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When discussing model optimization, [[LOD]]s are often brought up. The word gets thrown around without much hard data behind the statements. This article should help prove how well [[LOD]] models actually remove polygons. The charts show which models have received optimization updates in the form of [[LOD]]s, and which models are still unoptimized.
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{{update|content haven't been updated since 2016}}
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[[File:Lod rocketlauncher wire.jpg|260px|thumb|Optimized Rocket Launcher w_model]]
  
==c_models==
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{{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' on model optimization|Now that there was a fine piece 'a work.|sound=Engineer cheers05.wav}}
'''Chart scale 0-7000'''
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In discussions about '''model optimization''', [[Level of detail]], or LOD, is often brought up. This article shows the effect of LOD on the polygon count in models. The charts show which models have received optimization updates in the form of LOD and which models are still unoptimized.
{| class="wikitable grid plainlinks" cellpadding=10px style="width: 18%"
 
|-
 
| {{Chart bar|200|hex=#93aecf}}
 
| Not Optimized
 
|-
 
| {{Chart bar|200}}
 
| Optimized
 
|}
 
  
{| class="wikitable grid sortable plainlinks" cellpadding=10px style="width: 100%"
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== Background ==
|-
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=== LOD ===
!class="header" style="width: 18%"| Item Name
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{{main|LOD}}
!class="header" style="width: 34%"| Highest quality (polycount)
 
!class="header" style="width: 34%"| Lowest quality LOD (polycount)
 
!class="header" style="width: 4%"| LOD efficiency (% removed)
 
!class="header unsortable" style="width: 10%"| Notes
 
|-
 
| [[Degreaser]]
 
| {{Chart bar|6768|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Sydney Sleeper]]
 
| {{Chart bar|6623|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Huntsman]]
 
| {{Chart bar|6300|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|1478|max=7000}}
 
| 76.56%
 
|-
 
| [[Black Box]]
 
| {{Chart bar|5990|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Fists of Steel]]
 
| {{Chart bar|5880|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Brass Beast]]
 
| {{Chart bar|5466|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|863|max=7000}}
 
| 84.21%
 
|-
 
| [[Direct Hit]]
 
| {{Chart bar|5381|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|391|max=7000}}
 
| 92.73%
 
|-
 
| [[Ambassador]]
 
| {{Chart bar|5331|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|205|max=7000}}
 
| 96.15%
 
|-
 
| [[Powerjack]]
 
| {{Chart bar|5326|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Iron Curtain]]
 
| {{Chart bar|5149|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|763|max=7000}}
 
| 85.18%
 
|-
 
| [[L'etranger]]
 
| {{Chart bar|5085|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Crusader's Crossbow]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4986|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Frontier Justice]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4961|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|263|max=7000}}
 
| 94.70%
 
|-
 
| [[Flamethrower]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4944|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|681|max=7000}}
 
| 86.23%
 
|-
 
| [[Warrior's Spirit]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4898|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Claidheamh mor]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4896|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Scottish Resistance]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4796|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|626|max=7000}}
 
| 86.87%
 
|-
 
| [[Skullcutter]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4378|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Buffbanner|Buffbanner Bugle]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4014|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Eyelander]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3893|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|382|max=7000}}
 
| 90.19%
 
|-
 
| [[Equalizer]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3843|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|610|max=7000}}
 
| 84.13%
 
|-
 
| [[Flaregun]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3774|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|430|max=7000}}
 
| 88.60%
 
|-
 
| [[Big Kill]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3690|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Shortstop]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3528|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Battalion's Backup|Battalion's Backup Backpack]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3510|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Kritzkrieg]] (attachment) + [[Medigun]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3454|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
| (300 + 3154)
 
|-
 
| [[Vita-saw]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3346|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Battalion's Backup|Battalion's Backup Bugle]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3040|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Jag]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3012|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Grenade Launcher]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2991|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|703|max=7000}}
 
| 76.50%
 
|-
 
| [[Axtinguisher]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2887|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Battalion's Backup|Battalion's Backup Flag]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2753|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Killing Gloves of Boxing]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2692|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Chargin' Targe]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2678|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Buffbanner|Buffbanner Flag]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2664|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|384|max=7000}}
 
| 85.59%
 
|-
 
| [[Blutsauger]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2606|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Holy Mackerel]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2559|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Amputator]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2500|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Loch-n-Load]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2468|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Ullapool Caber]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2342|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Shotgun]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2252|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
| Used as viewmodel only
 
|-
 
| [[Southern Hospitality]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2190|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Paintrain]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2145|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Force-a-Nature]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2004|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Mad Milk]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1890|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Gunboats]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1822|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Lugermorph]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1754|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[PDA|Destroy tool]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1746|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
| Used as viewmodel only
 
|-
 
| [[Backscratcher]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1714|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Jarate]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1643|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Pistol]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1619|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
| Used as viewmodel only
 
|-
 
| [[Sandvich]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1584|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Buffbanner|Buffbanner Backpack]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1564|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Your Eternal Reward]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1505|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Sandman]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1430|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Bushwhacka]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1412|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Boston Basher]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1217|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Buffalo Steak]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1176|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[PDA|Build tool]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1146|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
| Used as viewmodel only
 
|-
 
| [[Machete]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1135|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|519|max=7000}}
 
| 54.27%
 
|-
 
| [[Frying Pan]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1088|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Natascha]] (attachment)
 
| {{Chart bar|956|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Homewrecker]]
 
| {{Chart bar|940|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Ubersaw]]
 
| {{Chart bar|936|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Backburner]] (attachment)
 
| {{Chart bar|918|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Tribalman's Shiv]]
 
| {{Chart bar|907|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]]
 
| {{Chart bar|854|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker]]
 
| {{Chart bar|800|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Candy Cane]]
 
| {{Chart bar|680|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Dalokohs Bar]]
 
| {{Chart bar|557|max=7000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|}
 
'''Medigun and c_models:''' Medigun equipped on its own use w_models and v_models. But when used with the kritzkrieg attachment it uses a c_model variation.
 
  
'''Unused c_model content:''' [[Fireaxe]] - [[Revolver]] - [[Scattergun]] - [[Syringe Gun]] - [[Wrench]] - [[Stickybomb Launcher]] - [[Bat]] - [[Bonesaw]]
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To reduce the number of polygons that need to be rendered in a scene, the [[Source Engine]] will render alternate lower-quality models as the distance between the model and camera increase. LOD models are not created dynamically by the engine; instead, all of the levels of lower-quality models must be included in the game files for LOD to be enabled.
  
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{{LODTable}}
  
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== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
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'''{{Patch name|1|7|2008}}'''
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* Graphics optimizations for mid and low end hardware.
  
==w_models==
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'''{{Patch name|1|25|2008}}'''
'''Chart scale 0-7000'''
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* Added more particle optimizations for mid range and low end hardware.
{| class="wikitable grid plainlinks" cellpadding=10px style="width: 18%"
 
|-
 
| {{Chart bar|200|hex=#93aecf}}
 
| Not Optimized
 
|-
 
| {{Chart bar|200}}
 
| Optimized
 
|}
 
  
{| class="wikitable grid sortable plainlinks" cellpadding=10px style="width: 100%"
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'''{{Patch name|2|14|2008}}'''
|-
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* Optimized some particle systems to improve performance on some hardware configurations.
!class="header" style="width: 18%"| Item Name
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* Made some small changes to the Demoman viewmodel that were causing performance problems.
!class="header" style="width: 34%"| Highest quality (polycount)
 
!class="header" style="width: 34%"| Lowest quality LOD (polycount)
 
!class="header" style="width: 4%"| LOD efficiency (% removed)
 
!class="header unsortable" style="width: 10%"| Notes
 
|-
 
| [[Minigun]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4811|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|494|max=7000}}
 
| 89.73%
 
|-
 
| [[Syringe gun]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3513|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|492|max=7000}}
 
| 85.99%
 
|-
 
| [[Medigun]]
 
| {{Chart bar|3040|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|468|max=7000}}
 
| 84.61%
 
|-
 
| [[Rocket launcher]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2808|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|420|max=7000}}
 
| 85.04%
 
|-
 
| [[Sniper rifle]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2279|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|738|max=7000}}
 
| 67.62%
 
|-
 
| [[Revolver]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2231|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|429|max=7000}}
 
| 80.77%
 
|-
 
| [[Scattergun]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1711|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|258|max=7000}}
 
| 64.92%
 
|-
 
| [[Shotgun]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1681|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|401|max=7000}}
 
| 76.15%
 
|-
 
| [[Shovel]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1570|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|512|max=7000}}
 
| 67.39%
 
|-
 
| [[Stickybomb launcher]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1449|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|565|max=7000}}
 
| 61.00%
 
|-
 
| [[SMG]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1438|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|498|max=7000}}
 
| 65.37%
 
|-
 
| [[Fireaxe]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1184|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|282|max=7000}}
 
| 76.18%
 
|-
 
| [[Bottle]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1000|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|260|max=7000}}
 
| 74.00%
 
|-
 
| [[Sapper]]
 
| {{Chart bar|874|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|544|max=7000}}
 
| 37.76%
 
|-
 
| [[Wrench]]
 
| {{Chart bar|800|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|360|max=7000}}
 
| 55.00%
 
|-
 
| [[PDA|Build tool]]
 
| {{Chart bar|748|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|290|max=7000}}
 
| 61.23%
 
|-
 
| [[Bat]]
 
| {{Chart bar|692|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|94|max=7000}}
 
| 86.41%
 
|-
 
| [[Pistol]]
 
| {{Chart bar|665|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|272|max=7000}}
 
| 59.10%
 
|-
 
| [[Toolbox]]
 
| {{Chart bar|637|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|331|max=7000}}
 
| 48.04%
 
|-
 
| [[Cigarette case]]
 
| {{Chart bar|590|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|224|max=7000}}
 
| 62.03%
 
|-
 
| [[Bonesaw]]
 
| {{Chart bar|562|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|260|max=7000}}
 
| 51.74%
 
|-
 
| [[Knife]]
 
| {{Chart bar|416|max=7000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|198|max=7000}}
 
| 52.40%
 
|}
 
'''Unused w_model content:''' [[Grenade launcher]]-[[PDA|Destroy tool]]-[[Scottish Resistance]]-[[Flamethrower]]
 
  
 +
'''{{Patch name|4|29|2008}}''' ([[Gold Rush Update]])
 +
* Improved particle performance on multi-core machines.
  
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+
'''{{Patch name|1|19|2011}}'''
 +
* Added LODs to the [[Huntsman]], [[Direct Hit]], [[Ambassador]], [[Iron Curtain]], [[Frontier Justice]], [[German Gonzilla]], [[Ghastlier Gibus]], [[Tyrant's Helm]], and [[Cheater's Lament]].
  
==Character models==
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'''{{Patch name|2|3|2011}}'''
'''Chart scale 0-10000'''
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* Updated several more models with optimizations and new [[Level of detail|LODs]].
*Please note that the chart scale is not the same as the previous lists! You can not compare the lengths of the bars in this table with bars in the other tables. You CAN compare the numbers though.
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** Added LODs to the [[Buff Banner]] (''flag''), [[Eyelander]], [[Flamethrower]], [[Flare Gun]], [[Brass Beast]], [[Equalizer]], and [[Scottish Resistance]].
{| class="wikitable grid plainlinks" cellpadding=10px style="width: 18%"
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* {{Undocumented}} View and worldmodel versions of the [[Flame Thrower]] were removed from the game files and replaced with a newer c_model variant.
|-
 
| {{Chart bar|200|hex=#93aecf}}
 
| Not Optimized
 
|-
 
| {{Chart bar|200}}
 
| Optimized
 
|}
 
  
{| class="wikitable grid sortable plainlinks" cellpadding=10px style="width: 100%"
+
'''{{Patch name|3|10|2011}}'''
|-
+
* Updated several more models with optimizations and new LODs.
!class="header" style="width: 18%"| Class
+
** Added LODs to the [[Black Box]], [[Buff Banner]] (''bugle''), [[Degreaser]], [[Blutsauger]], [[Powerjack]], [[Sandvich]], [[Ubersaw]] and [[Jarate]].
!class="header" style="width: 39%"| Highest quality (polycount)
 
!class="header" style="width: 39%"| Lowest quality LOD (polycount)
 
!class="header" style="width: 4%"| LOD efficiency (% removed)
 
|-
 
| [[Demoman]]
 
| {{Chart bar|8442|max=10000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|562|max=10000}}
 
| 93.34%
 
|-
 
| [[Soldier]]
 
| {{Chart bar|8310|max=10000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|799|max=10000}}
 
| 90.38%
 
|-
 
| [[Medic]]
 
| {{Chart bar|8288|max=10000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|774|max=10000}}
 
| 90.66%
 
|-
 
| [[Scout]]
 
| {{Chart bar|7814|max=10000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|1603|max=10000}}
 
| 79.49%
 
|-
 
| [[Engineer]]
 
| {{Chart bar|7438|max=10000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|1251|max=10000}}
 
| 83.18%
 
|-
 
| [[Heavy Weapons Guy]]
 
| {{Chart bar|7188|max=10000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|579|max=10000}}
 
| 91.94%
 
|-
 
| [[Sniper]]
 
| {{Chart bar|6634|max=10000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|1011|max=10000}}
 
| 84.76%
 
|-
 
| [[Spy]]
 
| {{Chart bar|5360|max=10000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|565|max=10000}}
 
| 89.46%
 
|-
 
| [[Pyro]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4197|max=10000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|544|max=10000}}
 
| 87.04%
 
|}
 
  
 +
'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}}''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
 +
* LOD models added to several older cosmetic items
  
----
+
'''{{Patch name|12|15|2011}}'''
 +
* {{Undocumented}} Added LODs to the [[Machina]].
  
==Hat & Misc models==
+
'''{{Patch name|2|23|2012}}'''
'''Chart scale 0-5000'''
+
* Added LODs for the [[Reggaelator]].
*Please note that the chart scale is not the same as the previous lists! You can not compare the lengths of the bars in this table with bars in the other tables. You CAN compare the numbers though.
 
{| class="wikitable grid plainlinks" cellpadding=10px style="width: 18%"
 
|-
 
| {{Chart bar|200|hex=#93aecf}}
 
| Not Optimized
 
|-
 
| {{Chart bar|200}}
 
| Optimized
 
|}
 
  
{| class="wikitable grid sortable plainlinks" cellpadding=10px style="width: 100%"
+
'''{{Patch name|4|18|2012}}'''
|-
+
* Added LODs for the [[Ghastly Gibus]].
!class="header" style="width: 18%"| Item name
 
!class="header" style="width: 39%"| Highest quality (polycount)
 
!class="header" style="width: 39%"| Lowest quality LOD (polycount)
 
!class="header" style="width: 4%"| LOD efficiency (% removed)
 
|-
 
| [[Lumbricus Lid|Lumbricus Lid + Grenades]]
 
| {{Chart bar|4885|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Voodoo Juju]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2658|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Bombing Run]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2639|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2478|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Towering Pillar of Hats]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2334|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Madame Dixie]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2163|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Spine-Chilling Skull]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2088|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Prancer's Pride]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2070|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Hat of Undeniable Wealth]]
 
| {{Chart bar|2031|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Camera Beard]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1952|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Buckaroos Hat]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1950|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Max's Severed Head]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1934|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Texas Ten Gallon]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1930|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Glengarry Bonnet]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1902|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Frenchman's Beret]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1892|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Vintage Tyrolean]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1885|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Treasure Hat]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1832|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Stout Shako]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1678|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Engineer's Cap]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1672|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Bounty Hat]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1636|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[German Gonzilla]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1570|max=5000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|132|max=5000}}
 
| 91.59%
 
|-
 
| [[Detective Noir]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1550|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Ghastlier Gibus]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1548|max=5000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|203|max=5000}}
 
| 86.89%
 
|-
 
| [[Killer's Kabuto]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1520|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Rimmed Raincatcher]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1512|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Sober Stuntman]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1492|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Tyrant's Helm]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1486|max=5000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|287|max=5000}}
 
| 80.69%
 
|-
 
| [[Noble Amassment of Hats]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1484|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Defiant Spartan]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1482|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Sergeant's Drill Hat]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1472|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Essential Accessories]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1468|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Prince Tavish's Crown]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1464|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Tough Guy's Toque]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1451|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Alien Swarm Parasite]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1406|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[A Rather Festive Tree]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1396|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Ghastly Gibus]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1387|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Whoopee Cap]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1386|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Coupe D'isaster]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1330|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Chieftain's Challenge]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1293|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Bloke's Bucket Hat]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1244|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Blighted Beak]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1239|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Respectless Rubber Glove]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1230|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Exquisite Rack]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1216|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[World Traveller's Hat]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1188|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Bonk Helm]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1166|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Heavy Duty Rag]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1152|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Stainless Pot]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1116|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Foster's Facade]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1068|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Pyromancer's Mask]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1063|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Safe'n'Sound]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1060|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Flipped Trilby]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1056|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Handyman's Handle]]
 
| {{Chart bar|1014|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Football Helmet]]
 
| {{Chart bar|974|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Berliner's Bucket Helm]]
 
| {{Chart bar|974|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Carouser's Capotain]]
 
| {{Chart bar|960|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Whiskered Gentleman]]
 
| {{Chart bar|959|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Vintage Merryweather]]
 
| {{Chart bar|932|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[License to Maim]]
 
| {{Chart bar|922|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Scotch Bonnet]]
 
| {{Chart bar|904|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Industrial Festivizer]]
 
| {{Chart bar|898|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Magistrate's Mullet]]
 
| {{Chart bar|880|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Larrikin Robin]]
 
| {{Chart bar|864|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Pugilist Protector]]
 
| {{Chart bar|860|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Ze Goggles]]
 
| {{Chart bar|840|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Ol' Snaggletooth]]
 
| {{Chart bar|836|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Wiki cap]]
 
| {{Chart bar|824|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Physician's Procedure Mask]]
 
| {{Chart bar|822|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Modest Pile of Hat]]
 
| {{Chart bar|816|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Familiar Fez]]
 
| {{Chart bar|808|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Milkman]]
 
| {{Chart bar|800|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Big Chief]]
 
| {{Chart bar|794|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Hard Counter]]
 
| {{Chart bar|784|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Prussian Pickelhaube]]
 
| {{Chart bar|782|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Triboniophorus Tyrannus]]
 
| {{Chart bar|770|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Brigade helm]]
 
| {{Chart bar|768|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Attendant]]
 
| {{Chart bar|756|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Professional's Panama]]
 
| {{Chart bar|756|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Cadaver's Cranium]]
 
| {{Chart bar|723|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Scotsman's Stove Pipe]]
 
| {{Chart bar|716|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Shooter's Sola Topi]]
 
| {{Chart bar|699|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Companion Cube Pin]]
 
| {{Chart bar|692|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Hotrod]]
 
| {{Chart bar|690|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Mann Co. Cap]]
 
| {{Chart bar|680|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Old Guadalajara]]
 
| {{Chart bar|674|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Ellis' cap]]
 
| {{Chart bar|672|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Athletic Supporter]]
 
| {{Chart bar|672|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Bill's hat]]
 
| {{Chart bar|668|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Grenadier's Softcap]]
 
| {{Chart bar|668|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Mining Light]]
 
| {{Chart bar|658|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Magnificent Mongolian]]
 
| {{Chart bar|654|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Backbiter's Billycock]]
 
| {{Chart bar|624|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Polycount Pin]]
 
| {{Chart bar|616|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Troublemaker's Tossle Cap]]
 
| {{Chart bar|582|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Le Party Phantom]]
 
| {{Chart bar|564|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Master's Yellow Belt]]
 
| {{Chart bar|538|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Ye Olde Baker Boy]]
 
| {{Chart bar|536|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Superfan]]
 
| {{Chart bar|532|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Napper's Respite]]
 
| {{Chart bar|530|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Earbuds]]
 
| {{Chart bar|512|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Dangeresque, Too?]]
 
| {{Chart bar|512|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Trophy Belt]]
 
| {{Chart bar|480|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Officer's Ushanka]]
 
| {{Chart bar|467|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Hound Dog]]
 
| {{Chart bar|447|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Horrific Headsplitter]]
 
| {{Chart bar|435|max=5000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|93|max=5000}}
 
| 78.62%
 
|-
 
| [[Batter's Helmet]]
 
| {{Chart bar|416|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Soldier's Stash]]
 
| {{Chart bar|416|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Tippler's Tricorne]]
 
| {{Chart bar|408|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Halloween masks]]
 
| {{Chart bar|399|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Hustlers Hallmark]]
 
| {{Chart bar|394|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Dealer's Visor]]
 
| {{Chart bar|376|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Bronze Dueling Badge|Dueling badge]]/[[Mercenary|ID badge]]
 
| {{Chart bar|366|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Dr's Dapper Topper]]
 
| {{Chart bar|364|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Cheater's lament]]
 
| {{Chart bar|357|max=5000}}
 
| {{Chart bar|48|max=5000}}
 
| 86.55%
 
|-
 
| [[Demoman's_Fro]]
 
| {{Chart bar|308|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Gentleman's Gatsby]]
 
| {{Chart bar|296|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Pyro's Beanie]]
 
| {{Chart bar|260|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Stockbroker's Scarf]]
 
| {{Chart bar|218|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Otolaryngologist's Mirror]]
 
| {{Chart bar|211|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Fancy Fedora]]
 
| {{Chart bar|178|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|-
 
| [[Gentle Manne's Service Medal]]
 
| {{Chart bar|94|max=5000|hex=#93aecf}}
 
|
 
| 0%
 
|}
 
  
 +
'''{{Patch name|6|3|2013}}'''
 +
* Fixed a missing LOD on the Dispenser.
  
==Update History==
+
'''{{Patch name|7|8|2014}}'''
 +
* Fixed some [[Festive weapons]] using the lowest LOD for the first person view.
  
'''[[February 3, 2011 Patch]]'''
+
'''{{Patch name|12|12|2014}}'''
*Added LODs to the following models
+
* Fixed The [[Swagman's Swatter]] not being held by the [[Sniper]] for lower LOD settings during the [[Sniper taunts#Melee|melee taunt]].
**Buffbanner (flag)
 
**Eyelander
 
**Flamethrower
 
**Flaregun
 
**Brass Beast
 
**Equalizer
 
**Scottish Resistance
 
  
'''[[January 19, 2011 Patch]]'''
+
'''{{Patch name|8|18|2015}} #1'''
*Added LODs to the following models
+
* Updated LODs for several weapons and the [[Sentry Gun]]  
**Huntsman
+
 
**Direct Hit
+
'''{{Patch name|8|18|2015|no-link=yes}} #2'''
**Ambassador
+
* Updated LODs for the [[Revolver]].
**Iron Curtain
+
}}
**Frontier Justice
+
 
**German Gonzilla
+
== See also ==
**Ghastlier Gibus
+
* [[Steam Workshop]]
**Tyrant's Helm
+
 
**Cheater's Lament
+
== External links ==
 +
* {{vdc|LOD Models}}
 +
* {{vdc|Material optimization}}
 +
 
 +
[[Category:Lists]]

Latest revision as of 15:16, 27 January 2023

Optimized Rocket Launcher w_model
Now that there was a fine piece 'a work.
The Engineer on model optimization

In discussions about model optimization, Level of detail, or LOD, is often brought up. This article shows the effect of LOD on the polygon count in models. The charts show which models have received optimization updates in the form of LOD and which models are still unoptimized.

Background

LOD

Main article: LOD

To reduce the number of polygons that need to be rendered in a scene, the Source Engine will render alternate lower-quality models as the distance between the model and camera increase. LOD models are not created dynamically by the engine; instead, all of the levels of lower-quality models must be included in the game files for LOD to be enabled.

Weapons

Key Unoptimized Optimized

Cosmetics

Key Unoptimized Optimized

Scout

Soldier

Pyro

Demoman

Heavy

Engineer

Medic

Sniper

Spy

Multi-class

All classes

Buildings

Key Unoptimized Optimized
Class Item Highest quality LOD (polycount) Lowest quality LOD (polycount) Efficiency
Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer Dispenser (Level 1)
 7,086 
 1,598 
77.45%
Dispenser (Level 2)
 14,294 
N/A N/A
Dispenser (Level 3)
 15,462 
N/A N/A
Sentry Gun (Level 1)
 4,030 
 640 
84.12%
Sentry Gun (Level 2)
 10,167 
 2,329 
77.09%
Sentry Gun (Level 3)
 11,312 
 2,955 
73.88%
Teleporters
 4,456 
 1,790 
59.83%

Classes

Key Unoptimized Optimized
Class Highest quality LOD (polycount) Lowest quality LOD (polycount) Efficiency
Scout
 5,524 
 593 
89.27%
Soldier
 6,408 
 502 
92.17%
Pyro
 2,406 
 294 
87.78%
Demoman
 6,518 
 466 
92.85%
Heavy
 4,728 
 522 
88.96%
Engineer
 6,754 
 721 
89.32%
Medic
 6,658 
 635 
90.46%
Sniper
 6,092 
 519 
91.48%
Spy
 5,360 
 565 
89.46%

Update history

January 7, 2008 Patch
  • Graphics optimizations for mid and low end hardware.

January 25, 2008 Patch

  • Added more particle optimizations for mid range and low end hardware.

February 14, 2008 Patch

  • Optimized some particle systems to improve performance on some hardware configurations.
  • Made some small changes to the Demoman viewmodel that were causing performance problems.

April 29, 2008 Patch (Gold Rush Update)

  • Improved particle performance on multi-core machines.

January 19, 2011 Patch

February 3, 2011 Patch

March 10, 2011 Patch

October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update & Sale)

  • LOD models added to several older cosmetic items

December 15, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added LODs to the Machina.

February 23, 2012 Patch

April 18, 2012 Patch

June 3, 2013 Patch

  • Fixed a missing LOD on the Dispenser.

July 8, 2014 Patch

December 12, 2014 Patch

August 18, 2015 Patch #1

  • Updated LODs for several weapons and the Sentry Gun

August 18, 2015 Patch #2

See also

External links