Grappling Hook

Grappling Hook
Basic Information
Used by:	All
Slot:	Action
Released:	December 22, 2014 Patch (Smissmas 2014)
Availability:	Stock
Nameable:	Yes
Available Qualities
Normal
Loadout Stats
Grappling Hook 1 - 100 Press and hold the Actionkey to quickly fire a grapple line. Optionally can be switched to by pressing slot6 and manually fired using primary attack. Can only be used in Mannpower Mode or when enabled by the server.

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Hey, I can see my base from here! Click to listen — The Scout using the Grappling Hook

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The Grappling Hook is a default action item for all classes. It can be used to move yourself from one location to the next in the Mannpower game mode. Additionally, it negates fall damage after use, and deals 1 point of damage, or 2 points if the hit is a headshot. Spies can also use the grapple hook when disguised or invisible.

Update history

December 22, 2014 Patch (Smissmas 2014)

• The Grappling Hook was added to the game.

December 23, 2014 Patch

• Fixed disguised Spies using the incorrect grapple color.
• Fixed the grapple still being connected to players after they die and respawn.
• Fixed players being able to get out of map boundaries using the Grappling Hook.
• When hud_fastswitch is disabled, pressing the ACTION key will select the grappling hook in the weapon selection menu.

Bugs

• Switching weapons after use will increase weapon switch speed massively.
• Name & Description Tags have no effect when used on a Grappling Hook.
• The player can repair friendly buildings with the Grappling Hook if they have the Rescue Ranger equipped.
• Using the action key to use the grappling hook can lead to the weapon selection failing and possibly the primary fire getting stuck on.
• A Heavy using the Buffalo Steak Sandvich can switch to the Grappling Hook then switch to any weapon and retain the mini-crit effect, however, this only works by pressing 6.
• A Demoman wearing the Half-Zatoichi can switch to the Grappling Hook then switch to any weapon without having the Honorbound effect.
• It's possible to activate the Conga before the Hook reaches the wall, doing so will activate the Conga along with the Grappling Hook travel.

Trivia

• The model for this weapon currently uses the Flame Thrower texture.
• The attached Grapple uses the same model as the syringe of the Syringe Gun and Crusader's Crossbow. It also uses the Crossbow's firing sound for its deployment.

Gallery

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  Scout first-person view.

• Grappling Hook Soldier RED First Person.png

  RED Soldier first-person view.

• Grappling Hook Soldier BLU First Person.png

  BLU Soldier first-person view.

• Grappling Hook Pyro RED First Person.png

  RED Pyro first-person view.

• Grappling Hook Pyro BLU First Person.png

  BLU Pyro first-person view.

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  Demoman first-person view.

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  Heavy first-person view.

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  Engineer first-person view.

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  Engineer with Gunslinger equipped first-person view.

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  RED Medic first-person view.

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  BLU Medic first-person view.

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  Sniper first-person view.

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  RED Spy first-person view.

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  BLU Spy first-person view.