Beta Pocket Rocket Launcher

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You're dead, that's good, amen.
The Soldier on dying medical personnel

The Beta Pocket Rocket Launcher is a primary weapon for the Soldier that currently only exists in Team Fortress 2 Beta. It uses the Direct Hit model.

There are currently three variants of this weapon, however only one of them is actually available in the beta.

Since the item is still in an unreleased stage, these attributes may be changed or the weapon may be scrapped entirely.

Contents

Weapon variants

Current

Weapon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Notes / Special Abilities Status
Direct Hit
Beta Pocket Rocket Launcher
4 20

 When the Medic healing the Soldier is killed, the Soldier will gain Mini-Crit Boost for 6 seconds.
 On hit: -10 health

 
Active
Direct Hit
Beta Pocket Rocket Launcher 2
4 20

 +15% Übercharge rate for the Medic healing the Soldier.
 This effect doesn't work in the respawn room.
 On hit: -10 health

 
Active
Direct Hit
Beta Pocket Rocket Launcher 3
4 20

 50% faster reload time whilst Soldier is being healed by a Medic.
 On hit: -10 health

 
Active


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Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Identical to: Rocket Launcher
Damage and function times
Shot type Projectile
Damage
Maximum ramp-up 125% 112
Base damage 100% 90
Maximum fall-off 53% 48
Point blank 105-112
Medium range 50-90
Long range 45-60
Critical hit 270
Mini-crit 122
Splash damage
Minimum splash 50% 9 ft
Damage reduction 1% / 2.88
Self-damage 27-89
Self damage (rocket jump) 27-46
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Reload (first) 0.8 s
Reload (consecutive) 0.92 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.


Update history

April 26, 2011 Patch (Beta)

  • The item was added.

April 28, 2011 Patch (Beta)

  • Beta Pocket Rocket Launcher
    • Now deals mini-crits instead of crits
    • Time of mini-crit bonus reduced to 6 seconds from 8
  • Beta Pocket Rocket Launcher 2
    • New Rocket Launcher option
    • +15% Übercharge rate for the Medic healing the Soldier. This effect does not work in the respawn room.
    • -10 health on hit
  • Beta Pocket Rocket Launcher 3
    • New Rocket Launcher option
    • 50% faster reload time whilst Soldier is being healed by a Medic.
    • -10 health on hit

Bugs

  • When reloading, the Soldier's hand will animate as if he's putting in rockets; however, the rockets are not shown.
  • While reloading, it is possible to force the reload animation to loop endlessly by holding both the left and right mouse button after reloading at least one rocket.
  • If a Medic is healing a Soldier with this weapon and the Buff Banner equipped, healing increases his Buff Banner charge.

Trivia

  • Pocket Soldier is the term used in competitive play to describe a Soldier pairing up with a Medic.
  • A Pyro that successfully hits a target with a reflected rocket from this weapon will lose 10 health.

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