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The '''Tide Turner''' is a secondary weapon for the [[Demoman]] introduced in the [[Love & War Update]]. It is a worn-down ship steering wheel that functions similarly to the [[Chargin' Targe]]. It gives full turning control while charging and any kills obtained while charging will instantly replenish the charge meter. Like the Demoman's other shields, it provides passive resistances to both fire and explosive damage.  
 
The '''Tide Turner''' is a secondary weapon for the [[Demoman]] introduced in the [[Love & War Update]]. It is a worn-down ship steering wheel that functions similarly to the [[Chargin' Targe]]. It gives full turning control while charging and any kills obtained while charging will instantly replenish the charge meter. Like the Demoman's other shields, it provides passive resistances to both fire and explosive damage.  
  
The Tide Turner was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=83866405 contributed] to the Steam Workshop under the name "The Wheel of Misfortune".
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The Tide Turner was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=83866405 contributed] to the [[Steam Workshop]] under the name "The Wheel of Misfortune".
 
 
  
 
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Revision as of 01:18, 24 June 2014

I'll rest when I'm dead!
The Demoman

The Tide Turner is a secondary weapon for the Demoman introduced in the Love & War Update. It is a worn-down ship steering wheel that functions similarly to the Chargin' Targe. It gives full turning control while charging and any kills obtained while charging will instantly replenish the charge meter. Like the Demoman's other shields, it provides passive resistances to both fire and explosive damage.

The Tide Turner was contributed to the Steam Workshop under the name "The Wheel of Misfortune".

Damage

See also: Damage

Alternate fire initiates a charge attack, which deals damage on its own, or may be used in conjunction with another weapon.

  • Charge Damage: 50 melee damage (if shield connects with enemy at the end of the charge - 0 otherwise) + 10 per head (up to 5 heads).
  • Mini-crit charge damage: 68 (if shield connects with enemy at the end of the charge - 0 otherwise) + 13 per head (up to 5 heads).
    • The shield damage is affected by weapon damage spread, it is not a constant number.
  • Charge Speed: 750 Hammer units/sec, or 250%.

Function times

  • Charge Interval: 12 seconds
    • Charge Interval: 6 seconds with the Persian Persuader equipped
    • Charge Interval: 0 seconds when a melee kill is made during the charge


Times are approximate and determined by community testing.

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal Chargin' Targe Ali Baba's Wee Booties Tide Turner
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png + Item icon Chargin' Targe.png + Item icon Ali Baba's Wee Booties.png = Item icon Tide Turner.png
Class Token - Demoman Slot Token - Secondary Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Demoman.png + Item icon Slot Token - Secondary.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Scottish Resistance.png Item icon Chargin' Targe.png Item icon Sticky Jumper.png Item icon Splendid Screen.png
Item icon Tide Turner.png Item icon Quickiebomb Launcher.png Item icon B.A.S.E. Jumper.png

Related achievements

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

U-Turn
U-Turn
Kill an enemy that you couldn't see at the beginning of your charge.
Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction
Get 3 kills within 6 seconds using the Demoman charge.

Update history

June 18, 2014 Patch (Love & War Update)

  • The Tide Turner was added to the game.

June 19, 2014 Patch

  • Updated The Tide Turner to also refill the charge meter from impact kills.

June 20, 2014 Patch

  • Fixed the Tide Turner doing impact damage at any range.
  • Fixed the Tide Turner refilling the Charge meter on any decapitation.

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