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{{Weapon infobox
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| weapon-slot = [[Secondary]]
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-->{{Other uses|this=the secondary weapon for the Heavy|for=similar food items|Sandvich (disambiguation)}}
| used-by = [[Heavy]]
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{{Item infobox
| level-and-type = Level 1 Lunch Box
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| type              = weapon
| weapon-image = Sandvich.png
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| image              = Sandvich.png
| ammo-loaded = 1
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| 3d-image-1        = Sandvich
| ammo-carried =
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| 3d-image-2        = Sandvich Alt
| display-loadout-stats = yes
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| 3d-image-3        = Sandvich Festive
| backpack-image = sandvich
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| 3d-image-5        = Sandvich Festive Bitten
| availability = Unlock
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| 3d-button-1        = default_half
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| 3d-button-2        = default_half
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| 3d-button-3        = colored_pair
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| 3d-button-5        = colored_pair
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| 3d-viewname-1     = Default
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| 3d-viewname-2      = Nommed
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| 3d-viewname-3      = Festive
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| 3d-viewname-5      = Festive Nommed
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| hide-kill-icon    = yes
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| used-by            = {{used by|Heavy}}
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| slot              = secondary
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| released          = {{Patch name|8|19|2008}}
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| released-major    = Heavy Update
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| availability       = {{avail|unlock|drop|craft|purchase|crate52-festive|collectors|crate103-strange}}
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| marketable        = yes
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| numbered          = no
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| medieval          = yes
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| show-ammo          = off
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| reload            = Recharge (30 seconds)
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| loadout            = yes
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  | item-kind        = {{item kind|Lunch Box}}
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  | item-level      = 1
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  | item-description = {{item description|Sandvich}}
 
}}
 
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{{Quotation|'''The Heavy'''|What was that, Sandvich? "Kill them all"? Good idea! '''HAHAHAHA!'''|sound=Heavy_sandwichtaunt10.wav}}
 
  
[[File:sandvichplate.png|thumb|150px|left|A thrown Sandvich]]
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{{Quotation|'''Sandvich''' publicity blurb|The Sandvich is a great tool for a Heavy defending an area, as it gives him the ability to replenish health between enemy waves without having to abandon his post.}}
The '''Sandvich''' (in full, the '''''Sandvich Edible Device''''') is an unlockable secondary 'Lunchbox' item for the [[Heavy]], replacing his standard [[Shotgun]] once [[Heavy achievements|Heavy Milestone 1]] is achieved. It consists of two triangular slices of bread containing lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, ham, and bologna in between. When eaten, it replenishes the Heavy to his full [[classes#health points|100% health]] (300 HP) over a four second duration. The decision to eat a Sandvich must not be taken lightly however, as the Heavy will be completely immobile and creates loud munching noises during the process. After consumption, the Sandvich will be unavailable for a cooldown of 30 seconds, or until the Heavy picks up a [[Medikit]] while at full health. The healing given by the Sandvich does not [[fire|extinguish fire]] although it heals the Heavy much faster when he is burned, potentially saving a Heavy with critically low HP. The Sandvich cannot be consumed whilst under[[water]], as it is impossible to taunt underwater.
 
  
A generous Heavy can use the alternate fire to drop the Sandvich at his feet for 30 seconds for teammates to pick up, healing the collector 50% of his maximum health. A dropped Sandvich will recharge over 30 seconds but another one can be collected from a [[Resupply cabinet]] or a Medikit while at full health. Players gain 50&nbsp;hp (75 for Scouts) by picking up a Sandvich that was dropped upon the death of the Heavy.
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The '''Sandvich''', known in full as the '''Sandvich Edible Device''', is an unlockable [[Weapons#heavysecondary|secondary weapon]] for the {{cl|Heavy}}. It is half of a sandwich made with two triangular slices of white bread. Layered inbetween are slices of lettuce, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, ham and bologna, [[Media:Heavy sandwichtaunt16.wav|as noted by the Heavy]], and a green pimento-stuffed olive is pinned to the top with a toothpick. The [[Festive weapons|Festive]] version wraps the entire sandwich in team-colored wrapping paper, decorated with several [[w:Matryoshka doll|Matryoshka Dolls]] decals that feature both the Sandvich and the playable classes. It also replaces the olive with a [[Self-illumination|glowing]] yellow star, attached via a large [[Jiggle bones|spring]]. On consumption, the Sandvich shows a large bite to its side.
  
As of the current patch, the Sandvich cooldown triggered by eating can be mitigated by making use of the "use tf_weapon" commands to swap in another weapon before the taunt concludes. This is likely because the code that imposes the cooldown checks to see whether the Heavy has the Sandvich equipped before applying the cooldown.  
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The Sandvich can be consumed by pressing either primary fire or taunt key ([[List of default keys|default keys]]: {{key|MOUSE1}} and {{key|G}}, respectively). When eaten, it gradually replenishes up to 300 [[Health|health]] over a four second duration with no [[Healing#Overheal|overheal]]. While the Heavy is eating, he makes a [[media:SandwichEat09.wav|loud munching sound]] and the player is forced into the third-person view. As eating the Sandvich is considered a [[Taunts|taunt]], it cannot be consumed in instances when taunts cannot be used, such as when underwater. If consumed while at maximum health, the Sandvich does not have to recharge, allowing it to be consumed continuously for leisure. [[Critical hits|Crit-boosted]] Sandviches have no additional benefits.
Example binds that will achieve this effect include: Bind "KEY" "use tf_weapon_minigun" and Bind "KEY" "use tf_weapon_fists".
 
  
==Damage==
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Players can use the alt-fire key {{DK|MOUSE2|link=no}} to drop the Sandvich onto the floor. A dropped Sandvich appears on a rotating plate and acts as a [[Health#Health kit comparison table|medium Health kit]] that can be picked up by both allies and enemies. Picking up the Heavy's own dropped Sandvich resets the weapon's cooldown timer rather than providing health. A dropped Sandvich from another Heavy, whether friend or foe, restores health and does not reset the cooldown timer. Two sandviches from the same Heavy cannot be dropped on the floor at the same time, as the original disappears as soon as another is thrown.
{{See also|Damage}}
 
None. Heals 300HP over 4 seconds.
 
  
==Function times==
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The recharge time for the Sandvich is approximately 30 seconds. The Heavy can instantly recharge the Sandvich by visiting a [[Respawn#Resupply|Resupply cabinet]], picking up his own thrown Sandvich, or collecting any health pickup while at full health. The recharge timer begins as soon as the Sandvich is consumed or dropped. Should the Heavy be killed while holding the Sandvich, the ammo pack that he drops upon death instead restores 50 health for all classes but the [[Scout]], who is healed for 75 health. The Sandvich weapon itself can be collected by other Heavies via weapon switching.
* Eating Time: 4.3
 
* Sandvich Cooldown: 25.7 (after eating)
 
* Dropped Sandvich Expiry: 30
 
  
All times are in seconds. Times are approximate and determined by community testing.
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The Sandvich is automatically awarded to any player who obtains 10 [[Heavy achievements]].
  
== Related Achievements ==
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== Healing and function times ==
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{{Damage table
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| healing          = yes
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| heal amt        = {{tooltip|300|When eaten; 4 times 75}}<br>{{tooltip|50|When dropped on death}} / {{tooltip|75|When dropped on death and picked by the Scout}}<br>{{tooltip|50% of max health|When dropped with alt-fire}}
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| function times  = yes
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| consumption time = 4.3 s
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| recharge        = {{tooltip|30 s|Only applies when user is hurt before or while eating, or if Sandvich is dropped.}} / {{tooltip|Instantly|By visiting a Resupply cabinet, picking up user's thrown Sandvich, or collecting any health pickup while at full health.}}
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| drop expiry      = 30 s
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}}
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{{Weapon Demonstration}}
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== Crafting ==
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{{See also|Crafting}}
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=== Blueprint ===
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{{Blueprint| autoresult = Heavy Secondary}}
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=== As a crafting ingredient ===
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{{Blueprint
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| ingredient-1 = Sandvich
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| ingredient-2 = Scrap Metal
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| result = Dalokohs Bar
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}}
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{{Blueprint
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| ingredient-1 = Sandvich
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| ingredient-2 = Reclaimed Metal
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| result = Buffalo Steak Sandvich
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}}
  
=== Scout ===
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== Strange variant ==
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{{Strange item info
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| item-type = {{item kind|Lunch Box}}
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| rankson = food items eaten
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| festive = yes
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  | item-description = {{item description|Sandvich}}
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| can deal damage = no
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| can heal allies = yes
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| can extinguish  = yes
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| notes =
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}}
  
{|
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== Related achievements ==
|[[Image:Dodgers 1 giants 0.png|64px]]
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=== {{class link|Scout}} ===
|''' Dodgers 1, Giants 0 '''
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{{Show achievement|Scout|Dodgers 1, Giants 0}}
Kill an enemy Heavy and take his Sandvich.
 
|}
 
  
=== Heavy ===
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=== {{class link|Heavy}} ===
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{{Show achievement|Heavy|Konspicuous Konsumption}}
  
{|
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== Update history ==
|[[Image:Konspicuous Konsumption.png|64px]]
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{{Update history|
|''' Konspicuous Konsumption '''
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'''{{Patch name|8|19|2008}}''' ({{update link|Heavy Update}})
Eat 100 sandviches.  
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* The Sandvich was added to the game.
|}
 
  
==Related updates==
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'''{{Patch name|2|25|2009}}'''
*[[August 19, 2008 Patch]]
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* Players with full [[health]] can now pick up dropped Sandviches.
**Sandvich added as part of the Heavy Update.
 
  
*[[February 25, 2009 Patch]]
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'''{{Patch name|9|15|2009}}'''
**Players with full health can now pick up dropped Sandviches.
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* Alt-fire on the Sandvich now drops Sandviches.
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** A single Sandvich can be dropped at a time. Dropping the Sandvich removes it from the Heavy.
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** A Heavy can regain his Sandvich by collecting a healthkit while already being at full health.
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** Eating a Sandvich using the [[Taunts|taunt]] method now heals a Heavy to full health.
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** Dropped Sandviches heal 50% of the collector's health.
  
*[[September 15, 2009 Patch]]
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'''{{Patch name|10|14|2009}}'''
** Alt-fire on the Sandvich now drops Sandviches.
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* Added 1/2 Bonus Point for healing a teammate with a dropped Sandvich.
*** A single Sandvich can be dropped at a time. Dropping the Sandvich removes it from the Heavy.
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* Fixed being able to eat your Sandvich (via taunt) and drop it in the same frame.
*** A Heavy can regain his Sandvich by collecting a healthkit while already being at full health.
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* Fixed thrown Sandvich traveling through players before being activated.
*** Eating a Sandvich using the taunt method now heals a Heavy to full health.
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* Fixed Sandviches sometimes spawning inside walls, or being thrown through thin walls.
*** Dropped Sandviches heal 50% of the collector's health.
 
  
*[[October 14, 2009 Patch]]
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'''{{Patch name|12|22|2009}}'''
**Added 1/2 Bonus Point for healing a teammate with a dropped Sandvich.
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* Fixed the Heavy picking up his own thrown Sandvich if it was thrown while running forward.
**Fixed being able to eat your Sandvich (via taunt) and drop it in the same frame.
 
**Fixed thrown Sandvich traveling through players before being activated.
 
**Fixed Sandviches sometimes spawning inside walls, or being thrown through thin walls.
 
  
*[[December 22, 2009 Patch]]
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'''{{Patch name|4|28|2010}}'''
**Fixed the Heavy picking up his own thrown Sandvich if it was thrown while running forward.
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* Throwing a Sandvich to a teammate now earns a full bonus point (was half a point).
  
*[[April 28, 2010 Patch]]
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'''{{Patch name|5|12|2010}}'''
**Throwing a Sandvich to a teammate now earns a full bonus point (was half a point).  
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* {{Undocumented}} The Sandvich was added to the [[crafting]] blueprint for the [[Dalokohs Bar]].
  
*[[July 8, 2010 Patch]]
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'''{{Patch name|7|8|2010}}''' ({{update link|Engineer Update}})
**The Sandvich now uses a cooldown timer, instead of the health pack recharge mechanic.
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* The Sandvich now uses a cooldown timer, instead of the health pack recharge mechanic.
  
==Trivia==
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'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ({{update link|Mann-Conomy Update}})
[[File:Meetthesandvich4.PNG|300px|thumb|right|[[TF Industries]]' Sandvich Edible Device user manual]]
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* {{Undocumented}} Removed the cooldown timer from the Sandvich and the Dalokohs Bar when eating.
*The Sandvich is listed as a Level 1 Lunch Box in the loadout menu.
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*The Sandvich has a community-created variant: The [[Dalokohs Bar]].
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'''{{Patch name|10|6|2010}}'''
*The ''"Sandvich" Edible Device'' is a product of [[Mann Co.]].
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* Fixed the Sandvich cooldown not occurring when the Heavy is hurt.
*A Heavy holding the Sandvich drops no ammo or metal when killed, leaving behind his Sandvich instead. An enemy [[Scout]] who kills a Heavy eating a Sandvich may collect his victim's luncheon to earn the "Dodgers 1, Giants 0" [[Scout achievements|achievement]], as well as to gain 75 HP. All other classes will heal 50 HP when they pick up a fallen Heavy's Sandvich.
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*The Sandvich was first portrayed to the playing community in the ''[[Meet the Scout]]'' video, weeks before it was released as an in-game item.
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'''{{Patch name|10|27|2010}}''' ({{update link|Scream Fortress Update}})
*Because the Sandvich has no unique taunt, taunting with the Sandvich held has exactly the same effect as using its primary function, though the short delay between switching weapons and being able to fire them is ignored if a player taunts with the Sandvich (Default key "G") instead of using it with Primary fire. This method of bypassing the weapon switch delay can be used to minimize the time in which you are vulnerable to attack.
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* Fixed the Sandvich charge meter.
*When eaten, [[critical]] Sandviches do not receive any extra bonuses or boosts apart from the aesthetic critical effects.
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*Despite the Sandvich being made of bread, meat, cheese, and vegetables, it can somehow be [[Crafting|crafted]] into scrap metal.
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2010}}'''
*In some circumstances, eating the Sandvich continuously can make a Heavy almost invulnerable against some attacks due to its fast healing rate. It is even possible to get hit by uncharged [[Sniper Rifle]] [[headshot]]s several times without dying.
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* {{Undocumented}} The Sandvich was added to the crafting blueprint for the [[Buffalo Steak Sandvich]].
**This was changed with the [[July 8, 2010 Patch]], which made the Sandvich have a similar cooldown effect to [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]], preventing a Heavy from eating his Sandvich continuously.
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***However, as of this edit on July 10, 2010, it is possible to circumvent this via the "use" command to make him switch to one of his other weapons; he does not heal while Sandvich is not out, however.
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'''{{Patch name|3|10|2011}}''' ({{update link|Shogun Pack}})
*The Sandvich user guide says that the bread and grains group heals 20 health, the vegetable group heals 40 health, the cheese and dairy group heals 20 health, the meat and poultry group heals 20 health, and the other bread and grains group heals 20 health. This sums to only 120 health, the amount of health that the Sandvich originally replenished. The ability of the Sandvich to heal 300 points of health was added in [[September 15, 2009 Patch|a later update]].
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* Updated model with optimizations and [[Level of detail|LODs]].
*The promotional poster for the Sandvich contains a typo. The word "Health" relating to the cheese and dairy group is misspelled.
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*It is possible to drop the Sandvich while stunned by the Sandman.
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'''{{Patch name|3|15|2011}}'''
*Currently, a glitch exists where if a player taunts with the Sandvich, the cooldown meter gets stuck and does not refill until you grab another Sandvich from the resupply cabinet.
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* {{Undocumented}} The crafting blueprint for the Dalokohs Bar was changed from [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] and Sandvich to one Scrap Metal and Sandvich.
*Furthermore, when taunting with the Sandvich, it recycles the cooldown timer, so you could eat a Sandvich with the normal Weapon Fire button, let the cooldown timer wear down, then regain a Sandvich using a healthkit, taunt with it, and then get another immediately through the cooldown.
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* {{Undocumented}} The crafting blueprint for the Buffalo Steak Sandvich was changed from [[Crit-a-Cola]] and Sandvich to one Reclaimed Metal and Sandvich.
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'''{{Patch name|8|23|2011}}'''
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* Added simplistic bot behaviors for the Sandvich.
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'''{{Patch name|2|14|2012}}'''
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* Updated the Heavy's Sandvich so it will only resupply ammo if the owner picks it up after dropping it. This means the only way to gain health from the Sandvich is by eating it.
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'''{{Patch name|7|5|2012}}'''
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* Fixed The Sandvich and The [[Buffalo Steak Sandvich]] using the wrong models when thrown.
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'''{{Patch name|12|20|2012}}''' ({{update link|Mecha Update}})
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* Added [[Festive weapons|Festive]] variant.
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2012}}'''
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* Fixed [[Strange]] Festive Sandviches leveling up multiple times in a single use.
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'''{{Patch name|1|16|2013}}'''
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* Fixed Strange Festive Sandvich not always tracking usage.
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* Added Festive Sandvich to the list of items allowed in [[Medieval Mode|Medieval mode]].
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'''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Collector's]] quality.
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'''{{Patch name|7|2|2015}} # 1''' ({{update link|Gun Mettle Update}})
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* Changed attribute:
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** Updated description to note that lunchbox items can be thrown (alt-fire) to supply players with a medkit.
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'''{{Patch name|7|8|2015}} #1'''
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* Fixed an issue with the Sandvich where consuming it at full health would consume it forever.
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'''{{Patch name|9|10|2015}}'''
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* Strange Sandviches can now accept Allies Extinguished strange parts.
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'''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}} #1''' ({{update link|Meet Your Match Update}})
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* Added [[Strange]] quality.
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'''{{Patch name|10|20|2017}} #1''' ({{update link|Jungle Inferno Update}})
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* Fixed some of the Heavy's edible secondary items not having the model update when the item is eaten.
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'''{{Patch name|10|24|2017}}'''
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* Fixed the charge meter for the Sandvich not resetting to 100% when the player picks up a health kit.
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'''{{Patch name|12|13|2017}}'''
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* Fixed the Festive Sandvich not counting towards the Heavy achievement "Konspicuous Konsumption".
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2017}} #1''' ({{update link|Smissmas 2017}})
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* Fixed the Festive Sandvich not showing the bite mark when eaten.
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}}
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== Unused content ==
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{{Painted variants unused/Notes|singular|The Festive Sandvich}}
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{{Painted variants unused|override=Festive Sandvich}}
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== Bugs ==
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* If the Sandvich is the active weapon during [[Humiliation]], it can still be thrown by using alternate fire, and taunting still restores the player to full health.
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* The Festive variant does not glow when [[Critical hits#Crit boost|crit boosted]].
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* The light on the Festive Sandvich may appear red or blue when thrown instead of the typical yellow.
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* The Festive Sandvich does not appear when inspecting it from the [[backpack]] menu.
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== Trivia ==
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* The Sandvich was first introduced to the community in ''[[Meet the Scout]]'', months before it was released as an in-game item.
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** Scout receiving more health from a dropped Sandvich is a direct reference to this.<ref>game\server\tf\tf_ammo_pack.cppL:315</ref>
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* The user manual for the Sandvich contains a typo. The word "Health" relating to the cheese and dairy group is misspelled as "Heatlh". This is corrected in the actual poster available through the Valve Store.
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** The user manual also still mentions healing 120 health (or "nutritional points") it used to heal, rather than the 300 health it currently heals.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Sandvich 1st person cropped.png|1st person view.
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File:Sandvich 1st person.png|First-person view.
File:Sandvich 1st person.png|Full 1st person view.
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File:Sandvich 1st person bitten.png|First-person view, bitten.
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File:Festive Sandvich 1st person red.png|[[RED]] [[Festive weapons|Festive variant]].
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File:Festive Sandvich bitten 1st person red.png|RED Festive variant, bitten.
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File:Festive Sandvich 1st person blu.png|[[BLU]] Festive variant.
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File:Festive Sandvich bitten 1st person blu.png|BLU Festive variant, bitten.
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File:sandvichplate.png|A thrown Sandvich.
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File:Festive Sandvich plate red.png|A thrown RED Festive Sandvich.
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File:Festive Sandvich plate blu.png|A thrown BLU Festive Sandvich.
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File:Meetthesandvich4.PNG|[[TF Industries]]' Sandvich Edible Device user manual.
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</gallery>
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== Related merchandise ==
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<gallery>
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File:Merch Sandvich Shirt Front.png|[https://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=C01675 Sandvich T-Shirt]
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File:Merch TF2 Poster Sandvich.jpg‎|[https://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P0118 The Sandvich Poster]
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File:3ASandvich.jpg|[https://www.comic-con.org/ San Diego Comic-Con] 2012 Exclusive Sandvich, as it appeared on the [https://www.threeaonline.com/blog/ ThreeA Toys Production Blog].
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File:Store Sandvich.png|[https://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=V3A115T The Toy Sandvich]
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File:Merch GIFT WRAP.png|[https://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=PTF208 The GIFT WRAP]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
*''[[Meet the Sandvich]]''
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* [[Basic Heavy strategy#Sandvich + reskins|Sandvich strategy]]
*[[Heavy strategy#Sandvich|Sandvich strategy]]
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* [[Festive weapons]]
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* [[Meet the Sandvich]]
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* [[What's in the Sandvich Box?]]
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* [[Community fads#Search for the Sandvich|Search for the Sandvich]]
  
==External links==
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== References ==
*[http://steamgames.com/tf2/heavy/sandvich.htm ''A Heavy Update'' - The Sandvich + Meet the Sandvich]
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<references/>
*[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=1889 TF2 Official Blog- Finding the Time to Bleed]
 
  
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== External links ==
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/heavy/sandvich.htm ''A Heavy Update'' - The Sandvich + Meet the Sandvich]
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=1889 TF2 Official Blog - Finding the Time to Bleed]
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* [https://www.threeaonline.com/blog/ ThreeA Toys Production Blog]
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* [https://www.comic-con.org/ San Diego Comic-Con]
  
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Latest revision as of 07:45, 11 May 2024

This article is about the secondary weapon for the Heavy. For similar food items, see Sandvich (disambiguation).
The Sandvich is a great tool for a Heavy defending an area, as it gives him the ability to replenish health between enemy waves without having to abandon his post.
Sandvich publicity blurb

The Sandvich, known in full as the Sandvich Edible Device, is an unlockable secondary weapon for the Heavy. It is half of a sandwich made with two triangular slices of white bread. Layered inbetween are slices of lettuce, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, ham and bologna, as noted by the Heavy, and a green pimento-stuffed olive is pinned to the top with a toothpick. The Festive version wraps the entire sandwich in team-colored wrapping paper, decorated with several Matryoshka Dolls decals that feature both the Sandvich and the playable classes. It also replaces the olive with a glowing yellow star, attached via a large spring. On consumption, the Sandvich shows a large bite to its side.

The Sandvich can be consumed by pressing either primary fire or taunt key (default keys: MOUSE1 and G, respectively). When eaten, it gradually replenishes up to 300 health over a four second duration with no overheal. While the Heavy is eating, he makes a loud munching sound and the player is forced into the third-person view. As eating the Sandvich is considered a taunt, it cannot be consumed in instances when taunts cannot be used, such as when underwater. If consumed while at maximum health, the Sandvich does not have to recharge, allowing it to be consumed continuously for leisure. Crit-boosted Sandviches have no additional benefits.

Players can use the alt-fire key (default key: MOUSE2) to drop the Sandvich onto the floor. A dropped Sandvich appears on a rotating plate and acts as a medium Health kit that can be picked up by both allies and enemies. Picking up the Heavy's own dropped Sandvich resets the weapon's cooldown timer rather than providing health. A dropped Sandvich from another Heavy, whether friend or foe, restores health and does not reset the cooldown timer. Two sandviches from the same Heavy cannot be dropped on the floor at the same time, as the original disappears as soon as another is thrown.

The recharge time for the Sandvich is approximately 30 seconds. The Heavy can instantly recharge the Sandvich by visiting a Resupply cabinet, picking up his own thrown Sandvich, or collecting any health pickup while at full health. The recharge timer begins as soon as the Sandvich is consumed or dropped. Should the Heavy be killed while holding the Sandvich, the ammo pack that he drops upon death instead restores 50 health for all classes but the Scout, who is healed for 75 health. The Sandvich weapon itself can be collected by other Heavies via weapon switching.

The Sandvich is automatically awarded to any player who obtains 10 Heavy achievements.

Healing and function times

Healing and function times
Healing
Healing amount 300
50 / 75
50% of max health
Function times
Consumption time 4.3 s
Recharge time 30 s / Instantly
Dropped item expiry 30 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Class Token - Heavy Slot Token - Secondary Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Heavy.png + Item icon Slot Token - Secondary.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Sandvich.png Item icon Dalokohs Bar.png Item icon Buffalo Steak Sandvich.png Item icon Family Business.png
Item icon Panic Attack.png Item icon Second Banana.png

As a crafting ingredient

Sandvich Scrap Metal Dalokohs Bar
Item icon Sandvich.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png = Item icon Dalokohs Bar.png
Sandvich Reclaimed Metal Buffalo Steak Sandvich
Item icon Sandvich.png + Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png = Item icon Buffalo Steak Sandvich.png

Strange variant


Related achievements

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

Dodgers 1, Giants 0
Dodgers 1, Giants 0
Kill an enemy Heavy and take his Sandvich.


Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

Konspicuous Konsumption
Konspicuous Konsumption
Eat 100 sandviches.


Update history

August 19, 2008 Patch (Heavy Update)
  • The Sandvich was added to the game.

February 25, 2009 Patch

  • Players with full health can now pick up dropped Sandviches.

September 15, 2009 Patch

  • Alt-fire on the Sandvich now drops Sandviches.
    • A single Sandvich can be dropped at a time. Dropping the Sandvich removes it from the Heavy.
    • A Heavy can regain his Sandvich by collecting a healthkit while already being at full health.
    • Eating a Sandvich using the taunt method now heals a Heavy to full health.
    • Dropped Sandviches heal 50% of the collector's health.

October 14, 2009 Patch

  • Added 1/2 Bonus Point for healing a teammate with a dropped Sandvich.
  • Fixed being able to eat your Sandvich (via taunt) and drop it in the same frame.
  • Fixed thrown Sandvich traveling through players before being activated.
  • Fixed Sandviches sometimes spawning inside walls, or being thrown through thin walls.

December 22, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed the Heavy picking up his own thrown Sandvich if it was thrown while running forward.

April 28, 2010 Patch

  • Throwing a Sandvich to a teammate now earns a full bonus point (was half a point).

May 12, 2010 Patch

July 8, 2010 Patch (Engineer Update)

  • The Sandvich now uses a cooldown timer, instead of the health pack recharge mechanic.

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)

  • [Undocumented] Removed the cooldown timer from the Sandvich and the Dalokohs Bar when eating.

October 6, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed the Sandvich cooldown not occurring when the Heavy is hurt.

October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress Update)

  • Fixed the Sandvich charge meter.

December 21, 2010 Patch

March 10, 2011 Patch (Shogun Pack)

  • Updated model with optimizations and LODs.

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The crafting blueprint for the Dalokohs Bar was changed from Bonk! Atomic Punch and Sandvich to one Scrap Metal and Sandvich.
  • [Undocumented] The crafting blueprint for the Buffalo Steak Sandvich was changed from Crit-a-Cola and Sandvich to one Reclaimed Metal and Sandvich.

August 23, 2011 Patch

  • Added simplistic bot behaviors for the Sandvich.

February 14, 2012 Patch

  • Updated the Heavy's Sandvich so it will only resupply ammo if the owner picks it up after dropping it. This means the only way to gain health from the Sandvich is by eating it.

July 5, 2012 Patch

December 20, 2012 Patch (Mecha Update)

December 21, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed Strange Festive Sandviches leveling up multiple times in a single use.

January 16, 2013 Patch

  • Fixed Strange Festive Sandvich not always tracking usage.
  • Added Festive Sandvich to the list of items allowed in Medieval mode.

November 12, 2013 Patch

July 2, 2015 Patch # 1 (Gun Mettle Update)

  • Changed attribute:
    • Updated description to note that lunchbox items can be thrown (alt-fire) to supply players with a medkit.

July 8, 2015 Patch #1

  • Fixed an issue with the Sandvich where consuming it at full health would consume it forever.

September 10, 2015 Patch

  • Strange Sandviches can now accept Allies Extinguished strange parts.

July 7, 2016 Patch #1 (Meet Your Match Update)

October 20, 2017 Patch #1 (Jungle Inferno Update)

  • Fixed some of the Heavy's edible secondary items not having the model update when the item is eaten.

October 24, 2017 Patch

  • Fixed the charge meter for the Sandvich not resetting to 100% when the player picks up a health kit.

December 13, 2017 Patch

  • Fixed the Festive Sandvich not counting towards the Heavy achievement "Konspicuous Konsumption".

December 21, 2017 Patch #1 (Smissmas 2017)

  • Fixed the Festive Sandvich not showing the bite mark when eaten.

Unused content

The Festive Sandvich is set up for paint to be applied, but the ability to do so is disabled.

Unused painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
Mouseover cells to preview the images on a dark background. Click on the images to enlarge them.
Single colors
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich E6E6E6.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich D8BED8.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich C5AF91.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 7E7E7E.png
An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge Color No. 216-190-216 Peculiarly Drab Tincture Aged Moustache Grey
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 141414.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 2D2D24.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 694D3A.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 7C6C57.png
A Distinctive Lack of Hue After Eight Radigan Conagher Brown Ye Olde Rustic Colour
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich A57545.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich CF7336.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich E7B53B.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich F0E68C.png
Muskelmannbraun Mann Co. Orange Australium Gold The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich E9967A.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich FF69B4.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 7D4071.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 51384A.png
Dark Salmon Injustice Pink as Hell A Deep Commitment to Purple Noble Hatter's Violet
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 2F4F4F.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 424F3B.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 808000.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 729E42.png
A Color Similar to Slate Zepheniah's Greed Drably Olive Indubitably Green
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 32CD32.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich BCDDB3.png
The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime A Mann's Mint
Team colors
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich A89A8C.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 839FA3.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 3B1F23.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 18233D.png
Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU)
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich B8383B.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 5885A2.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 483838.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 384248.png
Team Spirit (RED) Team Spirit (BLU) Operator's Overalls (RED) Operator's Overalls (BLU)
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 803020.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 256D8D.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 654740.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich 28394D.png
The Value of Teamwork (RED) The Value of Teamwork (BLU) An Air of Debonair (RED) An Air of Debonair (BLU)
Unused Painted Festive Sandvich C36C2D.png Unused Painted Festive Sandvich B88035.png RED Festive Sandvich.png BLU Festive Sandvich.png
Cream Spirit (RED) Cream Spirit (BLU) Unpainted (RED) Unpainted (BLU)

Bugs

  • If the Sandvich is the active weapon during Humiliation, it can still be thrown by using alternate fire, and taunting still restores the player to full health.
  • The Festive variant does not glow when crit boosted.
  • The light on the Festive Sandvich may appear red or blue when thrown instead of the typical yellow.
  • The Festive Sandvich does not appear when inspecting it from the backpack menu.

Trivia

  • The Sandvich was first introduced to the community in Meet the Scout, months before it was released as an in-game item.
    • Scout receiving more health from a dropped Sandvich is a direct reference to this.[1]
  • The user manual for the Sandvich contains a typo. The word "Health" relating to the cheese and dairy group is misspelled as "Heatlh". This is corrected in the actual poster available through the Valve Store.
    • The user manual also still mentions healing 120 health (or "nutritional points") it used to heal, rather than the 300 health it currently heals.

Gallery

Related merchandise

See also

References

  1. game\server\tf\tf_ammo_pack.cppL:315

External links