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{{Quotation|Close Combat Kit publicity blurb|You don’t kill a man by mucking about with rifles, arrows, rocks, or other long-distance rubbish. <br> You kill him by grabbing the biggest bloody sword you can find, running up nice and close to him, and chopping the dumb bastard’s head off.}} | {{Quotation|Close Combat Kit publicity blurb|You don’t kill a man by mucking about with rifles, arrows, rocks, or other long-distance rubbish. <br> You kill him by grabbing the biggest bloody sword you can find, running up nice and close to him, and chopping the dumb bastard’s head off.}} | ||
| − | The '''Eyelander''' is an unlockable [[melee]] weapon for the [[Demoman]]. It is an exceptionally large bloodstained claymore. | + | The '''Eyelander''' is an unlockable [[melee]] weapon for the [[Demoman]]. It is an exceptionally large bloodstained claymore reputed to be haunted by a bloodthirsty, malevolent spirit. As such, the blade will constantly mutter the word 'heads' when held. |
| − | Aside from being a formidable weapon and having a longer range than most melee weapons, the Eyelander | + | Aside from being a formidable weapon and having a longer range than most melee weapons, the Eyelander inflicts a 25 max health penalty to the player, resulting in a total of 150 base health points. It also cannot deal random [[Critical hit]]s, forcing players to rely on the [[Chargin' Targe]]'s special ability, a Crit boost or a [[Kritzkrieg]] [[ÜberCharge]]. |
| − | + | The main benefit of the weapon is that it will automatically decapitate enemies upon a kill, and doing so will gift the Demoman with a speed boost and 15 additional max health. This rampup will continue with each beheading until the player has decapitated a maximum of 4 heads, at which point the class's speed and health will be capped at 370 [[Hammer unit]]s per second and 210 health. Once 4 kills have been accumulated, the Demoman will gain 15 extra health points for each head when [[overheal]]ed, with a max overheal of 315. The number of heads decapitated is shown in the [[HUD]]. The number of decapitations performed by a Demoman is tied to his current life, not to the Eyelander. Collected heads are retained as long as the Demoman is alive, irrespective of whether he has the Eyelander equipped. This does not, however, apply to the [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]]. Cutting off opponent's heads also has a cosmetic effect; The Demoman's single eye will glow unremarkably at first, and will become extremely bright upon decapitating up to four heads. | |
| − | As an added advantage, if the player manages to decapitate | + | As an added advantage, if the player manages to decapitate an enemy Demoman who is wielding the Eyelander or the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker]], the enemy's accumulated head count stored in their Eyelander will be added to the player's count, as well as the enemy's individual head. |
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==As a [[Crafting]] Ingredient== | ==As a [[Crafting]] Ingredient== | ||
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| + | ==Related Achievements== | ||
| + | {{Achievement table | ||
| + | | 1 = {{Show achievement|Demoman|Beat Me Up, Scotty}} | ||
| + | {{Show achievement|Demoman|Brainspotting}} | ||
| + | {{Show achievement|Demoman|Left 4 Heads}} | ||
| + | | 2 = {{Show achievement|Demoman|Scotch Tap }} | ||
| + | {{Show achievement|Demoman|Shorn Connery}} | ||
| + | {{Show achievement|Demoman|Slammy Slayvis Woundya}} | ||
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==Recent Changes== | ==Recent Changes== | ||
| − | + | [[January 13, 2010 Patch]] | |
| + | * [[Spies]] disguised as an enemy Eyelander Demoman will no longer appear to hold the sword in one hand as if holding the [[Bottle]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | * The name "Eyelander" | + | * The Eyelander was originally issued to American monkeynaut Poopy Joe in order to fight off his Soviet rival Vladimir Bananas before it was acquired by [[Mann Co.]] in entirely innocent circumstances. [http://www.teamfortress.com/war/saxtonhale/poopyjoe.htm] |
| + | * The name "Eyelander" is a play on the word "Highlander", the name given to inhabitants of the Scottish Highlands. Additionally, the name and function of The Eyelander bear a similarity to the movie [[wikipedia:Highlander_(film)|Highlander]], where immortal humans could gain another immortal's power by decapitating them in a sword fight. | ||
* The design of the sword itself bears a striking similarity to William Wallace's sword as it was portrayed in the movie [[wikipedia:Braveheart|Braveheart]]. | * The design of the sword itself bears a striking similarity to William Wallace's sword as it was portrayed in the movie [[wikipedia:Braveheart|Braveheart]]. | ||
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* The sound made by a corpse upon decapitation is the same one made by the BLU Spy upon having his head blown off by the BLU Soldier in the [[Meet the Spy]] video. | * The sound made by a corpse upon decapitation is the same one made by the BLU Spy upon having his head blown off by the BLU Soldier in the [[Meet the Spy]] video. | ||
* Despite decapitated players making a final death scream when killed with the Eyelander, this would not be possible in real life due to the lungs and trachea being separated from the mouth upon decapitation. | * Despite decapitated players making a final death scream when killed with the Eyelander, this would not be possible in real life due to the lungs and trachea being separated from the mouth upon decapitation. | ||
* There are some unused sound files in the game that are related to the Eyelander's taunt. There are two of them: first one has the Demoman saying "There can be only one!", while the second has him saying "There can be only one... Aye!" | * There are some unused sound files in the game that are related to the Eyelander's taunt. There are two of them: first one has the Demoman saying "There can be only one!", while the second has him saying "There can be only one... Aye!" | ||
* When in player view, the Demoman swings horizontally normally and vertically for Critical hits. In world view, however, the weapon is swung always vertically. As decapitations should require a horizontal swing, it is unknown how heads are actually cut off. | * When in player view, the Demoman swings horizontally normally and vertically for Critical hits. In world view, however, the weapon is swung always vertically. As decapitations should require a horizontal swing, it is unknown how heads are actually cut off. | ||
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[[File:FOADEyelander.png|200px|thumb|right|The F.O.A.D sign within "Meet the Sniper" possibly revealing the Eyelander.]] | [[File:FOADEyelander.png|200px|thumb|right|The F.O.A.D sign within "Meet the Sniper" possibly revealing the Eyelander.]] | ||
* Within the "Meet the Sniper" video, the "F.O.A.D" sign seems to make a small reference to the Eyelander. Within the letter F it is possible to see a silhouette similar to the Demoman holding a sword, much like the Eyelander, decapitating people. The decapitated corpse also appears to look rather similar to the animation that is played by the Scout after being decapitated. | * Within the "Meet the Sniper" video, the "F.O.A.D" sign seems to make a small reference to the Eyelander. Within the letter F it is possible to see a silhouette similar to the Demoman holding a sword, much like the Eyelander, decapitating people. The decapitated corpse also appears to look rather similar to the animation that is played by the Scout after being decapitated. | ||
Revision as of 17:12, 29 October 2010
| “ | You don’t kill a man by mucking about with rifles, arrows, rocks, or other long-distance rubbish.
You kill him by grabbing the biggest bloody sword you can find, running up nice and close to him, and chopping the dumb bastard’s head off. — Close Combat Kit publicity blurb
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The Eyelander is an unlockable melee weapon for the Demoman. It is an exceptionally large bloodstained claymore reputed to be haunted by a bloodthirsty, malevolent spirit. As such, the blade will constantly mutter the word 'heads' when held.
Aside from being a formidable weapon and having a longer range than most melee weapons, the Eyelander inflicts a 25 max health penalty to the player, resulting in a total of 150 base health points. It also cannot deal random Critical hits, forcing players to rely on the Chargin' Targe's special ability, a Crit boost or a Kritzkrieg ÜberCharge.
The main benefit of the weapon is that it will automatically decapitate enemies upon a kill, and doing so will gift the Demoman with a speed boost and 15 additional max health. This rampup will continue with each beheading until the player has decapitated a maximum of 4 heads, at which point the class's speed and health will be capped at 370 Hammer units per second and 210 health. Once 4 kills have been accumulated, the Demoman will gain 15 extra health points for each head when overhealed, with a max overheal of 315. The number of heads decapitated is shown in the HUD. The number of decapitations performed by a Demoman is tied to his current life, not to the Eyelander. Collected heads are retained as long as the Demoman is alive, irrespective of whether he has the Eyelander equipped. This does not, however, apply to the Scotsman's Skullcutter. Cutting off opponent's heads also has a cosmetic effect; The Demoman's single eye will glow unremarkably at first, and will become extremely bright upon decapitating up to four heads.
As an added advantage, if the player manages to decapitate an enemy Demoman who is wielding the Eyelander or the Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker, the enemy's accumulated head count stored in their Eyelander will be added to the player's count, as well as the enemy's individual head.
Contents
Damage
See also: Damage
- Base: 65 (59 to 72 damage)
- Mini-Crit: 88
- Critical hit: 195 (cannot Crit randomly)
Function times
- Attack Interval: 0.8
- Damage Per Second: 81
All times are in seconds. Times are approximate and determined by community testing.
As a Crafting Ingredient
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Related Achievements
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Recent Changes
- Spies disguised as an enemy Eyelander Demoman will no longer appear to hold the sword in one hand as if holding the Bottle.
Trivia
- The Eyelander was originally issued to American monkeynaut Poopy Joe in order to fight off his Soviet rival Vladimir Bananas before it was acquired by Mann Co. in entirely innocent circumstances. [1]
- The name "Eyelander" is a play on the word "Highlander", the name given to inhabitants of the Scottish Highlands. Additionally, the name and function of The Eyelander bear a similarity to the movie Highlander, where immortal humans could gain another immortal's power by decapitating them in a sword fight.
- The design of the sword itself bears a striking similarity to William Wallace's sword as it was portrayed in the movie Braveheart.
- The sound made by a corpse upon decapitation is the same one made by the BLU Spy upon having his head blown off by the BLU Soldier in the Meet the Spy video.
- Despite decapitated players making a final death scream when killed with the Eyelander, this would not be possible in real life due to the lungs and trachea being separated from the mouth upon decapitation.
- There are some unused sound files in the game that are related to the Eyelander's taunt. There are two of them: first one has the Demoman saying "There can be only one!", while the second has him saying "There can be only one... Aye!"
- When in player view, the Demoman swings horizontally normally and vertically for Critical hits. In world view, however, the weapon is swung always vertically. As decapitations should require a horizontal swing, it is unknown how heads are actually cut off.
- Within the "Meet the Sniper" video, the "F.O.A.D" sign seems to make a small reference to the Eyelander. Within the letter F it is possible to see a silhouette similar to the Demoman holding a sword, much like the Eyelander, decapitating people. The decapitated corpse also appears to look rather similar to the animation that is played by the Scout after being decapitated.
- The decapitation animation the Eyelander's victims suffer does not actually separate the head from the model of the victim, instead shrinking the head so small it cannot be easily seen and spawning a head gib where their head once was to create the illusion of decapitation. This explains why decapitated ragdolls have a 'pinched' looking neck. A severed neck model for the Soldier is in the game files but neither it nor any other models have been implemented as of yet.
- In the comic Loose Canon, the Eyelander can be seen in Blutarch Mann's office in 1890.
- This, along with the Skullcutter, has no unique lines besides the cry for heads by the sword itself. It's common to hear Bottle lines spoken with the sword.
- As of the Mann-Conomy Update, the Eyelander will lose its heads when switching from the Chargin' Targe to the Stickybomb Launcher or Scottish Resistance. This can be re-enabled by unchecking the box marked "Automatically respawn after loadout changes in respawn zones" in Options->Multiplayer->Advanced.
Gallery
- Eyelander 1st person cropped.png
1st person view.
Full 1st person view.
- Eyelander with Chargin' Targe 1st person cropped.png
1st person view with Chargin' Targe.
Full 1st person view with Chargin' Targe.
- Eyelander glow.jpg
The Demoman's eye glowing from collecting heads
See also
External links
