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==Update history==
 
==Update history==
 
{{update history|'''[[September 20, 2007 Patch]]'''
 
{{update history|'''[[September 20, 2007 Patch]]'''
* Fixed [[sentry]] muzzleflashes not drawing unless sentry was near the map origin
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* Fixed [[sentry]] muzzleflashes not drawing unless sentry was near the map origin.
  
 
'''[[September 26, 2007 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[September 26, 2007 Patch]]'''
* Fixed bug with placement of [[teleporters]] that could result in players being unable to move
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* Fixed bug with placement of [[teleporters]] that could result in players being unable to move.
  
 
'''[[October 5, 2007 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[October 5, 2007 Patch]]'''
* Fixed [[teleporter]]/spawn doorway exploit
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* Fixed [[teleporter]]/spawn doorway exploit.
  
 
'''[[October 25, 2007 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[October 25, 2007 Patch]]'''
* Engineer [[buildings]] now explode when the Engineer dies during sudden death
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* Engineer [[buildings]] now explode when the Engineer dies during sudden death.
* The Engineer's "build X" commands will now behave properly when bound directly to keys  
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* The Engineer's "build X" commands will now behave properly when bound directly to keys.
  
 
'''[[November 7, 2007 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[November 7, 2007 Patch]]'''
* Fixed a bug in scoring Engineer [[building]] destruction
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* Fixed a bug in scoring Engineer [[building]] destruction.
* Engineers no longer earn points for using their own [[teleporters]]
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* Engineers no longer earn points for using their own [[teleporters]].
  
 
'''[[December 20, 2007 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[December 20, 2007 Patch]]'''
* Fixed the [[teleporter]]'s player shaped [[particles]] not drawing  
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* Fixed the [[teleporter]]'s player shaped [[particles]] not drawing.
* {{Undocumented}} Fixed model [[exploit]] in stage one allowing [[Sentry Gun]]/[[Teleporter]] to be placed behind chain link fence on [[Dustbowl]]
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed model [[exploit]] in stage one allowing [[Sentry Gun]]/[[Teleporter]] to be placed behind chain link fence on [[Dustbowl]].
  
 
'''[[January 7, 2008 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[January 7, 2008 Patch]]'''
* Fixed Engineer [[building]] in [[exploit]] areas on final caps in Well  
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* Fixed Engineer [[building]] in [[exploit]] areas on final caps in Well.
  
 
'''[[February 14, 2008 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[February 14, 2008 Patch]]'''
* Added server log entry for [[buildings]] destroyed by their owner
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* Added server log entry for [[buildings]] destroyed by their owner.
* Fixed [[Sentry Gun]] shadows being clipped  
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* Fixed [[Sentry Gun]] shadows being clipped.
 
* '''[[Dustbowl]]'''
 
* '''[[Dustbowl]]'''
** Added a new access point to the stage 2 attacker gates (drop-down left from spawn), allowing attackers a way to reach the left route without being subjected to the spam and [[Sentry Gun]] fire  
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** Added a new access point to the stage 2 attacker gates (drop-down left from spawn), allowing attackers a way to reach the left route without being subjected to the spam and [[Sentry Gun]] fire.
** Clipped off tall windows in stage 3 to prevent sentry guns from behind built behind them
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** Clipped off tall windows in stage 3 to prevent sentry guns from behind built behind them.
  
 
'''[[February 28, 2008 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[February 28, 2008 Patch]]'''
* {{Undocumented}} Added protection against [[voice command]] spamming. Dramatic reduction in [[Teleporters]] needed
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* {{Undocumented}} Added protection against [[voice command]] spamming. Dramatic reduction in [[Teleporters]] needed.
* {{Undocumented}} Changed Engineer [[buildings]] to detonate when a player disconnects instead of blinking out  
+
* {{Undocumented}} Changed Engineer [[buildings]] to detonate when a player disconnects instead of blinking out.
* {{Undocumented}} Fixed Engineer being able to detonate buildings that are being [[sapped]]
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed Engineer being able to detonate buildings that are being [[sapped]].
* {{Undocumented}} Fixed potential client crash for players being healed by a [[Medic]] or [[Dispenser]]
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed potential client crash for players being healed by a [[Medic]] or [[Dispenser]].
  
 
'''[[April 29, 2008 Patch]]''' ([[Gold Rush Update]])
 
'''[[April 29, 2008 Patch]]''' ([[Gold Rush Update]])
* Fixed "times used" entry in [[teleporters]] maxing out at 32  
+
* Fixed "times used" entry in [[teleporters]] maxing out at 32.
* For mapmakers
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* For mapmakers.
** Mapmakers can now place Engineer [[buildings]] directly into a map, with an option for them to be invulnerable  
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** Mapmakers can now place Engineer [[buildings]] directly into a map, with an option for them to be invulnerable.
  
 
'''[[July 1, 2008 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[July 1, 2008 Patch]]'''
* Fixed buffed health not decaying properly after being healed by a [[Dispenser]]
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* Fixed buffed health not decaying properly after being healed by a [[Dispenser]].
  
 
'''[[July 29, 2008 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[July 29, 2008 Patch]]'''
* Added a gear symbol behind the health bar for Engineer [[buildings]], in both target IDs and freeze panels  
+
* Added a gear symbol behind the health bar for Engineer [[buildings]], in both target IDs and freeze panels.
  
 
'''[[December 11, 2008 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[December 11, 2008 Patch]]'''
* The Engineer's [[teleporters]] can now be upgraded to level three. It will recharge faster the higher level it is
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* The Engineer's [[teleporters]] can now be upgraded to level three. It will recharge faster the higher level it is.
* The Engineer's [[dispensers]] can now be upgraded to level three. It will give out metal and heal faster as it is upgraded  
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* The Engineer's [[dispensers]] can now be upgraded to level three. It will give out metal and heal faster as it is upgraded.
  
 
'''[[December 15, 2008 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[December 15, 2008 Patch]]'''
* Added new [[teleporter]] sounds for upgrade levels 2 and 3
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* Added new [[teleporter]] sounds for upgrade levels 2 and 3.
* Fixed Engineers being able to upgrade the bomb cart's [[dispenser]] found in [[Payload]] levels
+
* Fixed Engineers being able to upgrade the bomb cart's [[dispenser]] found in [[Payload]] levels.
* Fixed bomb cart's dispenser being solid to players and projectiles  
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* Fixed bomb cart's dispenser being solid to players and projectiles.
  
 
'''[[January 28, 2009 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[January 28, 2009 Patch]]'''
* Added upgrade progress and levels to Engineer HUD panel for all [[buildings]]  
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* Added upgrade progress and levels to Engineer HUD panel for all [[buildings]].
* Fixed [[teleporter]] entrance/exit effects being drawn when they don't have a matching teleporter entrance/exit  
+
* Fixed [[teleporter]] entrance/exit effects being drawn when they don't have a matching teleporter entrance/exit.
  
 
'''[[February 2, 2009 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[February 2, 2009 Patch]]'''
* Fixed bug in [[teleporter]] logic that allowed engineers to build teleporters with HUGE health values  
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* Fixed bug in [[teleporter]] logic that allowed engineers to build teleporters with huge health values.
  
 
'''[[February 24, 2009 Patch]]''' ([[Scout Update]])
 
'''[[February 24, 2009 Patch]]''' ([[Scout Update]])
* Added new sounds for upgraded [[Teleporters]]
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* Added new sounds for upgraded [[Teleporters]].
  
 
'''[[March 5, 2009 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[March 5, 2009 Patch]]'''
 
([[Junction|CP_Junction]])
 
([[Junction|CP_Junction]])
* Fixed an [[exploit]] where Engineers could build a teleporter exit in an invalid area
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* Fixed an [[exploit]] where Engineers could build a teleporter exit in an invalid area.
  
 
'''[[May 21, 2009 Patch]]''' ([[The Sniper vs. Spy Update]])
 
'''[[May 21, 2009 Patch]]''' ([[The Sniper vs. Spy Update]])
* Engineer's dispensers now give 20%, 30%, or 40% of player's max_ammo (for each [[ammo]] type) on each use, based on the level of the dispenser
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* Engineer's dispensers now give 20%, 30%, or 40% of player's max_ammo (for each [[ammo]] type) on each use, based on the level of the dispenser.
* Added hat [[Mining Light]]
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* Added hat [[Mining Light]].
  
 
'''[[May 29, 2009 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[May 29, 2009 Patch]]'''
* Added the userid of the player who built the teleporter to the "player_teleported" event
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* Added the userid of the player who built the teleporter to the "player_teleported" event.
  
 
'''[[June 23, 2009 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[June 23, 2009 Patch]]'''
* Added log entries for player extinguished events using the [[Dispenser]]
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* Added log entries for player extinguished events using the [[Dispenser]].
* Fixed [[teleporters]] not being build-able in some places where they should be (such as within the pit at the end of [[Badwater Basin]])  
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* Fixed [[teleporters]] not being build-able in some places where they should be (such as within the pit at the end of [[Badwater Basin]]).
  
 
'''[[August 13, 2009 Patch]]''' ([[Classless Update]])
 
'''[[August 13, 2009 Patch]]''' ([[Classless Update]])
* Engineers wrenching a [[teleporter]] will repair the other end as well, and remove [[Sappers]] from both if they exist
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* Engineers wrenching a [[teleporter]] will repair the other end as well, and remove [[Sappers]] from both if they exist.
* Fixed [[Sentry Gun]]s firing at a fully [[cloaked]] [[Spy]] if they're still the closest target
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* Fixed [[Sentry Gun]]s firing at a fully [[cloaked]] [[Spy]] if they're still the closest target.
* {{Undocumented}} Added new hat bodygroups to the Engineer
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* {{Undocumented}} Added new hat bodygroups to the Engineer.
* Added hats: [[Engineer's Cap]], [[Texas Slim's Dome Shine]] and [[Texas Ten Gallon]]
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* Added hats: [[Engineer's Cap]], [[Texas Slim's Dome Shine]] and [[Texas Ten Gallon]].
  
 
'''[[August 31, 2009 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[August 31, 2009 Patch]]'''
* Fixed being able to burn players/[[buildings]] that are in the water while standing outside the [[water]]
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* Fixed being able to burn players/[[buildings]] that are in the water while standing outside the [[water]].
* Fixed server log not listing [[telefrag]] kills as weapon "telefrag"  
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* Fixed server log not listing [[telefrag]] kills as weapon "telefrag" .
  
 
'''[[October 29, 2009 Patch]]''' ([[Haunted Halloween Special]])
 
'''[[October 29, 2009 Patch]]''' ([[Haunted Halloween Special]])
* The update of CTF, Arena, and KOTH versions of [[Sawmill]]
+
* The update of CTF, Arena, and KOTH versions of [[Sawmill]].
** Fixed [[Engineer]] exploit
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** Fixed [[Engineer]] exploit.
  
 
'''[[December 7, 2009 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[December 7, 2009 Patch]]'''
* Fixed [[dispenser]] not healing players at the correct rate if it's upgraded while the players are already touching the dispenser  
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* Fixed [[dispenser]] not healing players at the correct rate if it's upgraded while the players are already touching the dispenser.
  
 
'''[[January 6, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[January 6, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Changes to the TF [[Bots]]
+
* Changes to the TF [[Bots]].
** General bot improvements
+
** General bot improvements.
*** Engineers use their shotgun properly
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*** Engineers use their shotgun properly.
  
 
'''[[January 13, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[January 13, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Added backstab death animation
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* Added backstab death animation.
  
 
'''[[February 3, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[February 3, 2010 Patch]]'''
* with the map update [[Doublecross|CTF_DoubleCross]]
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* with the map update [[Doublecross|CTF_DoubleCross]].
** Changed to prevent [[Engineer|Engineers]] from building on top of the shack in each base
+
** Changed to prevent [[Engineer|Engineers]] from building on top of the shack in each base.
  
 
'''[[March 18, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[First Community Contribution Update]])
 
'''[[March 18, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[First Community Contribution Update]])
* Added hat: [[Hotrod]]
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* Added hat: [[Hotrod]].
  
 
'''[[April 15, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[April 15, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Added a new weapon: the Lugermorph
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* Added a new weapon: the Lugermorph.
  
 
'''[[April 28, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[April 28, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
* Bot changes
 
* Bot changes
** Fixed a behavior loop with Engineer metal gathering
+
** Fixed a behavior loop with Engineer metal gathering.
* Fixed a permanent overheal exploit involving Dispensers
+
* Fixed a permanent overheal exploit involving Dispensers.
* Killing yourself with your own [[Sentry Gun]] no longer increments the Sentry Gun's kill counter
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* Killing yourself with your own [[Sentry Gun]] no longer increments the Sentry Gun's kill counter.
  
 
'''[[April 29, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[119th Update]])
 
'''[[April 29, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[119th Update]])
* Fixed the [[Teleporters|teleporter exit]] using the wrong [[Particle effects|particle effect]]
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* Fixed the [[Teleporters|teleporter exit]] using the wrong [[Particle effects|particle effect]].
* Fixed Teleporters not reverting to level 1 when their other side is destroyed
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* Fixed Teleporters not reverting to level 1 when their other side is destroyed.
* Fixed Engineers & [[Spies]] being able to circumvent build restrictions
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* Fixed Engineers & [[Spies]] being able to circumvent build restrictions.
  
 
'''[[April 30, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[April 30, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed the Engineer being able to build more than 1 of each type of building
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* Fixed the Engineer being able to build more than 1 of each type of building.
* Fixed old Engineer build keybinds not working with the new system
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* Fixed old Engineer build keybinds not working with the new system.
  
 
'''[[May 20, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Second Community Contribution Update]])
 
'''[[May 20, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Second Community Contribution Update]])
* Added hat: [[Safe'n'Sound]]
+
* Added hat: [[Safe'n'Sound]].
  
 
'''[[July 1, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[July 1, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Added Engineer to the list of classes that can equip [[Lugermorph|Max's Pistol]]
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* Added Engineer to the list of classes that can equip [[Lugermorph|Max's Pistol]].
  
 
'''[[July 8, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Engineer Update]])
 
'''[[July 8, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Engineer Update]])
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* Added Engineer [[main menu]] music.
 
* Added Engineer [[main menu]] music.
 
* {{Undocumented}}
 
* {{Undocumented}}
** Added several new [[Engineer responses]], including [[domination]] lines
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** Added several new [[Engineer responses]], including [[domination]] lines.
** 'Wrenching' a [[Sentry Gun]] now upgrades, repairs and restores ammunition all at once per [[Wrench]] hit, prioritizing repairs and upgrading if not in possession of enough metal
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** 'Wrenching' a [[Sentry Gun]] now upgrades, repairs and restores ammunition all at once per [[Wrench]] hit, prioritizing repairs and upgrading if not in possession of enough metal.
** Sentry Guns now have laser sights to accommodate use of the Wrangler
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** Sentry Guns now have laser sights to accommodate use of the Wrangler.
 
** Introduced a unique switching animation for the Engineer's Shotgun and [[Frontier Justice]]. Previously he used the same switching animation for the Pyro, Heavy and Soldier.
 
** Introduced a unique switching animation for the Engineer's Shotgun and [[Frontier Justice]]. Previously he used the same switching animation for the Pyro, Heavy and Soldier.
** The [[Golden Wrench]] could no longer be randomly found via crafting
+
** The [[Golden Wrench]] could no longer be randomly found via crafting.
** Added a new arm bodygroup to the Engineer model
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** Added a new arm bodygroup to the Engineer model.
** [[Lugermorph]] given it's own [[kill icon]]
+
** [[Lugermorph]] given it's own [[kill icon]].
  
 
'''[[July 9, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[July 9, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed an exploit that allowed Engineers to build level 2/3 [[Mini sentry|mini sentries]]
+
* Fixed an exploit that allowed Engineers to build level 2/3 [[Mini sentry|mini sentries]].
* Fixed a bug that allowed sapped buildings to be picked up by the Engineer
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* Fixed a bug that allowed sapped buildings to be picked up by the Engineer.
* Fixed a bug where [[Wrangler|Wrangled]] level 3 [[Sentry|sentryguns]] would still fire rockets when they were out of ammo
+
* Fixed a bug where [[Wrangler|Wrangled]] level 3 [[Sentry|sentryguns]] would still fire rockets when they were out of ammo.
* The Wrangler no longer shows the [[shotgun|shotgun's]] ammo count
+
* The Wrangler no longer shows the [[shotgun|shotgun's]] ammo count.
* Engineers can no longer pick up buildings while stunned or in loser state
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* Engineers can no longer pick up buildings while stunned or in loser state.
* Fixed Engineer shotgun and [[pistol]] not using team skins for the Engineer's arms
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* Fixed Engineer shotgun and [[pistol]] not using team skins for the Engineer's arms.
* Fixed an issue where Wrangled sentrygun effects wouldn't be attached to the sentrygun  
+
* Fixed an issue where Wrangled sentrygun effects wouldn't be attached to the sentrygun.
* The [[Gunslinger]] 3 hit combo now only increments the combo count when hitting enemy players
+
* The [[Gunslinger]] 3 hit combo now only increments the combo count when hitting enemy players.
 
* Achievement fixes:
 
* Achievement fixes:
** The "Rio Grind" achievement limit is now correctly set to 50
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** The "Rio Grind" achievement limit is now correctly set to 50.
** Fixed a typo in Six-String Stinger achievement name
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** Fixed a typo in Six-String Stinger achievement name.
** Fixed a bug in the "Death Metal" achievement that caused it to rapidly complete itself
+
** Fixed a bug in the "Death Metal" achievement that caused it to rapidly complete itself.
** Fixed getting the Six-String Stinger achievement without playing the guitar
+
** Fixed getting the Six-String Stinger achievement without playing the guitar.
** Fixed sentrygun detection code in "Best Little Slaughterhouse in Texas" and "Deputized"
+
** Fixed sentrygun detection code in "Best Little Slaughterhouse in Texas" and "Deputized".
  
 
'''[[July 13, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[July 13, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
* [[Coldfront|CP_Coldfront]]
 
* [[Coldfront|CP_Coldfront]]
** Fixed a couple Engineer [[building]] [[Exploit|exploits]]
+
** Fixed a couple Engineer [[building]] [[Exploit|exploits]].
* Fixed players picking up buildings before a round has started
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* Fixed players picking up buildings before a round has started.
* Fixed an exploit where Engineers could create level 3 [[Mini sentry|mini-sentries]]
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* Fixed an exploit where Engineers could create level 3 [[Mini sentry|mini-sentries]].
  
 
'''[[July 19, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[July 19, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed a problem with not being able to pick-up buildings in [[Arena|Arena mode]]
+
* Fixed a problem with not being able to pick-up buildings in [[Arena|Arena mode]].
* Fixed an exploit that allowed team kills with [[Wrangler|Wrangled]] [[Sentry Gun]]s
+
* Fixed an exploit that allowed team kills with [[Wrangler|Wrangled]] [[Sentry Gun]]s.
* Fixed a bug where teleporters could be given more than their normal amount of health
+
* Fixed a bug where teleporters could be given more than their normal amount of health.
 
* TF Bot Changes
 
* TF Bot Changes
** Fixed [[Engineer]] bot infinite build-destroy behavior loop regression
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** Fixed [[Engineer]] bot infinite build-destroy behavior loop regression.
** Fixed bot behavior issue resulting in bot pile-ups near level 3 [[teleporter]] entrances
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** Fixed bot behavior issue resulting in bot pile-ups near level 3 [[teleporter]] entrances.
** Bots no longer consider sapped sentries a dangerous threat
+
** Bots no longer consider sapped sentries a dangerous threat.
** Bot Engineers will avoid building teleporters on steep slopes which can hinder teammate movement
+
** Bot Engineers will avoid building teleporters on steep slopes which can hinder teammate movement.
  
 
'''[[August 17, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[August 17, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Updated Engineer startup music
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* Updated Engineer startup music.
  
 
'''[[September 30, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]])
 
'''[[September 30, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]])
* {{Undocumented}} The [[Frontier Justice]] now works correctly with critical boosts
+
* {{Undocumented}} The [[Frontier Justice]] now works correctly with critical boosts.
* {{Undocumented}} [[Texas Slim's Dome Shine]] now shows up when using the "Inspect" key on allies
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* {{Undocumented}} [[Texas Slim's Dome Shine]] now shows up when using the "Inspect" key on allies.
  
 
'''[[October 6, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[October 6, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed the [[wrench]] number for the [[Golden Wrench]] not displaying properly
+
* Fixed the [[wrench]] number for the [[Golden Wrench]] not displaying properly.
* The [[Texas Ten Gallon|Cowboy Hat]] and [[Engineer's Cap]] paint effects are more noticeable
+
* The [[Texas Ten Gallon|Cowboy Hat]] and [[Engineer's Cap]] paint effects are more noticeable.
  
 
'''[[October 8, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[October 8, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Made the [[Golden Wrench]] nameable
+
* Made the [[Golden Wrench]] nameable.
  
 
'''[[October 12, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[October 12, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed some viewmodel [[bugs]] with the Lugermorph
+
* Fixed some viewmodel [[bugs]] with the Lugermorph.
  
 
'''[[October 18, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[October 18, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed a [[sentry gun]] [[exploit]] that let [[Engineer]]s build multiple sentries
+
* Fixed a [[sentry gun]] [[exploit]] that let [[Engineer]]s build multiple sentries.
* Fixed Engineers being able to build level 3 [[Mini Sentry|mini-sentries]] using [[The Wrangler]]
+
* Fixed Engineers being able to build level 3 [[Mini Sentry|mini-sentries]] using [[The Wrangler]].
  
 
'''[[October 19, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[October 19, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed another [[sentry gun]] [[exploit]] that let [[Engineers]] build multiple sentries
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* Fixed another [[sentry gun]] [[exploit]] that let [[Engineers]] build multiple sentries.
* Fixed Engineers being able to build level 3 [[Mini Sentry|mini-sentries]] using The [[The Wrangler|Wrangler]] for real this time
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* Fixed Engineers being able to build level 3 [[Mini Sentry|mini-sentries]] using The [[The Wrangler|Wrangler]] for real this time.
  
 
'''[[October 27, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Scream Fortress]])
 
'''[[October 27, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Scream Fortress]])
* {{Undocumented}} Added the [[Hotrod]] to the store
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* {{Undocumented}} Added the [[Hotrod]] to the store.
  
 
'''[[November 3, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[November 3, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed Engineer's being able to build under the final [[Control Point|capture point]] in [[Mann Manor]]
+
* Fixed Engineer's being able to build under the final [[Control Point|capture point]] in [[Mann Manor]].
  
 
'''[[November 19, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[November 19, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed a [[Frontier Justice]] exploit that let Engineers have infinite crits for their current life/round
+
* Fixed a [[Frontier Justice]] exploit that let Engineers have infinite crits for their current life/round.
* {{Undocumented}} [[Lugermorph]]s obtained from The Devil's Playhouse promotional event rather than through the Poker Night at the Inventory are now vintage
+
* {{Undocumented}} [[Lugermorph]]s obtained from The Devil's Playhouse promotional event rather than through the Poker Night at the Inventory are now vintage.
  
 
'''[[December 2, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[December 2, 2010 Patch]]'''
* Fixed Engineers being able to destroy sapped [[buildings]] by issuing the command directly in the console
+
* Fixed Engineers being able to destroy sapped [[buildings]] by issuing the command directly in the console.
* Made the following hats paintable: [[Safe'n'Sound]]
+
* Made the following hats paintable: [[Safe'n'Sound]].
  
 
'''[[December 17, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Australian Christmas]])
 
'''[[December 17, 2010 Patch]]''' ([[Australian Christmas]])
* [[Sentry Gun]]s no longer track [[Your Eternal Reward]] Spies after they backstab someone
+
* [[Sentry Gun]]s no longer track [[Your Eternal Reward]] Spies after they backstab someone.
* Added new weapon: '[[The Jag]]'
+
* Added new weapon: '[[The Jag]]'.
* Added new hat: '[[Industrial Festivizer]]' and '[[Buckaroos Hat]]'
+
* Added new hat: '[[Industrial Festivizer]]' and '[[Buckaroos Hat]]'.
  
 
'''[[December 21, 2010 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[December 21, 2010 Patch]]'''
* The following hats are now paintable or have had their paintability improved: [[Buckaroos Hat]]
+
* The following hats are now paintable or have had their paintability improved: [[Buckaroos Hat]].
  
 
'''[[January 7, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[January 7, 2011 Patch]]'''
* Updated the material for the [[Jag]]
+
* Updated the material for the [[Jag]].
  
 
'''[[January 10, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[January 10, 2011 Patch]]'''
* Added the [[Sentry_Gun#Combat_Mini-Sentry_Gun|mini-sentry]] kill icon
+
* Added the [[Sentry_Gun#Combat_Mini-Sentry_Gun|mini-sentry]] kill icon.
  
 
'''[[January 19, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[January 19, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
* Fixed the Engineer [[PDA]] view models (build/destroy) having Red skins while on the Blue team.
 
* Fixed the Engineer [[PDA]] view models (build/destroy) having Red skins while on the Blue team.
* Fixed the [[mini-sentry]] [[HUD]] not playing the alert sound when the sentry is sapped or low on ammo
+
* Fixed the [[mini-sentry]] [[HUD]] not playing the alert sound when the sentry is sapped or low on ammo.
  
 
'''[[February 3, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[February 3, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
* Engineers who hit teammate's [[Sentry Gun|Sentry Gun]]s with their [[wrench]] now get kill assists from that sentry.
 
* Engineers who hit teammate's [[Sentry Gun|Sentry Gun]]s with their [[wrench]] now get kill assists from that sentry.
* Made the [[Jag]] [[Gift Wrap|gift wrappable]]
+
* Made the [[Jag]] [[Gift Wrap|gift wrappable]].
  
 
'''[[February 14, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[February 14, 2011 Patch]]'''
* {{Undocumented}} Fixed Engineer's first-person arms using the wrong bodygroup when having a renamed Shotgun or Pistol equipped with the [[Gunslinger]]
+
* {{Undocumented}} Fixed Engineer's first-person arms using the wrong bodygroup when having a renamed Shotgun or Pistol equipped with the [[Gunslinger]].
  
 
'''[[March 10, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Shogun Pack]])
 
'''[[March 10, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Shogun Pack]])
* Fixed the "Best Little Slaughterhouse in Texas" [[Engineer achievement]] not counting [[Wrangler]] and [[Mini-Sentry]] kills
+
* Fixed the "Best Little Slaughterhouse in Texas" [[Engineer achievement]] not counting [[Wrangler]] and [[Mini-Sentry]] kills.
  
 
'''[[March 11, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[March 11, 2011 Patch]]'''
* Fixed the [[Frontier Justice |revenge crit]] label not being localized correctly
+
* Fixed the [[Frontier Justice |revenge crit]] label not being localized correctly.
  
 
'''[[March 15, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[March 15, 2011 Patch]]'''
* Crafting recipe for the following weapons changed [[Jag]]
+
* Crafting recipe for the following weapons changed [[Jag]].
  
 
'''[[April 5, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[April 5, 2011 Patch]]'''
* {{Undocumented}} Turned quality of some Vintage Lugermorphs to unique
+
* {{Undocumented}} Turned quality of some Vintage Lugermorphs to unique.
  
 
'''[[April 7, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[April 7, 2011 Patch]]'''
* Added new hats: [[Big Country]], [[Professor's Peculiarity]] and [[Googly Gazer]]
+
* Added new hats: [[Big Country]], [[Professor's Peculiarity]] and [[Googly Gazer]].
* Added new misc: [[Teddy Roosebelt]]
+
* Added new misc: [[Teddy Roosebelt]].
* {{undocumented}} Added [[Professor's Peculiarity]]
+
* {{undocumented}} Added [[Professor's Peculiarity]].
  
 
'''[[April 14, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Hatless Update]])
 
'''[[April 14, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Hatless Update]])
* Added 3 new training courses for the Engineer
+
* Added 3 new training courses for the Engineer.
* Added "[[styles]]" for the: [[Googly Gazer]]
+
* Added "[[styles]]" for the: [[Googly Gazer]].
* Updated the Googly Gazer to be paintable
+
* Updated the Googly Gazer to be paintable.
* Replaced the no-[[crit]] attribute with -25% damage on the following: The [[Gunslinger]], The [[Southern Hospitality]]
+
* Replaced the no-[[crit]] attribute with -25% damage on the following: The [[Gunslinger]], The [[Southern Hospitality]].
 
* [[Bot]] changes:
 
* [[Bot]] changes:
** Engineer bots are better at moving their sentry gun nest as the scenario changes
+
** Engineer bots are better at moving their sentry gun nest as the scenario changes.
* {{Undocumented}} Modified the [[Googly Gazer|Googly Gazer]]'s default textures
+
* {{Undocumented}} Modified the [[Googly Gazer|Googly Gazer]]'s default textures.
  
 
'''[[April 15, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[April 15, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
* {{Undocumented}} Replaced the -25% damage attribute with no-[[crit]] on the following weapons:
 
* {{Undocumented}} Replaced the -25% damage attribute with no-[[crit]] on the following weapons:
** [[Gunslinger]] and [[Southern Hospitality]]
+
** [[Gunslinger]] and [[Southern Hospitality]].
  
 
'''[[April 20, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[April 20, 2011 Patch]]'''
* Added more instructions to the Engineer [[Training mode|training]] regarding metal resources
+
* Added more instructions to the Engineer [[Training mode|training]] regarding metal resources.
  
 
'''[[April 28, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[April 28, 2011 Patch]]'''
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'''[[May 5, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Replay Update]])
 
'''[[May 5, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Replay Update]])
* Added new hats: [[Western Wear]] and [[Ol' Geezer]]
+
* Added new hats: [[Western Wear]] and [[Ol' Geezer]].
* [[Hetman's Headpiece]] made craftable, tradeable, and paintable
+
* [[Hetman's Headpiece]] made craftable, tradeable, and paintable.
* Hetman's Headpiece was added to the list of hats that can be unusual
+
* Hetman's Headpiece was added to the list of hats that can be unusual.
* [[Sentry Gun]]s now properly target the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]] as an enemy
+
* [[Sentry Gun]]s now properly target the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]] as an enemy.
  
 
'''[[June 23, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[June 23, 2011 Patch]]'''
* [[Training]] improvements:
+
* [[Training]] improvements:.
** Added ammo instruction to [[Engineer]] training
+
** Added ammo instruction to [[Engineer]] training.
  
 
'''[[July 1, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Summer Camp Sale]])
 
'''[[July 1, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Summer Camp Sale]])
* Added new misc: [[Prairie Heel Biters]]
+
* Added new misc: [[Prairie Heel Biters]].
  
 
'''[[July 18, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[July 18, 2011 Patch]]'''
* [[Prairie Heel Biters]] became craftable  
+
* [[Prairie Heel Biters]] became craftable .
  
 
'''[[August 3, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[August 3, 2011 Patch]]'''
* Added new misc items, [[Pip-Boy]] and The [[Wingstick]]
+
* Added new misc items, [[Pip-Boy]] and The [[Wingstick]].
  
 
'''[[August 18, 2011 Patch]]'''
 
'''[[August 18, 2011 Patch]]'''
* Added new weapons [[Short Circuit]] and [[Widowmaker]]
+
* Added new weapons [[Short Circuit]] and [[Widowmaker]].
* '''[Undocumented]''' Added Hat [[Clockwerk's Helm]]
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* '''[Undocumented]''' Added Hat [[Clockwerk's Helm]].
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 03:51, 21 September 2011


Engineer
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Engineer.png
Basic Information
Icon: Leaderboard class engineer.png
Type: Defensive
Health: 125 / Medic emblem RED.png185
150 / Medic emblem RED.png225 with the Gunslinger equipped
Speed: 100%
75% while hauling a building
Meet the Engineer
EngineerVidSplash.png
Hey look, buddy. I'm an engineer — that means I solve problems.
Not problems like 'What is beauty?' because that would fall within the purview of your conundrums of philosophy.
I solve practical problems.
The Engineer on his profession

The Engineer is a soft-spoken, amiable Texan with an interest in all things mechanical, and chooses to construct and maintain Buildings that benefit the team rather than engage in much direct combat. The Engineer's various gadgets include the Sentry Gun, an automated turret that fires at any enemy in range, the Dispenser, a device that replenishes the health and ammo of nearby teammates, and Teleporters that quickly transport players from point A to point B.

However, the Engineer's ingenious devices are under constant threat from explosives and devious enemy Spies; a good Engineer must keep his gear under a watchful eye and in good repair with his Wrench at all times. When the Engineer needs to get his hands dirty, his trio of generic yet capable weapons, combined with the assistance of his helpful hardware, make him more than capable of holding his own in a fight.

The Engineer is also capable of hauling buildings which he has already constructed and redeploying them in new locations at the cost of a lower speed and the inability to use weapons while carrying them. Buildings are vulnerable during the hauling process, as they will be destroyed if the Engineer is killed; they also need some time to redeploy after being hauled.

The Engineer is voiced by Grant Goodeve.

Bio

Basic strategy

Main articles: Engineer tips, Engineer strategy
Engineerava.jpg
  • Use the build tool to place Sentry Guns, Dispensers, and Teleporters.
  • You need metal to build, repair, and upgrade your Buildings. Collect fallen weapons to get more metal.
  • Hit your Sentry Gun with your Wrench to upgrade it with metal. Each level adds more health and firepower.
  • Build Dispensers to provide your teammates with health and ammo. They also generate metal for you to use.
  • Build Teleporters to help your team reach the front line faster.
  • Keep an eye out for enemy Spies attaching Sappers to your Buildings. Use your Wrench to remove Sappers.
  • Pyros are good allies. They can help remove Sappers from Buildings using the Homewrecker or the Maul.
  • Press E to call for a Medic if you get hurt. Nearby Medics will be notified of your need.

Weapons

Main article: Weapons

Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. See individual weapon pages for additional figures.

Primary

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Shotgun
Stock
Shotgun
Killicon shotgun.png 6 32 Base: 60

Crit: 180
[6 dmg. × 10 pellets]

Frontier Justice
Unlock
Frontier Justice
Killicon frontier justice.png 3 32 Base: 60

Crit: 180
[6 dmg. × 10 pellets]

Pictogram plus.png Stores 2 guaranteed critical shots for every Sentry Gun kill.

Pictogram plus.png Stores 1 guaranteed critical shot for every Sentry Gun assist.

Pictogram info.png Stored critical shots (up to 35) are granted only upon Sentry Gun destruction/demolition.

Pictogram minus.png Has half the normal clip size.

Pictogram minus.png No random Critical hits.

Widowmaker
Promotional / Craft
Widowmaker
Killicon widowmaker.png 60 200 Base: 60

Crit: 180
[6 dmg. × 10 pellets]

Pictogram plus.png On hit: damage dealt is returned as ammo

Pictogram plus.png No reload necessary.

Pictogram minus.png Per Shot: -60 metal.

Pictogram minus.png Uses metal as ammo.

Secondary

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Pistol
Stock
Pistol
Killicon pistol.png 12 200 Base: 15

Crit: 45
[6 rounds / sec.]

Lugermorph
Promotional
Lugermorph
Killicon lugermorph.png
Wrangler
Unlock
Wrangler
Killicon wrangler.png N/A N/A N/A

Pictogram info.png Enables manual control of own Sentry Gun.

Pictogram plus.png The Sentry Gun gains double firing rate and a laser pointer to assist in aiming.

Pictogram plus.png The Sentry Gun gains a shield which blocks 66% of incoming damage.

Pictogram minus.png Upon switching to another weapon or death, the Sentry Gun remains shielded but deactivated for 3 seconds.

Short Circuit
Promotional / Craft
Short Circuit
Killicon short circuit.png 35 200 Base: 5

Crit: N/A

Pictogram info.png  Uses metal as ammo.

Pictogram plus.png  On Fire: Generates an electrical field that destroys projectiles and does slight damage to players

Pictogram plus.png  No reload necessary.

Pictogram minus.png  Per Shot: -35 metal.

Pictogram minus.png  No random critical hits.

Melee

Note that all the Engineer's melee weapons are capable of building, repairing and upgrading buildings, as well as removing Electro Sappers.

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Wrench
Stock
Wrench
Killicon wrench.png N/A N/A Base: 65

Crit: 195

Golden Wrench
Promotional
Golden Wrench
Killicon golden wrench.png

Pictogram info.png Killed enemies freeze into solid Australium statues.

Saxxy
Distributed
Saxxy
Killicon saxxy.png
Gunslinger
Unlock
Gunslinger
Killicon gunslinger.png N/A N/A Base: 65 1

Crit: 195 1

Pictogram info.png Replaces standard Sentry Gun with Combat Mini-Sentry Gun.

Pictogram plus.png Increases maximum health by 25 points.

Pictogram plus.png Guarantees a Critical hit on a third consecutive punch.

Pictogram minus.png No random Critical hits.

Killicon gunslinger triple punch.png
Southern Hospitality
Craft
Southern Hospitality
Killicon southern hospitality.png N/A N/A Base: 65
Crit: 195

Pictogram plus.png On hit causes opponent to bleed for 5 seconds.

Pictogram minus.png Raises fire vulnerability by 20%.

Pictogram minus.png No random Critical hits.

Jag
Craft
Jag
Killicon jag.png N/A N/A Base: 49
Crit: 146

Pictogram plus.png +30% Faster construction rate.

Pictogram minus.png -25% Damage done.

Taunt Attack

EngyGuitarSmash.png Associated item DescriptionKill icon
Main article: Dischord

The Engineer takes out his trusty guitar, plays a chord, then smashes the area in front of him.

(Smash sound 1)
(Smash sound 2)
(Smash sound 3)
  • Killicon guitar smash.png
EngyGunslinger.png Associated item DescriptionKill icon
Main article: Organ Grinder
The Engineer revs his Gunslinger which starts spinning, then thrusts it forward.
  • Killicon arm blender.png

PDA

Weapon Notes / Special abilities
PDA Build
Standard
Primary PDA

Build Tool

Pictogram info.png Allows the player to build one of the Engineer's Buildings.

PDA Destroy
Standard
Primary PDA

Destroy Tool

Pictogram info.png Allows the player to demolish one of the Engineer's own Buildings for metal.

Buildings

Main article: Buildings
Image Building Level Cost Health Damage Per Second/Replenish/Recharge
Sentries.png
Slot one
Sentry Gun One 130 150 Bullets average DPS: 64
No rockets
Two 330 180 Bullets average DPS: 128
No rockets
Three 530 216 Bullets average DPS: 128
Rockets (on direct hit): 100
Red Mini Sentry.png
Slot one
Combat Mini-Sentry Gun N/A 100 100 Average DPS: 48
Dispensers.png
Slot two
Dispenser One 100 150 Health: 10/sec
Ammo: 20%/sec
Metal: 40/5 sec
Two 300 180 Health: 15/sec
Ammo: 30%/sec
Metal: 50/5 sec
Three 500 216 Health: 20/sec
Ammo: 40%/sec
Metal: 60/5 sec
RED Teleporter.png
Slot three and four
Teleporter Entrance
Teleporter Exit
One 125 150 Recharge: 10 sec
Two 325 180 Recharge: 5 sec
Three 525 216 Recharge: 3 sec

Hats

Main article: Hats

Official class avatars

Official class avatars
Original set RED ÜberCharged set BLU ÜberCharged set
Engineerava.jpg Buffed red engineer.jpg Buffed blu engineer.jpg
Get TF2 avatars on Steam: Original

Achievements

Achieved.png
Main article: Engineer achievements

Update history

September 20, 2007 Patch
  • Fixed sentry muzzleflashes not drawing unless sentry was near the map origin.

September 26, 2007 Patch

  • Fixed bug with placement of teleporters that could result in players being unable to move.

October 5, 2007 Patch

October 25, 2007 Patch

  • Engineer buildings now explode when the Engineer dies during sudden death.
  • The Engineer's "build X" commands will now behave properly when bound directly to keys.

November 7, 2007 Patch

  • Fixed a bug in scoring Engineer building destruction.
  • Engineers no longer earn points for using their own teleporters.

December 20, 2007 Patch

January 7, 2008 Patch

February 14, 2008 Patch

  • Added server log entry for buildings destroyed by their owner.
  • Fixed Sentry Gun shadows being clipped.
  • Dustbowl
    • Added a new access point to the stage 2 attacker gates (drop-down left from spawn), allowing attackers a way to reach the left route without being subjected to the spam and Sentry Gun fire.
    • Clipped off tall windows in stage 3 to prevent sentry guns from behind built behind them.

February 28, 2008 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added protection against voice command spamming. Dramatic reduction in Teleporters needed.
  • [Undocumented] Changed Engineer buildings to detonate when a player disconnects instead of blinking out.
  • [Undocumented] Fixed Engineer being able to detonate buildings that are being sapped.
  • [Undocumented] Fixed potential client crash for players being healed by a Medic or Dispenser.

April 29, 2008 Patch (Gold Rush Update)

  • Fixed "times used" entry in teleporters maxing out at 32.
  • For mapmakers.
    • Mapmakers can now place Engineer buildings directly into a map, with an option for them to be invulnerable.

July 1, 2008 Patch

  • Fixed buffed health not decaying properly after being healed by a Dispenser.

July 29, 2008 Patch

  • Added a gear symbol behind the health bar for Engineer buildings, in both target IDs and freeze panels.

December 11, 2008 Patch

  • The Engineer's teleporters can now be upgraded to level three. It will recharge faster the higher level it is.
  • The Engineer's dispensers can now be upgraded to level three. It will give out metal and heal faster as it is upgraded.

December 15, 2008 Patch

  • Added new teleporter sounds for upgrade levels 2 and 3.
  • Fixed Engineers being able to upgrade the bomb cart's dispenser found in Payload levels.
  • Fixed bomb cart's dispenser being solid to players and projectiles.

January 28, 2009 Patch

  • Added upgrade progress and levels to Engineer HUD panel for all buildings.
  • Fixed teleporter entrance/exit effects being drawn when they don't have a matching teleporter entrance/exit.

February 2, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed bug in teleporter logic that allowed engineers to build teleporters with huge health values.

February 24, 2009 Patch (Scout Update)

March 5, 2009 Patch (CP_Junction)

  • Fixed an exploit where Engineers could build a teleporter exit in an invalid area.

May 21, 2009 Patch (The Sniper vs. Spy Update)

  • Engineer's dispensers now give 20%, 30%, or 40% of player's max_ammo (for each ammo type) on each use, based on the level of the dispenser.
  • Added hat Mining Light.

May 29, 2009 Patch

  • Added the userid of the player who built the teleporter to the "player_teleported" event.

June 23, 2009 Patch

  • Added log entries for player extinguished events using the Dispenser.
  • Fixed teleporters not being build-able in some places where they should be (such as within the pit at the end of Badwater Basin).

August 13, 2009 Patch (Classless Update)

August 31, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed being able to burn players/buildings that are in the water while standing outside the water.
  • Fixed server log not listing telefrag kills as weapon "telefrag" .

October 29, 2009 Patch (Haunted Halloween Special)

  • The update of CTF, Arena, and KOTH versions of Sawmill.

December 7, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed dispenser not healing players at the correct rate if it's upgraded while the players are already touching the dispenser.

January 6, 2010 Patch

  • Changes to the TF Bots.
    • General bot improvements.
      • Engineers use their shotgun properly.

January 13, 2010 Patch

  • Added backstab death animation.

February 3, 2010 Patch

March 18, 2010 Patch (First Community Contribution Update)

April 15, 2010 Patch

  • Added a new weapon: the Lugermorph.

April 28, 2010 Patch

  • Bot changes
    • Fixed a behavior loop with Engineer metal gathering.
  • Fixed a permanent overheal exploit involving Dispensers.
  • Killing yourself with your own Sentry Gun no longer increments the Sentry Gun's kill counter.

April 29, 2010 Patch (119th Update)

  • Fixed the teleporter exit using the wrong particle effect.
  • Fixed Teleporters not reverting to level 1 when their other side is destroyed.
  • Fixed Engineers & Spies being able to circumvent build restrictions.

April 30, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed the Engineer being able to build more than 1 of each type of building.
  • Fixed old Engineer build keybinds not working with the new system.

May 20, 2010 Patch (Second Community Contribution Update)

July 1, 2010 Patch

  • Added Engineer to the list of classes that can equip Max's Pistol.

July 8, 2010 Patch (Engineer Update)

July 9, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed an exploit that allowed Engineers to build level 2/3 mini sentries.
  • Fixed a bug that allowed sapped buildings to be picked up by the Engineer.
  • Fixed a bug where Wrangled level 3 sentryguns would still fire rockets when they were out of ammo.
  • The Wrangler no longer shows the shotgun's ammo count.
  • Engineers can no longer pick up buildings while stunned or in loser state.
  • Fixed Engineer shotgun and pistol not using team skins for the Engineer's arms.
  • Fixed an issue where Wrangled sentrygun effects wouldn't be attached to the sentrygun.
  • The Gunslinger 3 hit combo now only increments the combo count when hitting enemy players.
  • Achievement fixes:
    • The "Rio Grind" achievement limit is now correctly set to 50.
    • Fixed a typo in Six-String Stinger achievement name.
    • Fixed a bug in the "Death Metal" achievement that caused it to rapidly complete itself.
    • Fixed getting the Six-String Stinger achievement without playing the guitar.
    • Fixed sentrygun detection code in "Best Little Slaughterhouse in Texas" and "Deputized".

July 13, 2010 Patch

July 19, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed a problem with not being able to pick-up buildings in Arena mode.
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed team kills with Wrangled Sentry Guns.
  • Fixed a bug where teleporters could be given more than their normal amount of health.
  • TF Bot Changes
    • Fixed Engineer bot infinite build-destroy behavior loop regression.
    • Fixed bot behavior issue resulting in bot pile-ups near level 3 teleporter entrances.
    • Bots no longer consider sapped sentries a dangerous threat.
    • Bot Engineers will avoid building teleporters on steep slopes which can hinder teammate movement.

August 17, 2010 Patch

  • Updated Engineer startup music.

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)

October 6, 2010 Patch

October 8, 2010 Patch

October 12, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed some viewmodel bugs with the Lugermorph.

October 18, 2010 Patch

October 19, 2010 Patch

October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress)

  • [Undocumented] Added the Hotrod to the store.

November 3, 2010 Patch

November 19, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed a Frontier Justice exploit that let Engineers have infinite crits for their current life/round.
  • [Undocumented] Lugermorphs obtained from The Devil's Playhouse promotional event rather than through the Poker Night at the Inventory are now vintage.

December 2, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed Engineers being able to destroy sapped buildings by issuing the command directly in the console.
  • Made the following hats paintable: Safe'n'Sound.

December 17, 2010 Patch (Australian Christmas)

December 21, 2010 Patch

  • The following hats are now paintable or have had their paintability improved: Buckaroos Hat.

January 7, 2011 Patch

  • Updated the material for the Jag.

January 10, 2011 Patch

January 19, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed the Engineer PDA view models (build/destroy) having Red skins while on the Blue team.
  • Fixed the mini-sentry HUD not playing the alert sound when the sentry is sapped or low on ammo.

February 3, 2011 Patch

February 14, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Fixed Engineer's first-person arms using the wrong bodygroup when having a renamed Shotgun or Pistol equipped with the Gunslinger.

March 10, 2011 Patch (Shogun Pack)

March 11, 2011 Patch

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • Crafting recipe for the following weapons changed Jag.

April 5, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Turned quality of some Vintage Lugermorphs to unique.

April 7, 2011 Patch

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • Added 3 new training courses for the Engineer.
  • Added "styles" for the: Googly Gazer.
  • Updated the Googly Gazer to be paintable.
  • Replaced the no-crit attribute with -25% damage on the following: The Gunslinger, The Southern Hospitality.
  • Bot changes:
    • Engineer bots are better at moving their sentry gun nest as the scenario changes.
  • [Undocumented] Modified the Googly Gazer's default textures.

April 15, 2011 Patch

April 20, 2011 Patch

  • Added more instructions to the Engineer training regarding metal resources.

April 28, 2011 Patch

May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)

June 23, 2011 Patch

July 1, 2011 Patch (Summer Camp Sale)

July 18, 2011 Patch

August 3, 2011 Patch

August 18, 2011 Patch

Bugs

  • The Engineer's gloves will always be orange in First Person view whatever the team is (orange for RED, yellow for BLU.).

Trivia

  • The Engineer wears his default helmet backwards; however, this is not an uncommon practice among construction workers.
  • The Engineer seldom removes his welding goggles. To date, the only instance in which the Engineer has had his goggles off is the "Loose Canon" comic.
  • The Engineer designed and built the Sentry Gun under contract from TF Industries in 1965. The PDF manual for the game that is listed in Steam shows a blueprint and promotional guide to using the Sentry Gun.
  • The Engineer's favorite equation is in fact part of the equation that governs character lighting in-game, known as Phong on the Valve Developer Community.
  • Template:W was hired as the original BLU Engineer, armed with a bag of blueprints instead of a PDA.
  • The song the Engineer plays during Meet the Engineer is titled "More Gun". More Gun is based on "Someone Else's Song", which was originally written by Jeff Tweedy and performed by the American Country band Template:W.
  • A photograph on the Engineer update page displays a young boy (presumably the Engineer) trying on his first pair of goggles, as the Engineer from Team Fortress Classic looks on proudly and pats him on the shoulder.
  • The Engineer makes an appearance as a large cutout upon one of the forts in Template:W. The rest of the fort is comprised of recognizable parts of 2Fort. The Engineer's hardhat and goggles are also a selectable hat for the player's worms.
  • The Support class of Monday Night Combat has a promo item of the Engineer's hardhat and the Medic's backpack named "Doctor Dispenser".
  • In Poker Night at the Inventory, an image of the Engineer's disguise mask can be seen on the lower half of the Spy Jack of Diamonds cards in the "Poker Night" and "Poker Night Alternative" decks, respectively.

Gallery


Related merchandise

See also

References

  1. a b Team Fortress 2 Trailer 2, released in September 2006.

External links