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The '''Eureka Effect''' is a [[Weapons#engiemelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Engineer]].
 
The '''Eureka Effect''' is a [[Weapons#engiemelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Engineer]].
  
Engineers using this {{botignore|wrench}} are unable to [[haul]] buildings. Instead, using alt-fire they will teleport directly to their active respawn room. Using the alt-fire ability of this {{botignore|wrench}} will make the Engineer perform a [[taunt]], followed by an immediate teleport to the team [[respawn room]]. The taunt is approximately two seconds long, and is characterized by the Engineer striking his {{botignore|wrench}} in the air while being shocked.
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Using this {{botignore|wrench}} prevents the player from being able to [[haul]] buildings. Instead, pressing alt-fire will cause the Engineer to perform a taunt for approximately 2 seconds with the weapon, after which he will be teleported directly to the team's active [[respawn room]].  
  
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
== Damage and function times ==
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'''[[December 15, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]])
 
'''[[December 15, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]])
 
* The Eureka Effect was added to the game.
 
* The Eureka Effect was added to the game.
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== Bugs ==
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* The ''MOUSE2'' pickup symbol when standing next to one of your buildings doesn't disappear when holding this weapon.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* This weapon is called the Wrenchmotron 600 on the Dr. Grordbort's website. The Eureka Effect is listed as an "electrifying taunt" there.<ref>[http://www.drgrordborts.com/products/team-fortress-2-brainiac-pack/ Team Fortress 2 Brainiac Pack]</ref>
 
* This weapon is called the Wrenchmotron 600 on the Dr. Grordbort's website. The Eureka Effect is listed as an "electrifying taunt" there.<ref>[http://www.drgrordborts.com/products/team-fortress-2-brainiac-pack/ Team Fortress 2 Brainiac Pack]</ref>
  
== Bugs ==
 
* The ''MOUSE2'' pickup symbol when standing next to one of your buildings doesn't disappear when holding this weapon.
 
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
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Revision as of 16:51, 16 December 2011

It fixes, it dents craniums, it's the wonder tool of the century!
Wrenchmotron 600 publicity blurb

The Eureka Effect is a melee weapon for the Engineer.

Using this wrench prevents the player from being able to haul buildings. Instead, pressing alt-fire will cause the Engineer to perform a taunt for approximately 2 seconds with the weapon, after which he will be teleported directly to the team's active respawn room.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Identical to: Wrench
Damage and function times
Damage
Base damage 100% 65
Point blank 55-75
Critical 195
Mini-crit 75-101
Damage repaired per hit 105
Upgrade amount per hit 25
Metal cost per repairing hit 1 + damage / 5
Metal cost for reloading ammo 1 / bullet
2 / rocket salvo
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Item set

Main article: Item sets
Dr. Grordbort's Brainiac Pack
Item icon The Brainiac Pack Bundle.png
Effect

No effect

Update history

December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011)

  • The Eureka Effect was added to the game.

Bugs

  • The MOUSE2 pickup symbol when standing next to one of your buildings doesn't disappear when holding this weapon.

Trivia

  • The weapon's alt-fire ability bears resemblance to the instant teleport, a scrapped secondary weapon which would teleport the Enginner to his Teleporter exit.
  • The name is derived from the term Template:W, any sudden unexpected discovery, or the sudden realization of the solution to a problem.
  • This weapon is called the Wrenchmotron 600 on the Dr. Grordbort's website. The Eureka Effect is listed as an "electrifying taunt" there.[1]

References

See also