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| type              = weapon
 
| type              = weapon
 
| image              = Sharpenedvolcanofragment.png
 
| image              = Sharpenedvolcanofragment.png
| used-by            = [[Pyro]]
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| used-by            = {{used by|Pyro}}
 
| slot              = melee
 
| slot              = melee
| released          = [[February 3, 2011 Patch]]
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| released          = {{Patch name|2|3|2011}}
| availability      = [[Promotional items|Promotional]] ([[Quality#genuine|Genuine]]),<br>Craft
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| availability      = {{avail|drop|craft|promotional-expired|collectors}}
 
| trade              = yes
 
| trade              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
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| marketable        = yes
 
| craft              = yes
 
| craft              = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| rename            = yes
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| numbered          = no
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
   | level            = Level 10 RIFT Fire Axe
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   | loadout-prefix  = none
   | item-description = Improves upon Mother Nature's original design for volcanoes by increasing their portability. Modern science is unable to explain exactly where the lava is coming from.
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  | item-kind        = {{item kind|RIFT Fire Axe}}
   | loadout-name    = Sharpened Volcano Fragment
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   | item-level      = 10
   | att-1-positive  = On Hit: target is engulfed in flames
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   | item-description = {{item description|Sharpened Volcano Fragment}}
   | att-2-negative  = -20% damage done
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   | att-1-positive  = {{attribute|SetDamageType_Ignite}}
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   | att-2-negative  = {{attribute|DamageDone_Negative|-20}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{Quotation|'''The Spy'''|You look like death warmed over. Ha ha ha ha!|sound=Spy_DominationPyro05.wav}}
 
The '''Sharpened Volcano Fragment''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[melee]] weapon for the [[Pyro]]. It appears as an obsidian axe with [[Self-illumination|glowing]] lava flowing along the blade's extreme edges.
 
  
This weapon deals 20% less damage than the standard [[Fire Axe]], but [[Fire|ignites]] enemies upon contact.
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{{Quotation|'''The Spy'''|You look like death warmed over. Ha ha ha ha!|sound=Spy DominationPyro05.wav}}
  
Players who pre-purchased ''[[RIFT]]'' on Steam before March 1, 2011 received a [[Quality#genuine|Genuine quality]] version of the weapon.
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The '''Sharpened Volcano Fragment''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#pyromelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Pyro]]. It is an [[w:Obsidian|obsidian]] axe with [[Self-illumination|glowing]] lava flowing along the blade's extreme edges.
  
People who crafted this weapon before March 15, 2011 will have their axe upgraded to a Vintage variation.
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This weapon deals 20% less [[damage]] than the standard [[Fire Axe]] but [[Fire|ignites]] enemies upon contact. The afterburn applied to affected enemies lasts for up to 7.5 seconds.
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This item was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-ordered ''[[RIFT]]'' on Steam before March 1, 2011.
  
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
{{Damage table
 
{{Damage table
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| damagetype          = Melee
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| rangetype          = Melee
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| damage              = yes
 
| damage              = yes
|  base              = 52  
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|  base              = 52
 
|  crit              = 156
 
|  crit              = 156
 
|  minicrit          = 70
 
|  minicrit          = 70
|  afterburn          = {{tooltip|3 / tick|6 / s}}<br/>60 total
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|  afterburn minicrit = {{tooltip|4 / tick|8 / s}}<br/>80 total
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|  afterburn          = {{tooltip|4 / tick|8 / s}}<br/>60 total
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|  afterburn minicrit = {{tooltip|5 / tick|10 / s}}<br/>75 total
  
 
| function times      = yes
 
| function times      = yes
 
|  attack interval    = 0.8 s
 
|  attack interval    = 0.8 s
|  afterburn time    = 10 s
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|  afterburn time    = 7.5 s
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Crafting ==
 
== Crafting ==
 
{{See also|Crafting}}
 
{{See also|Crafting}}
===Blueprint===
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=== Blueprint ===
 
{{Blueprint
 
{{Blueprint
| ingredient-1 = Reclaimed Metal
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| ingredient-2 = Reclaimed Metal
| ingredient-1-amount = 2
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| ingredient-2-amount = 2
| ingredient-2 = Axtinguisher
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| ingredient-1 = Axtinguisher
 
| result = Sharpened Volcano Fragment
 
| result = Sharpened Volcano Fragment
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Blueprint | autoresult = Pyro melee}}
  
{{Blueprint
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== Related achievements ==
| ingredient-1 = Pyro Token
 
| ingredient-2 = Melee Token
 
| ingredient-3 = Scrap Metal
 
| result = Axtinguisher
 
| result-2 = Homewrecker
 
| result-3 = Powerjack
 
| result-4 = Back Scratcher
 
| result-5 = Sharpened Volcano Fragment
 
}}
 
 
 
'''''Note:''' The second blueprint simply makes a Pyro's melee weapon; there is still a chance of getting the [[Axtinguisher]], [[Homewrecker]], [[Powerjack]], or [[Back Scratcher]] instead. There will be a 20% chance of crafting this item using the second blueprint.''
 
 
 
== Related Achievements ==
 
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
{{Achievement table
 
{{Achievement table
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Clearcutter}}
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Clearcutter}}
      {{Show achievement|Pyro|Freezer Burn}}
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| 2 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Lumberjack}}
| 2 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Lumberjack}}  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
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'''{{Patch name|2|3|2011}}'''
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* The Sharpened Volcano Fragment was added to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|2|7|2011}}'''
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* Fixed burning [[death]]s to always use the [[Kill icon|death notice icon]] for the weapon that started the burn.
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* Updated the burn effect from the Pyro's Sharpened Volcano Fragment to only last for a limited time on enemies.
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* Updated the ''RIFT'' pre-order items to be not-[[Trading|tradable]] until the ''RIFT'' pre-order period is over.
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'''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}'''
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* Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).
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'''{{Patch name|3|1|2011}}'''
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* Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and the [[Sun-on-a-Stick]] so they can be traded.
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* {{Undocumented}} Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be [[Crafting|crafted]].
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'''{{Patch name|3|15|2011}}'''
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* The crafting cost of the Sharpened Volcano Fragment was changed from 1 Refined metal, a [[Powerjack]], and a [[Degreaser]] to 2 Reclaimed Metal and an [[Axtinguisher]].
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* All Sharpened Volcano Fragments crafted before this patch were upgraded to [[Vintage]] quality.
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'''{{Patch name|7|22|2011}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} The damage penality attribute was changed from "-20% damage done" to "-20% damage penalty".
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'''{{Patch name|9|20|2011}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added the Sharpened Volcano Fragment to the [[item drop system]].
  
'''[[February 3, 2011 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|4|27|2012}}'''
* The item was added to the game.
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* Fixed the Sharpened Volcano Fragment not igniting players.
* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Quality#Genuine|Genuine Quality]] for the ''Rift'' promotional items.
 
  
'''[[February 7, 2011 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}'''  
* Fixed burning deaths to always use the death notice icon for the weapon that started the burn.
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* The Sharpened Volcano Fragment can now be crafted by using tokens.
* Updated the burn effect from the Pyro's Sharpened Volcano Fragment to only last for a limited time on enemies.
 
* Updated the ''RIFT'' pre-order items to be not-tradable until the ''RIFT'' pre-order period is over.
 
  
'''[[March 1, 2011 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}'''
* Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and the Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be traded
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Collector's]] quality.
* {{Undocumented}} Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be crafted.
 
  
'''[[March 15, 2011 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|10|24|2017}}'''
* Reduced the crafting cost of the Sharpened Volcano Fragment by one [[crafting#metal|Reclaimed Metal]] and from both of the Pyro Polycount Pack weapons to an Axtinguisher.
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* Fixed the afterburn duration for the Sharpened Volcano Fragment.
* Sharpened Volcano Fragments crafted using the previous recipe have been upgraded to [[Quality|Vintage quality]].
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** Note: Volcano Fragment now deals the same afterburn damage and duration as flare guns.
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'''{{Patch name|7|29|2022}}''' ([[Summer 2022 Pack]])
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* {{Undocumented}} Updated the description for the Sharpened Volcano Fragment.
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}}
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
*According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sharpened Volcano Fragment was originally intended to use the [[Axtinguisher]]'s stats <ref>[http://trion.gamespress.com/default.asp?p=1&i=833 Trion Press Center | RiftAssets]</ref>.
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* According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sharpened Volcano Fragment was originally intended to use the [[Axtinguisher]]'s stats.
*The previous crafting recipe for the Sharpened Volcano Fragment was 1 Refined Metal + [[Degreaser]] + [[Powerjack]]. This has been changed to its current form since the [March 15, 2011 Patch]]. Those who crafted the item using the previous crafting recipe had theirs upgraded to Vintage sort.
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Sharpened Volcano Fragment 1st person.png|First-person view.
 
File:Sharpened Volcano Fragment 1st person.png|First-person view.
File:Rift.jpg|Promotional image featuring the Scout and the Pyro wielding the ''RIFT'' weapons
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File:Rift.jpg|Promotional image featuring the [[Scout]] and the [[Pyro]] wielding the ''RIFT'' weapons.
File:Rift Steam Announcement.png|Announcement on Steam featuring the new items
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File:Rift Steam Announcement.png|Announcement on Steam featuring the new items.
File:Rift thanks popup.jpg|Second announcement on Steam featuring the new items.
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File:Rift thanks popup.jpg|Second announcement on Steam after purchasing the new items.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[Basic Pyro strategy#Sharpened Volcano Fragment|Sharpened Volcano Fragment strategy]]
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* ''[[RIFT]]''
 
* [[Sun-on-a-Stick]]
 
* [[Sun-on-a-Stick]]
* [[RIFT Well Spun Hat Claim Code]]
 
* [[Basic Pyro strategy#Sharpened Volcano Fragment|Sharpened Volcano Fragment strategy]]
 
 
== References ==
 
 
<references />
 
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
* [http://tf2.com/post.php?id=4965 TF2 Official Blog: "From Hell"] February 3, 2011
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4965 TF2 Official Blog: "From Hell"] &ndash; February 3, 2011
  
{{Promo nav}}
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{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
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Latest revision as of 10:43, 27 August 2024

The Sharpened Volcano Fragment is a promotional melee weapon for the Pyro. It is an obsidian axe with glowing lava flowing along the blade's extreme edges.

This weapon deals 20% less damage than the standard Fire Axe but ignites enemies upon contact. The afterburn applied to affected enemies lasts for up to 7.5 seconds.

This item was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-ordered RIFT on Steam before March 1, 2011.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Melee
Ranged or Melee damage? Melee
Damage
Base damage 100% 52
Critical 156
Mini-crit 70
Afterburn 4 / tick
60 total
Afterburn (mini-crit) 5 / tick
75 total
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Afterburn duration 7.5 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Axtinguisher Reclaimed Metal Sharpened Volcano Fragment
Item icon Axtinguisher.png + Item icon Reclaimed Metal.pngx2 = Item icon Sharpened Volcano Fragment.png


Class Token - Pyro Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Pyro.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Axtinguisher.png Item icon Homewrecker.png Item icon Back Scratcher.png Item icon Powerjack.png
Item icon Sharpened Volcano Fragment.png Item icon Maul.png Item icon Postal Pummeler.png Item icon Third Degree.png
Item icon Lollichop.png Item icon Neon Annihilator.png Item icon Freedom Staff.png Item icon Ham Shank.png
Item icon Bat Outta Hell.png Item icon Conscientious Objector.png Item icon Hot Hand.png

Related achievements

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

Clearcutter
Clearcutter
Kill 6 people with your axe in one life.
Lumberjack
Lumberjack
Kill 3 people with your axe in one life.

Update history

February 3, 2011 Patch
  • The Sharpened Volcano Fragment was added to the game.

February 7, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed burning deaths to always use the death notice icon for the weapon that started the burn.
  • Updated the burn effect from the Pyro's Sharpened Volcano Fragment to only last for a limited time on enemies.
  • Updated the RIFT pre-order items to be not-tradable until the RIFT pre-order period is over.

February 14, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).

March 1, 2011 Patch

  • 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.

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • The crafting cost of the Sharpened Volcano Fragment was changed from 1 Refined metal, a Powerjack, and a Degreaser to 2 Reclaimed Metal and an Axtinguisher.
  • All Sharpened Volcano Fragments crafted before this patch were upgraded to Vintage quality.

July 22, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The damage penality attribute was changed from "-20% damage done" to "-20% damage penalty".

September 20, 2011 Patch

April 27, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed the Sharpened Volcano Fragment not igniting players.

September 4, 2012 Patch

  • The Sharpened Volcano Fragment can now be crafted by using tokens.

November 12, 2013 Patch

October 24, 2017 Patch

  • Fixed the afterburn duration for the Sharpened Volcano Fragment.
    • Note: Volcano Fragment now deals the same afterburn damage and duration as flare guns.

July 29, 2022 Patch (Summer 2022 Pack)

  • [Undocumented] Updated the description for the Sharpened Volcano Fragment.

Trivia

  • According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sharpened Volcano Fragment was originally intended to use the Axtinguisher's stats.

Gallery

See also

External links