Action items

Action items are usable game items. Introduced in the Mann-Conomy Update, action items are similar to Tools in that some of them have a limited number of uses (indicated by a number on their icon in the backpack); the difference being that action items can be equipped on players using their own slot (previously named "MISC2"). Most action items can only be obtained via purchase from the Mann Co. Store, the exception being the Dueling Mini-Game and some taunts which can also be found via the item drop system or inside Mann Co. Supply Crates. Currently, action items cannot be used with or obtained through the Crafting system.

Pressing the action key (H is the default) will allow you to use whatever action item is currently equipped in your action slot. Be aware that some items will bring up a menu when activated, therefore use these items in a safe spot. The Dueling Mini-Game, for example, will prompt you to pick the opponent you wish to duel, and the gifts will prompt you to confirm you wish to use it. However, the Noise Makers are activated instantly.

Action items

Consumables

Item	Class	Description	Availability
Dueling Mini-Game	All classes	Challenges a selected enemy player to a duel.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Noise Maker		Plays the equipped sound clip.	Purchase†   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Manniversary Package		Contains a Manniversary Paper Hat with a chance of receiving one additional Manniversary-released hat, weapon or misc item.	Given to each player during the Manniversary Update & Sale.

^† Noise Makers are usually tied to time-limited events or promotions. Check the relative page to see which ones are currently available in the Mann Co. Store.

Gifts

Item	Class	Description	Availability
Pile o' Gifts	All classes	Gives a random gift to up to 23 other people on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Secret Saxton		Gives a random gift to 1 person on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock

Taunts

Item	Class	Description	Availability
Meet the Medic	Medic	The Medic takes a heroic pose, as doves fly around him, similar to certain shots in Meet the Medic.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Director's Vision	All classes	The player puts their arms out and forms a square with their fingers.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Schadenfreude		The player will start laughing for a short period of time.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
High Five!		When executed, the player will wait for another player/automatically select the nearest player with the High Five taunt equipped and either miss or make contact during the high five.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock

Trivia

• Taunts that are viewed in the shop do not show facial expressions while demonstrating.

Action item release dates

Main article: Item timeline

Update history

April 14, 2011 Patch

• Items in the action slot won't be swapped until returning to a supply cabinet.