Short Circuit
| Short Circuit | |
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| Kill Icon | |
| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Engineer |
| Slot: | Secondary |
| Contributed by: | LaroLaro |
| Released: | Manno-Technology Bundle |
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase, Promotional |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | Yes |
| Medieval: | No |
| Ammo | |
| Ammo loaded: | 1 per 35 Metal |
| Reload type: | No Reload |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 Short Circuit |
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| “ | That wasn't even close.
Click to listen
— The Engineer destroying projectiles
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The Short Circuit is a promotional secondary weapon for the Engineer. It is a futuristic handheld electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing.
This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that does minor damage to enemies and has the ability to destroy enemy projectiles at the expense of 35 metal. The weapon's electrical arcs are capable of hitting both multiple enemies and multiple projectiles in a single shot. Although unable to deliver critical hits either randomly or through the Kritzkrieg or to operate underwater, the Short Circuit does not require reloading and instead draws ammunition directly from the Engineer's metal supply.
Enemies hit by the Short Circuit will emit white electrical sparks for a brief moment. Additionally, enemies killed by the weapon will suffer a distinctive death by vaporization, similar to the weapons in Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack.
It was awarded in Genuine quality to players that pre-ordered Deus Ex: Human Revolution before August 26, 2011.
The kill icon for the Short Circuit was contributed by Ani.
Contents
Damage and function times
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| Shot type | Projectile | |
| Damage | ||
| Base damage | 100% | 4-6 |
| Point blank | 4-6 | |
| Mini-crit | 7 | |
| Function times | ||
| Attack interval | ≈0.8 s | |
| Values are approximate and determined by community testing. | ||
Demonstration
Crafting
Blueprint
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Update history
August 18, 2011 Patch (Manno-Technology Bundle)
- The Short Circuit was added to the game.
- Fixed the Short Circuit attacking friendly projectiles.
- Fixed the Short Circuit being hidden when the Engineer taunts.
Bugs
- This weapon has slight clipping with the Engineer's fingers during the draw animation.
- If an Engineer has the Gunslinger equipped and pulls out the Shotgun, his Gunslinger hand will be invisible.
- The Short Circuit cannot destroy flares from the Flare Gun or Detonator.
- When firing this weapon against friendly players, buildings or friendly projectiles, the energy field will appear despite not doing any damage or destroy friendly projectiles.
- Destroying stickybombs with this weapon does not advance the How the Pests Was Gunned achievement.
- The Short Circuit can be used to destroy the beach ball in Birthday mode.
Trivia
- During development, the Short Circuit was going to be a minigun that opened up from Engineer's glove. Valve, however, told the creator they wanted a less-powerful electric based weapon, so it was changed to the current design.[1]
- The Short Circuit was featured upside down in the update page and promotional material.
Gallery
First-person view.
Short Circuit concept art
Short Circuit concept art
See also
References
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