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| contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197996543132|1293525536}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561197993359730|1293518219}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198047019536|1385057015}} | | contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197996543132|1293525536}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561197993359730|1293518219}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198047019536|1385057015}} | ||
+ | | released = {{Patch name|9|27|2012}} | ||
| availability = {{avail|Promotional|Craft|Purchase}} | | availability = {{avail|Promotional|Craft|Purchase}} | ||
| trade = yes | | trade = yes | ||
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| ammo-carried = N/A | | ammo-carried = N/A | ||
| loadout = yes | | loadout = yes | ||
− | | level = | + | | item-kind = Staff |
+ | | level = 25 | ||
| item-description = Since America was founded over ten thousand years ago, the noble eagle has been its symbol of freedom. Show people how much you like freedom by clubbing them senseless with a golden eagle on a stick, just like Kofi Annan. | | item-description = Since America was founded over ten thousand years ago, the noble eagle has been its symbol of freedom. Show people how much you like freedom by clubbing them senseless with a golden eagle on a stick, just like Kofi Annan. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Quotation|'''The | + | {{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' being bludgeoned by eagle-topped sticks|The eagle has landed! '''On my head!'''|sound=Soldier_item_birdhead_round_start02.wav}} |
− | The '''Freedom Staff''' is a [[promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#allmelee|melee weapon]] for [[Classes|all classes]] with the exception of the [[Engineer]] and the [[Spy]]. It is an [[w:Aquila (Roman)|aquila]] with a splintered end. Topping the staff is a golden depiction of an eagle. | + | The '''Freedom Staff''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#allmelee|melee weapon]] for [[Classes|all classes]] with the exception of the [[Engineer]] and the [[Spy]]. It is an [[w:Aquila (Roman)|aquila]] with a splintered end. Topping the staff is a golden depiction of an eagle. |
This weapon functions identically to the wielder's default melee weapon. | This weapon functions identically to the wielder's default melee weapon. | ||
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It was awarded in [[Genuine]] [[Item quality|quality]] to players who purchased the [[Total War Master Collection]]. Owning all of the games in the collection also granted the Freedom Staff. | It was awarded in [[Genuine]] [[Item quality|quality]] to players who purchased the [[Total War Master Collection]]. Owning all of the games in the collection also granted the Freedom Staff. | ||
− | The Freedom Staff was later [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=110589090 contributed] to the | + | The Freedom Staff was later [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=110589090 contributed] to the Steam Workshop, at [[Valve]]'s request. |
== Damage and function times == | == Damage and function times == | ||
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'''{{Patch name|10|9|2012}}''' | '''{{Patch name|10|9|2012}}''' | ||
* Updated materials/models for the Freedom Staff. | * Updated materials/models for the Freedom Staff. | ||
− | * {{Undocumented}} The Freedom Staff is now tradable, craftable and added to the Mann Co Store. | + | * {{Undocumented}} The Freedom Staff is now tradable, craftable and added to the Mann Co. Store. |
'''{{Patch name|10|31|2013}}''' | '''{{Patch name|10|31|2013}}''' | ||
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* The Freedom Staff was originally created as a promotional item for ''Rome: Total War'' and exclusive to the [[Soldier]]. <ref>[http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1214614&p=37843835&viewfull=1#post37843835 Facepunch forums.]</ref> | * The Freedom Staff was originally created as a promotional item for ''Rome: Total War'' and exclusive to the [[Soldier]]. <ref>[http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1214614&p=37843835&viewfull=1#post37843835 Facepunch forums.]</ref> | ||
* The weapon description states that the staff tip is made of gold. However, most Roman staff tips were made of bronze and silver, not gold. <ref>[[w:Aquila_(Roman)|Aquila (Roman)]] on [[w:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> | * The weapon description states that the staff tip is made of gold. However, most Roman staff tips were made of bronze and silver, not gold. <ref>[[w:Aquila_(Roman)|Aquila (Roman)]] on [[w:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> | ||
− | * The description references that "America was founded over ten thousand years ago", | + | * The description references that "America was founded over ten thousand years ago"; however, America was founded in 1776, meaning that America was founded less than thousand years ago. |
== Gallery == | == Gallery == |
Revision as of 14:29, 8 December 2018
“ | The eagle has landed! On my head!
Click to listen
— The Soldier being bludgeoned by eagle-topped sticks
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The Freedom Staff is a community-created promotional melee weapon for all classes with the exception of the Engineer and the Spy. It is an aquila with a splintered end. Topping the staff is a golden depiction of an eagle.
This weapon functions identically to the wielder's default melee weapon.
It was awarded in Genuine quality to players who purchased the Total War Master Collection. Owning all of the games in the collection also granted the Freedom Staff.
The Freedom Staff was later contributed to the Steam Workshop, at Valve's request.
Contents
Damage and function times
Damage and function times | ||
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Damage type | Melee | |
Ranged or Melee damage? | Melee | |
Damage | ||
Base damage | 100% | 35 |
Critical | 105 | |
Mini-crit | 47 | |
Function times | ||
Attack interval | 0.5 s | |
Values are approximate and determined by community testing. |
Damage and function times | ||
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Damage type | Melee | |
Ranged or Melee damage? | Melee | |
Damage | ||
Base damage | 100% | 65 |
Critical | 195 | |
Mini-crit | 88 | |
Function times | ||
Attack interval | 0.8 s | |
Values are approximate and determined by community testing. |
Demonstration
Crafting
Blueprint
Class Token - Scout | Slot Token - Melee | Scrap Metal | Possible Results | |||||||||||||||||||
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Class Token - Soldier | Slot Token - Melee | Scrap Metal | Possible Results | |||||||||||||||||||
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Class Token - Pyro | Slot Token - Melee | Scrap Metal | Possible Results | |||||||||||||||||||
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Class Token - Demoman | Slot Token - Melee | Scrap Metal | Possible Results | |||||||||||||||||||
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Class Token - Heavy | Slot Token - Melee | Scrap Metal | Possible Results | |||||||||||||||||||
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Class Token - Medic | Slot Token - Melee | Scrap Metal | Possible Results | |||||||||||||||||||
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Class Token - Sniper | Slot Token - Melee | Scrap Metal | Possible Results | |||||||||||||||||||
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Related achievements
Soldier
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Pyro
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Demoman
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Heavy
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Medic
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Sniper
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Update history
- The Freedom Staff was added to the game.
- Updated materials/models for the Freedom Staff.
- [Undocumented] The Freedom Staff is now tradable, craftable and added to the Mann Co. Store.
- Fixed broken melee animations for some all-class weapons.
- Updated the Freedom Staff so Halloween Spells can be applied to it.
Bugs
- The golden eagle at the top of the staff does not glow when crit boosted.
Trivia
- The Freedom Staff's description references Kofi Annan, a former Secretary-General of the United Nations.
- The Freedom Staff was originally created as a promotional item for Rome: Total War and exclusive to the Soldier. [1]
- The weapon description states that the staff tip is made of gold. However, most Roman staff tips were made of bronze and silver, not gold. [2]
- The description references that "America was founded over ten thousand years ago"; however, America was founded in 1776, meaning that America was founded less than thousand years ago.
Gallery
Scout first-person view.
BLU Soldier first-person view.
RED Pyro first-person view.
RED Demoman first-person view.
Heavy first-person view.
RED Medic first-person view.
Sniper first-person view.
References
See also
- Freedom Staff strategy (Scout)
- Freedom Staff strategy (Soldier)
- Freedom Staff strategy (Pyro)
- Freedom Staff strategy (Demoman)
- Freedom Staff strategy (Heavy)
- Freedom Staff strategy (Medic)
- Freedom Staff strategy (Sniper)
- Total War Master Collection
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