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This weapon functions similarly to the [[Fists]] except for an additional [[backstab]]-like mechanic. The weapon will always [[Critical hits|crit]] from behind in an arc similar to that of the [[Backburner]]'s (approximately 90 degrees). Any hits from this weapon that strike targets in the back will do no damage but will cause victims to [[Schadenfreude|burst into laughter]], leaving them temporarily defenseless. Those under the effects of an [[ÜberCharge]] can be forced to laugh. Victims who are also wearing the Holiday Punch will always be forced to laugh when hit, regardless of the damage or angle of the hit. [[Mini-crits]] will not cause opponents to laugh. Laughing will only occur if the victim is in a position where they would normally be able to taunt. This means that critical hits do not affect disguised or cloaked [[Spies]] in any way, or victims who are underwater or in the air.
 
This weapon functions similarly to the [[Fists]] except for an additional [[backstab]]-like mechanic. The weapon will always [[Critical hits|crit]] from behind in an arc similar to that of the [[Backburner]]'s (approximately 90 degrees). Any hits from this weapon that strike targets in the back will do no damage but will cause victims to [[Schadenfreude|burst into laughter]], leaving them temporarily defenseless. Those under the effects of an [[ÜberCharge]] can be forced to laugh. Victims who are also wearing the Holiday Punch will always be forced to laugh when hit, regardless of the damage or angle of the hit. [[Mini-crits]] will not cause opponents to laugh. Laughing will only occur if the victim is in a position where they would normally be able to taunt. This means that critical hits do not affect disguised or cloaked [[Spies]] in any way, or victims who are underwater or in the air.
  
[[Taunt]]ing with the Holiday Punch equipped will perform the [[Showdown]] taunt.
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[[Taunt]]ing with the Holiday Punch equipped will perform the [[Showdown]] taunt. Because the showdown has the potential to perform a taunt kill, a player can incapacitate an enemy with a critical punch, and then taunt-kill him with the Showdown before he finishes laughing
  
 
The Holiday Punch was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=4357 contributed] to game via the [[Steam Workshop]], under the name "Masculine Mittens".
 
The Holiday Punch was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=4357 contributed] to game via the [[Steam Workshop]], under the name "Masculine Mittens".

Revision as of 20:13, 1 May 2012

I have new way to kill cowards.
The Heavy while tickling someone

The Holiday Punch is a community-created melee weapon for the Heavy. It is a large pair of team-colored knitted mittens, featuring a decorative snowflake woven into the back.

This weapon functions similarly to the Fists except for an additional backstab-like mechanic. The weapon will always crit from behind in an arc similar to that of the Backburner's (approximately 90 degrees). Any hits from this weapon that strike targets in the back will do no damage but will cause victims to burst into laughter, leaving them temporarily defenseless. Those under the effects of an ÜberCharge can be forced to laugh. Victims who are also wearing the Holiday Punch will always be forced to laugh when hit, regardless of the damage or angle of the hit. Mini-crits will not cause opponents to laugh. Laughing will only occur if the victim is in a position where they would normally be able to taunt. This means that critical hits do not affect disguised or cloaked Spies in any way, or victims who are underwater or in the air.

Taunting with the Holiday Punch equipped will perform the Showdown taunt. Because the showdown has the potential to perform a taunt kill, a player can incapacitate an enemy with a critical punch, and then taunt-kill him with the Showdown before he finishes laughing

The Holiday Punch was contributed to game via the Steam Workshop, under the name "Masculine Mittens".

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage
Base damage 100% 65
Point blank 55-75
Critical 0
Mini-crit 75-101
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal Holy Mackerel Gloves of Running Urgently Holiday Punch
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png + Item icon Holy Mackerel.png + Item icon Gloves of Running Urgently.png = Item icon Holiday Punch.png
Class Token - Heavy Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Heavy.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Killing Gloves of Boxing.png Item icon Gloves of Running Urgently.png Item icon Warrior's Spirit.png Item icon Fists of Steel.png
Item icon Eviction Notice.png Item icon Apoco-Fists.png Item icon Holiday Punch.png Item icon Freedom Staff.png
Item icon Ham Shank.png Item icon Bat Outta Hell.png Item icon Conscientious Objector.png

Strange variant


Related achievements

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

Show Trial
Show Trial
Kill an enemy with a taunt.

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

Blunt Trauma
Blunt Trauma
Assist in punching 2 enemies with a single ÜberCharge on a Heavy.

Update history

December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011)

  • The Holiday Punch was added to the game.

December 21, 2011 Patch

  • The Holiday Punch is now droppable and craftable.
  • Added crit forces for the Holiday Punch

January 11, 2012 Patch

  • Added crafting blueprint for the Holiday Punch.

February 2, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed a server crash caused by Holiday Punch critical attacks on physics objects.

February 9, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Holiday Punch now makes fabric sounds when moved around in the backpack

March 22, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.

Unused content

  • An unused texture exists within the GCFs for this weapon; it bears a similar design to the Officer's Ushanka.
  • This weapon has an unused kill icon.

Bugs

  • If a player has initiated the High Five taunt, landing a critical hit on that player from the front with the Holiday Punch will cause the Heavy and his victim to High Five.
    • The same will happen for two enemies if you crit the one facing the one who initiated the High Five.
  • The hit sound during the draw animation will still play despite the gloves not coming in contact with each other. This is due to the weapon sharing the same draw animation as the Killing Gloves of Boxing.
  • This item does not glow when crit boosted.
  • The Strange Variant counts tickles as times you hit an enemy on the back or with a crit, therefore even if the enemy is already laughing or taunting, the counter will still raise.

Trivia

  • Template:W is a drink commonly made during the holiday season.
  • The Holiday Punch was first teased on the first day of the Australian Christmas Update 2011, on the bottom left corner of the title image.

Gallery

See also