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{{Quotation|'''The Pyro''' on rump roasting|Mhhh mhhhh mhhh mhhh mhhhh!|sound=Pyro_laughevil02.wav}} | {{Quotation|'''The Pyro''' on rump roasting|Mhhh mhhhh mhhh mhhh mhhhh!|sound=Pyro_laughevil02.wav}} | ||
| − | The '''Backburner''' is | + | The '''Backburner''' is an unlockable [[primary]] weapon for the [[Pyro]]. It is the default [[Flamethrower]] with a team colored metal addition to the nozzle shaped like a dragon's head. |
| − | The | + | The Backburner is unable to use the Flamethrower's [[compression blast]] ability; instead, the Backburner guarantees critical hits whenever it is used on an opponent from behind, and deals 15% more damage than the normal Flamethrower. |
The area behind an enemy that will register critical hits for the weapon is approximately a 90 degree angle centered behind where the opponent is facing. This is significantly less than the Spy's [[backstab]] range, which appears to be any angle in the 180 degrees behind where a player is looking. | The area behind an enemy that will register critical hits for the weapon is approximately a 90 degree angle centered behind where the opponent is facing. This is significantly less than the Spy's [[backstab]] range, which appears to be any angle in the 180 degrees behind where a player is looking. | ||
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{{Damage table | {{Damage table | ||
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| damage = yes | | damage = yes | ||
| flame close = {{tooltip|7.13 / particle|160.4 / s}} | | flame close = {{tooltip|7.13 / particle|160.4 / s}} | ||
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| afterburn = {{tooltip|3 / tick|6 / s}}<br/>60 total | | afterburn = {{tooltip|3 / tick|6 / s}}<br/>60 total | ||
| afterburn minicrit = {{tooltip|4 / tick|8 / s}}<br/>80 total | | afterburn minicrit = {{tooltip|4 / tick|8 / s}}<br/>80 total | ||
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| function times = yes | | function times = yes | ||
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==Crafting== | ==Crafting== | ||
{{See also|Crafting}} | {{See also|Crafting}} | ||
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===Blueprint=== | ===Blueprint=== | ||
{{Blueprint | autoresult = Pyro primary}} | {{Blueprint | autoresult = Pyro primary}} | ||
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* [[Pyro strategy#Backburner|Backburner strategy]] | * [[Pyro strategy#Backburner|Backburner strategy]] | ||
* [[Fire]] | * [[Fire]] | ||
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{{PyroUpdateNav}} | {{PyroUpdateNav}} | ||
{{Allweapons Nav}} | {{Allweapons Nav}} | ||
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Revision as of 03:41, 10 April 2011
| Backburner | |
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| Kill Icon | |
| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Pyro |
| Slot: | Primary |
| Released: | The Pyro Update |
| Availability: | Unlock, Drop, Craft, Purchase |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Medieval: | No |
| Ammo | |
| Ammo loaded: | 200 |
| Reload type: | No Reload |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 The Backburner |
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| “ | Mhhh mhhhh mhhh mhhh mhhhh!
Click to listen
— The Pyro on rump roasting
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The Backburner is an unlockable primary weapon for the Pyro. It is the default Flamethrower with a team colored metal addition to the nozzle shaped like a dragon's head.
The Backburner is unable to use the Flamethrower's compression blast ability; instead, the Backburner guarantees critical hits whenever it is used on an opponent from behind, and deals 15% more damage than the normal Flamethrower.
The area behind an enemy that will register critical hits for the weapon is approximately a 90 degree angle centered behind where the opponent is facing. This is significantly less than the Spy's backstab range, which appears to be any angle in the 180 degrees behind where a player is looking.
The Backburner is automatically given to any player who obtains 16 Pyro achievements.
Contents
Damage and function times
See also: Damage
| Damage and function times | ||
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| Shot type | Particle | |
| Damage | ||
| Flame damage (close) | 100% | 7.13 / particle |
| Flame damage (far) | 60% | 4.28 / particle |
| Critical | 13-21 / particle | |
| Mini-crit | 6-10 / particle | |
| Afterburn | 3 / tick 60 total | |
| Afterburn (mini-crit) | 4 / tick 80 total | |
| Function times | ||
| Attack interval | 0.04 s | |
| Ammo consumption interval | 0.08 s | |
| Afterburn duration | 10 s | |
| Values are approximate and determined by community testing. | ||
Note: Flame damage is proportional to particle lifetime instead of distance from target. Unlike most weapons, critical hits are also affected by the scaling. Additionally, there is a very slight damage variance (±0.08 / particle) due to differences in particle angles.
Demonstration
Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprint
| Class Token - Pyro | Slot Token - Primary | Scrap Metal | Possible Results | |||||||||||||||||||
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As a Crafting Ingredient
| Backburner | Reclaimed Metal | Degreaser | ||
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Related Achievements
General
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Soldier
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Pyro
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Heavy
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Engineer
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Medic
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Sniper
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Spy
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Update history
June 19, 2008 Patch (The Pyro Update)
- The item was added to the game.
- Fixed Backburner's flame critical hits not being recalculated after collision. This meant that it would check if the target was looking away once and after that the flame could score a critical hit again even if the orientation changed.
- Removed health bonus from the Backburner (previously gave 50 extra max health).
August 19, 2008 Patch (A Heavy Update)
- Added new firing sounds to the Backburner
April 29, 2010 Patch (119th Update)
- Added a 20% damage bonus to the Backburner.
- Reduced Backburner damage bonus from 20% to 15%.
September 30, 2010 Patch (The Mann-Conomy Update)
- Backburner was assigned a unique kill icon.
- [Undocumented] Fixed players claiming health by switching to the Powerjack as the enemy dies from burn damage from the Flamethrower.
- Updated model (the dragon attachment) with optimizations and new LODs.
- [Undocumented] Several particle effects, including Flamethrower fire, were altered to appear brighter. These changes do not apply to ATi graphics card users and some others.
Bugs
- In first-person view, the flame at the front of the Backburner clips through the metal cover.
- Due to being a near identical model of the Flamethrower, a similar bug persists; should the Pyro move his hand due to a voice command, the hose connected to the propane tank will appear attached to his wrist.
- Upon dieing whilst using this weapon, the Pyro will drop the default Flamethrower.
Gallery
RED first-person view.
BLU first-person view.
See also
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