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When equipped, this weapon grants the player immunity to a single [[backstab]] from a [[Spy]]. If a backstab is attempted, the Spy will be unable to attack or [[Cloak]] for approximately 2 seconds, and will be unable to switch weapons. The player will be alerted of the failed attack by a loud electrical sound, as well as being zoomed out of their scope if they were zoomed in, at which point they can retaliate. | When equipped, this weapon grants the player immunity to a single [[backstab]] from a [[Spy]]. If a backstab is attempted, the Spy will be unable to attack or [[Cloak]] for approximately 2 seconds, and will be unable to switch weapons. The player will be alerted of the failed attack by a loud electrical sound, as well as being zoomed out of their scope if they were zoomed in, at which point they can retaliate. | ||
| − | Upon a single backstab, the Razorback will break in half and fall off the player's back. If the Sniper is killed within 5 seconds of his Razorback breaking, the Spy will be given a kill assist. Another Razorback can be acquired if the player goes to a [[Respawn#Resupply|Resupply]] locker or [[respawn]]s. | + | Upon a single backstab, the Razorback will break in half and fall off the player's back. If the Sniper is killed by another player within 5 seconds of his Razorback breaking, the Spy will be given a kill assist. Another Razorback can be acquired if the player goes to a [[Respawn#Resupply|Resupply]] locker or [[respawn]]s. |
The Razorback is automatically given to any player who obtains 17 [[Sniper achievements]]. | The Razorback is automatically given to any player who obtains 17 [[Sniper achievements]]. | ||
Revision as of 01:15, 22 March 2012
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Sniper |
| Slot: | Secondary |
| Equip region: | Back |
| Released: | The Sniper vs. Spy Update |
| Availability: | Unlock, Drop, Craft, Purchase or Uncrate #29 (Strange) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | Yes |
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 The Razorback |
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| “ | Watch your back. Or don't! Now it's your choice.
— Razorback publicity blurb
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The Razorback is an unlockable secondary weapon for the Sniper. It is a partially chipped hand-carved tribal shield with red and white paint and a car battery taped to the back. Two wires are shown going from the battery to the shield, held in place with black tape.
When equipped, this weapon grants the player immunity to a single backstab from a Spy. If a backstab is attempted, the Spy will be unable to attack or Cloak for approximately 2 seconds, and will be unable to switch weapons. The player will be alerted of the failed attack by a loud electrical sound, as well as being zoomed out of their scope if they were zoomed in, at which point they can retaliate.
Upon a single backstab, the Razorback will break in half and fall off the player's back. If the Sniper is killed by another player within 5 seconds of his Razorback breaking, the Spy will be given a kill assist. Another Razorback can be acquired if the player goes to a Resupply locker or respawns.
The Razorback is automatically given to any player who obtains 17 Sniper achievements.
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Function times
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| Effect | Knife lock-up | |
| Effect duration | 2 s | |
| Values are approximate and determined by community testing. | ||
Demonstration
Crafting
Blueprint
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Strange variant
A strange version of this weapon exists exclusively in the Series #29 crate. This weapon does not count kills; instead, its rank is based on the number of Spies "shocked" by foolishly stabbing your Razorback.
Related achievements
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Update history
May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update)
- The Razorback was added to the game.
- [Undocumented] This item no longer slows a Sniper down.
- The Spy can no longer change weapons from the knife while shocked by the Razorback.
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- [Undocumented] The Razorback was added to the crafting blueprint for Darwin's Danger Shield.
- [Undocumented] Added Strange Quality.
- [Item schema update] This item was added to the crafting recipe for the Cozy Camper
Bugs
- If the Razorback is broken by any of the Spy's knives, and then quickly headshotted with the Huntsman the Sniper with the stabbed Razorback will dangle in mid-air, as if being pinned to an invisible wall.
Trivia
- The Razorback resembles a mid-20th Century Queensland Rainforest tribal shield.[1]
- The notable scar on the shield is from the Spy's unsuccessful backstab attempt on the Sniper vs. Spy update page.[2]
- The Razorback was teased in Meet the Spy, its name displayed on a white box depicting a Template:W, and labeled urgent.
References
See also
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