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{{Other uses|this=the weapon|for=the map|Maul (map)}}
 
{{Item infobox
 
{{Item infobox
 
| type              = weapon
 
| type              = weapon
 
| image              = Maul.png
 
| image              = Maul.png
| used-by            = [[Pyro]]
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| used-by            = {{used by|Pyro}}
 
| slot              = melee
 
| slot              = melee
| released          = [[June 3, 2011 Patch]]
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| released          = {{Patch name|6|3|2011}}
| availability      = [[Promotional items|Promotional]]
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| availability      = {{avail|craft|promotional-expired}}
| trade              = no
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| trade              = yes
| gift              = no
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| gift              = yes
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| marketable        = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| rename            = yes
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| numbered          = no
 
| medieval          = yes
 
| medieval          = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
   | level           = Level 5 Sledgehammer
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   | item-kind        = {{item kind|Sledgehammer}}
   | item-description = Packs a devastating punch with a hint of Mars dust.
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  | item-level       = 5
   | att-1-positive  = 100% damage vs buildings
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   | item-description = {{item description|Maul}}
   | att-2-negative   = 25% damage vs players
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   | att-1-positive  = {{attribute|DmgVsBuilding_Increased|100}}
   | att-3-positive   = Damage removes Sappers
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   | att-2-positive   = {{attribute|DmgAppliesToSappers}}
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   | att-3-negative   = {{attribute|DmgVsPlayer_Decreased|-25}}
 
}}
 
}}
The '''Maul''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[melee]] weapon for the [[Pyro]]. The Maul will be awarded to players who pre-purchase ''[[Red Faction: Armageddon]]'' before June 6, 2011.<ref name="steamnews">[http://store.steampowered.com/news/5595/ Steam announcement of the Red Faction: Armageddon Promotional offer]</ref> The weapon has been described as being a "''Red Faction'' inspired hammer".<ref name="steamnews" />
 
  
The Maul shares functionality with the [[Homewrecker]], although the damage penalty against players is worded differently.
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{{Quotation|'''The Spy''' on the Maul's design|Preposterous!|sound=Spy negativevocalization03.wav}}
  
==Damage and Function times==
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The '''Maul''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#pyromelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Pyro]]. It is the [[wikia:w:c:redfaction:War Maul|War Maul]] from the video game ''[[Red Faction: Armageddon]]''; a steel-grey sledgehammer with an industrialesque design.
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This weapon functions identically to the [[Homewrecker]].
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This item was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-ordered ''Red Faction: Armageddon'' on [[Steam]] before June 6, 2011.<ref name="steamnews">[https://store.steampowered.com/news/5595/ Steam announcement of the ''Red Faction: Armageddon'' Promotional offer]</ref>
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== Damage and function times ==
 
{{Damage table
 
{{Damage table
| identical         = [[Homewrecker]]
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| identical       = [[Homewrecker]]
| 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
 
|  crit              = 146
 
| minicrit          = 66
 
  
| function times     = yes
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| damage          = yes
|  attack interval   = 0.8
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|  base            = 49
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|  point blank    = <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
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| function times   = yes
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|  attack interval = 0.8 s
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Update history==
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{{Weapon Demonstration}}
'''[[June 3, 2011 Patch]]'''
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* This item was added to the game.
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== Crafting ==
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{{See also|Crafting}}
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=== Blueprint ===
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{{Blueprint|autoresult = Pyro melee}}
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== Related achievements ==
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=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
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{{Achievement table
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| 1 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Arsonist}}
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      {{Show achievement|Pyro|Clearcutter}}
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| 2 = {{Show achievement|Pyro|Lumberjack}}
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}}
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== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|6|3|2011}}'''
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* The Maul was added to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|6|8|2011}}'''
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* Updated the Maul's [[kill icon]]; the weapon now faces the victim.
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'''{{Patch name|6|14|2011}}'''
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* Updated the Maul so it can be [[Crafting|crafted]] and [[Trading|traded]].
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'''{{Patch name |8|3|2012}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed the Maul not destroying [[Red-Tape Recorder]] Sappers in one hit.
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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.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* As with ''[[Homefront]]'', ''Red Faction: Armageddon'' is not available for pre-order in the United Kingdom, making this item currently unobtainable in that region.
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* Along with a [[:List of promotional items unavailable in the UK|few other games]], ''[[Red Faction: Armageddon]]'' was not available for pre-order in the United Kingdom, making this item unobtainable in [[Genuine]] quality in that region.
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* The [[Pyro achievements|Pyro achievement]] '''Arsonist''' can be earned by destroying enemy [[Sapper]]s.
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* The word "maul" comes from the Latin word ''malleus'', meaning heavy hammer. Today the word malleus is the name of a hammer-shaped bone in the ear.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Maul 1st person.png|First-person view.
 
File:Maul 1st person.png|First-person view.
File:RFApromo.jpg|Steam promotion image for ''Red Faction: Armageddon''.
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File:RFApromo.jpg|Steam promotional image for ''Red Faction: Armageddon''.
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File:Tf2 rfa pyro maul.png|Promotional image of the Pyro wielding the Maul.
 
File:War-maul.jpg|The Maul in ''Red Faction: Armageddon''.
 
File:War-maul.jpg|The Maul in ''Red Faction: Armageddon''.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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== See also ==
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* [[Basic Pyro strategy#Homewrecker + reskins|Maul strategy]]
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* ''[[Red Faction: Armageddon]]''
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
  
 
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{{Promo Nav}}
{{Promo nav}}
 
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Pyro Nav}}
 
{{Pyro Nav}}
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[[Category:Reskins]]

Latest revision as of 23:19, 11 December 2024

This article is about the weapon. For the map, see Maul (map).
Preposterous!
The Spy on the Maul's design

The Maul is a promotional melee weapon for the Pyro. It is the War Maul from the video game Red Faction: Armageddon; a steel-grey sledgehammer with an industrialesque design.

This weapon functions identically to the Homewrecker.

This item was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-ordered Red Faction: Armageddon on Steam before June 6, 2011.[1]

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Identical to: Homewrecker
Damage and function times
Damage type Melee
Ranged or Melee damage? Melee
Damage
Base damage 100% 49
Point blank
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

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

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

June 3, 2011 Patch

  • The Maul was added to the game.

June 8, 2011 Patch

  • Updated the Maul's kill icon; the weapon now faces the victim.

June 14, 2011 Patch

August 3, 2012 Patch

July 30, 2014 Patch

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

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

Trivia

  • Along with a few other games, Red Faction: Armageddon was not available for pre-order in the United Kingdom, making this item unobtainable in Genuine quality in that region.
  • The Pyro achievement Arsonist can be earned by destroying enemy Sappers.
  • The word "maul" comes from the Latin word malleus, meaning heavy hammer. Today the word malleus is the name of a hammer-shaped bone in the ear.

Gallery

See also

References