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| − | '''Mann Co. Supply Crates''' are tool items obtainable only through the [[item drop system]]. They | + | '''Mann Co. Supply Crates''' are tool items obtainable only through the [[item drop system]]. They are shown as open-style wooden shipping crates, wrapped in chains held with a comically large padlock. |
| − | + | Crates can only be unlocked by using [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key]]s, which are only purchasable at the [[Mann Co. Store]] for the price of {{item price|all|item=Mann_Co._Supply_Crate_Key}}. The crate cannot be crafted, or be used to craft things such as [[Scrap Metal]]. Opening a crate is often a gamble for players due to the wide range of possible contents. | |
| − | When a crate is opened | + | When a crate is opened, a 5 second timer ticks down, alongside a sound effect of chains jangling and wood creaking. The player will receive one a set of items, which are listed in the crate's description and dependent on its series. This item is announced to the server in a similar format to regular [[item drop system|dropped items]]. The crate is then removed from the player inventory. |
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| − | *Valve modeled the crate in order to take the screenshot for the icon. | + | *Valve modeled the crate and padlocked chain in order to take the screenshot for the icon. These models can't be found in the game files, however, their textures can. |
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Revision as of 09:13, 25 October 2010
| “ | Where's your precious Hippo-crates now?
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— The Scout
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Mann Co. Supply Crates are tool items obtainable only through the item drop system. They are shown as open-style wooden shipping crates, wrapped in chains held with a comically large padlock.
Crates can only be unlocked by using Mann Co. Supply Crate Keys, which are only purchasable at the Mann Co. Store for the price of . The crate cannot be crafted, or be used to craft things such as Scrap Metal. Opening a crate is often a gamble for players due to the wide range of possible contents.
When a crate is opened, a 5 second timer ticks down, alongside a sound effect of chains jangling and wood creaking. The player will receive one a set of items, which are listed in the crate's description and dependent on its series. This item is announced to the server in a similar format to regular dropped items. The crate is then removed from the player inventory.
Contents
Contents
- Note: Statistics collected from server logs. May not add up to 100% due to rounding errors. In addition, rare item statistics assume drop rates are equal regardless of series. Also assumes that the series of the crates are dropping in a uniform distribution.
Series #1
| In-game description | Drop rate (%) | Estimated Drop rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Vita-Saw | 10.96% | 11% |
| Gunslinger | 11.69% | 11% |
| Equalizer | 8.50% | 11% |
| Scottish Resistance | 11.35% | 11% |
| Old Guadalajara | 11.56% | 11% |
| Napper's Respite | 11.42% | 11% |
| Name Tag | 11.30% | 11% |
| An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge | 10.85% | 11% |
| A Distinctive Lack of Hue | 11.69% | 11% |
| Or an Exceedingly Rare Special Item! | 0.90% | 1% |
Series #2
| In-game description | Drop rate (%) | Estimated Drop rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Black Box | 15.30% | 14.5% |
| Shortstop | 14.00% | 14.5% |
| L'Etranger | 14.41% | 14.5% |
| Sober Stuntman | 3.30% | 4% |
| Pugilist's Protector | 3.95% | 4% |
| Chieftain's Challenge | 3.87% | 4% |
| Dueling Mini-Game | 15.46% | 14.5% |
| A Deep Commitment to Purple | 14.32% | 14.5% |
| Australium Gold | 14.49% | 14.5% |
| Or an Exceedingly Rare Special Item! | 0.90% | 1% |
Crate-opening demonstration
Finding an Unusual Hat
Trivia
- Valve modeled the crate and padlocked chain in order to take the screenshot for the icon. These models can't be found in the game files, however, their textures can.
