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The '''Smissmas 2014''' update is a [[Patches#Major updates|major content]] update for ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'', released on {{Patch name|12|22|2014}}. It is a sequel of past [[community]]-made updates before, by Valve's request in coincidence of the Christmas Workshop submissions.
 
The '''Smissmas 2014''' update is a [[Patches#Major updates|major content]] update for ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'', released on {{Patch name|12|22|2014}}. It is a sequel of past [[community]]-made updates before, by Valve's request in coincidence of the Christmas Workshop submissions.
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It added 28 new Winter-themed [[cosmetics]] and 7 new [[Festive weapons]]. As highlight of the update, a new beta [[game mode]], ''[[Mannpower]]'', was introduced. There have also been a lot of weapon reworks of previously released [[Demoman]] weapons, as well as two entirely new explosive weapons for the class, the ''[[Quickiebomb Launcher]]'' and the ''[[Iron Bomber]]''. A new shotgun, the ''[[Panic Attack]]'', has also been released for all shotgun-wearing classes.
  
 
== Additions ==
 
== Additions ==

Revision as of 23:13, 23 December 2014

For the 2010 major update, see Australian Christmas.
For the 2011 major update, see Australian Christmas 2011.
For the 2012 major update, see Mecha Update.
For the 2013 major update, see Smissmas 2013.
This article is for content released in the update. For the patch itself, see December 22, 2014 Patch.
Smissmas is almost upon us, and everybody here on the TF2 team's been busy getting gifts ready and standing as a group under the Valve mistletoe. The smooch count's currently at zero, but we're in this for the long haul. That's right, we'll stand here all damn week if there's some make-outs in it for us. Just try and get past us, DOTA2 team. You too, CS:GO.
TF2 Blog
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The Smissmas 2014 update is a major content update for Team Fortress 2, released on December 22, 2014 Patch. It is a sequel of past community-made updates before, by Valve's request in coincidence of the Christmas Workshop submissions.

It added 28 new Winter-themed cosmetics and 7 new Festive weapons. As highlight of the update, a new beta game mode, Mannpower, was introduced. There have also been a lot of weapon reworks of previously released Demoman weapons, as well as two entirely new explosive weapons for the class, the Quickiebomb Launcher and the Iron Bomber. A new shotgun, the Panic Attack, has also been released for all shotgun-wearing classes.

Additions

Weapon

Main article: Weapons
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
Iron Bomber Iron Bomber
Quickiebomb Launcher Quickiebomb Launcher
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
Leaderboard class heavy.png
Heavy
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Engineer
Panic Attack Panic Attack

Cosmetics

Main article: Cosmetics
Leaderboard class scout.png
Scout
Co-Pilot Co-Pilot
Courtier's Collar Courtier's Collar
Harlequin's Hooves Harlequin's Hooves
Mountebank's Masque Mountebank's Masque
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
Skullcap Skullcap
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
Black Knight's Bascinet Black Knight's Bascinet
Charred Chainmail Charred Chainmail
Pyromancer's Hood Pyromancer's Hood
Pyromancer's Raiments Pyromancer's Raiments
Torcher's Tabard Torcher's Tabard
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
Scot Bonnet Scot Bonnet
Valhalla Helm Valhalla Helm
Leaderboard class heavy.png
Heavy
Old Man Frost Old Man Frost
Siberian Facehugger Siberian Facehugger
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Engineer
Clubsy The Seal Clubsy The Seal
Conagher's Combover Conagher's Combover
Cop Caller Cop Caller
Holstered Heaters Holstered Heaters
Thermal Insulation Layer Thermal Insulation Layer
Leaderboard class medic.png
Medic
Surgeon's Shako Surgeon's Shako
Unknown Mann Unknown Mann
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Sniper
Bushman's Bristles Bushman's Bristles
Marksman's Mohair Marksman's Mohair
Professional's Ushanka Professional's Ushanka
Wally Pocket Wally Pocket
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Spy
Pocket Momma Pocket Momma
Puffy Provocateur Puffy Provocateur
Stealthy Scarf Stealthy Scarf

Festive weapons

Main article: Festive weapons
Leaderboard class scout.png
Scout
Festive Bonk! Atomic Punch Festive Bonk! Atomic Punch
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
Festive Backburner Festive Backburner
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
Festive Chargin' Targe Festive Chargin' Targe
Leaderboard class medic.png
Medic
Festive Bonesaw Festive Bonesaw
Leaderboard class sniper.png
Sniper
Festive SMG Festive SMG
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Spy
Festive Revolver Festive Revolver
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
Leaderboard class heavy.png
Heavy
Leaderboard class engineer.png
Engineer
Festive Shotgun Festive Shotgun

Tools

Main article: Tools
Naughty Winter Crate Key 2014 Naughty Winter Crate Key 2014 Used to open Naughty Winter Crate 2014. This key will not open Nice crates. After 2/16/2015 this will turn into a normal key.
Nice Winter Crate Key 2014 Nice Winter Crate Key 2014 Used to open Nice Winter Crate 2014. This key will not open Naughty crates. After 2/16/2015 this will turn into a normal key.

Tweaked Weapons

Class Weapon Changes
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
All explosive primary
and secondary weapons
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Damage variance on grenades and stickybombs reduced from +/- 10% damage to +/-2%.

Pictogram minus.png Changed: Grenades and stickybombs now have the same base blast radius as rockets. Changed from 159Hu to 146Hu.

Grenade Launcher
Grenade Launcher
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Direct hit grenades now deal full damage to target regardless of where it struck the enemy. Previously full damage would only occur when grenades exploded closer to the target's feet.
Stickybomb Launcher
Stickybomb Launcher
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Stickybombs that detonate in the air now have a radius ramp up, starting at 85% at base arm time (0.8s) going back to 100% over 2 seconds. Stickybombs that touch the world will have full radius.

Pictogram plus.png Changed: Stickybombs now have a more visible trail while traveling through the air.
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Stickybombs arm particle is slightly more visible.

Loose Cannon
Loose Cannon
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Double donk explosive damage now deal full radius damage to victims. Previously double donk explosive damage was reduced by radius distance from the explosion.

Pictogram plus.png Removed: Removed a hidden penalty where Cannonballs that touched the world would deal 50% less damage in addition to regular grenade damage reduction on world touch.

Loch-n-Load
Loch-n-Load
Pictogram comment.png Changed: Changes to base grenade damage variance now ensure the Loch-n-Load does not exceed 124 damage on a single hit.

Pictogram plus.png Removed: Removed +25% self-damage penalty.
Pictogram minus.png Added: Added -25% radius penalty.
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Changed clipsize penalty to -25% (3 grenades per clip) from -50% (2 grenades per clip).
Pictogram comment.png Changed: Loch-n-Load grenades no longer visually tumble when fired

Ali Baba's Wee Booties
Ali Baba's Wee Booties
Bootlegger
Bootlegger
Pictogram plus.png Added: Added +25% Demoman Charge meter on charge kill.
Tide Turner
Tide Turner
Pictogram minus.png Added: Added Penalty: Taking damage while shield charging reduces remaining charging time .

Pictogram minus.png Reduced: Kills while charging now only add 75% meter on charge kills instead of 100%.

Scottish Resistance
Scottish Resistance
Pictogram plus.png Changed: It is now slightly easier to do sticky jumps with the Scottish Resistance. Increased range check for stickybomb jumping to sticky damage radius of 146 from 100.
Scotsman's Skullcutter
Scotsman's Skullcutter
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Movement speed penalty now only applies when weapon is active
Claidheamh Mòr
Claidheamh Mòr
Pictogram plus.png Added: Added +25% Demoman Charge meter on charge kill.

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