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The '''Short Circuit''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a futuristic electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing, that [[bodygroup|replaces]] the Engineer's right arm.
 
The '''Short Circuit''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a futuristic electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing, that [[bodygroup|replaces]] the Engineer's right arm.
  
This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that does minor damage to enemies and has the ability to destroy enemy [[projectile]]s within a 180 degree radius at the expense of 35 [[metal]]. The weapon's electrical arcs are capable of hitting both multiple enemies and multiple projectiles in a single shot and, contrary to popular belief, does not hit cloaked Spies, and arcs toward all players within range, not just enemies. Although unable to deliver [[critical hits]] either randomly or through any [[Critical hits#Crit boost|crit boosts]] or to operate [[Water|underwater]], the Short Circuit does not require reloading and instead draws ammunition directly from the Engineer's metal supply.
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This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that does minor damage to enemies and has the ability to destroy enemy [[projectile]]s within a 180 degree radius at the expense of 18 [[metal]]. The weapon's electrical arcs are capable of hitting both multiple enemies and multiple projectiles in a single shot and, contrary to popular belief, does not hit cloaked Spies, and arcs toward all players within range, not just enemies. Although unable to deliver [[critical hits]] either randomly or through any [[Critical hits#Crit boost|crit boosts]] or to operate [[Water|underwater]], the Short Circuit does not require reloading and instead draws ammunition directly from the Engineer's metal supply.
  
 
Enemies hit by the Short Circuit will emit white electrical sparks for a brief moment. Additionally, enemies killed by the weapon will suffer a distinctive death by vaporization.
 
Enemies hit by the Short Circuit will emit white electrical sparks for a brief moment. Additionally, enemies killed by the weapon will suffer a distinctive death by vaporization.

Revision as of 13:35, 11 July 2013

That wasn't even close.
The Engineer destroying projectiles

The Short Circuit is a promotional secondary weapon for the Engineer. It is a futuristic electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing, that replaces the Engineer's right arm.

This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that does minor damage to enemies and has the ability to destroy enemy projectiles within a 180 degree radius at the expense of 18 metal. The weapon's electrical arcs are capable of hitting both multiple enemies and multiple projectiles in a single shot and, contrary to popular belief, does not hit cloaked Spies, and arcs toward all players within range, not just enemies. Although unable to deliver critical hits either randomly or through any crit boosts or to operate underwater, the Short Circuit does not require reloading and instead draws ammunition directly from the Engineer's metal supply.

Enemies hit by the Short Circuit will emit white electrical sparks for a brief moment. Additionally, enemies killed by the weapon will suffer a distinctive death by vaporization.

This item was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-ordered Deus Ex: Human Revolution before August 26, 2011.

The kill icon for the Short Circuit was contributed by Template:Steam profile link.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Shot type Area of Effect
Damage
Base damage 100% 5
Point blank 4-6
Mini-crit 5-8
Function times
Attack interval ~0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal Scrap Metal Gunslinger Short Circuit
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png + Item icon Gunslinger.png = Item icon Short Circuit.png
Class Token - Engineer Slot Token - Secondary Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Engineer.png + Item icon Slot Token - Secondary.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Wrangler.png Item icon Short Circuit.png

As a crafting ingredient

Reclaimed Metal Righteous Bison Short Circuit Pomson 6000
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png + Item icon Righteous Bison.png + Item icon Short Circuit.png = Item icon Pomson 6000.png

Related achievements

Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer

How the Pests Was Gunned
How the Pests Was Gunned
Destroy 50 enemy stickybombs lying in range of friendly buildings.

Update history

August 18, 2011 Patch (Manno-Technology Bundle)

  • The Short Circuit was added to the game.

August 23, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed the Short Circuit attacking friendly projectiles.
  • Fixed the Short Circuit being hidden when the Engineer taunts.

January 11, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] This item was added to the crafting blueprint for the Pomson 6000.

February 9, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The Short Circuit now makes robotic noises when moved around in the backpack.

April 17, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed projectiles not being cleared if they were blocked by buildings or other projectiles.
  • Fixed not incrementing the "How the Pests Was Gunned" achievement for destroyed stickies.

July 10, 2013 Patch

  • Ammo cost reduced when an attack destroys a projectile.
  • Ammo cost of firing reduced to -18 metal.

Bugs

Trivia

  • During development, the Short Circuit was going to be a minigun that opened up from Engineer's glove. Valve, however, told the creator they wanted a less-powerful electric based weapon, so it was changed to the current design.[1]
  • A short circuit is a malfunction in a circuit that allows a current to travel on an unintended path.
  • The filenames for this weapon's sounds within the GCF files reference Lawrence Barrett, a character from the Deus Ex: Human Revolution title known for his gun-arm.

Gallery

References

See also