Classic

Classic
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Basic Information
Used by:	Sniper
Slot:	Primary
Released:	June 18, 2014 Patch (Love & War Update)
Availability:	Drop, Craft, Purchase or Chemistry Set (Collector's)
Tradable:	Yes
Giftable:	Yes
Craftable:	Yes
Nameable:	Yes
Craft No.?:	No
Medieval:	No
Ammo
Ammo loaded:	25
Reload type:	No Reload
Available Qualities
Unique Strange Collector's
Loadout Stats
The Classic Level 1 - 100 Sniper Rifle Charge and fire shots independent of zoom No headshots when not fully charged -10% damage on body shot

“

Everything above your neck is going to be a fine red mist! Click to listen — The Sniper on clouds of blood

”

The Classic is a primary weapon for the Sniper. It is a rifle based on the Sniper Rifle from Team Fortress Classic that is in turn based on the H&K G36, but fitted with a longer barrel and a laser sight.

Unlike other sniper rifles, the Classic does not automatically charge shots while the player is scoped in. Instead, charging shots is done manually by holding down the fire key, followed by releasing it to fire the shot. As a result, charging shots and scoping/unscoping are completely independent from each other. Charging a shot applies the same movement speed reduction and effects as any other rifle that is scoped and charging; being scoped without charging does not reduce speed.

In addition to its separation of charge and zoom, the Classic deals 10% less damage on bodyshots and does not force the player to unscope when fired. It is also capable of headshots without having to be scoped, but it cannot headshot unless fully charged.

If the fire key is released while in midair, the weapon does not fire, and the shot is simply cancelled. The player can jump and release the key or switch to another weapon in order to intentionally cancel a shot.

Players killed by the Classic can be gibbed, leaving behind a cloud of blood which quickly fades away.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage

Damage and function times
Shot type		Hitscan
Damage type		Bullet
Ranged or Melee damage?		Ranged
Damage
Base damage	100%	0%: 45 - 50 100%: 135 - 150
Bodyshot		0%: 45 100%: 135
Critical		0%: 135 - 150 100%: 405 - 450
Mini-crit		0%: 64 - 68 100%: 192 - 203
Function times
Attack interval		1.5 s
Maximum charge time		3.3 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal		Huntsman		Bazaar Bargain		Classic
	+		+		=

Class Token - Sniper		Slot Token - Primary		Scrap Metal		Possible Results
	+		+		=

Strange variant

Strange variant information

Strange Classic Strange Sniper Rifle - Kills: 0 Charge and fire shots independent of zoom No headshots when not fully charged -10% damage on body shot Only the first statistic counts towards the strange rank.

Compatible Strange parts Strange Part: Damage Dealt Strange Cosmetic Part: Fires Survived Strange Part: Allied Healing Done Strange Part: Allies Extinguished Strange Part: Scouts Killed Strange Part: Soldiers Killed Strange Part: Pyros Killed Strange Part: Demomen Killed Strange Part: Heavies Killed Strange Part: Engineers Killed Strange Part: Medics Killed Strange Part: Snipers Killed Strange Part: Spies Killed Strange Part: Cloaked Spies Killed Strange Part: Low-Health Kills Strange Part: Posthumous Kills Strange Part: Kills While Übercharged Strange Part: Defender Kills Strange Part: Underwater Kills Strange Part: Critical Kills Strange Part: Gib Kills Strange Part: Kills While Explosive Jumping Strange Part: Headshot Kills Strange Part: Airborne Enemies Killed Strange Part: Burning Enemy Kills Strange Part: Medics Killed That Have Full ÜberCharge Strange Part: Unusual-Wearing Player Kills Strange Part: Point-Blank Kills Strange Part: Long-Distance Kills Strange Part: Domination Kills Strange Part: Revenge Kills Strange Part: Full Moon Kills Strange Part: Halloween Kills Strange Part: Kills During Victory Time Strange Part: Kills with a Taunt Attack Strange Part: Buildings Destroyed Strange Part: Sappers Destroyed Strange Part: Robots Destroyed Strange Part: Giant Robots Destroyed Strange Part: Robot Spies Destroyed Strange Part: Tanks Destroyed Strange Part: Robots Destroyed During Halloween Strange Part: Projectiles Reflected Strange Cosmetic Part: Freezecam Taunt Appearances Strange Part: Killstreaks Ended Strange Part: Player Hits

Related achievements

General

Grey Matter Get 25 headshots as a Sniper. Punching Bag Melee kill 10 Snipers using The Classic.

 Pyro

Firewatch Ignite 10 Snipers while they are zoomed in.

 Sniper

Be Efficient Get 3 kills with the Sniper Rifle without missing a shot. Dropped Dead Kill a Scout in midair with your Sniper Rifle or the Huntsman. Eagle Eye While using The Classic, kill a rocket/grenade jumping enemy in midair with a full charge, no-scope headshot. Flight Cancelled Kill 25 parachuting players with a critical headshot. Hipshot While using The Classic, kill 10 enemies with a full charge, no-scope headshot. Jumper Stumper Kill a rocket or grenade-jumping enemy in midair with your Sniper Rifle or the Huntsman.

Parting Shot Headshot an enemy player the moment his invulnerability wears off. Prime Cuts While using The Classic, gib all 9 classes during a single round. The Last Wave Provide an enemy with a freezecam shot of you waving to them. Triple Prey In a single round, get a kill with 3 different weapons. Trust Your Feelings Get 5 kills with the Sniper Rifle without your scope.

Update history

June 18, 2014 Patch (Love & War Update)

• The Classic was added to the game.

June 19, 2014 Patch

• Fixed the Classic automatically zooming in after going through a teleporter while charging.

June 20, 2014 Patch

• Fixed the Classic scope not being drawn correctly in DirectX 8.

June 26, 2014 Patch

• Removed the shot effect for the Classic in DirectX 8.

August 13, 2014 Patch

• [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.
• [Undocumented] Updated the Classic to allow for Name Tags, Gift Wrap, and Strange Parts to be applied.

August 21, 2014 Patch

• The Classic can now accept Enemies Gibbed strange parts.

February 11, 2015 Patch #1

• Fixed the Explosive Headshot upgrade in Mann vs. Machine not applying to the Classic.
• Fixed the Classic zooming-in when the Sniper teleports while charging a shot.

April 25, 2016 Patch

• Fixed the Classic leaving laser particles in the world.

November 7, 2017 Patch

• Fixed not being able to jump after zooming with the Classic.

Bugs

• The laser sight visual that is triggered upon charging a shot is an independent entity that is not fully linked to the rifle itself, and as a result has delayed reaction time to the player's actions.
  • As a result, if the player starts charging a shot while moving, the laser will be misplaced as if lagging behind the player's motion at the time.
  • Since it is an independent entity, it occasionally may not follow the rifle and stay where the Sniper previously was.
    • This will cause the laser to hover where the weapon previously was upon inspecting the Classic.
    • It will also occasionally be positioned incorrectly at where the laser sight's intended spot should be.

Trivia

• The Classic's design appears to be resembled to a Heckler & Koch G36 with ZF 3×4° dual optical sight.

Gallery

• 

  First-person view.

• 

  The Classic Sniper Rifle in first-person view in Team Fortress Classic.

See also

• Classic strategy
• Sniper Rifle (Classic)