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| type            = weapon
 
| type            = weapon
 
| image            = Homewrecker.png
 
| image            = Homewrecker.png
| used-by          = [[Pyro]]
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| used-by          = {{used by|Pyro}}
 
| slot            = melee
 
| slot            = melee
| contributed-by  = {{Backpack Item Link|69195570|LaroLaro}}
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| contributed-by  = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197993552969|69195570}}
| released         = [[First Community Contribution Update]]
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| released        = {{Patch name|3|18|2010}}
| availability    = Drop, Craft, Purchase, [[Crate#Series #3|Uncrate(#3)]]
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| released-major  = First Community Contribution Update
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| availability    = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|crate3|crate49-strange|collectors}}
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| marketable      = yes
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| numbered        = no
 
| loadout          = yes
 
| loadout          = yes
   | level         = Level 5 Sledgehammer
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   | item-kind      = {{item kind|Sledgehammer}}
   | att-1-positive = 100% damage vs buildings
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  | item-level     = 5
   | att-2-positive = Damage removes Sappers
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   | att-1-positive = {{attribute|DmgVsBuilding_Increased|100}}
   | att-3-negative = -25% damage vs players
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   | att-2-positive = {{attribute|DmgAppliesToSappers}}
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   | att-3-negative = {{attribute|DmgVsPlayer_Decreased|-25}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' on the Homewrecker|Damnit, damnit, damnit, damnit!!|sound=Engineer_negativevocalization05.wav}}
 
  
The '''Homewrecker''' is a community-made [[melee]] weapon for the [[Pyro]]. It appears as a large, two-handed sledgehammer.
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{{Quotation|'''The Spy''' to the Engineer|Why don't we just give up, pardner?|sound=Spy taunts07.wav}}
  
When wielded, this weapon deals double damage to enemy [[Engineer]]'s [[buildings]]. The Homewrecker is also able to destroy an [[Electro Sapper]] attached to a friendly building with a single swing. Unlike the Engineer's melee weapons, the Homewrecker cannot repair damaged buildings. Additionally, the Homewrecker will deal 25% less damage to enemies.
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The '''Homewrecker''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#pyromelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Pyro]]. It is a large, two-handed sledgehammer.
  
As buildings are now more reinforced against damage from the [[Flamethrower]], the Homewrecker is a more suitable weapon for destroying [[Dispensers]] and [[Teleporters]] quickly. Its damage is capable of destroying a [[Mini-Sentry]] in one hit, and any other unattended building in two. A normal [[Sentry Gun]] proves to be the most difficult building to destroy due to [[knockback]] and continual fire, particularly when protected with the [[Wrangler]]. A Pyro aided by a [[Medic]] is able to take down most Sentry Guns, especially with an [[ÜberCharge]].
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The Homewrecker deals double its listed damage to any enemy [[buildings]]. It is capable of destroying a [[Combat Mini-Sentry Gun]] in one hit, and any other unattended building in two. The Homewrecker is also able to destroy an enemy [[Sapper]] with a single swing. However, unlike the Engineer's melee weapons, it cannot repair damaged buildings. Additionally, the Homewrecker deals 25% less damage to enemy players.
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The kill icon for the Homewrecker was contributed by {{Steamid|76561197972481083}}.
  
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
{{Damage table
 
{{Damage table
| damage             = yes
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| damagetype      = Melee
|  base             = 49
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| rangetype        = Melee
|  point blank      = <div style="float:left">Players:</div> 42-55<br/><div style="float:left">[[Buildings]]:</div> 130
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|  crit             = 146
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| damage           = yes
|  minicrit         = 66
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|  base           = <div style="float:left">Players:</div> 49 <br/><div style="float:left">[[Buildings]]:</div> 130
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|  crit           = 146
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|  minicrit       = 66
  
| function times     = yes
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| function times   = yes
|  attack interval   = 0.8
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|  attack interval = 0.8 s
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Weapon Demonstration}}
 
{{Weapon Demonstration}}
  
==Crafting==
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== Crafting ==
 
{{See also|Crafting}}
 
{{See also|Crafting}}
  
===Blueprint===
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=== Blueprint ===
 
{{Blueprint
 
{{Blueprint
 
| ingredient-1 = Equalizer
 
| ingredient-1 = Equalizer
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{{Blueprint | autoresult = Pyro melee}}
 
{{Blueprint | autoresult = Pyro melee}}
  
===As a Crafting Ingredient===
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=== As a crafting ingredient ===
 
{{Blueprint
 
{{Blueprint
| ingredient-1 = Chargin' Targe
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| ingredient-1 = Homewrecker
| ingredient-2 = Homewrecker
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| ingredient-2 = Chargin' Targe
 
| result = Claidheamh Mòr
 
| result = Claidheamh Mòr
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}}
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{{Blueprint
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| ingredient-1 = Reclaimed Metal
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| ingredient-2 = Frontier Justice
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| ingredient-3 = Homewrecker
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| result = Family Business
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Related Achievements ==
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== Strange variant ==
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{{Strange item info
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| item-type = {{item kind|Sledgehammer}}
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  | att-1-positive = {{attribute|DmgVsBuilding_Increased|100}}
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  | att-2-positive = {{attribute|DmgAppliesToSappers}}
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  | att-3-negative = {{attribute|DmgVsPlayer_Decreased|-25}}
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| rankson = kills
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| can deal damage = yes
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| can destroy sappers = yes
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}}
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== Related achievements ==
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
{{Achievement table
 
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Clearcutter}}
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| 1 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Arsonist}}
       {{Show achievement|Pyro|Freezer Burn}}
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       {{Show achievement|Pyro|Clearcutter}}
 
| 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|3|18|2010}}''' ([[First Community Contribution Update]])
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* The Homewrecker was added to the game.
  
'''[[March 18, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[First Community Contribution Update]])
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'''{{Patch name|5|7|2010}}'''
* The item was added to the game.
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* The Homewrecker now damages enemy Sappers on friendly buildings.
  
'''[[May 7, 2010 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|5|12|2010}}'''
* The Homewrecker now damages enemy [[Sappers]] on friendly [[buildings]].
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* {{Undocumented}} Added crafting blueprint for the Homewrecker.
  
'''[[May 12, 2010 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|5|27|2010}}'''
* {{Undocumented}} Added [[crafting]] blueprint for this weapon.
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* The Homewrecker was given a unique [[kill icon]].
  
'''[[May 27, 2010 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|11|19|2010}}'''
* This weapon was given a [[kill icon]].
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* {{Undocumented}} The Homewrecker is now capable of removing Electro Sappers from both ends of a Teleporter with a single swing.
  
'''[[November 19, 2010 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2010}}'''
* {{Undocumented}} The Homewrecker is now capable of removing Electro Sappers from both ends of a [[Teleporter]] with a single swing.
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* {{Undocumented}} The Homewrecker was added in the crafting blueprint for the [[Claidheamh Mòr]].
  
'''[[December 21, 2010 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}'''
* {{Undocumented}} The weapon was added in the crafting blueprint for the [[Claidheamh Mòr]].
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* Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).
  
'''[[March 15, 2011 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|3|15|2011}}'''
* {{Undocumented}} The [[Eyelander]] in the the Homewrecker's crafting blueprint was replace with a [[Scrap Metal]].
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* The crafting cost of the Homewrecker was changed from an [[Eyelander]] and a [[Equalizer]] to 1 Scrap Metal and a Equalizer.
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'''{{Patch name|6|23|2011}}''' ([[Über Update]])
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* {{Undocumented}} The Homewrecker was added to the crafting blueprint for the [[Family Business]].
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'''{{Patch name |8|3|2012}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed the Homewrecker not destroying [[Red-Tape Recorder]] Sappers in one hit.
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'''{{Patch name |10|9|2012}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Strange]] variant.
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'''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Collector's]] quality.
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'''{{Patch name|7|30|2014}}'''
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* Fixed teammates blocking the removal of Sappers when using the Homewrecker, [[Maul]], and [[Neon Annihilator]].
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'''{{Patch name|7|2|2015}} #1''' ([[Gun Mettle Update]])
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* Updated description to better detail the weapon's features.
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}}
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* While the Homewrecker was submitted with the name "Sledgehammer", the Homewrecker's original skin name was [http://www.gamebanana.com/skins/59952 Mr Sledge], and was available as one of the [[skins]] for the [[Axtinguisher]].
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* The [[Pyro achievements|Pyro achievement]] '''Arsonist''' can be earned by destroying enemy Sappers, since they are considered buildings.
* The Homewrecker was accidentally added to the drop system a day earlier as "Unknown Item 153". At that time, the item could be acquired through the random drop system, but not found in the backpack without the help of an external item manager. Approximately 1200 players found the item, but it did not drop into the backpack until the item was officially implemented on March 18. When moved into the backpack before this, the item took the placeholder icon of the [[Bottle]].
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* The term 'Homewrecker' is a given name to a person or object that is being accused of or responsible for stress on a marriage or relationship.
*{{Backpack Item Link|69195570|LaroLaro}}, creator of this weapon, also created one of the winning item sets for the [[Polycount Pack]], the [[Tank Buster]]. He is also responsible for all of the items featured in the [[Shogun Pack]].
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
*[[Powerjack]]
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* [[Basic Pyro strategy#Homewrecker + reskins|Homewrecker strategy]]
* [[Pyro strategy#Homewrecker|Homewrecker strategy]]
 
  
{{First community update nav}}
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{{First Community Update Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Pyro Nav}}
 
{{Pyro Nav}}

Latest revision as of 07:06, 19 December 2024

Why don't we just give up, pardner?
The Spy to the Engineer

The Homewrecker is a community-created melee weapon for the Pyro. It is a large, two-handed sledgehammer.

The Homewrecker deals double its listed damage to any enemy buildings. It is capable of destroying a Combat Mini-Sentry Gun in one hit, and any other unattended building in two. The Homewrecker is also able to destroy an enemy Sapper with a single swing. However, unlike the Engineer's melee weapons, it cannot repair damaged buildings. Additionally, the Homewrecker deals 25% less damage to enemy players.

The kill icon for the Homewrecker was contributed by NeoDement .

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Melee
Ranged or Melee damage? Melee
Damage
Base damage 100%
Players:
49
130
Critical 146
Mini-crit 66
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Equalizer Scrap Metal Homewrecker
Item icon Equalizer.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png = Item icon Homewrecker.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

As a crafting ingredient

Homewrecker Chargin' Targe Claidheamh Mòr
Item icon Homewrecker.png + Item icon Chargin' Targe.png = Item icon Claidheamh Mòr.png
Reclaimed Metal Frontier Justice Homewrecker Family Business
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png + Item icon Frontier Justice.png + Item icon Homewrecker.png = Item icon Family Business.png

Strange variant


Related achievements

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

Arsonist
Arsonist
Destroy 50 Engineer buildings.


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

Update history

March 18, 2010 Patch (First Community Contribution Update)
  • The Homewrecker was added to the game.

May 7, 2010 Patch

  • The Homewrecker now damages enemy Sappers on friendly buildings.

May 12, 2010 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added crafting blueprint for the Homewrecker.

May 27, 2010 Patch

  • The Homewrecker was given a unique kill icon.

November 19, 2010 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The Homewrecker is now capable of removing Electro Sappers from both ends of a Teleporter with a single swing.

December 21, 2010 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The Homewrecker was added in the crafting blueprint for the Claidheamh Mòr.

February 14, 2011 Patch

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

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • The crafting cost of the Homewrecker was changed from an Eyelander and a Equalizer to 1 Scrap Metal and a Equalizer.

June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)

  • [Undocumented] The Homewrecker was added to the crafting blueprint for the Family Business.

August 3, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Fixed the Homewrecker not destroying Red-Tape Recorder Sappers in one hit.

October 9, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added Strange variant.

November 12, 2013 Patch

July 30, 2014 Patch

  • Fixed teammates blocking the removal of Sappers when using the Homewrecker, Maul, and Neon Annihilator.

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

  • Updated description to better detail the weapon's features.

Trivia

  • The Pyro achievement Arsonist can be earned by destroying enemy Sappers, since they are considered buildings.
  • The term 'Homewrecker' is a given name to a person or object that is being accused of or responsible for stress on a marriage or relationship.

Gallery

See also