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==Crafting==
 
==Crafting==
 
{{Blueprint| autoresult = Engineer Melee}}
 
{{Blueprint| autoresult = Engineer Melee}}
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
 
'''[[December 15, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]])
 
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== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
 
* The hauling [[HUD]] prompt is still present when this weapon is equipped.
 
* The hauling [[HUD]] prompt is still present when this weapon is equipped.
* When teleporting to spawn, it removes revenge crits when the Frontier Justice is equipped.
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* When teleporting to spawn, it removes stored [[Critical hits|Revenge Crits]] if the [[Frontier Justice]] is equipped.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* The weapon's alt-fire ability bears resemblance to the [[instant teleport]], a scrapped secondary weapon which would teleport the Enginner to his [[Teleporter]] exit.
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* The weapon's alt-fire ability bears resemblance to the [[Instant Teleport]], a scrapped secondary weapon which would teleport the Engineer to his [[Teleporter]] exit.
 
* The name is derived from the term {{w|Eureka effect}}, any sudden unexpected discovery, or the sudden realization of the solution to a problem.
 
* The name is derived from the term {{w|Eureka effect}}, any sudden unexpected discovery, or the sudden realization of the solution to a problem.
 
* This weapon is called the Wrenchmotron 600 on the Dr. Grordbort's website. The Eureka Effect is listed as an "electrifying taunt" there.<ref>[http://www.drgrordborts.com/products/team-fortress-2-brainiac-pack/ Team Fortress 2 Brainiac Pack]</ref>
 
* This weapon is called the Wrenchmotron 600 on the Dr. Grordbort's website. The Eureka Effect is listed as an "electrifying taunt" there.<ref>[http://www.drgrordborts.com/products/team-fortress-2-brainiac-pack/ Team Fortress 2 Brainiac Pack]</ref>

Revision as of 02:07, 17 December 2011

It fixes, it dents craniums, it's the wonder tool of the century!
Wrenchmotron 600 publicity blurb

The Eureka Effect is a melee weapon for the Engineer.

Using this wrench prevents the player from being able to haul buildings. Instead, pressing alt-fire will cause the Engineer to perform a taunt for approximately 2 seconds with the weapon, after which he will be teleported directly to the team's active respawn room.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Identical to: Wrench
Damage and function times
Damage
Base damage 100% 65
Point blank 55-75
Critical 195
Mini-crit 75-101
Damage repaired per hit 105
Upgrade amount per hit 25
Metal cost per repairing hit 1 + damage / 5
Metal cost for reloading ammo 1 / bullet
2 / rocket salvo
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Item set

Main article: Item sets
Dr. Grordbort's Brainiac Pack
Item icon The Brainiac Pack Bundle.png
Effect

No effect

Crafting

Class Token - Engineer Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Engineer.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Gunslinger.png Item icon Southern Hospitality.png Item icon Jag.png Item icon Eureka Effect.png

Update history

December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011)

  • The Eureka Effect was added to the game.

December 16, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed an exploit with The Eureka Effect where the effects could activate without taunting in high-lag situations

Bugs

  • The hauling HUD prompt is still present when this weapon is equipped.
  • When teleporting to spawn, it removes stored Revenge Crits if the Frontier Justice is equipped.

Trivia

  • The weapon's alt-fire ability bears resemblance to the Instant Teleport, a scrapped secondary weapon which would teleport the Engineer to his Teleporter exit.
  • The name is derived from the term Template:W, any sudden unexpected discovery, or the sudden realization of the solution to a problem.
  • This weapon is called the Wrenchmotron 600 on the Dr. Grordbort's website. The Eureka Effect is listed as an "electrifying taunt" there.[1]

References

See also