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The '''Tough Break Update''' was a [[Patches#Major updates|major update]] added in the 2015 Smissmas season that spanned from December 17, 2015 to April 11, 2016.
 
The '''Tough Break Update''' was a [[Patches#Major updates|major update]] added in the 2015 Smissmas season that spanned from December 17, 2015 to April 11, 2016.
  
The update introduced 4 new weapon collections, 15 [[Steam workshop|community-created]] new cosmetics, 4 community-created new maps, and 3 new taunts. It also added the [[Tough Break Campaign]], a three-month contract campaign which allows players to complete 26 skill-based challenges to unlock [[Decorated|one-of-a-kind]] weapons and exclusive weapon and cosmetic cases. To participate in the Tough Break Campaign, players had to obtain the [[Tough Break Campaign Pass]], which was available for purchase in the [[Mann Co. Store]]. Players were invited to fulfill contracts ostensibly handed out by [[Miss Pauling]] via postcards on her state-mandated vacation.
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The update introduced 4 new weapon collections, 15 [[Steam workshop|community-created]] new cosmetics, 4 community-created new maps, and 3 new taunts. It also added the [[Tough Break Campaign]], a three-month contract campaign which allows players to complete 26 skill-based challenges to unlock [[Decorated|one-of-a-kind]] weapons and exclusive weapon and cosmetic cases. To participate in the Tough Break Campaign, players had to obtain the [[Tough Break Campaign Pass]], which was available for purchase in the [[Mann Co. Store]]. Players were invited to fulfill [[contracts]] ostensibly handed out by [[Miss Pauling]] via postcards on her state-mandated vacation.
  
 
Additional content was further added in the {{Patch name|12|22|2015}}, such as the [[Festivizer]].
 
Additional content was further added in the {{Patch name|12|22|2015}}, such as the [[Festivizer]].

Revision as of 22:42, 7 January 2018

This article is for content released in the update. For the patch itself, see December 17, 2015 Patch.
The New Mexico Department of Labor has found the Administrator in violation of every safety law they have, including 106 violations of the Employee Electroshock (Face, Trunk and Genital) Protection Act and 496 unexplained workplace disappearances. This means Miss Pauling has been state-mandated to take her first vacation in... well, ever. It also means she'll still be working round the clock, since those kill-contracts won't assign themselves.
— Tough Break Update publicity blurb
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The Tough Break Update was a major update added in the 2015 Smissmas season that spanned from December 17, 2015 to April 11, 2016.

The update introduced 4 new weapon collections, 15 community-created new cosmetics, 4 community-created new maps, and 3 new taunts. It also added the Tough Break Campaign, a three-month contract campaign which allows players to complete 26 skill-based challenges to unlock one-of-a-kind weapons and exclusive weapon and cosmetic cases. To participate in the Tough Break Campaign, players had to obtain the Tough Break Campaign Pass, which was available for purchase in the Mann Co. Store. Players were invited to fulfill contracts ostensibly handed out by Miss Pauling via postcards on her state-mandated vacation.

Additional content was further added in the December 22, 2015 Patch, such as the Festivizer.

Additions

Cosmetics

Main article: Cosmetic items
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Scout
Bonk Batter's Backup Bonk Batter's Backup
Hot Heels Hot Heels
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Soldier
Diplomat Diplomat
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
Shin Shredders Shin Shredders
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Heavy
Siberian Sweater Siberian Sweater
Leaderboard class engineer.png
Engineer
Winter Backup Winter Backup
Leaderboard class medic.png
Medic
Berlin Brain Bowl Berlin Brain Bowl
Bunnyhopper's Ballistics Vest Bunnyhopper's Ballistics Vest
Medical Monarch Medical Monarch
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Spy
A Hat to Kill For A Hat to Kill For
Chicago Overcoat Chicago Overcoat
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
Leaderboard class heavy.png
Heavy
Gift Bringer Gift Bringer
TF2 crosshair orange.png
All classes
A Well Wrapped Hat A Well Wrapped Hat
Chill Chullo Chill Chullo
Patriot Peak Patriot Peak

Taunts

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Demoman
Bad Pipes Bad Pipes
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Engineer
Bucking Bronco Bucking Bronco
TF2 crosshair orange.png
All classes
Mannrobics Mannrobics

Tools

Main article: Tools
Pyroland Weapons Case Pyroland Weapons Case
Smissmas 2015 Festive Gift Smissmas 2015 Festive Gift
Strange Count Transfer Tool Strange Count Transfer Tool
Tough Break Campaign Pass Tough Break Campaign Pass
Tough Break Cosmetic Case Tough Break Cosmetic Case
Tough Break Cosmetic Key Tough Break Cosmetic Key
Tough Break Key Tough Break Key
Warbird Weapons Case Warbird Weapons Case
Festivizer Festivizer
Notes  Added in the December 22, 2015 Patch.

Maps

Name Picture Game mode File name
Highpass KOTH Highpass.jpg King of the Hill
Controlpoint.png
koth_highpass
Landfall Ctf landfall rc0005.jpg Capture the Flag
Intel blu idle.png
ctf_landfall
Snowycoast Pl snowycoast.jpg Payload
BLU Bombcart.png
pl_snowycoast
Vanguard Cp vanguard.png Control Point
Controlpoint.png
cp_vanguard

Tweaked Classes

Class Changes
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
Pictogram plus.png Added: Extinguishing a teammate will now return 20 health to the Pyro.
Pictogram plus.png Changed: The base Flamethrower's damage fall off over distance has been decreased, resulting in higher damage output at range
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Consecutive Airblasts will no longer prevent enemies from air-strafing until they touch the ground
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
Pictogram plus.png Added: Charging now removes debuffs from the Demoknight (Bleed, Fire, Mad Milk, Jarate)
Pictogram comment.png Changed: Melee damage boost after shield bash is based on amount of charge consumed. Now provides mini-crit at 25% depleted, and full crit at 60% depleted.
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Shield bash now deals damage at all ranges, scaled by distance
Pictogram minus.png Changed: All Swords now have a slower deploy and holster speed compared to base weapons in addition to their increased melee range
Leaderboard class engineer.png
Engineer
Pictogram minus.png Added: After removing a Sapper from a Sentry Gun, there is now a 0.5s delay before the sentry is active again
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Sentry Guns brought into a respawn room no longer detonate outside of Mann vs. Machine
Leaderboard class medic.png
Medic
Pictogram plus.png Added: Medics now have slightly higher health regeneration when healing a hurt patient
Pictogram plus.png Changed: During setup time, ÜberCharge build rate is now increased by 3x
Leaderboard class spy.png
Spy
Pictogram comment.png Added: The HUD 'Cloak' meter now displays 'MOTION' and 'FEIGN' when Cloak and Dagger and Dead Ringer are equipped respectively
TF2 crosshair orange.png
All classes
Pictogram plus.png Added: Upon spawning, friendly players (including disguised Spies) will show an outline for 10 seconds
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Base weapon switch speed changed from 0.67 seconds to 0.5 seconds

Tweaked Weapons

Class Weapon Changes
Leaderboard class scout.png
Scout
Mad Milk
Mad Milk
Pictogram plus.png Added: Extinguishing an ally will now reduce the cool down by 20%
Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol
Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Increased health recovered on hit from +3 to +5
Wrap Assassin
Wrap Assassin
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Ornament shatters on all impacts, dealing a small amount of damage in a small radius. Bleed effect still only applies to a target that is struck directly.
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Ball recharge rate increased by 25%
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Damage penalty reduced from -70% to -65%
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Soldier
Beggar's Bazooka
Beggar's Bazooka
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Decreased blast radius by 20%
Air Strike
Air Strike
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Reduced blast radius by 20% when rocket jumping (28% reduction when compared to stock)
Concheror
Concheror
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Doubled health regeneration rate. Regeneration rate is now decreased if player has been recently damaged.
B.A.S.E. Jumper
B.A.S.E. Jumper
Pictogram comment.png Removed: Removed hidden property of up draft when on fire
Market Gardener
Market Gardener
Pictogram minus.png Added: Added 20% Attack Speed penalty
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Pyro
Degreaser
Degreaser
Pictogram minus.png Changed: No longer boosts all-around switch speed. Instead, boosts switch-to speed by 60% and switch-from speed by 30%.
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Increased Airblast cost by 25%
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Increased afterburn penalty to from 25% to 66%
Pictogram plus.png Removed: Removed damage penalty
Phlogistinator
Phlogistinator
Pictogram plus.png Removed: Removed 10% damage penalty.
Pictogram plus.png Added: When activating 'MMMPH', the taunting Pyro gains temporary invulnerability and immunity to knockback effects
Axtinguisher
Axtinguisher
Pictogram comment.png Changed Stats changed
100% Chance to crit against burning targets
33% Damage penalty
20% Slower attack speed
75% Slower switch-to speed
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
Loose Cannon
Loose Cannon
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Reduced projectile speed (now a visible attribute)
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Reduced cannon impact damage from 60 to 50. Damage also scales with distance.
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Reduced knockback from cannon hit. Knockback strength is now similar to airblast.
Chargin' Targe
Chargin' Targe
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Reduced blast resistance from 40% to 30%
Pictogram minus.png Removed: Removed fire immunity
Splendid Screen
Splendid Screen
Pictogram plus.png Added: Now increases recharge rate by 50%
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Increased blast resistance from 15% to 20%
Tide Turner
Tide Turner
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Now grants mini-crit instead of full-crit on charge bash
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Reduced resistances to 15%
Quickiebomb Launcher
Quickiebomb Launcher
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Fizzle time increased from 2 seconds to 4 seconds
Ullapool Caber
Ullapool Caber
Pictogram minus.png Added: Added 20% fire rate penalty
Pictogram minus.png Added: Added 100% switch-to time penalty
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Base melee damage increased from 35 to 55
Claidheamh Mòr
Claidheamh Mòr
Pictogram plus.png Added: Now restores 25 health on kill
Pictogram minus.png Added: Now increases damage taken while active by 15%
Pictogram plus.png Removed: Removed health penalty
Pictogram minus.png Removed: Removed charge duration bonus
Persian Persuader
Persian Persuader
Pictogram comment.png Added: Ammo pickups now replenish charge
Pictogram minus.png Added: Added penalties of reduced primary and secondary ammo
Pictogram plus.png Added: Now gains charge meter on hit
Pictogram comment.png Removed: Removed ammo pickups granting health instead of ammo
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Heavy
Gloves of Running Urgently
Gloves of Running Urgently
Pictogram minus.png Added: Added 50% holster time penalty
Fists of Steel
Fists of Steel
Pictogram minus.png Added: Added penalty of increased holster time by 100%
Pictogram plus.png Removed: Removed deploy time penalty
Warrior's Spirit
Warrior's Spirit
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Damage dealt increased by 30%
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Now heals 50 health on kill
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Damage received increased by 30%
Pictogram plus.png Removed: Removed health penalty
Eviction Notice
Eviction Notice
Pictogram plus.png Added: Now provides 15% move speed bonus
Pictogram minus.png Added: Now increases damage taken by 20%
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Firing speed decreased from 50% to 40%
Leaderboard class engineer.png
Engineer
Rescue Ranger
Rescue Ranger
Pictogram minus.png Changed: Healing per bolt reduced from 75 to 60
Jag
Jag
Pictogram minus.png Added: Added damage penalty against buildings. Now takes 3 hits to destroy a Sapper.
Leaderboard class medic.png
Medic
Crusader's Crossbow
Crusader's Crossbow
Pictogram plus.png Added: Healing a player with a syringe now grants a small amount of ÜberCharge
Quick-Fix
Quick-Fix
Pictogram minus.png Added: Players can no longer capture objectives while under the effects of Quick-Fix ÜberCharge
Pictogram comment.png Changed: Fixed cases where Quick-Fix ÜberCharged players could still be affected by certain knock-back effects
Vaccinator
Vaccinator
Pictogram plus.png Added: Added slight ÜberCharge build on proper resist
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Increased ÜberCharge rate from +50% to +67%
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Reduced overhealed ÜberCharge build rate penalty to 33% from 66%. As this penalty is applied after the base increase, healing an overhealed patient is now 33% more effective.
Pictogram minus.png Removed: Removed 10% health regeneration on proper resist
Amputator
Amputator
Pictogram plus.png Added: Healing done with the taunt now grants small amounts of ÜberCharge
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Taunt can now be activated by alt-fire
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Sniper
Huntsman
Huntsman
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Can be fired while off the ground
Jarate
Jarate
Pictogram plus.png Added: Extinguishing an ally now reduces the cooldown by 20%
Cozy Camper
Cozy Camper
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Quadrupled health regeneration rate. Regeneration rate is now decreased if player has been recently damaged.
Cleaner's Carbine
Cleaner's Carbine
Pictogram comment.png Added: Added 'CRIKEY' meter which is filled by dealing damage
Pictogram comment.png Changed: Mini-crits are no longer activated by kill, but can instead be activated by alt-fire when the 'CRIKEY' meter is filled
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Reduced firing rate penalty from 35% to 20%
Leaderboard class spy.png
Spy
Spy-cicle
Spy-cicle
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Fire immunity shield no longer appears when fire immunity is triggered
Dead Ringer
Dead Ringer
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Initial damage reduction when feigning death increased to 75% from 50%
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
Reserve Shooter
Reserve Shooter
Pictogram comment.png Changed: No longer boosts all-around switch speed, instead boosts switch-to speed by 20% and switch-from speed by 15%
Pictogram minus.png Changed: No longer mini-crits any airborne target (i.e. jumping). Target must be forced in to the air via blastjump, knockback, airblast, or grapple.
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
Half-Zatoichi
Half-Zatoichi
Pictogram minus.png Added: No random crits
Pictogram comment.png Changed: Now considered a sword (increased holster and deploy time and increased range)
Pictogram comment.png Changed: 100% life restore on kill changed to 50% health gain on kill that can result in overheal
Pictogram plus.png Changed: Honorbound changed. Deals 50 self-damage on holster if no kill was made. Cannot be holstered if player is below 50 life and no kill was made.
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
Leaderboard class heavy.png
Heavy
Leaderboard class engineer.png
Engineer
Panic Attack
Panic Attack
Pictogram plus.png Changed: No longer auto-fires when fully loaded. Shots can be held and released at will.

Gallery

See also

External links