Short Circuit

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That wasn't even close.
The Engineer destroying projectiles

The Short Circuit is a promotional secondary weapon for the Engineer. It is a futuristic electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing, that replaces the Engineer's right arm.

This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that does minor damage to enemies and has the ability to destroy enemy projectiles within a 180 degree radius at the expense of 35 metal. The weapon's electrical arcs are capable of hitting both multiple enemies and multiple projectiles in a single shot. Although unable to deliver critical hits either randomly or through any crit boosts or to operate underwater, the Short Circuit does not require reloading and instead 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 that caused by the weapons in Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack.

It was awarded in Genuine quality to players that pre-ordered Deus Ex: Human Revolution before August 26, 2011.

The kill icon for the Short Circuit was contributed by Ani.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Shot type Projectile
Damage
Base damage 100% 4-6
Point blank 4-6
Mini-crit 7
Function times
Attack interval ≈0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

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.

August 23, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed the Short Circuit attacking friendly projectiles.
  • Fixed the Short Circuit being hidden when the Engineer taunts.

Bugs

  • This weapon has slight clipping with the Engineer's fingers during the draw animation.
  • If an Engineer has the Gunslinger equipped and pulls out the Shotgun, his Gunslinger hand will be invisible.
  • The Short Circuit cannot destroy flares from the Flare Gun or Detonator.
  • When firing this weapon against friendly players, buildings or friendly projectiles, the energy field will appear despite not doing any damage or destroy friendly projectiles.
  • Destroying stickybombs with this weapon does not advance the How the Pests Was Gunned achievement.
  • The Short Circuit can be used to destroy the beach ball in Birthday mode.
  • There is currently no Level or Item type displayed under the Weapon when viewing it's Backpack icon.

Trivia

  • During development, the Short Circuit was going to be a minigun that opened up from Engineer's glove. Valve, however, told the creator they wanted a less-powerful electric based weapon, so it was changed to the current design.[1]
  • The Short Circuit was featured upside down in the update page and promotional material.
  • A short circuit is a malfunction in a circuit that allows a current to travel on an unintended path.

Gallery

See also

References