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| 3d-image-3          = Ubersaw Censored
 
| 3d-image-3          = Ubersaw Censored
 
| 3d-image-5          = Ubersaw Festive
 
| 3d-image-5          = Ubersaw Festive
| 3d-image-7          = Ubersaw Festive Censored
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| 3d-image-7          = Ubersaw Festivized
 
| 3d-button-1        = colored_pair
 
| 3d-button-1        = colored_pair
 
| 3d-button-3        = colored_pair
 
| 3d-button-3        = colored_pair
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| 3d-viewname-3      = Censored
 
| 3d-viewname-3      = Censored
 
| 3d-viewname-5      = Festive
 
| 3d-viewname-5      = Festive
| 3d-viewname-7      = Festive Censored
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| 3d-viewname-7      = Festivized
 
| number-of-3d-images = 4
 
| number-of-3d-images = 4
 
| team-colors        = yes
 
| team-colors        = yes
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| kill-icon-1        = ubersaw
 
| kill-icon-1        = ubersaw
 
| kill-icon-2        = spinal tap
 
| kill-icon-2        = spinal tap
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| kill-tooltip-2      = Taunting
 
| used-by            = [[Medic]]
 
| used-by            = [[Medic]]
 
| slot                = melee
 
| slot                = melee
 
| released            = {{Patch name|4|29|2008}}<br />([[Gold Rush Update]])
 
| released            = {{Patch name|4|29|2008}}<br />([[Gold Rush Update]])
| availability        = {{avail|Unlock|drop|craft|purchase|Crate32-strange|crate52|collectors}}
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| availability        = {{avail|Unlock|drop|craft|purchase|Crate32-strange|crate52-festive|collectors|warpaint}}
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| marketable          = yes
 
| numbered            = no
 
| numbered            = no
 
| ammo-loaded        = N/A
 
| ammo-loaded        = N/A
 
| ammo-carried        = N/A
 
| ammo-carried        = N/A
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
   | level            = Level 10 Bonesaw
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   | item-kind        = Bonesaw
| kill-tooltip-2      = Taunting
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   | level            = 10
   | loadout-name      = The Ubersaw
 
 
   | att-1-positive    = On Hit: 25% ÜberCharge added
 
   | att-1-positive    = On Hit: 25% ÜberCharge added
 
   | att-2-negative    = 20% slower firing speed
 
   | att-2-negative    = 20% slower firing speed
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The '''Ubersaw''' is an unlockable [[Weapons#medicmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Medic]]. It is a cleaver-like blade fixed into a Bonesaw grip. Its most prominent feature is a large syringe filled with team-colored, [[Self-illumination|glowing]] liquid and the needle protruding out of the front of the weapon.
 
The '''Ubersaw''' is an unlockable [[Weapons#medicmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Medic]]. It is a cleaver-like blade fixed into a Bonesaw grip. Its most prominent feature is a large syringe filled with team-colored, [[Self-illumination|glowing]] liquid and the needle protruding out of the front of the weapon.
  
Every successful hit against an enemy player with this weapon adds 25% to the player's [[ÜberCharge]] meter, at the cost of a 20% slower swing rate. This effect still applies to a [[Scout]] under the effects of [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]]; however, the Scout will not receive any damage. Successful hits against disguised or [[Cloak]]ed [[Spy|Spies]] will not fill the ÜberCharge meter, but cloaked Spies that are ''not'' disguised will. Its [[critical hit]] animation is an upwards sawing motion, similar to the animation used by the [[Bonesaw]]. Note that using the Ubersaw does not build the ÜberCharge meter in [[Medieval Mode]].
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Every successful hit against an enemy player with this weapon adds 25% to the player's [[ÜberCharge]] meter, at the cost of a 20% slower swing rate. ÜberCharge is gained on hit even if the victim is invulnerable or [[Cloak]]ed, but not if the victim is [[disguise]]d. Its [[critical hit]] animation is an upwards sawing motion, similar to the animation used by the [[Bonesaw]]. The Ubersaw does not build the ÜberCharge meter in [[Medieval Mode]].
  
 
The vial on the Ubersaw's syringe serves as a visual representation of a Medic's ÜberCharge. It fills slowly as teammates are healed and enemies are attacked with the weapon. Should the ÜberCharge be deployed and the player switch to the Ubersaw, the liquid can be seen slowly draining from the syringe.
 
The vial on the Ubersaw's syringe serves as a visual representation of a Medic's ÜberCharge. It fills slowly as teammates are healed and enemies are attacked with the weapon. Should the ÜberCharge be deployed and the player switch to the Ubersaw, the liquid can be seen slowly draining from the syringe.
  
[[Taunt]]ing with the Ubersaw equipped will perform the [[Spinal Tap]] kill taunt. A successful kill with this taunt will give a Medic 100% ÜberCharge; however, killing a disguised Spy will only award 50%.
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[[Taunt]]ing by the alt-fire ([[List of default keys|default key]]: {{Key|MOUSE2}}), or taunt button (default key: {{Key|G}}) with the Ubersaw equipped will perform the [[Spinal Tap]] kill taunt. A successful kill with this taunt will give a Medic 100% ÜberCharge; however, killing a disguised Spy will only award 50%.
  
 
The Ubersaw is automatically given to any player who obtains 22 [[Medic achievement]]s.
 
The Ubersaw is automatically given to any player who obtains 22 [[Medic achievement]]s.
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| damage            = yes
 
| damage            = yes
 
|  base              = 65
 
|  base              = 65
|  point blank      = 55-75
 
 
|  crit              = 195
 
|  crit              = 195
|  minicrit          = 75-101
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|  minicrit          = 88
 
| function times    = yes
 
| function times    = yes
 
|  attack interval  = 0.96 s
 
|  attack interval  = 0.96 s
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'''{{Patch name|10|2|2013}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|10|2|2013}}'''
 
* Fixed the Ubersaw taunt attack using the incorrect deathnotice image.
 
* Fixed the Ubersaw taunt attack using the incorrect deathnotice image.
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'''{{Patch name|12|17|2015}}''' ([[Tough Break Update]])
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* Changed attribute:
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** {{Undocumented}} Taunt can now be activated by alt-fire.
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'''{{Patch name|10|24|2017}}'''
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* Updated The Ubersaw to support the Cool, Hot, and Isotope Unusual effects.
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2017}}''' ([[Smissmas 2017]])
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* Added 2nd Festive variant, obtained via Festivizing the Ubersaw.
 
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* Variations of the Ubersaw were tested in the [[Team Fortress 2 Closed Beta#Changed weapons|Team Fortress 2 Closed Beta]], featuring additional downsides such as -25% damage done or on hit -20 health.
 
* Variations of the Ubersaw were tested in the [[Team Fortress 2 Closed Beta#Changed weapons|Team Fortress 2 Closed Beta]], featuring additional downsides such as -25% damage done or on hit -20 health.
 
* In the [[Birthday mode|censored version]] of ''Team Fortress 2'', the Ubersaw is not stained with blood.
 
* In the [[Birthday mode|censored version]] of ''Team Fortress 2'', the Ubersaw is not stained with blood.
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* The Ubersaw makes an appearance in the Team Fortress 2 comic [[The Naked and the Dead]], which the Medic uses to defend himself against the [[Heavy Weapons Guy (Classic)|TFC Heavy]].
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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File:Übersaw 1st person red.png|[[RED]] first-person view.
 
File:Übersaw 1st person red.png|[[RED]] first-person view.
 
File:Übersaw 1st person blu.png|[[BLU]] first-person view.
 
File:Übersaw 1st person blu.png|[[BLU]] first-person view.
File:Festive Übersaw 1st person red.png|RED [[Festive weapons|Festive variant]].
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File:Festive Übersaw 1st person red.png|RED [[Festive weapons|Festive]] variant.
 
File:Festive Übersaw 1st person blu.png|BLU Festive variant.
 
File:Festive Übersaw 1st person blu.png|BLU Festive variant.
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File:Ubersaw 1st person red festivized.png|RED [[Festivizer|Festivized]] variant.
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File:Ubersaw 1st person blu festivized.png|BLU Festivized variant.
 
File:RED Übersaw Bloodless.png|RED Übersaw without blood.
 
File:RED Übersaw Bloodless.png|RED Übersaw without blood.
 
File:BLU Übersaw Bloodless.png|BLU Übersaw without blood.
 
File:BLU Übersaw Bloodless.png|BLU Übersaw without blood.
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
*[[Medic strategy#Ubersaw + reskins|Ubersaw strategy]]
 
*[[Medic strategy#Ubersaw + reskins|Ubersaw strategy]]
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*[[Spinal Tap]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==

Revision as of 13:30, 15 September 2019

Four hits with this new weapon will fully charge whatever medigun the Medic has equipped.
Ubersaw publicity blurb

The Ubersaw is an unlockable melee weapon for the Medic. It is a cleaver-like blade fixed into a Bonesaw grip. Its most prominent feature is a large syringe filled with team-colored, glowing liquid and the needle protruding out of the front of the weapon.

Every successful hit against an enemy player with this weapon adds 25% to the player's ÜberCharge meter, at the cost of a 20% slower swing rate. ÜberCharge is gained on hit even if the victim is invulnerable or Cloaked, but not if the victim is disguised. Its critical hit animation is an upwards sawing motion, similar to the animation used by the Bonesaw. The Ubersaw does not build the ÜberCharge meter in Medieval Mode.

The vial on the Ubersaw's syringe serves as a visual representation of a Medic's ÜberCharge. It fills slowly as teammates are healed and enemies are attacked with the weapon. Should the ÜberCharge be deployed and the player switch to the Ubersaw, the liquid can be seen slowly draining from the syringe.

Taunting by the alt-fire (default key: MOUSE2), or taunt button (default key: G) with the Ubersaw equipped will perform the Spinal Tap kill taunt. A successful kill with this taunt will give a Medic 100% ÜberCharge; however, killing a disguised Spy will only award 50%.

The Ubersaw is automatically given to any player who obtains 22 Medic achievements.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Melee
Ranged or Melee damage? Melee
Damage
Base damage 100% 65
Critical 195
Mini-crit 88
Function times
Attack interval 0.96 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Class Token - Medic Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Medic.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Ubersaw.png Item icon Vita-Saw.png Item icon Amputator.png Item icon Solemn Vow.png
Item icon Freedom Staff.png Item icon Ham Shank.png Item icon Bat Outta Hell.png Item icon Conscientious Objector.png

As a crafting ingredient

Ubersaw Scrap Metal Vita-Saw
Item icon Ubersaw.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.pngx2 = Item icon Vita-Saw.png

Strange variant


Related achievements

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

FYI I am A Medic
FYI I am A Medic
Use your bonesaw to kill a spy who has been calling for 'Medic!'.


Peer Review
Peer Review
Kill 10 Medics with your bone saw.
Sawbones
Sawbones
Hit enemies with your bonesaw 5 times in a row without dying or missing.

Update history

April 29, 2008 Patch (Gold Rush Update)
  • The Ubersaw was added to the game.

August 13, 2009 Patch (Classless Update)

  • Disguised Spies no longer trigger On-Hit effects.

August 17, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed the Ubersaw not displaying team colors.

January 13, 2010 Patch

September 30, 2010 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The Ubersaw was added in the crafting blueprint for the Vita-Saw.

February 14, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).

March 10, 2011 Patch (Shogun Pack)

  • Updated model with optimizations and LODs.

March 15, 2011 Patch

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • [Undocumented] A successful Spinal Tap kill now fills a Medic's ÜberCharge 100%.

May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added a voice response for the Spinal Tap.

June 3, 2011 Patch

  • Added community contributed response rules to the Ubersaw.

June 10, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed the Ubersaw not displaying a Medic's ÜberCharge progress.

October 25, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added Strange Quality.

April 17, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The Ubersaw will now grant ÜberCharge when striking an Engineer Building.

April 27, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed damage to buildings applying on-hit effects such as the Ubersaw charge.

December 20, 2012 Patch (Mecha Update)

October 2, 2013 Patch

  • Fixed the Ubersaw taunt attack using the incorrect deathnotice image.

December 17, 2015 Patch (Tough Break Update)

  • Changed attribute:
    • [Undocumented] Taunt can now be activated by alt-fire.

October 24, 2017 Patch

  • Updated The Ubersaw to support the Cool, Hot, and Isotope Unusual effects.

December 21, 2017 Patch (Smissmas 2017)

  • Added 2nd Festive variant, obtained via Festivizing the Ubersaw.

Bugs

  • On rare occasions the Ubersaw will kill someone, but not charge up the Übercharge meter.

Trivia

  • Variations of the Ubersaw were tested in the Team Fortress 2 Closed Beta, featuring additional downsides such as -25% damage done or on hit -20 health.
  • In the censored version of Team Fortress 2, the Ubersaw is not stained with blood.
  • The Ubersaw makes an appearance in the Team Fortress 2 comic The Naked and the Dead, which the Medic uses to defend himself against the TFC Heavy.

Gallery

See also

External links