Hitman's Heatmaker

Hitman's Heatmaker
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Basic Information
Used by:	Sniper
Slot:	Primary
Contributed by:	Svdl
Released:	June 27, 2012 Patch (Pyromania Update)
Availability:	Drop, Craft, Purchase, Uncrate #71 (Strange) or Chemistry Set (Collector's)
Tradable:	Yes
Giftable:	Yes
Craftable:	Yes
Nameable:	Yes
Craft No.?:	No
Medieval:	No
Ammo
Ammo loaded:	25
Reload type:	Single
Available Qualities
Unique Strange Collector's
Loadout Stats
The Hitman's Heatmaker Level 1 Sniper Rifle Gain Focus on kills and assists Press 'Reload' to activate focus In Focus: +25% faster charge and no unscoping -20% damage on body shot Heads will roll.

“

You better hold on to your head, mate! Click to listen — The Sniper on gruesome decapitation

”

The Hitman's Heatmaker is a community-created primary weapon for the Sniper. It is a compact sniper rifle with a sleek scope, wooden furniture, and a suppressor. A laser sight with a small metal switch on its rear can be seen just below the scope.

Equipping this weapon will display a "Focus" meter in the HUD. The meter begins empty, but kills or kill assists will fill the meter, with 3 kills, 9 assists, or a combination thereof being required to fill it completely. Kills or assists made with secondary or melee weapons will still contribute to the meter. Pressing the reload key (default R) will activate Focus mode for up to 10 seconds, based on the amount the Focus meter is filled, signified by the Sniper's weapons crackling as if crit-boosted but without the glow. While Focused, the Hitman's Heatmaker does not need to unscope between shots, charges 25% faster, continues charging while reloading (effectively having each shot start at 25% charge), and fires tracer rounds similar to those the Machina fires. Kills or assists made while Focused continue to add to the meter as it drains, making it possible to extend Focus mode indefinitely. Unlike the majority of mechanics that feature a chargable meter, Focus can be activated at any time, provided the meter is not completely empty.

As a downside, the weapon deals 20% less damage on bodyshots. Cosmetically, successful headshot kills will decapitate the victim. The Hitman's Heatmaker has a noticeably quieter firing sound than other sniper rifles, making it harder for enemy players to locate you via sound.

The Hitman's Heatmaker was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

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%: 40 - 50 100%: 120 - 150
Bodyshot		0%: 40 100%: 120
Critical		0%: 120 - 150 100%: 360 - 450
Mini-crit		0%: 54 - 68 100%: 162 - 203
Function times
Attack interval		1.5 s
Maximum charge time		Normal: 3.3 s Focus: 2.8 s
Zoom-in charging delay		Normal: 1.3 s Focus: 0 s
Zoom-in headshot delay		0.2 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Item set

Main article: Item sets

The Urban Professional
	Hitman's Heatmaker Cleaner's Carbine Liquidator's Lid
Effect	No effect

Strange variant

Strange variant information

Strange Hitman's Heatmaker Strange Sniper Rifle - Kills: 0 Gain Focus on kills and assists Press 'Reload' to activate focus In Focus: +25% faster charge and no unscoping -20% damage on body shot Heads will roll. 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

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal		Machina		Bazaar Bargain		Hitman's Heatmaker
	+		+		=

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

Related achievements

General

Grey Matter Get 25 headshots as a Sniper.

 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. Flight Cancelled Kill 25 parachuting players with a critical 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.

Self-destruct Sequence Headshot 10 enemy Snipers. Socket to Him Headshot an enemy Demoman. The Last Wave Provide an enemy with a freezecam shot of you waving to them. Trust Your Feelings Get 5 kills with the Sniper Rifle without your scope.

Update history

June 27, 2012 Patch (Pyromania Update)

• The Hitman's Heatmaker was added to the game. Focus is used automatically upon being filled.

June 28, 2012 Patch

• Headshot kills now properly decapitate.
• Bodyshot damage penalty is properly applied.
• Fixed sound issues while in focus.

July 2, 2012 Patch

• Fixed Hitman's Heatmaker headshot not properly getting counted on the scoreboard.
• Fixed Croc-o-Style Kit’s set bonus not properly protecting against Decapitating Headshots.
• Fixed tracers being fired for other weapons while in focus.

July 5, 2012 Patch

• Fixed the Hitman's Heatmaker bodyshot damage penalty affecting the Sniper's other weapons.
• Added recoil forces for the Hitman's Heatmaker.

September 27, 2012 Patch

• [Undocumented] Adjusted the size and location of the kill icon for the Hitman's Heatmaker.

August 27, 2013 Patch

• [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.

November 12, 2013 Patch

• Added Collector's quality.

June 18, 2014 Patch

• Changed the focus mechanic to press 'reload' to activate focus when it is full.

May 11, 2016 Patch

• Fixed the SMG firing tracers for every bullet while Focus is activated.

[Unknown Date]

• Fixed the bug that cause Focus effect to apply to another Sniper Rifle.
• Focus bar now reset when touched the Resupply Cabinet.

[Unknown Date]

• Fixed Focus progress resetting after touching a resupply cabinet.

Bugs

• If one activates Focus and picks up a rifle from the ground, it is possible to enter the Focus state while wielding any primary. However, dealing damage with any other primary will not build Focus, and while picking up a Bow or the Classic will give the lightning effects, it will not affect its charge or shots whatsoever.

Trivia

• The Hitman's Heatmaker combines the stock of the WA2000 with the general shape of the VSS Vintorez.
• The item's description, "Heads will roll," is an idiom meaning that someone will be punished. The phrase alludes to decapitation as a historical punishment.
• Similar to the Demoman's swords, the Hitman's Heatmaker shrinks the victim's head and spawns a head gib upon decapitation.

Gallery

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  First-person view.

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  Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Hitman's Heatmaker.

See also

• Hitman's Heatmaker strategy