Difference between revisions of "Gunboats"
m |
Plummaster (talk | contribs) (lots of links added) |
||
| Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
The '''Gunboats''' are a [[Weapons#soldiersecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Soldier]]. They are a pair of modified metal-reinforced {{w|jump boots}} used by paratroopers. | The '''Gunboats''' are a [[Weapons#soldiersecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Soldier]]. They are a pair of modified metal-reinforced {{w|jump boots}} used by paratroopers. | ||
| − | The Gunboats reduce the amount of self-damage that is received from [[Jumping#Rocket jump|rocket jumping]]. The damage reduction does not apply to rockets that injure other enemies. They also do not prevent [[fall damage]] suffered by the player. | + | The Gunboats reduce the amount of [[Damage#Self-damage_reduction|self-damage]] that is received from [[Jumping#Rocket jump|rocket jumping]]. The damage reduction does not apply to rockets that injure other enemies. They also do not prevent [[fall damage]] suffered by the player. |
This weapon was revealed as the prize for the Soldier's victory in the [[WAR! Update]]. | This weapon was revealed as the prize for the Soldier's victory in the [[WAR! Update]]. | ||
| Line 64: | Line 64: | ||
'''[[January 13, 2010 Patch]]''' | '''[[January 13, 2010 Patch]]''' | ||
| − | * Fixed the Gunboats absorbing damage from the Soldier's [[Kamikaze]] taunt. | + | * Fixed the Gunboats absorbing damage from the Soldier's [[Kamikaze]] [[taunt]]. |
'''[[April 28, 2010 Patch]]''' | '''[[April 28, 2010 Patch]]''' | ||
| Line 70: | Line 70: | ||
'''[[April 30, 2010 Patch]]''' | '''[[April 30, 2010 Patch]]''' | ||
| − | * Fixed the Gunboats not properly applying the damage reduction when [[Spectators]] are nearby. | + | * Fixed the Gunboats not properly applying the damage reduction when [[Team#Spectate|Spectators]] are nearby. |
'''[[May 12, 2010 Patch]]''' | '''[[May 12, 2010 Patch]]''' | ||
| − | * {{Undocumented}} Added crafting recipe for this weapon. | + | * {{Undocumented}} Added [[crafting]] recipe for this weapon. |
* {{undocumented}} Updated the Gunboats so they could be crafted with other Soldier weapons. | * {{undocumented}} Updated the Gunboats so they could be crafted with other Soldier weapons. | ||
| Line 82: | Line 82: | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* A {{W|gunboat}} is a type of military vessel created with the purpose of ferrying guns to be used to bombard enemy coastlines. | * A {{W|gunboat}} is a type of military vessel created with the purpose of ferrying guns to be used to bombard enemy coastlines. | ||
| − | * The Gunboats can be seen hung next to some stockings by the fireplace behind the [[Engineer]] in the [[True Meaning]] Christmas comic. | + | * The Gunboats can be seen hung next to some stockings by the fireplace behind the [[Engineer]] in the [[True Meaning]] Christmas [[comic]]. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 08:50, 25 February 2012
| Gunboats | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Soldier |
| Slot: | Secondary |
| Equip region: | Feet |
| Released: | WAR! Update |
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase or Uncrate #5 |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | No |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 The Gunboats |
|
| “ | What is the science behind these miracles of technology? Magic, probably.
— Gunboats publicity blurb
|
” |
The Gunboats are a secondary weapon for the Soldier. They are a pair of modified metal-reinforced Template:W used by paratroopers.
The Gunboats reduce the amount of self-damage that is received from rocket jumping. The damage reduction does not apply to rockets that injure other enemies. They also do not prevent fall damage suffered by the player.
This weapon was revealed as the prize for the Soldier's victory in the WAR! Update.
Contents
Damage
See also: Damage
- While this item is equipped, the user takes 60% less damage from their own rocket jump blasts. However, no fall damage reduction is provided.
Demonstration
Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprint
| Razorback | Chargin' Targe | Gunboats | ||
|
+ | 
|
= | 
|
| Class Token - Soldier | Slot Token - Secondary | Scrap Metal | Possible Results | |||||||||||||||||||
|
+ | 
|
+ | 
|
= |
|
As a crafting ingredient
| Reclaimed Metal | Gunboats | Pain Train | Market Gardener | |||
|
+ |
|
+ | 
|
= | 
|
| Refined Metal | Gunboats | Mantreads | ||
|
+ |
|
= | 
|
Update history
December 17, 2009 Patch (WAR! Update)
- The Gunboats were added to the game.
- Updated the Gunboats to absorb damage from any self-inflicted rocket blast that doesn't hurt another player.
- Fixed a case where The Gunboats didn't apply their damage reduction properly.
- Fixed the Gunboats not properly applying the damage reduction when Spectators are nearby.
- [Undocumented] Added crafting recipe for this weapon.
- [Undocumented] Updated the Gunboats so they could be crafted with other Soldier weapons.
July 8, 2010 Patch (Engineer Update)
- The reduction in self damage is reduced from 75% to 60%.
Trivia
- A Template:W is a type of military vessel created with the purpose of ferrying guns to be used to bombard enemy coastlines.
- The Gunboats can be seen hung next to some stockings by the fireplace behind the Engineer in the True Meaning Christmas comic.
See also
External links
| ||||||||||||||||||||
