Overdose

Overdose
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Basic Information
Used by:	Medic
Slot:	Primary
Released:	June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)
Availability:	Drop, Craft, Purchase, Uncrate #39 (Strange) or Chemistry Set (Collector's)
Tradable:	Yes
Giftable:	Yes
Craftable:	Yes
Nameable:	Yes
Craft No.?:	No
Medieval:	No
Ammo
Ammo loaded:	40
Ammo carried:	150
Reload type:	Clip
Available Qualities
Unique Strange Collector's
Loadout Stats
The Overdose Level 5 Syringe Gun Prototype -15% damage penalty While active, movement speed increases based on ÜberCharge percentage to a maximum of +20%

“

[A]ttention hepatitis fans: What heritage set would be complete without a rusty old gun that shoots dirty needles? — Overdose publicity blurb

”

The Overdose is a primary weapon for the Medic. It is a prototype Syringe Gun, sporting a white and team-colored needle disposal container in place of a needle cache.

This weapon deals 15% less damage to enemies compared to the default Syringe Gun. However, as the Medic builds up his ÜberCharge, his movement speed increases by 2% for every 10% of ÜberCharge gained, for a total increase of 20% at 100% ÜberCharge, resulting in the Medic moving at 128% speed. This bonus only applies when the Overdose is the active weapon.

The Overdose was previously tested in Team Fortress 2 Beta as the Beta Syringe Gun.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage

Damage and function times
Shot type		Projectile
Damage type		Bullet
Ranged or Melee damage?		Ranged
Damage
Maximum ramp-up	111%	10
Base damage	100%	Players: 9 Buildings: 8
Maximum fall-off	52.8%	4
Critical		26
Mini-crit		11 - 14
Function times
Attack interval		0.105 s
Reload		1.305 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Item set

Main article: Item sets

Clinical Trial
	Overdose Quick-Fix Solemn Vow
Effect	No effect

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal		Gloves of Running Urgently		Crusader's Crossbow		Overdose
	+		+		=

Class Token - Medic		Slot Token - Primary		Scrap Metal		Possible Results
	+		+		=

Strange variant

Strange variant information

Strange Overdose Strange Syringe Gun Prototype - Kills: 0 -15% damage penalty While active, movement speed increases based on ÜberCharge percentage to a maximum of +20%

Compatible Strange parts Strange Part: Damage Dealt Strange Cosmetic Part: Fires Survived Strange Part: Allied Healing Done Strange Part: Allies Extinguished Strange Part: Scouts Killed Strange Part: Soldiers Killed Strange Part: Pyros Killed Strange Part: Demomen Killed Strange Part: Heavies Killed Strange Part: Engineers Killed Strange Part: Medics Killed Strange Part: Snipers Killed Strange Part: Spies Killed Strange Part: Cloaked Spies Killed Strange Part: Low-Health Kills Strange Part: Posthumous Kills Strange Part: Kills While Übercharged Strange Part: Defender Kills Strange Part: Underwater Kills Strange Part: Critical Kills Strange Part: Gib Kills Strange Part: Kills While Explosive Jumping Strange Part: Headshot Kills Strange Part: Airborne Enemies Killed Strange Part: Burning Enemy Kills Strange Part: Medics Killed That Have Full ÜberCharge Strange Part: Unusual-Wearing Player Kills Strange Part: Point-Blank Kills Strange Part: Long-Distance Kills Strange Part: Domination Kills Strange Part: Revenge Kills Strange Part: Full Moon Kills Strange Part: Halloween Kills Strange Part: Kills During Victory Time Strange Part: Kills with a Taunt Attack Strange Part: Buildings Destroyed Strange Part: Sappers Destroyed Strange Part: Robots Destroyed Strange Part: Giant Robots Destroyed Strange Part: Robot Spies Destroyed Strange Part: Tanks Destroyed Strange Part: Robots Destroyed During Halloween Strange Part: Projectiles Reflected Strange Cosmetic Part: Freezecam Taunt Appearances Strange Part: Killstreaks Ended Strange Part: Player Hits

Related achievements

 Medic

Does It Hurt When I Do This? Kill 50 Scouts with your syringe gun.

Update history

June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)

• The Overdose was added to the main game.

June 28, 2011 Patch

• Added/Refined recoil/draw/crit/reload forces for the Overdose.

July 22, 2011 Patch

• [Undocumented] The damage bonus attribute was changed from "-10% damage done" to "-10% damage penalty".

February 16, 2012 Patch

• Fixed playing incorrect sounds for the Overdose.

February 23, 2012 Patch

• [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.

March 1, 2012 Patch

• Fixed not hearing third person weapon sounds.
• Modified recoil force to more accurately reflect sound effect.

March 22, 2012 Patch

• [Undocumented] Fixed the Overdose projectiles not rendering for other players.

June 18, 2014 Patch

• [Undocumented] Fixed the air canister and trigger of the Overdose not moving when reloading and firing.

July 2, 2015 Patch #1 (Gun Mettle Update)

• Updated description to better detail the weapon's features.

July 7, 2016 Patch (Meet Your Match Update)

• Changed attributes:
  • Increased movement speed bonus to +20% (from +10%).
  • Increased damage penalty to -15% (from -10%).

January 5, 2023 Patch

• Fixed a memory leak when firing syringes as Medic
• Fixed some instances of syringes being invisible around corners and in transitions between water and air (both directions)
• Fixed syringes triggering false hits on the client when minimal view models are enabled or a custom view model FOV is set

Bugs

• If ÜberCharge is activated, then the Medic switches to the Overdose, the speed buff stays at whatever percentage the ÜberCharge was at at the time of the switch, instead of reducing while the charge drains.

Trivia

• The model for the Overdose was shown on the revised promotional image for the Double Drop Week on June 2nd, 2011, on the official TF2 blog, before the weapon was released in the Über Update.
• An overdose is a greater-than-recommended dosage of a drug which may result in illness or death.

Gallery

• 

  BLU variant of the weapon.

• 

  RED first-person view.

• 

  BLU first-person view.

• 

  RED syringe.

• 

  BLU syringe.

• 

  The Overdose as seen in the Second Double Drop Week on June 2nd, 2011 promotional image

See also

• Overdose strategy