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* Added a new particle effect for when a player enters the water
  
 
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Revision as of 02:48, 24 April 2011

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The Pyro on water

Water can be found in many maps as a terrain feature and as a gameplay element. There are two types of water: shallow and deep. Shallow water will absorb the impact from a fall, and reveal the footsteps of Spies (which will also be more audible). It is otherwise a cosmetic part of the game.

Deep water allows a character to fully submerge and swim around. Immersion in deep water will negate the afterburn, Jarate, and Mad Milk effects instantly. Some maps feature submerged routes into the enemy base, which are often poorly defended in comparison to ground-level entrances. Like shallow water, deep water also negates fall damage.

In addition, Engineers can construct buildings underwater just like on land. Due to the low visibility of submerged objects, deep water is often a great spot to conceal a Teleporter or a Sentry Gun.

Remaining submerged in water for too long will cause the player to drown. While drowning, the player will experience a periodic loss of heath and will flinch (such as with bleeding and afterburn effects). To negate this, the player must reach the surface, where the health lost due to drowning regenerates over time. Standing next to a Dispenser, picking up a Medkit or being healed by a Medic will restore the player's health faster than it is lost due to drowning.

Deep water has several disadvantages:

  • Swimming in deep water will decrease the maneuverability of all classes, making them vulnerable targets for enemies who have the advantage of higher ground or more suitable weapons.
  • Surfacing on the water can affect vision, making aiming difficult. To counter this, fully submerge, especially if battling a submerged opponent.
  • If a Cloaked Spy leaves a body of water, water will drip off the Spy for a short period and reveal his presence to the enemy. Likewise, if a Spy attempts to Cloak while underwater, the bubbles they make can still be seen although they are still difficult to catch.
  • Firing the Pyro's Flamethrower, Backburner, or Degreaser underwater will simply waste ammo, and the Flare Gun cannot be fired. Additionally, Pyros are unable to use the airblast ability.
  • The Demoman's projectiles will travel slower and shorter underwater due to the physical effects of the water on them.
  • The Sniper can neither draw nor fire his Huntsman underwater, and shooting it into the water will deflect the arrow significantly.
  • The Scout cannot use his Sandman's baseball underwater.
  • Lunchbox items such as Bonk! Atomic Punch, Sandvich ,and the Dalokohs Bar cannot be consumed underwater.
  • The Cloak and Dagger cannot recharge while cloaked underwater.
  • Players cannot taunt while underwater.
  • All in-game sound is muffled while the player is underwater.

Maps with water

  • 2Fort: There is a large pool of deep water beneath the bridge in the center of the map.
  • Badlands (Arena): On each side, there is a small pond of deep water beneath the small concrete bridge to the left of the spawn room.
  • Double Cross: A pool of deep water is found beneath the drop hatches of the spawn rooms.
  • Freight: Two large bodies of water connect from the exits of RED and BLU's buildings under the main buildings to a small pool on the other side of the midpoint, allowing for flanking and an easy way around the trains.
  • Frontier: The rightmost exit of BLU spawn leads to a small, barely noticeable area covered with shallow water.
  • Hydro: There is shallow water in the Dam and Warehouse territories.
  • Lakeside: In the center building next to the control point there is a small pool of deep water.
  • Nightfall (stage 3 only): There is a very small pond of deep water in the center of the map, under the cart tracks.
  • Pipeline (stage 3 only): The small canal beneath the cart tracks has deep water.
  • Ravine: At the lower side of the map underneath the tall large building, deep water can be found in the small alcove.
  • Sawmill (all variations): Large bodies of deep water are found at the Lumbershack and Waterfall areas of the map. In the Capture the Flag version, shallow water also covers the Intelligence room's floor.
  • Thunder Mountain (stage 2 only): Right outside the BLU spawn there's a small stream which has deep water.
  • Watchtower: There are small ponds of deep water around the valley below the central tower.
  • Well (all variations): Deep water channels outside the team's buildings consisting of underwater routes connecting each team's base building to the central train house building. The Capture the Flag version is similar to the Control Point version, except the route to the central building is removed with the building itself. The Arena version features a small pool adjacent to the central building which offers a quick route to the central point.

Related Achievements

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

The Cycle
The Cycle
In a single life, kill an enemy while you are on the ground, in the air, and in the water.


Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

Baptism by Fire
Baptism by Fire
Force 10 burning enemies to jump into water.
Plan B
Plan B
Kill 10 enemies while you're both underwater.

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

Krazy Ivan
Krazy Ivan
Kill 50 enemies while both you and your victim are underwater.


Update history

October 2, 2007 Patch

  • Fixed rare crash when players exited water

December 11, 2008 Patch

  • Added a new particle effect for when a player enters the water

Gallery

See also