Original

Original
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Basic Information
Used by:	Soldier
Slot:	Primary
Released:	August 3, 2011 Patch
Availability:	Promotional (expired), Drop, Craft, Purchase, Uncrate #50 (Strange) or Chemistry Set (Collector's)
Tradable:	Yes
Giftable:	Yes
Craftable:	Yes
Nameable:	Yes
Craft No.?:	Yes
Medieval:	No
Ammo
Ammo loaded:	4
Ammo carried:	20
Reload type:	Single
Available Qualities
Unique Genuine Strange Collector's
Loadout Stats
The Original Level 5 Rocket Launcher

“

What the initial version of TF did have, though, was a Soldier class wielding the original Quake's iconic weapon, the rocket launcher. Now, fifteen years later, thanks to Bethesda and id software you too can wield that same rocket launcher in TF2, original sound effects and all. — Robin Walker

”

The Original is a promotional primary weapon for the Soldier. It is based on the Rocket Launcher from the video game Quake; a bulky, tan rocket launcher with a metallic tubular exhaust port, metallic and tan handles, as well as a distinctive oversized barrel.

This weapon functions nearly identically to the Rocket Launcher, except for a few minor changes. As with the Rocket Launcher in Quake, the Original's first-person view model is at the bottom-center of the screen, and its rockets are launched straight ahead of the Soldier, as opposed to being fired at an angle. The Soldier holds the weapon normally in third-person view. The Original also changes several standard weapon sound effects into sounds from the original Quake, such as the Rocket Launcher's switch, firing, reload, and explosion sounds.

This item was awarded in Genuine quality to players who purchased Quake 4 on Steam before 10AM PDT (5PM UTC) on August 8, 2011. It was also awarded in Unique quality to players who purchased the Quakecon Bundle before August 6th, 2012 at 10AM PDT.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage

Identical to: Rocket Launcher

Damage and function times
Shot type		Projectile
Damage type		Explosive
Ranged or Melee damage?		Ranged
Damage
Maximum ramp-up	125%	112
Base damage	100%	90
Maximum fall-off	52.8%	48
Point blank		105-112
Medium range		50-90
Long range		24-48
Critical		270
Mini-crit		122-151
Splash damage
Minimum splash	50%	2.8 m
Damage reduction		1% / 2.88
Self-damage		27-89
Self damage (rocket jump)		27-46
Function times
Attack interval		0.8 s
Reload (first)		0.92 s
Reload (consecutive)		0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Note: This video is outdated since the January 5, 2023 Patch, which changed the reload sound.

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Scrap Metal		Reclaimed Metal		Original
x2	+		=

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

Strange variant

Strange variant information

Strange Original Strange Rocket Launcher - Kills: 0 Only the first statistic counts towards the strange rank.

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

 Soldier

Backdraft Dodger Kill a Pyro who has airblasted one of your rockets in the last 10 seconds. Crockets Are Such B.S. Shoot two non-boosted crit rockets in a row. Death from Above Rocket jump and kill 2 enemies before you land. Duty Bound While rocket jumping kill an enemy with the Equalizer before you land or just after landing.

For Whom the Shell Trolls Bounce an opponent into the air with a rocket and then kill them with the shotgun before they land. Mutually Assured Destruction Kill an enemy sniper with a rocket after he kills you. Tri-Splatteral Damage Kill 3 enemies with a single critical rocket. Where Eagles Dare Get the highest possible rocket jump using jump and crouch.

 Pyro

Hotshot Kill a Soldier with a reflected critical rocket.

Pilot Light Ignite a rocket-jumping Soldier while he's in midair.

 Heavy

Crock Block Survive a direct hit from a critical rocket.

 Sniper

Eagle Eye While using The Classic, kill a rocket/grenade jumping enemy in midair with a full charge, no-scope headshot.

Jumper Stumper Kill a rocket or grenade-jumping enemy in midair with your Sniper Rifle or the Huntsman.

Snakewater achievements

Mutually Air-Sured-Destruction While rocket jumping, use a rocket to kill a rocket jumping enemy who also kills you with a rocket.

Update history

August 3, 2011 Patch

• The Original was added to the game.

August 9, 2011 Patch

• Updated The Original so it can be purchased/crafted/traded/found.
• Added draw/recoil/reload/crit forces for the Original.
• [Undocumented] Fixed disguised Spies holding the Rocket Launcher.

August 18, 2011 Patch

• [Undocumented] Gave the Original a unique crafting blueprint.

September 15, 2011 Patch

• [Undocumented] Updated the Original's crit sound effect to now be in stereo.

March 12, 2013 Patch

• Added Strange quality.

July 10, 2013 Patch

• Rocket explosions now use correct sound.

November 12, 2013 Patch

• [Undocumented] Added Collector's quality.

January 5, 2023 Patch

• Fixed The Original using the default reload sound instead of the intended sound.

Unused content

• The game files contain additional remastered sounds from Quake, such as picking up ammo and using chat, as well as unique particle effects. The unused sound effects consist of a firing sound, a Crit firing sound, an explosion sound, and an ammo pickup sound.

Unused particle effects

• 

  Rocket explosion effect.

• 

  Rocket explosion with orange sparks.

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  RED Crit rocket explosion.

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  BLU Crit rocket explosion.

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  Rocket trail effect.

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  Rocket trail with regular smoke.

• 

  RED Crit rocket trail.

• 

  BLU Crit rocket trail.

Bugs

• Switching from the Original to any banners causes the arms to briefly appear on the opposite side before returning to normal.

Gallery

• 

  First-person view

• 

  The Rocket Launcher in first-person view in both Quake and Team Fortress.

• 

  The Rocket Launcher in first-person view in Deathmatch Classic.

• 

  Promotional Steam pop-up for the Quake item.

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  The Soldier posing with the Original, seen on the Steam Store page for Quake 4 during the promotional period.

See also

• Original strategy
• Rocket Launcher (Classic)
• Quake 4

External links

• A History of Violence - TF2 Blog