Eureka Effect
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Engineer |
| Slot: | Melee |
| Contributed by: | Weta Workshop |
| Released: | December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011) |
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase or Chemistry Set (Collector's) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | Yes |
| Medieval: | Yes |
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 The Eureka Effect |
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| “ | It fixes, it dents craniums, it's the wonder tool of the century!
— Eureka Effect publicity blurb
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The Eureka Effect is a melee weapon for the Engineer. It is a retro-futuristic pipe wrench with a team-colored handle and an atomic symbol etched into the top of it. A spiral antenna, not unlike a Tesla coil, is attached to the head. A switch near the top of the grip is connected to a red wire that is plugged into the bottom of the antenna.
By pressing the reload key (default key: R), a menu will appear with options on where to teleport to. Choosing either will cause the Engineer to perform a taunt for approximately 2 seconds with the weapon, during which he hoists his wrench into the air and is struck by a bolt of lightning, causing him to be teleported directly to his chosen destination. Choosing the respawn room option moves the Engineer to an active respawn point. Choosing the Teleporter exit option will instantly move the Engineer to his Teleporter's exit, provided one has been fully built. A Teleporter entrance is not required for this option, and it will not cause the Teleporter system to need to recharge afterwards. Any player too close to an enemy's Teleporter exit as the owner teleports to it will cause a telefrag. Neither destination will leave the usual team-colored particle trails at the player's feet. The taunt cannot be activated if the Engineer is in midair or in water.
The Eureka Effect is 50% less effective at speeding up construction when striking buildings. Additionally, the wielder will receive 50% less metal from ammo pickups and Dispensers.
Using the Pip-Boy will change the GUI similar to that of the destroy and build GUI's.
Switching from this weapon to the Gunslinger will destroy the Sentry Gun the player has built.
The Eureka Effect was later contributed to the Steam Workshop, at Valve's request.
Contents
Damage and function times
See also: Damage
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| Damage type | Melee | |
| Ranged or Melee damage? | Melee | |
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| Base damage | 100% | 65 |
| Critical | 195 | |
| Mini-crit | 88 | |
| Damage repaired per hit | 105 | |
| Upgrade amount per hit | 25 | |
| Metal cost per repairing hit | 1 + damage / 3 | |
| 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. | ||
Demonstration
Item set
Main article: Item sets
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Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprint
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Related achievements
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Update history
December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011)
- The Eureka Effect was added to the game. It allows the user to teleport to spawn via taunting at the expense of the ability to haul buildings.
- Fixed an exploit with The Eureka Effect where the effects could activate without taunting in high-lag situations.
- Added crafting blueprint for the Eureka Effect.
- Fixed the death notice icon for the Eureka Effect.
- Added Collector's quality.
- Changed attributes:
- Can now pickup buildings.
- Repair and upgrade rates have been decreased.
- Can teleport to your spawn room or your Teleporter Exit.
June 11, 2014 Patch #2
- Updated the materials for The Eureka Effect HUD to support mat_picmip.
- Fixed a bug related to cancelling the Eureka Effect taunt and teleporting immediately.
July 2, 2015 Patch #1 (Gun Mettle Update)
- Changed attributes:
- Previous penalties have been removed.
- Construction hit speed boost decreased by 50%.
- 50% less metal from pickups and Dispensers.
- Fixed players being able to carry the jack while taunting. (fixes an exploit with The Eureka Effect)
- PASS Time update
- Fixed another case where players could teleport the jack with The Eureka Effect
- [Undocumented] The Eureka Effect does no longer replenish health and ammunition. Effects such as fire, Jarate, Mad Milk, etc. are no longer removed.
- Possibly a bug.
Unused content
- There are two unused particles; one of which is an idle particle designed for the tip of the electrode, the other is an impact particle.
Bugs
- If the player suffers knockback during the taunt, they will teleport before the animation completes.
- It is actually unknown if the ability to replenish health and ammunition has been intentionally removed or if it is a bug.
Trivia
- The weapon's teleportation ability bears resemblance to the Instant Teleport, a scrapped secondary weapon which would teleport the Engineer to his Teleporter Exit.
- Eureka (word) comes from the Ancient Greek word εὕρηκα heúrēka, meaning "I have found (it)".
- The word "Eureka", is a famous exclamation attributed to the famous Greek Philosopher Archimedes.
- The name is derived from the term 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.[1]
Gallery
RED first-person view.
BLU first-person view.
The Eureka Effect teleport animation.
Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Eureka Effect.
Dialogue box to teleport.
Dialogue box to teleport with the Pip-boy equipped.
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References
See also
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| Primary PDA | — | — | — | — | — | Construction PDA | — | — | Disguise Kit | |
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| Secondary PDA | — | — | — | — | — | Destruction PDA | — | — | Invis Watch | |
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| Building | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sapper | |
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Barbarian Swing | High Noon | Arm Blender Guitar Smash |
Oktoberfest Uberslice Medicating Melody |
Arrow Stab | Fencing | |
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