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The '''Shovel''' is the default [[Weapons#soldiermelee|melee weapon]] of the [[Soldier]]. It appears as a hand-held folding {{botignore|shovel}}, also known as an {{w|entrenching tool}} or spade with a splintered handle.
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The '''Shovel''' is the default [[Weapons#soldiermelee|melee weapon]] of the [[Soldier]] class. It appears as a hand-held folding {{botignore|shovel}}, also known as an {{w|entrenching tool}} or spade, with a splintered handle.
  
 
Dealing significant damage, the Shovel is a good alternative to the [[Shotgun]] when an opponent is too close to safely use the [[Rocket Launcher]]. For its [[critical hit]] animation, the Soldier swings it from the left in a backhand motion.
 
Dealing significant damage, the Shovel is a good alternative to the [[Shotgun]] when an opponent is too close to safely use the [[Rocket Launcher]]. For its [[critical hit]] animation, the Soldier swings it from the left in a backhand motion.
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== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
 
 
* Upon drawing this weapon, the top of the Shovel will flip like rubber before standing up straight once the draw animation is completed.
 
* Upon drawing this weapon, the top of the Shovel will flip like rubber before standing up straight once the draw animation is completed.
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*The critical hit animation is the same manner of attack the Soldier uses to take out the [[Spy]] in [[Meet the Soldier]].
 
*The critical hit animation is the same manner of attack the Soldier uses to take out the [[Spy]] in [[Meet the Soldier]].
*The tool's real-life counterpart is the US M-1943 entrenching tool.
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*The tool's real-life counterpart is the U.S. Army M-1943 entrenching tool.
*According to the [[Mac update]] comic (not actual gameplay and non-canon), the Soldier's Shovel is highly flammable and will spontaneously catch fire, and can barely dig holes because it is made by [[Mann Co.]]
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*According to the [[Mac Update]] comic (not actual gameplay and considered non-canon), the Soldier's Shovel is highly flammable, will spontaneously catch fire, and can barely dig holes due to it being a [[Mann Co.]] product.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
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File:Shovel 1st person.png|First-person view.
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File:Shovel 1st person.png|First-person view
 
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
*[[Soldier strategy#Shovel .2F Frying Pan|Shovel strategy]]
 
*[[Soldier strategy#Shovel .2F Frying Pan|Shovel strategy]]
 
  
 
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Revision as of 06:43, 14 August 2011

If I have to crack some skulls, I will.
The Soldier

The Shovel is the default melee weapon of the Soldier class. It appears as a hand-held folding shovel, also known as an Template:W or spade, with a splintered handle.

Dealing significant damage, the Shovel is a good alternative to the Shotgun when an opponent is too close to safely use the Rocket Launcher. For its critical hit animation, the Soldier swings it from the left in a backhand motion.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage
Base damage 100% 65
Point blank 55-75
Critical 195
Mini-crit 75-101
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Related achievements

Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier

Trench Warfare
Trench Warfare
Kill your nemesis with a shovel.

Update history

April 29, 2008 Patch (Gold Rush Update)

  • Added new swing animations.

February 14, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).

Bugs

  • Upon drawing this weapon, the top of the Shovel will flip like rubber before standing up straight once the draw animation is completed.

Trivia

  • The critical hit animation is the same manner of attack the Soldier uses to take out the Spy in Meet the Soldier.
  • The tool's real-life counterpart is the U.S. Army M-1943 entrenching tool.
  • According to the Mac Update comic (not actual gameplay and considered non-canon), the Soldier's Shovel is highly flammable, will spontaneously catch fire, and can barely dig holes due to it being a Mann Co. product.

Gallery

See also