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The '''Fire Axe''' is a [[melee]] weapon of the [[Pyro]] class. In most circumstances, the [[Flamethrower]] is a much better choice for targets in melee range. The Fire Axe is typically used on unaware enemies and for humiliation purposes as it has a high [[Critical hit]] chance where as the Flamethrower does not.  The Critical hit animation for the Fire Axe is a swift right to left horizontal swing.
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The '''Fire Axe''' is a [[melee]] weapon for the [[Pyro]] class. It is a classic chopping axe with a wooden handle.
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In most circumstances, the [[Flamethrower]] is a much better choice for targets in melee range. The Fire Axe, however, is typically used on unaware enemies and for humiliation purposes as it has a high [[Critical hit]] chance.  The Critical hit animation for the Fire Axe is a swift right to left horizontal swing.
  
 
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==Trivia==
 
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*The Fire Axe has a [[Normal weapon]] variant.
 
*The Fire Axe has a [[Normal weapon]] variant.
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*Typically, fire axes were used by Firefighters to chop through fallen debris and doors in order to rescue trapped people. It is doubtful the Pyro has used his axe to such an extent.
 
*Although the [[Pyro]]'s primary and secondary weapons are held in a right-handed grip,  the Fire Axe, [[Axtinguisher]], and [[Homewrecker]] are all held in a left-handed grip. This may mean that the Pyro is ambidextrous.  
 
*Although the [[Pyro]]'s primary and secondary weapons are held in a right-handed grip,  the Fire Axe, [[Axtinguisher]], and [[Homewrecker]] are all held in a left-handed grip. This may mean that the Pyro is ambidextrous.  
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*Although swinging the Fire Axe in player view causes different animations to play, the world view shows the Pyro always using an overhead swing even on Critical hits.
  
 
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== Gallery ==

Revision as of 09:45, 16 September 2010

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Murr hurr mphuphurrur, hurr mph phrr.
The Pyro on murderous axe sprees

The Fire Axe is a melee weapon for the Pyro class. It is a classic chopping axe with a wooden handle.

In most circumstances, the Flamethrower is a much better choice for targets in melee range. The Fire Axe, however, is typically used on unaware enemies and for humiliation purposes as it has a high Critical hit chance. The Critical hit animation for the Fire Axe is a swift right to left horizontal swing.

Damage

See also: Damage
  • Base: 65 (59 to 72 damage)
  • Mini-Crit: 88
  • Critical hit: 195

Damages are approximate and determined by community testing.

Function times

  • Attack Interval: 0.8

All times are in seconds. Times are approximate and determined by community testing.

Related Achievements

Clearcutter.png Clearcutter

Kill 6 people with your axe in one life.

Freezer burn.png Freezer Burn

Provide enemies with freezecam shots of each of your taunts.

Lumberjack.png Lumberjack

Kill 3 people with your axe in one life.

Trivia

  • The Fire Axe has a Normal weapon variant.
  • Typically, fire axes were used by Firefighters to chop through fallen debris and doors in order to rescue trapped people. It is doubtful the Pyro has used his axe to such an extent.
  • Although the Pyro's primary and secondary weapons are held in a right-handed grip, the Fire Axe, Axtinguisher, and Homewrecker are all held in a left-handed grip. This may mean that the Pyro is ambidextrous.
  • Although swinging the Fire Axe in player view causes different animations to play, the world view shows the Pyro always using an overhead swing even on Critical hits.

Gallery

See also