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| image = Gunboats.png | | image = Gunboats.png | ||
| hide-kill-icon = yes | | hide-kill-icon = yes | ||
| − | | used-by = | + | | used-by = {{used by|Soldier}} |
| slot = secondary | | slot = secondary | ||
| equip-region = feet | | equip-region = feet | ||
| − | | released = | + | | released = {{Patch name|12|17|2009}} |
| + | | released-major = WAR! Update | ||
| availability = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|Crate5|collectors}} | | availability = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|Crate5|collectors}} | ||
| + | | marketable = yes | ||
| numbered = no | | numbered = no | ||
| − | | ammo-loaded = N/A | + | | medieval = yes |
| − | | ammo-carried = N/A | + | | ammo-loaded = {{common string|N/A}} |
| + | | ammo-carried = {{common string|N/A}} | ||
| loadout = yes | | loadout = yes | ||
| − | | | + | | item-kind = {{item kind|Boots}} |
| − | | | + | | item-level = 10 |
| − | | att-1-positive = -60 | + | | att-1-positive = {{attribute|RocketJumpDmgReduction|-60}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Quotation|Gunboats publicity blurb|What is the science behind these miracles of technology? Magic, probably.}} | + | {{Quotation|'''Gunboats''' publicity blurb|What is the science behind these miracles of technology? Magic, probably.}} |
| − | The '''Gunboats''' are a [[Weapons#soldiersecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Soldier]]. They are a pair of modified metal-reinforced | + | The '''Gunboats''' are a [[Weapons#soldiersecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Soldier]]. They are a pair of modified, metal-reinforced military type [[w:jungle boots|jungle boots]]. |
| − | The Gunboats reduce the amount of | + | The Gunboats reduce the amount of self-damage that is received from a [[rocket jump]] by 60%. The damage reduction does not apply to rockets that injure enemies. They also do not prevent [[fall damage]] suffered by the player. |
This weapon was revealed as the prize for the Soldier's victory in the [[WAR! Update]]. | This weapon was revealed as the prize for the Soldier's victory in the [[WAR! Update]]. | ||
| − | ==Damage== | + | == Damage == |
{{See also|Damage}} | {{See also|Damage}} | ||
| − | + | While this item is equipped, the user takes 60% less damage from the explosions of their own rockets that do not damage enemy players. Concurrently: | |
| + | * A successful rocket jump is not necessary for the reduction to apply; the rocket can hit any surface and the player can move in any direction. | ||
| + | * The reduction applies to the misfires produced by the [[Beggar's Bazooka]]. | ||
| + | * The reduction applies even if the explosion damages an enemy [[Buildings|building]]. | ||
| + | * The reduction does not apply to the [[Grenade (taunt)|Grenade]] taunt. | ||
{{Weapon Demonstration}} | {{Weapon Demonstration}} | ||
| − | ==Crafting== | + | == Crafting == |
{{See also|Crafting}} | {{See also|Crafting}} | ||
| − | ===Blueprint=== | + | === Blueprint === |
{{Blueprint | {{Blueprint | ||
| ingredient-1 = Razorback | | ingredient-1 = Razorback | ||
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| result = Mantreads | | result = Mantreads | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{Blueprint | ||
| + | | ingredient-1 = Reclaimed Metal | ||
| + | | ingredient-2 = Beggar's Bazooka | ||
| + | | ingredient-3 = Gunboats | ||
| + | | result = Air Strike | ||
| + | }} | ||
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== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
{{Update history| | {{Update history| | ||
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'''{{Patch name|1|13|2010}}''' | '''{{Patch name|1|13|2010}}''' | ||
| − | * Fixed the Gunboats absorbing damage from the Soldier's [[Kamikaze]] [[taunt]]. | + | * Fixed the Gunboats absorbing damage from the Soldier's [[Grenade (taunt)|Kamikaze]] [[Taunts|taunt]]. |
'''{{Patch name|4|28|2010}}''' | '''{{Patch name|4|28|2010}}''' | ||
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'''{{Patch name|5|12|2010}}''' | '''{{Patch name|5|12|2010}}''' | ||
| − | * {{Undocumented}} Added [[crafting]] recipe for | + | * {{Undocumented}} Added [[crafting]] recipe for the Gunboats. |
| − | * {{ | + | * {{Undocumented}} Updated the Gunboats so they could be crafted with other Soldier weapons. |
'''{{Patch name|7|8|2010}}''' ([[Engineer Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|7|8|2010}}''' ([[Engineer Update]]) | ||
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'''{{Patch name|4|1|2014}}''' | '''{{Patch name|4|1|2014}}''' | ||
| − | * Updated The Gunboats so they can be used in Medieval mode | + | * Updated The Gunboats so they can be used in [[Medieval Mode|Medieval mode]]. |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Notes== | + | == Bugs == |
| − | * This item cannot be worn with [[ | + | * The Gunboats do not appear when inspected from the [[backpack]] menu. |
| + | |||
| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | * This item cannot be worn with the shoes or boots cosmetic items, as they occupy the same [[equip region]]. | ||
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| + | == Trivia == | ||
| + | * A [[w:Gunboat|gunboat]] is a type of military vessel created with the purpose of ferrying guns to be used to bombard enemy coastlines. | ||
| + | * The Gunboats can be seen hung next to some stockings by the fireplace behind the [[Engineer]] in the ''[[True Meaning]]'' Christmas [[comic]]. | ||
| + | * In an [https://web.archive.org/web/20240129184325/https://i.imgur.com/6ZViw.png email response], [[Robin Walker]] confirmed that the Gunboats would have been given to the Demoman instead if he had won the WAR! Update. | ||
| + | ** The internal file name for the Gunboats texture is <code>c_rocketboots_demo</code>. | ||
| − | == | + | == Gallery == |
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| − | + | File:Truemeaningcomic 01NoText.jpg|The Gunboats as seen in the ''True Meaning'' comic. | |
| − | + | </gallery> | |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | * [[Soldier strategy#Gunboats|Gunboats strategy]] | + | * [[Basic Soldier strategy#Gunboats|Gunboats strategy]] |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.teamfortress.com/war/victory/ WAR! Update Victory Day - The Gunboats] |
| − | {{ | + | {{War Update Nav}} |
{{Allweapons Nav}} | {{Allweapons Nav}} | ||
{{Soldier Nav}} | {{Soldier Nav}} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:52, 31 January 2024
| Gunboats | |
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Soldier |
| Slot: | Secondary |
| Equip region: | Feet |
| Released: | December 17, 2009 Patch (WAR! Update) |
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase, Uncrate #5 or Chemistry Set (Collector's) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | Yes |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 The Gunboats |
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| “ | What is the science behind these miracles of technology? Magic, probably.
— Gunboats publicity blurb
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The Gunboats are a secondary weapon for the Soldier. They are a pair of modified, metal-reinforced military type jungle boots.
The Gunboats reduce the amount of self-damage that is received from a rocket jump by 60%. The damage reduction does not apply to rockets that injure enemies. They also do not prevent fall damage suffered by the player.
This weapon was revealed as the prize for the Soldier's victory in the WAR! Update.
Contents
Damage
See also: Damage
While this item is equipped, the user takes 60% less damage from the explosions of their own rockets that do not damage enemy players. Concurrently:
- A successful rocket jump is not necessary for the reduction to apply; the rocket can hit any surface and the player can move in any direction.
- The reduction applies to the misfires produced by the Beggar's Bazooka.
- The reduction applies even if the explosion damages an enemy building.
- The reduction does not apply to the Grenade taunt.
Demonstration
Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprint
| Razorback | Chargin' Targe | Gunboats | ||
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As a crafting ingredient
| Reclaimed Metal | Gunboats | Pain Train | Market Gardener | |||
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| Refined Metal | Gunboats | Mantreads | ||
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Update history
December 17, 2009 Patch (WAR! Update)
- The Gunboats were added to the game.
- Updated the Gunboats to absorb damage from any self-inflicted rocket blast that doesn't hurt another player.
- Fixed a case where The Gunboats didn't apply their damage reduction properly.
- Fixed the Gunboats not properly applying the damage reduction when Spectators are nearby.
- [Undocumented] Added crafting recipe for the Gunboats.
- [Undocumented] Updated the Gunboats so they could be crafted with other Soldier weapons.
July 8, 2010 Patch (Engineer Update)
- The Gunboats now reduce self-damage by 60% (was 75%).
- [Undocumented] Added Collector's quality.
- Updated The Gunboats so they can be used in Medieval mode.
Bugs
- The Gunboats do not appear when inspected from the backpack menu.
Notes
- This item cannot be worn with the shoes or boots cosmetic items, as they occupy the same equip region.
Trivia
- A gunboat is a type of military vessel created with the purpose of ferrying guns to be used to bombard enemy coastlines.
- The Gunboats can be seen hung next to some stockings by the fireplace behind the Engineer in the True Meaning Christmas comic.
- In an email response, Robin Walker confirmed that the Gunboats would have been given to the Demoman instead if he had won the WAR! Update.
- The internal file name for the Gunboats texture is
c_rocketboots_demo.
- The internal file name for the Gunboats texture is
Gallery
The Gunboats as seen in the True Meaning comic.
See also
External links
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