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The '''Loch-n-Load''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#demomanprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Demoman]]. It is a double-barreled break-action {{botignore|grenade launcher}}. | The '''Loch-n-Load''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#demomanprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Demoman]]. It is a double-barreled break-action {{botignore|grenade launcher}}. | ||
| − | The Loch-n-Load fires [[Projectiles|grenades]] that travel at approximately 1522 [[Hammer units]] per second (~65 miles per hour), 25% faster than [[Grenade Launcher]] grenades. | + | The Loch-n-Load fires [[Projectiles|grenades]] that travel at approximately 1522 [[Hammer units]] per second (~65 miles per hour), 25% faster than [[Grenade Launcher]] grenades. This also increases the maximum range and decreases the arc of the grenades fired. The Loch-n-Load's grenades also deal 20% more damage than the Grenade Launcher to [[Buildings]], allowing it to kill a lone level-three building in two shots instead of three. |
As downsides, the Loch-n-Load only has 75% of the clip compared to the Grenade Launcher (3 grenades) and it has 25% reduced splash range. It grenades also shatter harmlessly on surfaces that are not [[Classes|Players]], Buildings or entities such as the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]]. Its grenades also have a three second timer like normal grenades, and can explode while airborne if they were airborne for at least three seconds. | As downsides, the Loch-n-Load only has 75% of the clip compared to the Grenade Launcher (3 grenades) and it has 25% reduced splash range. It grenades also shatter harmlessly on surfaces that are not [[Classes|Players]], Buildings or entities such as the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]]. Its grenades also have a three second timer like normal grenades, and can explode while airborne if they were airborne for at least three seconds. | ||
Revision as of 10:36, 12 June 2016
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Demoman |
| Slot: | Primary |
| Contributed by: | Xavier |
| Released: | December 17, 2010 Patch (Australian Christmas) |
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase, Uncrate #10, Uncrate #39 (Strange) or Chemistry Set (Collector's) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | No |
| Ammo | |
| Ammo loaded: | 3 |
| Ammo carried: | 16 |
| Reload type: | Single |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 The Loch-n-Load |
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| “ | Looking for a good way to eliminate the competition? Tired of having a weapon with a measly single barrel? Want to hit your enemies where it hurts? Now you can have all of those things and more with our latest in a long line of home-baked explosive goods!
— Loch-n-Load publicity blurb
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The Loch-n-Load is a community-created primary weapon for the Demoman. It is a double-barreled break-action grenade launcher.
The Loch-n-Load fires grenades that travel at approximately 1522 Hammer units per second (~65 miles per hour), 25% faster than Grenade Launcher grenades. This also increases the maximum range and decreases the arc of the grenades fired. The Loch-n-Load's grenades also deal 20% more damage than the Grenade Launcher to Buildings, allowing it to kill a lone level-three building in two shots instead of three.
As downsides, the Loch-n-Load only has 75% of the clip compared to the Grenade Launcher (3 grenades) and it has 25% reduced splash range. It grenades also shatter harmlessly on surfaces that are not Players, Buildings or entities such as the Horseless Headless Horsemann. Its grenades also have a three second timer like normal grenades, and can explode while airborne if they were airborne for at least three seconds.
Contents
Damage and function times
See also: Damage
| Damage and function times | ||
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| Shot type | Projectile | |
| Damage type | Explosive | |
| Ranged or Melee damage? | Ranged | |
| Damage | ||
| Base damage | 100% | 100 / 120 |
| Critical | 300 | |
| Mini-crit | 135 | |
| Splash damage | ||
| Minimum splash | 50% | 6.8 ft |
| Damage reduction | 1% / 2.16 | |
| Self-damage | 38-73 | |
| Function times | ||
| Attack interval | 0.6 s | |
| Reload (first) | 1.24 s | |
| Reload (consecutive) | 0.6 s | |
| Values are approximate and determined by community testing. | ||
Item set
Main article: Item sets
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Demonstration
Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprint
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Strange variant
Related achievements
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Update history
December 17, 2010 Patch (Australian Christmas)
- The Loch-n-Load was added to the game.
- The Loch-n-Load was added to the Mann Co. Store, made craftable, and included in random drops.
- [Undocumented] This weapon was given a unique kill icon, but was not implemented.
- The Loch-n-Load's kill icon was implemented.
- Fixed players getting set bonuses applied on tournament servers when the server is restricting the player's weapons using the item_whitelist.
- [Undocumented] Fixed players getting set bonuses applied on Medieval maps for items that are not allowed in medieval mode.
- The crafting cost of the Loch-n-Load was changed from 2 Reclaimed Metal and a Scottish Resistance to 1 Reclaimed Metal and a Scottish Resistance.
- All Loch-n-Loads crafted before this patch were upgraded to Vintage quality.
April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)
- Damage increased by 10%.
- [Undocumented] The damage bonus attribute was changed from "+20% damage done" to "+20% damage bonus".
October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update & Sale)
- Fixed Demoman weapons primary/secondary being backwards in the loadout screen.
- Fixed the Loch-n-Load death notice icon not being displayed correctly.
- [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.
- Fixed a server crash caused by the Loch-n-Load.
- Changed attribute:
- Reduced the clip size penalty from -60% to -50%.
- Weapon functionality is unchanged.
- Fixed the Loch-n-Load gun sight not drawing in the correct place.
- [Undocumented] Added Collector's quality.
- Updated Loch-n-Load reload animation.
December 22, 2014 Patch (Smissmas 2014)
- Changes to base grenade damage variance now ensure the Loch-n-Load does not exceed 124 damage on a single hit.
- Removed +25% self-damage penalty.
- Added -25% radius penalty.
- Changed clipsize penalty to -25% (3 grenades per clip) from -50% (2 grenades per clip).
- Loch-n-Load grenades no longer visually tumble when fired.
July 2, 2015 Patch #1 (Gun Mettle Update)
- Changed attribute:
- Changed +20% damage bonus to +20% damage against buildings.
Bugs
- Grenades fired bounce off certain dynamic surfaces such as the moving walkways of Nucleus, as well as teammates.
- The achievement Glasg0wned cannot be earned with the Loch-n-Load.
Trivia
- As with the Grenade Launcher, the Loch-n-Load seems to be based on the M79 Grenade Launcher, except it has been modified with the addition of a second barrel. The two barrels are similar to the China Lake Grenade Launcher.
- The Loch-n-Load's name is a pun on the phrase "Lock and Load", a cliché originating from the process of preparing a weapon for firing. "Loch" is a Scots and Scottish English word for lake, and could be a reference to its similarities to the China Lake Grenade Launcher.
- Unlike the Grenade Launcher, the Demoman holds the end of the Loch-n-Load slightly above the crosshair, giving the appearance of firing at an arc. This does not affect the grenade's trajectory.
Gallery
First-person view.
RED projectile
BLU projectile
Loch-n-Load concept artwork
Loch-n-Load concept artwork
See also
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| Secondary | Pistol | Shotgun | Shotgun | Stickybomb Launcher | Shotgun | Pistol | Medi Gun | SMG | Revolver | |
| Bonk! Atomic Punch Lugermorph Crit-a-Cola Mad Milk Winger Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol Flying Guillotine Mutated Milk C.A.P.P.E.R |
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Flare Gun Detonator Reserve Shooter Manmelter Scorch Shot Panic Attack Gas Passer Thermal Thruster |
Chargin' Targe Scottish Resistance Sticky Jumper Splendid Screen Tide Turner Quickiebomb Launcher |
Sandvich Dalokohs Bar Buffalo Steak Sandvich Fishcake Family Business Robo-Sandvich Panic Attack Second Banana |
Lugermorph Wrangler Short Circuit C.A.P.P.E.R Giger Counter |
Kritzkrieg Quick-Fix Vaccinator |
Jarate Razorback Darwin's Danger Shield Cozy Camper Cleaner's Carbine Self-Aware Beauty Mark |
Ambassador Big Kill L'Etranger Enforcer Diamondback | ||
| Melee | Bat | Shovel | Fire Axe | Bottle | Fists | Wrench | Bonesaw | Kukri | Knife | |
| Sandman Frying Pan Holy Mackerel Boston Basher Candy Cane Sun-on-a-Stick Fan O'War Three-Rune Blade Saxxy Atomizer Conscientious Objector Unarmed Combat Wrap Assassin Freedom Staff Bat Outta Hell Memory Maker Ham Shank Golden Frying Pan Necro Smasher Crossing Guard Batsaber Prinny Machete |
Equalizer Pain Train Frying Pan Half-Zatoichi Saxxy Disciplinary Action Market Gardener Conscientious Objector Escape Plan Freedom Staff Bat Outta Hell Memory Maker Ham Shank Golden Frying Pan Necro Smasher Crossing Guard Prinny Machete |
Axtinguisher Homewrecker Frying Pan Powerjack Back Scratcher Sharpened Volcano Fragment Maul Saxxy Postal Pummeler Conscientious Objector Third Degree Lollichop Neon Annihilator Freedom Staff Bat Outta Hell Memory Maker Ham Shank Golden Frying Pan Necro Smasher Crossing Guard Prinny Machete Hot Hand |
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 |
Tribalman's Shiv Bushwacka Frying Pan Saxxy Shahanshah Conscientious Objector Freedom Staff Bat Outta Hell Memory Maker Ham Shank Golden Frying Pan Necro Smasher Crossing Guard Prinny Machete |
Your Eternal Reward Conniver's Kunai Saxxy Big Earner Wanga Prick Sharp Dresser Spy-cicle Black Rose Golden Frying Pan Prinny Machete | ||
| Primary PDA | — | — | — | — | — | Construction PDA | — | — | Disguise Kit | |
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| Secondary PDA | — | — | — | — | — | Destruction PDA | — | — | Invis Watch | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Cloak and Dagger Dead Ringer Enthusiast's Timepiece Quäckenbirdt | ||
| Building | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sapper | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Red-Tape Recorder Ap-Sap Snack Attack | ||
| Taunt | Grand Slam | Grenade | Hadouken Armageddon Execution Gas Blast |
Barbarian Swing | High Noon | Arm Blender Guitar Smash |
Oktoberfest Uberslice Medicating Melody |
Arrow Stab | Fencing | |
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