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* According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sun-on-a-Stick was originally intended to use the [[Boston Basher]]'s stats.<ref>[http://trion.gamespress.com/default.asp?p=1&i=833 Trion Press Center | RiftAssets]</ref> | * According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sun-on-a-Stick was originally intended to use the [[Boston Basher]]'s stats.<ref>[http://trion.gamespress.com/default.asp?p=1&i=833 Trion Press Center | RiftAssets]</ref> | ||
* The item description refers to the line spoken by the character Alejandro Murrieta in the film ''{{W|The Mask of Zorro}}''.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120746/quotes?qt0247611 The Mask of Zorro (1998) - Memorable quotes]</ref> | * The item description refers to the line spoken by the character Alejandro Murrieta in the film ''{{W|The Mask of Zorro}}''.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120746/quotes?qt0247611 The Mask of Zorro (1998) - Memorable quotes]</ref> | ||
| + | * Like the [[Sharpened Volcano Fragment]], the fiery parts of the Sun-on-a-Stick glow in the dark. | ||
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Revision as of 01:34, 7 December 2012
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Scout |
| Slot: | Melee |
| Released: | February 3, 2011 Patch |
| Availability: | Promotional, Drop or Craft |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | Yes |
| Available Qualities | |
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| “ | Did this come from hell? It did, didn't it? Awww, man. It's like what the Devil uses when he plugs up his toilet or somethin'.
— The Scout
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The Sun-on-a-Stick is a promotional melee weapon for the Scout. It is an ornate jet-black mace with orange veins, topped with a glowing fiery orb and black spikes.
This weapon delivers 25% less damage than the default Bat, but guarantees a critical hit whenever a player strikes a burning enemy with it.
This item was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-ordered RIFT on Steam before March 1, 2011.
Contents
Damage and function times
See also: Damage
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| Base damage | 100% | 26 |
| Point blank | 22-30 | |
| Critical | 79 | |
| Mini-crit | 29.7-40.5 | |
| Function times | ||
| Attack interval | 0.5 s | |
| Values are approximate and determined by community testing. | ||
Demonstration
Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprint
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Update history
February 3, 2011 Patch
- The Sun-on-a-Stick was added to the game.
- Increased the base damage for the Scout's Sun-on-a-Stick, and changed it to always mini-crit against burning targets if the attack is not already critical. Previously the weapon only had fixed increased damage against alight enemies.
- Updated the RIFT pre-order items to be non-tradable until the RIFT pre-order period is over.
- Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).
- Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and the Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be traded.
- [Undocumented] Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be crafted.
- The crafting cost of the weapon was changed from 3 Reclaimed Metal and a Boston Basher
- All Sun-on-a-Sticks crafted before this patch were upgraded to Vintage quality.
April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)
- Changed attributes:
- 100% critical hit vs burning players
- -25% damage penalty
- Added new community contributed response rules to this weapon.
- [Undocumented] The damage penality attribute was changed from "-25% damage done" to "-25% damage penalty".
- [Undocumented] Added this weapon to the drop system.
- The Sun-on-a-Stick can now be crafted by using tokens.
Trivia
- According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sun-on-a-Stick was originally intended to use the Boston Basher's stats.[1]
- The item description refers to the line spoken by the character Alejandro Murrieta in the film Template:W.[2]
- Like the Sharpened Volcano Fragment, the fiery parts of the Sun-on-a-Stick glow in the dark.
Gallery
First-person view.
Announcement on Steam featuring the new items
Second announcement on Steam featuring the new items.
References
See also
External links
- TF2 Official Blog: "From Hell" – February 3, 2011
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