Action items

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Action items are usable game items. Introduced in the Mann-Conomy Update, action items are similar to Tools in that some of them have a limited number of uses (indicated by a number on their icon in the backpack); the difference being that action items can be equipped on players using their own slot (previously named "MISC2"). Action items can only be obtained via purchase from the Mann Co. Store, the exceptions being the Dueling Mini-Game, Pallet of Crates, Power Up Canteen, Battery Canteens, Spellbook Magazine, Fancy Spellbook and Fireproof Secret Diary. Currently, action items cannot be used with or obtained through the Crafting system, an exception being the Power Up Canteen which can be crafted.

Pressing the action key (H is the default) will allow you to use whatever action item is currently equipped in your action slot. Be aware that some items will bring up a menu when activated, therefore use these items in a safe spot. The Dueling Mini-Game, for example, will prompt you to pick the opponent you wish to duel, and the gifts will prompt you to confirm you wish to use it. However, the Noise Makers are activated instantly.

Action items

Consumables

Item	Class	Description	Availability	Uses
Dueling Mini-Game	All classes	Challenges a selected enemy player to a duel.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock	5
Noise Maker		Plays the equipped sound clip.	Purchase†   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock	25
Manniversary Package		Contains a Manniversary Paper Hat with a chance of receiving one additional Manniversary-released hat, weapon or misc item.	Given to each player during the Manniversary Update & Sale.	1
Antique Halloween Goodie Cauldron		Contains a Seal Mask and a random 2011 Halloween item.	Given to each player during the Scream Fortress Very Scary Halloween Special. Players who missed it that year got it in the Spectral Halloween Special.	1
Mann Co. Store Package		Contains one complimentary item.	Given in a purchase that exceeds a certain amount in the Mann Co. Store.	1
What's in the Sandvich Box?		Contains a Robo-Sandvich and a Triple A Badge, both in Genuine quality when the box is opened.	Given to the Comic-Con San Diego 2012 attendants who redeemed the code distributed with purchasable replica Sandvich toys.	1
What's in the Companion Square Box?		Contains a Friends Forever Companion Square Badge and a Triple A Badge, both in Genuine quality when the box is opened.	Given to the Comic-Con San Diego 2012 attendants who redeemed the code distributed with purchasable Companion Square toys.	1
What's in the Portal 2 Soundtrack Box?		Contains an Ap-Sap in Genuine quality when the box is opened.	Given through a redeemable code inside the CD case of the Portal 2 Soundtrack.	1
Gift-Stuffed Stocking		Contains a Giftapult, Backpack Expander, Name Tag, Description Tag, Tour of Duty Ticket (Before the Tough Break Update), Paint Can (After the Tough Break Update) and 2-3 random drops. All except the random drops are untradeable.	Given to players during the Smissmas 2013 and Smissmas 2014 updates.	1
Summer Starter Kit		Contains a Backpack Expander, Name Tag or Description Tag and one random weapon.	Given through crafting badges during the Steam Summer Adventure 2014.	1
Summer Adventure Pack		Contains a Backpack Expander, Name Tag or Description Tag, one random weapon and one random cosmetic item.	Given through crafting badges during the Steam Summer Adventure 2014.	1
Bread Box		Contains one of four Bread related items inspired by the TF2 movie Expiration Date. Items from the Bread box have a chance to be of the Strange Quality.	Obtained through crafting during the Love & War Update. This item is no longer available, but can still be used.	1
Halloween Gift Cauldron		Contains three random Scream Fortress 2014 items. One will be in both Strange and Haunted quality.	Obtained by playing Team Fortress 2 during the Scream Fortress 2014 event or completing the "the Carnival of Carnage- Bumper to Bumper to Bumper" achievement.	1
Halloween Package		Contains items from the previous Halloween updates, it's unknown if the items could be haunted (an analysis is required)	Obtained by completing primary objectives from any of the Scream Fortress IX Contracts.	1
Notes	† Noise Makers are usually tied to time-limited events or promotions. Check the relative page to see which ones are currently available in the Mann Co. Store.

Gifts

Item	Class	Description	Availability
Pile o' Gifts	All classes	Gives a random gift to up to 23 other people on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Secret Saxton		Gives a random gift to 1 person on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Pallet of Crates		Gives between 1 to 2 random crates to up to 23 other people on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
A Random Robo Community Crate Key Gift		Gives a Robo Community Crate Key to 1 person on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Pile of Robo Community Crate Key Gifts		Gives 1 Robo Community Crate Key to up to 23 other people on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
A Random Summer Cooler Key Gift		Gives a Summer Cooler 2013 Key to 1 person on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Pile of Summer Cooler Key Gifts		Gives 1 Summer Cooler 2013 Key to up to 23 other people on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
A Random Duck Token Gift		Gives a Duck Token to 1 person on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
A Random End of the Line Key Gift		Gives 1 End of the Line Key to 1 person on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Pile of Duck Token Gifts		Gives 1 Duck Token to up to 23 other people on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Pile of End of the Line Key Gifts		Gives 1 End of the Line Key to up 23 other people on the same server as the user.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Smissmas 2015 Festive Gift		Grants the player 1 Festivizer upon opening.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock

Other

Item	Class	Description	Availability
Power Up Canteen	All classes	Holds up to three charges for use in Mann vs. Machine.	Obtained after completing your first Mann vs. Machine mission or crafting four scrap metal together.
Battery Canteens			Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Kritz or Treat Canteen			Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Spellbook Magazine	All classes	Gives the player the ability to cast Magic spells.	Stock item, or automatically gained for logging on during Scream Fortress 2013 and Scream Fortress 2014
Fancy Spellbook			Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Fireproof Secret Diary			Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Duck Journal	All classes	Upon capturing an objective or killing an enemy, this item gives the ability for ducks to drop when an objective is completed or an enemy is killed.	Purchase   Drop   Uncrate   Unlock
Grappling Hook	All classes	Allows players to shoot out a line and propel themselves towards the point of impact.	Stock item.

Action item release dates

Main article: Item timeline

Update history

April 14, 2011 Patch

• Items in the action slot won't be swapped until returning to a supply cabinet.

June 18, 2014 Patch

• Taunts are no longer equipped in the Action Slot.

January 27, 2015 Patch

• Fixed the Action Slot key behaving different for the grapple hook depending on the setting for hud_fastswitch