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| released          = {{Patch name|9|30|2010}}<br />([[Mann-Conomy Update]])
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' teaching his team how to rocket jump|And '''that''' is how you do it, men!|sound=Soldier_autocappedintelligence02.wav}}
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' teaching his team how to rocket jump|And '''that''' is how you do it, men!|sound=Soldier autocappedintelligence02.wav}}
  
 
The '''Rocket Jumper''' is a [[Weapons#soldierprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Soldier]]. It is similar in shape to the [[Rocket Launcher]], but with an orange-and-white painted exhaust, a triangular sign depicting a silhouette of a rocket jumping Soldier, and a flared muzzle.
 
The '''Rocket Jumper''' is a [[Weapons#soldierprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Soldier]]. It is similar in shape to the [[Rocket Launcher]], but with an orange-and-white painted exhaust, a triangular sign depicting a silhouette of a rocket jumping Soldier, and a flared muzzle.
  
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The Rocket Jumper fires completely harmless rockets, allowing players to freely practice [[Jumping#Soldier jumps|rocket jump]]ing techniques without taking self-inflicted damage from explosions. The ammo count for the weapon is also tripled, giving the user forty extra rockets to use. While in midair via a Rocket Jumper rocket jump, a distinct "flying" sound will play, acknowledging the player's success. However, rockets fired from the Rocket Jumper are not only harmless to the user, but to enemy players as well, making it completely ineffective as an actual weapon. In addition, players equipped with this weapon are unable to carry the [[intelligence]], the [[Australium]] briefcase in [[Special Delivery (Game Mode)|Special Delivery]] or the [[PASS Time|Jack]] in the [[PASS Time]] gamemode.
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The Rocket Jumper fires completely harmless rockets, allowing players to freely practice [[Jumping#Soldier jumps|rocket jumping]] techniques without taking self-inflicted damage from explosions. The ammo count for the weapon is also tripled, giving the user forty extra rockets to use. While in midair via a Rocket Jumper rocket jump, a distinct "flying" sound plays, acknowledging the player's success. However, rockets fired from the Rocket Jumper are not only harmless to the user, but to enemy players as well, making it completely ineffective as an actual weapon. In addition, players equipped with this weapon are unable to carry the Intelligence in [[Capture the Flag]], the Australium in [[Special Delivery (game mode)|Special Delivery]], or the Jack in [[PASS Time]].
  
 
== Function times ==
 
== Function times ==
 
{{Damage table
 
{{Damage table
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| identical         = [[Rocket Launcher]]
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| identical       = [[Rocket Launcher]]
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| function times   = yes
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| function times = yes
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| attack interval   = 0.8 s
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| attack interval = 0.8 s
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| reload first     = 0.92 s
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| reload first   = 0.92 s
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| reload more       = 0.8 s
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| reload more     = 0.8 s
 
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
 
{{Update history|
 
{{Update history|
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'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[The Mann-Conomy Update]])
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'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]])
 
* The Rocket Jumper was added to the game.
 
* The Rocket Jumper was added to the game.
  
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'''{{Patch name|10|27|2010}}''' ([[Scream Fortress|Scream Fortress Update]])
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'''{{Patch name|10|27|2010}}''' ([[Scream Fortress Update]])
 
* Added -100 health penalty attribute to the Rocket Jumper.
 
* Added -100 health penalty attribute to the Rocket Jumper.
  
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* Fixed an exploit related to the Rocket Jumper and the Soldier's [[Kamikaze|grenade taunt]].
 
* Fixed an exploit related to the Rocket Jumper and the Soldier's [[Kamikaze|grenade taunt]].
  
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'''{{Patch name|06|18|2014}}''' ([[Love & War Update]])
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'''{{Patch name|6|18|2014}}''' ([[Love & War Update]])
 
* {{Undocumented}} Fixed the reload of Soldier primary weapons to show rockets in first person.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Fixed the reload of Soldier primary weapons to show rockets in first person.
  
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* Fixed being able to carry the flag with the Rocket Jumper.
 
* Fixed being able to carry the flag with the Rocket Jumper.
  
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'''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}}''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]])
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'''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}} #1''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]])
 
* Updated model/materials and sound.
 
* Updated model/materials and sound.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|7|28|2016}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|7|28|2016}}'''
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* {{undocumented}} Fixed the Rocket Jumper viewmodel not being affected by [[Multiplayer options#Advanced multiplayer options|Use minimized viewmodels]] option.
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed the Rocket Jumper viewmodel not being affected by [[Multiplayer options#Advanced multiplayer options|Use minimized viewmodels]] option.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|8|3|2016}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|8|3|2016}}'''
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== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
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* While this weapon is equipped, the user will not be able to pick up the pickup-objective (beer bottles, body parts etc.) in [[Player Destruction]] maps.
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* While this weapon is equipped, the user is unable to collect the pickup-objective (beer bottles, body parts etc.) in [[Player Destruction]] maps.
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* Performing a rocket jump with the Rocket Jumper will reset the [[Concheror]]'s health regeneration speed as if the user took damage. This is because, in the game's code, the Rocket Jumper's rockets do damage equal to the Rocket Launcher times 0, in order to make the knockback consistent between the two weapons.
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* Performing a rocket jump with the Rocket Jumper resets the [[Concheror]]'s health regeneration speed as if the user took damage. This is because, in the game's code, the Rocket Jumper's rockets do damage equal to the Rocket Launcher times 0, in order to make the knockback consistent between the two weapons.
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** Similarly, if the user is soaked in [[Gas Passer|gasoline]], performing a rocket jump with the Rocket Jumper will ignite the user.
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** Similarly, if the user is soaked in [[Gas Passer|gasoline]], performing a rocket jump with the Rocket Jumper ignites the user.
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* When crit-boosted, the Rocket Jumper's normal sound effects will be replaced with the Rocket Launcher's sound effects.
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* When crit-boosted, the Rocket Jumper's normal sound effects are replaced with the Rocket Launcher's sound effects.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* The sign on the Rocket Jumper and Sticky Jumper is based off the [[Wikipedia:Slow moving vehicle#/media/File:Slow moving vehicle.svg|slow moving vehicle warning sign]] in the [[w:United States of America|US]] and [[w:Canada|Canada]].
 
* The sign on the Rocket Jumper and Sticky Jumper is based off the [[Wikipedia:Slow moving vehicle#/media/File:Slow moving vehicle.svg|slow moving vehicle warning sign]] in the [[w:United States of America|US]] and [[w:Canada|Canada]].
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* When a glitched [[Killstreak Kit]] is added to the Rocket Jumper, the killstreak sheen will still appear, unlike most items with an added glitched Killstreak Kit.
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* When a glitched [[Killstreak Kit]] is added to the Rocket Jumper, the killstreak sheen still appears, unlike most items with an added glitched Killstreak Kit.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[Soldier strategy#Rocket Jumper|Rocket Jumper strategy]]
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* [[Basic Soldier strategy#Rocket Jumper|Rocket Jumper strategy]]
 
* [[Sticky Jumper]]
 
* [[Sticky Jumper]]
 
* [[Jumping]]
 
* [[Jumping]]
  
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{{MannConomyNav}}
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{{Mann-Conomy Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Soldier Nav}}
 
{{Soldier Nav}}
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[[Category:Training weapons]]
 
[[Category:Training weapons]]
 
[[Category:Weapons using the CommunityWeapon material proxy]]
 
[[Category:Weapons using the CommunityWeapon material proxy]]

Revision as of 21:57, 11 May 2022

“
And that is how you do it, men!
Click to listen
— The Soldier teaching his team how to rocket jump
 ”

The Rocket Jumper is a primary weapon for the Soldier. It is similar in shape to the Rocket Launcher, but with an orange-and-white painted exhaust, a triangular sign depicting a silhouette of a rocket jumping Soldier, and a flared muzzle.

The Rocket Jumper fires completely harmless rockets, allowing players to freely practice rocket jumping techniques without taking self-inflicted damage from explosions. The ammo count for the weapon is also tripled, giving the user forty extra rockets to use. While in midair via a Rocket Jumper rocket jump, a distinct "flying" sound plays, acknowledging the player's success. However, rockets fired from the Rocket Jumper are not only harmless to the user, but to enemy players as well, making it completely ineffective as an actual weapon. In addition, players equipped with this weapon are unable to carry the Intelligence in Capture the Flag, the Australium in Special Delivery, or the Jack in PASS Time.

Function times

Identical to: Rocket Launcher
Function times (in seconds)
Attack interval 0.8 s
Reload (first) 0.92 s
Reload (consecutive) 0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Mantreads Reclaimed Metal Rocket Jumper
Item icon Mantreads.pngx3 + Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png = Item icon Rocket Jumper.png
Class Token - Soldier Slot Token - Primary Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Soldier.png + Item icon Slot Token - Primary.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Direct Hit.png Item icon Black Box.png Item icon Rocket Jumper.png Item icon Liberty Launcher.png
Item icon Cow Mangler 5000.png Item icon Original.png Item icon Beggar's Bazooka.png Item icon Air Strike.png
Item icon Panic Attack.png

Related achievements

Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier

Backdraft Dodger
 Backdraft Dodger
Kill a Pyro who has airblasted one of your rockets in the last 10 seconds.


Death from Above
 Death from Above
Rocket jump and kill 2 enemies before you land.
Duty Bound
 Duty Bound
While rocket jumping kill an enemy with the Equalizer before you land or just after landing.


Where Eagles Dare
 Where Eagles Dare
Get the highest possible rocket jump using jump and crouch.

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

Pilot Light
 Pilot Light
Ignite a rocket-jumping Soldier while he's in midair.

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

Crock Block
 Crock Block
Survive a direct hit from a critical rocket.

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

Eagle Eye
 Eagle Eye
While using The Classic, kill a rocket/grenade jumping enemy in midair with a full charge, no-scope, headshot.
Jumper Stumper
 Jumper Stumper
Kill a rocket or grenade-jumping enemy in midair with your Sniper Rifle or the Huntsman.

Update history

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
  • The Rocket Jumper was added to the game.

October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress Update)

  • Added -100 health penalty attribute to the Rocket Jumper.

December 22, 2010 Patch

  • Changed attributes:
    • Removed max health penalty
    • Added +100% bullet, explosive, and fire damage vulnerabilities

July 1, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The Rocket Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from the Kamikaze kill-taunt.

July 22, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The damage penalty attribute was changed from "-100% damage done" to "-100% damage penalty".

September 15, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Fixed bug allowing Soldier to damage himself by shooting a rocket and switching weapons before it exploded.
  • [Undocumented] The Rocket Jumper now prevents self-damage from the Kamikaze kill-taunt.

May 31, 2012 Patch

  • Updated the model and material.
  • Changed attributes:
    • Extra Damage penalties removed.
    • No random critical hits.
    • Players with this weapon equipped cannot carry the intelligence.

June 27, 2012 Patch (Pyromania Update)

  • Added 'flying' sound to blast jumps
  • [Undocumented] Added the Rocket Jumper to the item drop system.

November 16, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Removed inaccurate tip about the Rocket Jumper.

March 4, 2013 Patch

  • Added a crafting recipe for the Rocket Jumper.

November 12, 2013 Patch

December 20, 2013 Patch

  • Fixed an exploit related to the Rocket Jumper and the Soldier's grenade taunt.

June 18, 2014 Patch (Love & War Update)

  • [Undocumented] Fixed the reload of Soldier primary weapons to show rockets in first person.

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

  • Updated description to better detail the weapon's features.

July 23, 2015 Patch #1

  • Fixed being able to carry the flag with the Rocket Jumper.

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

  • Updated model/materials and sound.

July 28, 2016 Patch

August 3, 2016 Patch

  • Updated the tooltips for the Rocket Jumper to include the PASS Time JACK in the list of items that can't be picked up while equipped.

August 16, 2016 Patch

  • Removed the damage effects and pain sounds when using the Rocket Jumper.

Bugs

  • While this weapon is equipped, the user is unable to collect the pickup-objective (beer bottles, body parts etc.) in Player Destruction maps.
  • Performing a rocket jump with the Rocket Jumper resets the Concheror's health regeneration speed as if the user took damage. This is because, in the game's code, the Rocket Jumper's rockets do damage equal to the Rocket Launcher times 0, in order to make the knockback consistent between the two weapons.
    • Similarly, if the user is soaked in gasoline, performing a rocket jump with the Rocket Jumper ignites the user.
  • When crit-boosted, the Rocket Jumper's normal sound effects are replaced with the Rocket Launcher's sound effects.

Trivia

  • The sign on the Rocket Jumper and Sticky Jumper is based off the slow moving vehicle warning sign in the US and Canada.
  • When a glitched Killstreak Kit is added to the Rocket Jumper, the killstreak sheen still appears, unlike most items with an added glitched Killstreak Kit.

Gallery

  • First-person view.

  • The previously used model in first-person view.

  • Projectile.

See also

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