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The '''Darwin's Danger Shield''' is a craftable, community-created weapon added in the [[Mannconomy Update]] as part of the [[Polycount Pack]]. The Danger Shield replaces the [[Sniper]]'s [[Submachine Gun]] (similarly to the [[Razorback]]). It appears as a crocodile hide strung to a wood canvas.
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The '''Darwin's Danger Shield''' is a craftable [[secondary]] weapon for the [[Sniper]] class. It appears as a crocodile hide, complete with tail, strung to a wood canvas. A bird skull is tied to the body strap.
  
== Effect ==
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Similar to the [[Razorback]], this weapon plays a passive role when worn. It provides +25 max health to the player, allowing them to survive otherwise fatal attacks such as [[headshot]]s. It does not, however, protect the wearer from a Spy's [[backstab]].
Provides +25 max health on wearer. Unlike the Razorback, it does not protect the wearer from a Spy's backstab.
 
  
 
==Item set==
 
==Item set==
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*[[Sydney Sleeper]]
 
*[[Sydney Sleeper]]
 
*[[Bushwacka]]
 
*[[Bushwacka]]
 
A general demonstration of all the items in this set can be viewed below.
 
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== Blueprint ==
 
== Blueprint ==
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*The tail of the Darwin Danger Shield is jiggleboned.
 
*The tail of the Darwin Danger Shield is jiggleboned.
 
*This item might come from the same crocodile as [[Ol' Snaggletooth]].
 
*This item might come from the same crocodile as [[Ol' Snaggletooth]].
*The first version of the shield had jiggleboned legs aswell, but they were removed in the creation process. [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1141835&postcount=25]
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*The first version of the shield had jiggleboned legs, but they were removed in the creation process. [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1141835&postcount=25]
 
*Darwin's Danger Shield was the first item to be featured on the Mann co. store front page.
 
*Darwin's Danger Shield was the first item to be featured on the Mann co. store front page.
  

Revision as of 21:50, 2 October 2010

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I'm just getting warmed up.
The Sniper

The Darwin's Danger Shield is a craftable secondary weapon for the Sniper class. It appears as a crocodile hide, complete with tail, strung to a wood canvas. A bird skull is tied to the body strap.

Similar to the Razorback, this weapon plays a passive role when worn. It provides +25 max health to the player, allowing them to survive otherwise fatal attacks such as headshots. It does not, however, protect the wearer from a Spy's backstab.

Item set

This item is part of the Croc-o-Style Kit. When the entire set is worn, the set provides this additional bonus:

  • The wearer cannot be killed by headshots

The other set items are:

Blueprint

Razorback Reclaimed Metal Darwin's Danger Shield
Item icon Razorback.png + Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png = Item icon Darwin's Danger Shield.png

Trivia

Original design of the shield with legs.
  • 'Darwin' is the capital of the Northern Territory, Australia. (The Sniper is from Australia.)
  • Crocodiles are easily found around Darwin.
  • Charles Darwin (usually just referred to as 'Darwin') is known for the scientific theory natural selection, evolution of life where the fittest animals and plants have a higher chance of survival.
  • Equipping Darwin's Danger Shield is the only way a Sniper can survive a fully charged body shot from an enemy Sniper without being overhealed by a Medic.
  • The tail of the Darwin Danger Shield is jiggleboned.
  • This item might come from the same crocodile as Ol' Snaggletooth.
  • The first version of the shield had jiggleboned legs, but they were removed in the creation process. [1]
  • Darwin's Danger Shield was the first item to be featured on the Mann co. store front page.

See also