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| type              = weapon
 
| type              = weapon
 
| image              = Sunonastick.png
 
| image              = Sunonastick.png
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| used-by            = [[Scout]]
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| used-by            = {{used by|Scout}}
 
| slot              = melee
 
| slot              = melee
 
| released          = {{Patch name|2|3|2011}}
 
| released          = {{Patch name|2|3|2011}}
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| availability      = {{avail|Promotional|drop|craft|collectors}}
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| availability      = {{avail|promotional-expired|drop|craft|collectors}}
 
| trade              = yes
 
| trade              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
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| marketable        = yes
 
| craft              = yes
 
| craft              = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| numbered          = no
 
| numbered          = no
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| loadout            = Yes
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| loadout            = yes
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   | level            = Level 10 RIFT Fire Mace
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   | prefix          = none
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   | item-description = Spiky end goes into other man.
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  | item-kind        = {{item kind|RIFT Fire Mace}}
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   | loadout-name    = Sun-On-A-Stick
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   | item-level      = 10
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   | att-1-positive  = 100% critical hit vs burning players
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   | item-description = {{item description|Sun-on-a-Stick}}
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   | att-2-negative  = -25% damage penalty
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   | att-1-positive  = {{attribute|CritVsBurning}}
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   | att-2-positive  = {{attribute|DmgTaken_From_Fire_ReducedActive|25}}
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  | att-3-negative  = {{attribute|DamageDone_Negative|-25}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Quotation|'''The Scout'''|Did this come from hell? It did, didn't it? Awww, man. It's like what the Devil uses when he plugs up his toilet or somethin'.}}
 
{{Quotation|'''The Scout'''|Did this come from hell? It did, didn't it? Awww, man. It's like what the Devil uses when he plugs up his toilet or somethin'.}}
  
 
The '''Sun-on-a-Stick''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#scoutmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Scout]]. It is an ornate jet-black mace with orange veins, topped with a [[Self-illumination|glowing]] fiery orb and black spikes.
 
The '''Sun-on-a-Stick''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#scoutmelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Scout]]. It is an ornate jet-black mace with orange veins, topped with a [[Self-illumination|glowing]] fiery orb and black spikes.
  
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This weapon delivers 25% less [[damage]] than the [[Stock|default]] [[Bat]], but guarantees a [[Critical hits|critical hit]] whenever a player strikes a [[Fire|burning]] enemy with it, making it effective in certain situations.  
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This weapon delivers 25% less [[damage]] than the [[Stock|default]] [[Bat]], but deals guaranteed [[critical hits]] whenever a player strikes a [[Fire|burning]] enemy with it, making it effective if used in conjunction with a friendly Pyro's [[afterburn]], friendly Sniper's lit [[Huntsman]] arrow, friendly Soldier's charge shot with the [[Cow Mangler 5000]], or a friendly Heavy using the [[Huo-Long Heater]]. Additionally, the Sun-on-a-Stick grants the user 25% fire resistance while active.
  
 
The Sun-on-a-Stick was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-ordered ''[[RIFT]]'' on [[Steam]] before March 1, 2011.
 
The Sun-on-a-Stick was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-ordered ''[[RIFT]]'' on [[Steam]] before March 1, 2011.
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== Damage and function times ==
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
{{Damage table
 
{{Damage table
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| damage             = yes
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| damage           = yes
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| damagetype         = Melee
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| damagetype       = Melee
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| rangetype         = Melee
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| rangetype       = Melee
  
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|  base             = 26
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|  base           = 26
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|  point blank      = 22-30
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|  crit           = 79
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|  crit             = 79
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|  minicrit       = 35
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|  minicrit         = 29.7-40.5
 
  
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| function times     = yes
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| function times   = yes
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|  attack interval   = 0.5 s
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|  attack interval = 0.5 s
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Weapon Demonstration}}
 
{{Weapon Demonstration}}
  
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==Crafting==
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== Crafting ==
 
{{See also|Crafting}}
 
{{See also|Crafting}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
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{{Blueprint | autoresult = Scout melee}}
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{{Blueprint|autoresult = Scout melee}}
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history | '''{{Patch name|2|3|2011}}'''
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{{Update history|
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* The Sun-on-a-Stick was added to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|2|3|2011}}'''
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* The Sun-on-a-Stick was added to the game. It does +35% more damage than the stock Bat, but -45% damage on top of that (for a total of -25.75% damage) to non-burning players.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|2|7|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|2|7|2011}}'''
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* Increased the base damage for the Scout's Sun-on-a-Stick, and changed it to always [[mini-crit]] against burning targets if the attack is not already critical.
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* Increased the base damage for the Scout's Sun-on-a-Stick, and changed it to always [[Critical hits#Mini-crits|mini-crit]] against burning targets if the attack is not already critical. (As a result, the damage penalty is now -15%.)
 
* Updated the ''RIFT'' pre-order items to be non-[[Trading|tradable]] until the ''RIFT'' pre-order period is over.
 
* Updated the ''RIFT'' pre-order items to be non-[[Trading|tradable]] until the ''RIFT'' pre-order period is over.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}'''
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* Fixed [[melee]] attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).
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* Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).
  
 
'''{{Patch name|3|1|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|3|1|2011}}'''
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* Updated the [[Sharpened Volcano Fragment]] and the Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be [[Trading|traded]].
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* Updated the [[Sharpened Volcano Fragment]] and the Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be traded.
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* {{Undocumented}} Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be crafted.
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* {{Undocumented}} Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be [[Crafting|crafted]].
  
 
'''{{Patch name|3|15|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|3|15|2011}}'''
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* The crafting cost of the Sun-on-a-Stick was changed from 3 Reclaimed Metal and a [[Boston Basher]].
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* The crafting cost of the Sun-on-a-Stick was changed from 3 Reclaimed Metal and a [[Boston Basher]] to 2 Reclaimed Metal and a Boston Basher.
 
* All Sun-on-a-Sticks crafted before this patch were upgraded to [[Vintage]] quality.
 
* All Sun-on-a-Sticks crafted before this patch were upgraded to [[Vintage]] quality.
  
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'''{{Patch name|7|22|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|7|22|2011}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} The damage penality attribute was changed from "-25% damage done" to "-25% damage penalty".
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* {{Undocumented}} The damage penalty attribute was changed from "-25% damage done" to "-25% damage penalty".
  
 
'''{{Patch name|9|20|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|9|20|2011}}'''
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* {{undocumented}} Added this weapon to the [[drop system]].
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* {{Undocumented}} Added the Sun-on-a-Stick to the [[item drop system]].
  
 
'''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}'''  
 
'''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}'''  
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'''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Collector's]] quality.}}
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Collector's]] quality.
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'''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}}''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]])
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* Added "25% less damage from fire while deployed" attribute.
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}}
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sun-on-a-Stick was originally intended to use the [[Boston Basher]]'s stats.
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* According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sun-on-a-Stick was originally intended to use the [[Boston Basher]]'s stats.<ref>[http://trion.gamespress.com/default.asp?p=1&i=833 Trion Press Center | RiftAssets]</ref>
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* The item description refers to the line spoken by the character Alejandro Murrieta in the film ''[[w:The Mask of Zorro|The Mask of Zorro]]''.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120746/quotes?qt0247611 The Mask of Zorro (1998) - Memorable quotes]</ref>
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* The item description refers to the line spoken by the character Alejandro Murrieta in the film ''{{W|The Mask of Zorro}}''.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120746/quotes?qt0247611 The Mask of Zorro (1998) - Memorable quotes]</ref>
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Sun-On-A-Stick 1st person.png|First-person view.
 
File:Sun-On-A-Stick 1st person.png|First-person view.
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File:Rift.jpg|Promotional image featuring the [[Scout]] and the [[Pyro]] wielding the ''RIFT'' items
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File:Rift.jpg|Promotional image featuring the [[Scout]] and the [[Pyro]] wielding the promotional ''RIFT'' weapons.
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File:Rift Steam Announcement.png|Announcement on Steam featuring the new items
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File:Rift Steam Announcement.png|Announcement of the promotional ''RIFT'' items on Steam.<!-- Only two of the promotional items are weapons, and Steam calls them all items. -->
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File:Rift thanks popup.jpg|Second announcement on Steam featuring the new items.
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File:Rift thanks popup.jpg|Announcement of delivery of the promotional ''RIFT'' items to the buyer.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
== References ==  
 
== References ==  
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<references />
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<references/>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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*[[Sharpened Volcano Fragment]]
 
 
* [[Basic Scout strategy#Sun-on-a-Stick|Sun-on-a-Stick strategy]]
 
* [[Basic Scout strategy#Sun-on-a-Stick|Sun-on-a-Stick strategy]]
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* [[RIFT]]
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* ''[[RIFT]]''
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* [[Sharpened Volcano Fragment]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4965 TF2 Official Blog: "From Hell"] &ndash; February 3, 2011
  
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* [http://tf2.com/post.php?id=4965 TF2 Official Blog: "From Hell"] &ndash; February 3, 2011
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{{Promo Nav}}
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{{Promo nav}}
 
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Scout Nav}}
 
{{Scout Nav}}

Latest revision as of 03:32, 20 March 2024

“
Did this come from hell? It did, didn't it? Awww, man. It's like what the Devil uses when he plugs up his toilet or somethin'.
— The Scout
 ”

The Sun-on-a-Stick is a promotional melee weapon for the Scout. It is an ornate jet-black mace with orange veins, topped with a glowing fiery orb and black spikes.

This weapon delivers 25% less damage than the default Bat, but deals guaranteed critical hits whenever a player strikes a burning enemy with it, making it effective if used in conjunction with a friendly Pyro's afterburn, friendly Sniper's lit Huntsman arrow, friendly Soldier's charge shot with the Cow Mangler 5000, or a friendly Heavy using the Huo-Long Heater. Additionally, the Sun-on-a-Stick grants the user 25% fire resistance while active.

The Sun-on-a-Stick was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-ordered RIFT on Steam before March 1, 2011.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Melee
Ranged or Melee damage? Melee
Damage
Base damage 100% 26
Critical 79
Mini-crit 35
Function times
Attack interval 0.5 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal Boston Basher Sun-on-a-Stick
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.pngx2 + Item icon Boston Basher.png = Item icon Sun-on-a-Stick.png


Class Token - Scout Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Scout.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Sandman.png Item icon Holy Mackerel.png Item icon Boston Basher.png Item icon Candy Cane.png
Item icon Sun-on-a-Stick.png Item icon Fan O'War.png Item icon Three-Rune Blade.png Item icon Atomizer.png
Item icon Unarmed Combat.png Item icon Wrap Assassin.png Item icon Freedom Staff.png Item icon Ham Shank.png
Item icon Bat Outta Hell.png Item icon Conscientious Objector.png

Update history

February 3, 2011 Patch
  • The Sun-on-a-Stick was added to the game. It does +35% more damage than the stock Bat, but -45% damage on top of that (for a total of -25.75% damage) to non-burning players.

February 7, 2011 Patch

  • Increased the base damage for the Scout's Sun-on-a-Stick, and changed it to always mini-crit against burning targets if the attack is not already critical. (As a result, the damage penalty is now -15%.)
  • Updated the RIFT pre-order items to be non-tradable until the RIFT pre-order period is over.

February 14, 2011 Patch

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

March 1, 2011 Patch

  • Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and the Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be traded.
  • [Undocumented] Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be crafted.

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • The crafting cost of the Sun-on-a-Stick was changed from 3 Reclaimed Metal and a Boston Basher to 2 Reclaimed Metal and a Boston Basher.
  • All Sun-on-a-Sticks crafted before this patch were upgraded to Vintage quality.

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • Changed attributes:
    • 100% critical hit vs burning players
    • -25% damage penalty

June 3, 2011 Patch

  • Added new community contributed response rules to the Sun-on-a-Stick.

July 22, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The damage penalty attribute was changed from "-25% damage done" to "-25% damage penalty".

September 20, 2011 Patch

September 4, 2012 Patch

  • The Sun-on-a-Stick can now be crafted by using tokens.

November 12, 2013 Patch

July 7, 2016 Patch (Meet Your Match Update)

  • Added "25% less damage from fire while deployed" attribute.

Trivia

  • According to Trion Worlds' press release for the promotion, the Sun-on-a-Stick was originally intended to use the Boston Basher's stats.
  • The item description refers to the line spoken by the character Alejandro Murrieta in the film The Mask of Zorro.[1]

Gallery

  • First-person view.

  • Promotional image featuring the Scout and the Pyro wielding the promotional RIFT weapons.

  • Announcement of the promotional RIFT items on Steam.

  • Announcement of delivery of the promotional RIFT items to the buyer.

References

  1. ↑ The Mask of Zorro (1998) - Memorable quotes

See also

External links

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