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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier'''|If I have to crack some skulls, I will.|sound=Soldier_jeers10.wav}} | {{Quotation|'''The Soldier'''|If I have to crack some skulls, I will.|sound=Soldier_jeers10.wav}} | ||
− | 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. | + | 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 == | ||
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* 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 | + | *The tool's real-life counterpart is the U.S. Army M-1943 entrenching tool. |
− | *According to the [[Mac | + | *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 == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | File:Shovel 1st person.png|First-person view | + | File:Shovel 1st person.png|First-person view |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Soldier strategy#Shovel .2F Frying Pan|Shovel strategy]] | *[[Soldier strategy#Shovel .2F Frying Pan|Shovel strategy]] | ||
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{{Allweapons Nav}}<br/> | {{Allweapons Nav}}<br/> | ||
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Revision as of 06:43, 14 August 2011
“ | If I have to crack some skulls, I will.
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— The Soldier
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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.
Contents
Damage and function times
See also: Damage
Damage and function times | ||
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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
Soldier
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Update history
April 29, 2008 Patch (Gold Rush Update)
- Added new swing animations.
- 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