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The '''Fan O'War''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[melee]] weapon for the [[Scout]]. It is a large metal {{w|Japanese war fan|gunbai war fan}}.
 
The '''Fan O'War''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[melee]] weapon for the [[Scout]]. It is a large metal {{w|Japanese war fan|gunbai war fan}}.
  
This weapon deals 90% less damage than the default [[bat]], making it an inefficient means of killing enemies. However, hitting an opponent with the Fan O'War "marks them for death", denoted by a skull and crossbones icon appearing over the target's head. Upon being marked, the target hears a [[Media:Marked_for_death_Indicator.wav|distinctive sound]], and a skull icon appears on their [[HUD]]. During this period of 15 seconds, any subsequent hits taken by the target will be [[Critical hits#Mini-Crits|mini-crits]]. Only one player at a time may be marked by this weapon. Upon hitting a new enemy, the status will transferred from the old target.
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This weapon deals 90% less damage than the default [[bat]], making it an inefficient means of killing enemies. However, hitting an opponent with the Fan O'War "marks them for death", denoted by a skull and crossbones icon appearing over the target's head. Upon being marked, the target hears a [[Media:Marked_for_death_Indicator.wav|distinctive sound]], and a skull icon appears on their [[HUD]]. During this period of 15 seconds, any subsequent hits taken by the target will be [[Critical hits#Mini-Crits|mini-crits]]. Only one player at a time may be marked by this weapon. Upon hitting a new enemy, the status will be transferred from the old target.
  
 
Players who pre-purchased ''[[Total War: SHOGUN 2]]'' on Steam before March 15, 2011 were awarded with a [[Quality#Genuine items|Genuine quality]] version of this item.
 
Players who pre-purchased ''[[Total War: SHOGUN 2]]'' on Steam before March 15, 2011 were awarded with a [[Quality#Genuine items|Genuine quality]] version of this item.

Revision as of 13:39, 21 May 2011

Not so tough now are ya? Are ya?!
The Scout

The Fan O'War is a promotional melee weapon for the Scout. It is a large metal Template:W.

This weapon deals 90% less damage than the default bat, making it an inefficient means of killing enemies. However, hitting an opponent with the Fan O'War "marks them for death", denoted by a skull and crossbones icon appearing over the target's head. Upon being marked, the target hears a distinctive sound, and a skull icon appears on their HUD. During this period of 15 seconds, any subsequent hits taken by the target will be mini-crits. Only one player at a time may be marked by this weapon. Upon hitting a new enemy, the status will be transferred from the old target.

Players who pre-purchased Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam before March 15, 2011 were awarded with a Genuine quality version of this item.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage
Base damage 100% 4
Point blank 3-4
Critical 11
Mini-crit 5
Function times
Attack interval 0.5 s
Effect duration 15 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Scrap Metal Mad Milk Fan O'War
Item icon Scrap Metal.png + Item icon Mad Milk.png = Item icon Fan O'War.png
Class Token - Scout Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Scout.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Sandman.png Item icon Holy Mackerel.png Item icon Boston Basher.png Item icon Candy Cane.png
Item icon Sun-on-a-Stick.png Item icon Fan O'War.png Item icon Three-Rune Blade.png Item icon Atomizer.png
Item icon Unarmed Combat.png Item icon Wrap Assassin.png Item icon Freedom Staff.png Item icon Ham Shank.png
Item icon Bat Outta Hell.png Item icon Conscientious Objector.png

Update history

March 10, 2011 Patch (Shogun Pack)

  • The Fan O'War was added to the game.

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • The item was made tradeable.
  • All Fan O'Wars crafted before the patch have been changed to Vintage quality.
  • [Undocumented] Unique crafting recipe added.

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • Changed effect duration to 15 seconds.

Bugs

  • Spies who have activated the Dead Ringer will have the skull above their head even after feigning death.
  • The Fan O'War clips into the Scout's hand in first person view when wielded.
  • Occasionally, two skulls will appear over a target's head.
  • There is a significant delay with the weapon's movement animations; they will not play when the Scout starts to move and continue after the Scout has come to a stop.
  • The weapon uses the Bat's sounds, despite having unique hit sounds in the game files.

Trivia

  • Template:W (軍配) were used by samurai officers in Japan for means of communication with their troops. They are also used by judges in sumo wrestling competitions.
  • "Fan O'War" is a reference to Template:W, a powerful class of British naval ship used from the 16th to 19th centuries.
  • The hovering skull and crossbones is the same particle effect used by the self damage of the Gloves of Running Urgently and players marked by the Horseless Headless Horsemann.
  • The Marked for Death icon that appears on the HUD is based upon the Heavy's skull shown on the "Anatomy of a Heavy Weapons Guy" poster, and the Rasputin Heavy achievement.
  • Players who are marked for death that look up will be able to see the death icon above their head.
  • During development, the Fan O'War was intended for the Soldier, but during play-testing, it was decided that the attributes that they had coded worked best for the Scout.[1]

References

Gallery

See also