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The '''Gunboats''' are an unlockable [[secondary]] weapon for the [[Soldier]]. They appear as a pair of leather boots with metal plates attached to the soles. | The '''Gunboats''' are an unlockable [[secondary]] weapon for the [[Soldier]]. They appear as a pair of leather boots with metal plates attached to the soles. | ||
| − | When equipped, the Gunboats will function as long as they are equipped, and as such do not need to be drawn like other weapons. The main function of | + | When equipped, the Gunboats will function as long as they are equipped, and as such do not need to be drawn like other weapons. The main function of the footwear is it reduces the amount of self-damage that is received from [[Rocket Jump]]ing. The damage reduction does not apply to rockets that injure other enemies, unless the damage is dealt by the splash radius of a rocket jump. They also do not prevent [[fall damage]] suffered by the player. |
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* Prior to the [[July 8, 2010 Patch|Engineer update]], the Gunboats blocked 75% of rocket damage. | * Prior to the [[July 8, 2010 Patch|Engineer update]], the Gunboats blocked 75% of rocket damage. | ||
| − | + | * Before the [[January 13, 2010 Patch]], players equipped with the Gunboats could perform the [[Kamikaze]] taunt kill and survive the explosion. Additionally,the explosion would send the Soldier skywards; high enough to unlock the "Where Eagles Dare" achievement if they were in an open space. | |
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* It has been speculated that the Gunboats were designed to be usable by both the Soldier and the [[Demoman]], so that regardless of the winner of the [http://www.teamfortress.com/war/ Soldier-Demoman War] only one item needed to be created. | * It has been speculated that the Gunboats were designed to be usable by both the Soldier and the [[Demoman]], so that regardless of the winner of the [http://www.teamfortress.com/war/ Soldier-Demoman War] only one item needed to be created. | ||
* The Gunboats cannot be obtained via [[achievements]], as the Soldier has only 3 achievement milestones like all other classes. The only way the Gunboats can be acquired is by the [[Item Drop System]], [[Crafting]], or [[Trading]]. | * The Gunboats cannot be obtained via [[achievements]], as the Soldier has only 3 achievement milestones like all other classes. The only way the Gunboats can be acquired is by the [[Item Drop System]], [[Crafting]], or [[Trading]]. | ||
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* In the September 2, 2010 blog post, Valve jokingly stated that, thanks to connections with Nintendo, [[Wikipedia:Mario|Mario]] will have a desire to wear lead weighted boots. | * In the September 2, 2010 blog post, Valve jokingly stated that, thanks to connections with Nintendo, [[Wikipedia:Mario|Mario]] will have a desire to wear lead weighted boots. | ||
*There is currently a bug where if you use the [[Buff Banner]] or [[Battalion's Backup]] and then quickly switch to the Gunboats while blowing the trumpet, the Soldier will go into civilian mode. | *There is currently a bug where if you use the [[Buff Banner]] or [[Battalion's Backup]] and then quickly switch to the Gunboats while blowing the trumpet, the Soldier will go into civilian mode. | ||
Revision as of 10:53, 10 October 2010
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The Gunboats are an unlockable secondary weapon for the Soldier. They appear as a pair of leather boots with metal plates attached to the soles.
When equipped, the Gunboats will function as long as they are equipped, and as such do not need to be drawn like other weapons. The main function of the footwear is it reduces the amount of self-damage that is received from Rocket Jumping. The damage reduction does not apply to rockets that injure other enemies, unless the damage is dealt by the splash radius of a rocket jump. They also do not prevent fall damage suffered by the player.
Damage
See also: Damage
- While this item is equipped, the user takes 60% less explosive damage from their own rocket jumps. However, they do not provide any fall damage reduction.
Blueprint
| Razorback | Chargin' Targe | Gunboats | ||
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Demonstration
Recent Changes
- Prior to the Engineer update, the Gunboats blocked 75% of rocket damage.
- Before the January 13, 2010 Patch, players equipped with the Gunboats could perform the Kamikaze taunt kill and survive the explosion. Additionally,the explosion would send the Soldier skywards; high enough to unlock the "Where Eagles Dare" achievement if they were in an open space.
Trivia
- It has been speculated that the Gunboats were designed to be usable by both the Soldier and the Demoman, so that regardless of the winner of the Soldier-Demoman War only one item needed to be created.
- The Gunboats cannot be obtained via achievements, as the Soldier has only 3 achievement milestones like all other classes. The only way the Gunboats can be acquired is by the Item Drop System, Crafting, or Trading.
- In the September 2, 2010 blog post, Valve jokingly stated that, thanks to connections with Nintendo, Mario will have a desire to wear lead weighted boots.
- There is currently a bug where if you use the Buff Banner or Battalion's Backup and then quickly switch to the Gunboats while blowing the trumpet, the Soldier will go into civilian mode.
See also
External links
