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{{April Fools|2013}}
 
{{Item infobox
 
{{Item infobox
 
| name              = Ranger's Returner
 
| name              = Ranger's Returner
 
| type              = weapon
 
| type              = weapon
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| image              =  
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| image              = Ranger's_Returner.png
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| kill-icon-1        = Ranger's Returner
 
| used-by            = [[Sniper]]
 
| used-by            = [[Sniper]]
 
| slot              = secondary
 
| slot              = secondary
 
| contributed-by    = [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ Rack Istley]
 
| contributed-by    = [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ Rack Istley]
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| released          = {{Patch name|4|1|2012}}
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| released          = {{Patch name|4|1|2013}}
 
| availability      = {{avail|purchase|drop|craft}}
 
| availability      = {{avail|purchase|drop|craft}}
 
| numbered          = yes
 
| numbered          = yes
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| ammo-carried      = N/A
 
| ammo-carried      = N/A
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
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   | custom-icon      = Aw-kangaroo catcher.png
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   | item-level      = 1-100
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   | level            = Level 1-100 Boomerang
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   | item-kind = Boomerang
 
   | item-description = Throw it at your enemies to stop them!
 
   | item-description = Throw it at your enemies to stop them!
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| custom-icon        = Backpack_Ranger's_Returner.png
 
   | att-1-positive  = Stuns enemies for 1 second
 
   | att-1-positive  = Stuns enemies for 1 second
 
   | att-2-positive  = Does not penetrate multiple enemies
 
   | att-2-positive  = Does not penetrate multiple enemies
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{{quotation|'''The Sniper's''' excuse for his horrible boomerang throwing|I'm just getting warmed up.|sound=Sniper_domination20.wav}}
 
{{quotation|'''The Sniper's''' excuse for his horrible boomerang throwing|I'm just getting warmed up.|sound=Sniper_domination20.wav}}
  
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The '''Ranger's Returner''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[weapons#snipersecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Sniper]]. It looks like a sharpened wooden [[w:boomerang|Boomerang]] with one end made out of stone.
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The '''Ranger's Returner''' is a <!--[[Steam Workshop|community-created]]--> [[weapons#snipersecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Sniper]]. It looks like a sharpened wooden [[w:boomerang|Boomerang]] with one end made out of stone.
  
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The boomerang doesn't return when thrown. It moves in an almost linear arc at enemies. On hit the enemy is stunned for one second and takes minor damage.
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The boomerang doesn't return when thrown. It moves in an almost linear arc at enemies. On hit the enemy is stunned for one second and takes minor damage.<!-- The Ranger's Returner was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=4428 contributed] through the [[Steam Workshop]]. -->
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The Ranger's Returner was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=4428 contributed] through the [[Steam Workshop]].
 
  
 
The kill icon for the Ranger's Returner was contributed by [http://steamcommunity.com/id/mechatheslag Mecha the Slag].
 
The kill icon for the Ranger's Returner was contributed by [http://steamcommunity.com/id/mechatheslag Mecha the Slag].
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|  base              = 10
 
|  base              = 10
 
|  point blank      = 10
 
|  point blank      = 10
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|  crit              = 35
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|  crit              = 30
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|  minicrit          = 20-30
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|  minicrit          = 13.5
  
 
| function times    = yes
 
| function times    = yes
 
|  attack interval  = 0.15 s
 
|  attack interval  = 0.15 s
 
|  recharge          = 20 s
 
|  recharge          = 20 s
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}}
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==Crafting==
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{{See also|Crafting}}
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===Blueprint===
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{{Blueprint
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| ingredient-1 = Tribalman's Shiv
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| ingredient-1-amount = 3
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| ingredient-2 = Reclaimed Metal
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| result = Ranger's Returner
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}}
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{{Blueprint| autoresult = Sniper Secondary}}
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== Related achievements ==
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=== {{class link|Sniper}} ===
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{{Achievement table
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| {{Show achievement|Sniper|Triple Prey}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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* The original name of the Ranger's Returner was Rock N' Wood.
 
* In Australia, the country of the Sniper and [[Saxton Hale]], the boomerang is a commonly used weapon for precise hunting and protection against wild animals.
 
* In Australia, the country of the Sniper and [[Saxton Hale]], the boomerang is a commonly used weapon for precise hunting and protection against wild animals.
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==Bugs==
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* The boomerang has a tendency of either travelling through walls and spawn barriers, or getting stuck in them.
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==Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:Ranger's_Returner_1st_person.png|First-person view.
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</gallery>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 22:02, 19 July 2023

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“
I'm just getting warmed up.
Click to listen
— The Sniper's excuse for his horrible boomerang throwing
 ”

The Ranger's Returner is a secondary weapon for the Sniper. It looks like a sharpened wooden Boomerang with one end made out of stone.

The boomerang doesn't return when thrown. It moves in an almost linear arc at enemies. On hit the enemy is stunned for one second and takes minor damage.

The kill icon for the Ranger's Returner was contributed by Mecha the Slag.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Shot type Projectile
Effect Stuns for one second
Damage
Base damage 100% 10
Point blank 10
Critical 30
Mini-crit 13.5
Function times
Attack interval 0.15 s
Recharge time 20 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Tribalman's Shiv Reclaimed Metal Ranger's Returner
Item icon Tribalman's Shiv.pngx3 + Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png = Item icon Ranger's Returner.png
Class Token - Sniper Slot Token - Secondary Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Sniper.png + Item icon Slot Token - Secondary.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Jarate.png Item icon Razorback.png Item icon Darwin's Danger Shield.png Item icon Cleaner's Carbine.png
Item icon Cozy Camper.png

Related achievements

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

Triple Prey
 Triple Prey
In a single round, get a kill with 3 different weapons.


Update history

April 1, 2013 Patch (Eastralian Update)

  • The Ranger's Returner was added to the game.

Trivia

  • The original name of the Ranger's Returner was Rock N' Wood.
  • In Australia, the country of the Sniper and Saxton Hale, the boomerang is a commonly used weapon for precise hunting and protection against wild animals.

Bugs

  • The boomerang has a tendency of either travelling through walls and spawn barriers, or getting stuck in them.

Gallery

  • First-person view.

See also


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