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Unlike the default [[Rocket Launcher]], the Direct Hit's [[projectile]] travels at a rate of 1980 [[Hammer units]] per second – roughly 84 mph – 80% faster than normal rockets. Additionally, the rockets inflict 25% more damage on their target than conventional rockets. For precision marksmen, the Direct Hit also scores [[Critical hits#Mini-crits|mini-crit]]s on any airborne target that was propelled into the air by an explosion, adding additional damage and negating damage fall-off. | Unlike the default [[Rocket Launcher]], the Direct Hit's [[projectile]] travels at a rate of 1980 [[Hammer units]] per second – roughly 84 mph – 80% faster than normal rockets. Additionally, the rockets inflict 25% more damage on their target than conventional rockets. For precision marksmen, the Direct Hit also scores [[Critical hits#Mini-crits|mini-crit]]s on any airborne target that was propelled into the air by an explosion, adding additional damage and negating damage fall-off. | ||
| − | The splash radius of the Direct Hit's shots is reduced to 30%, placing emphasis on players needing to score "direct hits" on enemies in order to effectively damage them. The radius of the splash zone is roughly 40 Hammer units, the width of an operational [[Teleporter]]. This tightened splash radius and increased damage only applies to enemies however, the explosion acts like a normal rocket | + | The splash radius of the Direct Hit's shots is reduced to 30%, placing emphasis on players needing to score "direct hits" on enemies in order to effectively damage them. The radius of the splash zone is roughly 40 Hammer units, the width of an operational [[Teleporter]]. This tightened splash radius and increased damage only applies to enemies however, as the explosion acts like a normal rocket to the Soldier who fired it, sharing the same radius and damage, enabling [[Rocket Jump]]ing as normal. |
The Direct Hit is automatically given to any player who obtains 11 [[Soldier achievements]]. | The Direct Hit is automatically given to any player who obtains 11 [[Soldier achievements]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:24, 18 September 2012
| Direct Hit | |
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| Kill Icon | |
| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Soldier |
| Slot: | Primary |
| Released: | WAR! Update |
| Availability: | Unlock, Drop, Craft, Purchase, Uncrate #7, Uncrate #20 (Strange) or Uncrate #41 (Strange) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | No |
| Ammo | |
| Ammo loaded: | 4 |
| Ammo carried: | 20 |
| Reload type: | Single |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 The Direct Hit |
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| “ | A high precision version of the standard-issue rocket launcher, the Direct Hit has been engineered from the ground up for Soldiers who have mastered the art of shooting at their targets instead of vaguely near them.
— Direct Hit publicity blurb
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The Direct Hit is an unlockable primary weapon for the Soldier. It is a high-tech rocket launcher with a slimmer barrel and a smaller exhaust port, outfitted with a cosmetic scope. The Mann Co. logo is imprinted on the side.
Unlike the default Rocket Launcher, the Direct Hit's projectile travels at a rate of 1980 Hammer units per second – roughly 84 mph – 80% faster than normal rockets. Additionally, the rockets inflict 25% more damage on their target than conventional rockets. For precision marksmen, the Direct Hit also scores mini-crits on any airborne target that was propelled into the air by an explosion, adding additional damage and negating damage fall-off.
The splash radius of the Direct Hit's shots is reduced to 30%, placing emphasis on players needing to score "direct hits" on enemies in order to effectively damage them. The radius of the splash zone is roughly 40 Hammer units, the width of an operational Teleporter. This tightened splash radius and increased damage only applies to enemies however, as the explosion acts like a normal rocket to the Soldier who fired it, sharing the same radius and damage, enabling Rocket Jumping as normal.
The Direct Hit is automatically given to any player who obtains 11 Soldier achievements.
Contents
Damage and function times
See also: Damage
| Damage and function times | ||
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| Shot type | Projectile | |
| Damage | ||
| Maximum ramp-up | 125% | 140 |
| Base damage | 100% | 112 |
| Maximum fall-off | 51% | 57 |
| Critical | 338 | |
| Mini-crit | 152 | |
| Function times | ||
| Attack interval | 0.8 s | |
| Reload (first) | 0.92 s | |
| Reload (consecutive) | 0.8 s | |
| Values are approximate and determined by community testing. | ||
Demonstration
Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprint
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As a crafting ingredient
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Strange variant
Related achievements
Soldier
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Pyro
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Heavy
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Sniper
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Update history
December 17, 2009 Patch (WAR! Update)
- The Direct Hit was added to the game.
- The weapon's short range damage curve is tweaked to match that of the standard Rocket Launcher.
- The weapon no longer scores mini-crits against enemies submerged in water.
- Changed the Direct Hit to only mini-crit enemies that have been launched into the air by an explosion.
September 30, 2010 Patch (The Mann-Conomy Update)
- [Undocumented] The weapon was added in the crafting blueprint for the Black Box.
- This weapon's kill icon was updated.
- Updated model with optimizations and new LODs.
- [Undocumented] This weapon's description was updated.
- Added Strange Quality.
- [Undocumented] The damage bonus attribute was changed from "+25% damage done" to "+25% damage bonus".
Trivia
- The Direct Hit was definitely not involved in the tragic explosion of American monkeynaut Poopy Joe's capsule. Mann Co.'s subsequent desire to give away the weapon was for completely unrelated and innocent reasons.[1]
- The Direct Hit was first glimpsed on Day 4 of the WAR! Update in two different locations. Its muzzle is visible behind Saxton Hale on Page 10 of the comic, though its proportions are slightly distorted, and it is visible on the Engineer's chalkboard in the newspaper. It was also later found on page 21 of the WAR! Update comic in the Administrator's lap.
Gallery
First-person view
Projectile
See also
References
External links
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Eyelander Pain Train Scotsman's Skullcutter Frying Pan Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker Claidheamh Mòr Ullapool Caber Half-Zatoichi Saxxy Persian Persuader Nessie's Nine Iron Conscientious Objector Scottish Handshake Freedom Staff Bat Outta Hell Memory Maker Ham Shank Golden Frying Pan Necro Smasher Crossing Guard Prinny Machete |
Killing Gloves of Boxing Frying Pan Gloves of Running Urgently Fists of Steel Warrior's Spirit Saxxy Eviction Notice Conscientious Objector Apoco-Fists Holiday Punch Freedom Staff Bat Outta Hell Memory Maker Ham Shank Golden Frying Pan Bread Bite Necro Smasher Crossing Guard Prinny Machete |
Golden Wrench Gunslinger Southern Hospitality Jag Saxxy Eureka Effect Golden Frying Pan Necro Smasher Prinny Machete |
Ubersaw Frying Pan Vita-Saw Amputator Saxxy Solemn Vow Conscientious Objector Freedom Staff Bat Outta Hell Memory Maker Ham Shank Golden Frying Pan Necro Smasher Crossing Guard Prinny Machete |
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Your Eternal Reward Conniver's Kunai Saxxy Big Earner Wanga Prick Sharp Dresser Spy-cicle Black Rose Golden Frying Pan Prinny Machete | ||
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Barbarian Swing | High Noon | Arm Blender Guitar Smash |
Oktoberfest Uberslice Medicating Melody |
Arrow Stab | Fencing | |
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