Difference between revisions of "Grand Slam"

From Team Fortress Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(Bugs)
m (Removed outdated bug based on in-game testing)
(15 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown)
Line 12: Line 12:
 
Upon [[Weapons#scouttaunt|taunting]] with the [[Sandman]] or [[Atomizer]] equipped, the [[Scout]] points to the sky, winds up, and swings the bat, instantly killing any enemy too slow, unaware, or simply unfortunate enough to be in range.
 
Upon [[Weapons#scouttaunt|taunting]] with the [[Sandman]] or [[Atomizer]] equipped, the [[Scout]] points to the sky, winds up, and swings the bat, instantly killing any enemy too slow, unaware, or simply unfortunate enough to be in range.
  
This '''Home Run''' taunt kill is capable of casting the victim's [[ragdoll]] a considerable distance away. Although the entirety of the wind-up is silent, a successful hit will result in the cheers of an invisible crowd. The kill area of the taunt is relatively low, allowing enemies to jump in front of the Scout and avoid death.
+
This '''Home Run''' taunt kill is capable of casting the victim's [[ragdoll]] a considerable distance away. Although the entirety of the wind-up is silent, a successful hit will result in the cheers of an invisible crowd. The kill area of the taunt is relatively low, allowing enemies to jump in front of the Scout and avoid death. The range at which the taunt will kill is 48 Hammer Units, past which it has no effect. If multiple enemies are within range, they will all take damage.
  
As with all kill taunts, this taunt can be used to kill enemy players during [[Match outcomes#Humiliation|humiliation]] and [[Match outcomes#Stalemate|stalemate]]s.
+
As with most kill taunts, this taunt can be used to kill enemy players during [[Match outcomes#Humiliation|humiliation]] and [[Match outcomes#Stalemate|stalemate]]s.
  
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
== Damage and function times ==
Line 32: Line 32:
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
 
'''{{Patch name|2|24|2009}}''' ([[Scout Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|2|24|2009}}''' ([[Scout Update]])
* The taunt was added to the game.  
+
* The Home Run taunt was added to the game.  
  
 
'''{{Patch name|2|25|2009}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|2|25|2009}}'''
Line 42: Line 42:
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* The point at which the Scout points to the sky during the taunt is a reference to {{W|Babe Ruth's called shot|Babe Ruth's famous called shot}}.
+
* The point at which the Scout points to the sky during the taunt is a reference to [[w:Babe Ruth's called shot|Babe Ruth's famous called shot]].
** Ironically, Babe Ruth was originally a Red Sox player, but then signed to the Yankees, while the Scout is Bostonian (and ostensibly a Red Sox fan.) The Red Sox and Yankees are one of the more well-known baseball rivalries.
+
** Ironically, Babe Ruth was originally a [[w:Boston Red Sox|Red Sox player]], but then signed to [[w:New York Yankees|the Yankees]], while the Scout is Bostonian (and ostensibly a Red Sox fan.) The Red Sox and Yankees are one of the more well-known baseball rivalries.
 +
 
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Community Scout strategy#Home Run|Home Run strategy]]
 
* [[Community Scout strategy#Home Run|Home Run strategy]]

Revision as of 16:05, 27 August 2017

Home-frickin'-run!
The Scout

Upon taunting with the Sandman or Atomizer equipped, the Scout points to the sky, winds up, and swings the bat, instantly killing any enemy too slow, unaware, or simply unfortunate enough to be in range.

This Home Run taunt kill is capable of casting the victim's ragdoll a considerable distance away. Although the entirety of the wind-up is silent, a successful hit will result in the cheers of an invisible crowd. The kill area of the taunt is relatively low, allowing enemies to jump in front of the Scout and avoid death. The range at which the taunt will kill is 48 Hammer Units, past which it has no effect. If multiple enemies are within range, they will all take damage.

As with most kill taunts, this taunt can be used to kill enemy players during humiliation and stalemates.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage
Point blank 500
Function times
Taunt duration 5 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Related achievements

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

Out of the Park
Out of the Park
Bat an enemy 25 meters.

Update history

February 24, 2009 Patch (Scout Update)

  • The Home Run taunt was added to the game.

February 25, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed the BONK! particles appearing in the air when the bat's taunt kill is used on a target.
  • [Undocumented] The Scout no longer speaks during the duration of the taunt.

July 1, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Assigned the Home Run taunt to the Atomizer.

Trivia

  • The point at which the Scout points to the sky during the taunt is a reference to Babe Ruth's famous called shot.
    • Ironically, Babe Ruth was originally a Red Sox player, but then signed to the Yankees, while the Scout is Bostonian (and ostensibly a Red Sox fan.) The Red Sox and Yankees are one of the more well-known baseball rivalries.

See also