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The '''Short Circuit''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players that pre-ordered ''[[Deus Ex: Human Revolution]]'' before August 22, 2011.
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The '''Short Circuit''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a futuristic handheld electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing.
  
Enemies hit by the Short Circuit will emit white electrical sparks for a brief moment. Enemies killed by the Short Circuit suffer a distinctive death by vaporization (similar to the Cow Mangler death sequence): they turn black, hover in mid-air while performing a specific disintegration animation surrounded by team-colored particles, and then disappear into ashes.
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This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that does minor damage to enemies and has the ability to destroy enemy [[projectile]]s at the expense of 35 [[metal]]. Whilst being unable to deliver random [[critical hits]] or operat [[Water|underwater]], thhe Short Circuit does not require any reloading; it draws ammunition directly from the Engineer's metal supply.
  
Firing the Short Circuit results in a burst of electrical energy that does minor damage to nearby enemies and destroys enemy [[projectile]]s at the expense of 35 metal. The weapon need not be reloaded as it draws directly from the Engineer's metal supply and it cannot deliver random [[critical hits]].
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Enemies hit by the Short Circuit will emit white electrical sparks for a brief moment. Additionally, enemies killed by the weapon will suffer a distinctive death by vaporization (similar to the [[Cow Mangler 5000]] death sequence).
  
This weapon cannot operate underwater.
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It is awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players that pre-ordered ''[[Deus Ex: Human Revolution]]'' before August 22, 2011.
  
 
==Crafting==
 
==Crafting==
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'''[[August 18, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Manno-Technology Bundle]])
 
'''[[August 18, 2011 Patch]]''' ([[Manno-Technology Bundle]])
 
*The Short Circuit was added to the game.
 
*The Short Circuit was added to the game.
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* {{Undocumented}} Added a blueprint for the Short Circuit.
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
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* This weapon does not distinguish between enemy and friendly projectiles and will destroy both.
 
* This weapon has slight clipping with the Engineer's fingers during the draw animation.
 
* This weapon has slight clipping with the Engineer's fingers during the draw animation.
 
** The bug will only show the Engineer's glove even with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped.
 
** The bug will only show the Engineer's glove even with the [[Gunslinger]] equipped.
 
* Upon using a taunt item such as the [[Schadenfreude]] or [[Director's Vision]], the Engineer's hand, as well as the Short Circuit itself, will become invisible.
 
* Upon using a taunt item such as the [[Schadenfreude]] or [[Director's Vision]], the Engineer's hand, as well as the Short Circuit itself, will become invisible.
* This weapon does not distinguish between enemy and friendly projectiles and will vaporize both.
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 08:30, 19 August 2011

Start prayin', boy!
The Engineer destroying projectiles

The Short Circuit is a promotional secondary weapon for the Engineer. It is a futuristic handheld electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing.

This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that does minor damage to enemies and has the ability to destroy enemy projectiles at the expense of 35 metal. Whilst being unable to deliver random critical hits or operat underwater, thhe Short Circuit does not require any reloading; it draws ammunition directly from the Engineer's metal supply.

Enemies hit by the Short Circuit will emit white electrical sparks for a brief moment. Additionally, enemies killed by the weapon will suffer a distinctive death by vaporization (similar to the Cow Mangler 5000 death sequence).

It is awarded in Genuine quality to players that pre-ordered Deus Ex: Human Revolution before August 22, 2011.

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal Scrap Metal Gunslinger Short Circuit
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png + Item icon Gunslinger.png = Item icon Short Circuit.png
Class Token - Engineer Slot Token - Secondary Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Engineer.png + Item icon Slot Token - Secondary.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Wrangler.png Item icon Short Circuit.png

Update history

August 18, 2011 Patch (Manno-Technology Bundle)

  • The Short Circuit was added to the game.
  • [Undocumented] Added a blueprint for the Short Circuit.

Bugs

  • This weapon does not distinguish between enemy and friendly projectiles and will destroy both.
  • This weapon has slight clipping with the Engineer's fingers during the draw animation.
    • The bug will only show the Engineer's glove even with the Gunslinger equipped.
  • Upon using a taunt item such as the Schadenfreude or Director's Vision, the Engineer's hand, as well as the Short Circuit itself, will become invisible.

See also