.
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'''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]])
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* Damage increased by 10%.
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'''{{Patch name|7|22|2011}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} The damage bonus attribute was changed from "+20% damage done" to "+20% damage bonus".
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'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}}''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
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* Fixed Demoman weapons primary/secondary being backwards in the loadout screen.
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'''{{Patch name|11|22|2011}}'''
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* Fixed the Loch-n-Load death notice icon not being displayed correctly.
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'''{{Patch name|2|23|2012}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Strange]] quality.
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'''{{Patch name|4|18|2012}}'''
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* Fixed a server crash caused by the Loch-n-Load.
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'''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}'''
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* Changed attribute:
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** Reduced the clip size penalty from -60% to -50%.
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** Weapon functionality is unchanged.
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'''{{Patch name|7|24|2013}}'''
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* Fixed the Loch-n-Load gun sight not drawing in the correct place.
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'''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Collector's]] quality.
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'''{{Patch name|6|18|2014}}'''
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* Updated Loch-n-Load reload animation.
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'''{{Patch name|12|22|2014}}''' ([[Smissmas 2014]])
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* Changes to base grenade damage variance now ensure the Loch-n-Load does not exceed 124 damage on a single hit.
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* Removed +25% self-damage penalty.
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* Added -25% radius penalty.
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* Changed clipsize penalty to -25% (3 grenades per clip) from -50% (2 grenades per clip).
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* Loch-n-Load grenades no longer visually tumble when fired.
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'''{{Patch name|7|2|2015}} #1''' ([[Gun Mettle Update]])
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* Changed attribute:
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** Changed +20% damage bonus to +20% damage against buildings.
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'''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}} #1''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]])
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* {{Undocumented}} Updated firing sound.
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2017}}''' ([[Smissmas 2017]])
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* Added [[Festivizer|Festivized]] variant.
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}}
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
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* The Loch-n-Load uses the same reload animation as the [[Grenade Launcher]], thus making it appear as if the demo is putting the nades on the side of the barrel instead of in it.
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* The weapon attributes do not mention that '''launched grenades do not tumble mid-flight'''.
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* The Loch-n-Load has been know to bounce off certain metallic surfaces, as well as opposing team players, as well as players on your team.  
 
  
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== Trivia ==
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* As with the Grenade Launcher, the Loch-n-Load seems to be based on the [[w:M79 Grenade Launcher|M79 Grenade Launcher]], except it has been modified with the addition of a second barrel. The two barrels are similar to the [[w:China Lake Grenade Launcher|China Lake Grenade Launcher]].
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* The Loch-n-Load's name is a pun on the phrase "Lock and Load", a cliché originating from the process of preparing a weapon for firing. "Loch" is a [[w:Scots language|Scots]] and [[w:Scottish English|Scottish English]] word for lake.
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** The Loch-n-Load name's also could be a reference to its similarities to the China Lake Grenade Launcher or the Demoman's obsession to blow up the Loch Ness Monster.
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* Unlike the Grenade Launcher, the Demoman holds the end of the Loch-n-Load slightly above the crosshair, giving the appearance of firing at an arc. This does not affect the grenade's trajectory.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:Loch-n-Load 1st person.png|First-person view.
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File:Loch N Load First Person Festivized RED.png|[[RED]] [[Festivizer|Festivized]] variant.
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File:Loch N Load First Person Festivized BLU.png|[[BLU]] Festivized variant.
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File:Grenade_proj_red.png|RED projectile.
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File:Grenade_proj_blu.png|BLU projectile.
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File:LochnLoadCept.jpg|Loch-n-Load concept artwork.
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File:LochnLoadCept2.jpg|Loch-n-Load concept artwork.
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</gallery>
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== See also ==
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* [[Basic Demoman strategy#Loch-n-Load|Loch-n-Load strategy]]
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{{Australian Christmas Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Demoman Nav}}
 
{{Demoman Nav}}
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[[Category:Expert's Ordnance]]
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[[Category:Weapons using the CommunityWeapon material proxy]]

Latest revision as of 07:53, 9 January 2024

“
Looking for a good way to eliminate the competition? Tired of having a weapon with a measly single barrel? Want to hit your enemies where it hurts? Now you can have all of those things and more with our latest in a long line of home-baked explosive goods!
— Loch-n-Load publicity blurb
 ”

The Loch-n-Load (pronounced "lock" as a pun, or with Scottish accent /lɒx/) is a community-created primary weapon for the Demoman. It is a double-barreled break-action grenade launcher.

This weapon fires grenades that travel at approximately 1513 Hammer units per second (roughly 105 km/h or 65 mph) and do not tumble mid flight, meaning they travel 25% faster than stock grenades and experience less drag in flight, greatly increasing their overall range. These grenades inflict 20% more damage than the Grenade Launcher to buildings upon a direct hit. Grenades explode as normal if they strike an enemy, strike a building, or if the fuse expires; however, if they hit anything else before then, they shatter, dealing no damage or push force. Additionally, the Loch-n-Load only holds 3 grenades (instead of 4) and each grenade has a 25% reduced splash radius, making it less effective on clustered enemies.

The kill icon for the Loch-n-Load was contributed by Psyke .

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Shot type Projectile
Damage type Explosive
Ranged or Melee damage? Ranged
Damage
Base damage 100% 100 / 120
Critical 300
Mini-crit 135
Splash damage
Minimum splash 50% 2.1m
Damage reduction 1% / 2.16
Self-damage 38-73
Function times
Attack interval 0.6 s
Reload (first) 1.24 s
Reload (consecutive) 0.6 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Item set

Main article: Item sets
The Expert's Ordnance
Backpack The Expert's Ordnance Bundle.png
Effect

No effect

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal Scottish Resistance Loch-n-Load
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png + Item icon Scottish Resistance.png = Item icon Loch-n-Load.png
Class Token - Demoman Slot Token - Primary Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Demoman.png + Item icon Slot Token - Primary.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Loch-n-Load.png Item icon Ali Baba's Wee Booties.png Item icon Bootlegger.png Item icon Loose Cannon.png
Item icon B.A.S.E. Jumper.png Item icon Iron Bomber.png

As a crafting ingredient

Loch-n-Load Reclaimed Metal Loose Cannon
Item icon Loch-n-Load.pngx3 + Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png = Item icon Loose Cannon.png

Strange variant


Related achievements

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

Blind Fire
 Blind Fire
Destroy an Engineer building that you can't see with a direct hit from your Grenade Launcher.


Bloody Merry
 Bloody Merry
Provide an enemy player with a freeze cam of your smiling face.
Laddy Macdeth
 Laddy Macdeth
Kill 50 enemies with direct hits from the Grenade Launcher.

Update history

December 17, 2010 Patch (Australian Christmas)
  • The Loch-n-Load was added to the game.

December 21, 2010 Patch

January 7, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] This weapon was given a unique kill icon, but was not implemented.

January 10, 2011 Patch

  • The Loch-n-Load's kill icon was implemented.

February 14, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed players getting set bonuses applied on tournament servers when the server is restricting the player's weapons using the item_whitelist.
  • [Undocumented] Fixed players getting set bonuses applied on Medieval maps for items that are not allowed in medieval mode.

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • The crafting cost of the Loch-n-Load was changed from 2 Reclaimed Metal and a Scottish Resistance to 1 Reclaimed Metal and a Scottish Resistance.
  • All Loch-n-Loads crafted before this patch were upgraded to Vintage quality.

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • Damage increased by 10%.

July 22, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The damage bonus attribute was changed from "+20% damage done" to "+20% damage bonus".

October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update & Sale)

  • Fixed Demoman weapons primary/secondary being backwards in the loadout screen.

November 22, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed the Loch-n-Load death notice icon not being displayed correctly.

February 23, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.

April 18, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed a server crash caused by the Loch-n-Load.

September 4, 2012 Patch

  • Changed attribute:
    • Reduced the clip size penalty from -60% to -50%.
    • Weapon functionality is unchanged.

July 24, 2013 Patch

  • Fixed the Loch-n-Load gun sight not drawing in the correct place.

November 12, 2013 Patch

June 18, 2014 Patch

  • Updated Loch-n-Load reload animation.

December 22, 2014 Patch (Smissmas 2014)

  • Changes to base grenade damage variance now ensure the Loch-n-Load does not exceed 124 damage on a single hit.
  • Removed +25% self-damage penalty.
  • Added -25% radius penalty.
  • Changed clipsize penalty to -25% (3 grenades per clip) from -50% (2 grenades per clip).
  • Loch-n-Load grenades no longer visually tumble when fired.

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

  • Changed attribute:
    • Changed +20% damage bonus to +20% damage against buildings.

July 7, 2016 Patch #1 (Meet Your Match Update)

  • [Undocumented] Updated firing sound.

December 21, 2017 Patch (Smissmas 2017)

Bugs

  • The weapon attributes do not mention that launched grenades do not tumble mid-flight.

Trivia

  • As with the Grenade Launcher, the Loch-n-Load seems to be based on the M79 Grenade Launcher, except it has been modified with the addition of a second barrel. The two barrels are similar to the China Lake Grenade Launcher.
  • The Loch-n-Load's name is a pun on the phrase "Lock and Load", a cliché originating from the process of preparing a weapon for firing. "Loch" is a Scots and Scottish English word for lake.
    • The Loch-n-Load name's also could be a reference to its similarities to the China Lake Grenade Launcher or the Demoman's obsession to blow up the Loch Ness Monster.
  • Unlike the Grenade Launcher, the Demoman holds the end of the Loch-n-Load slightly above the crosshair, giving the appearance of firing at an arc. This does not affect the grenade's trajectory.

Gallery

  • First-person view.

  • RED Festivized variant.

  • BLU Festivized variant.

  • RED projectile.

  • BLU projectile.

  • Loch-n-Load concept artwork.

  • Loch-n-Load concept artwork.

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