The New Soldier Laser Weapons

[The Mighty Gerbil]

For those who don't know a small TF2 update recently added two new Soldier laser guns. Art style appropriateness aside I think at least The Cow Mangler's ability to deactivate an Sg for 4 seconds needs to be removed. Engineers have it tough enough already.

IMO they do look good with the Spiral Knight hat but the style doesn't really fit in TF2. Still I can at imagine a 1930's Buck Roger premise more than the mutton chops for the Soldier...

 

[ewoksrule]

wow its like steampunk laser guns... that rocks!

 

[Tek7]

It's official.

 

[Kendrik]

Novelty chops and pipe? Oh heck yes. I must acquire that. :O

I'll put on my best Sean Connery voice for added lulz.

 

[The Mighty Gerbil]

Well it is fun to use at least. A well timed charge shot is quite satisfying without feeling overpowered. You can light arrows on fire for Snipers too.

 

[The Mighty Gerbil]

Well they nerfed the Cow Mangler today but not in the way I think it should have been.

Cow Mangler changes
Fixed the charged shot sometimes doing more damage than intended.
Fixed a bug that caused the projectiles to stay in the world after a team change.
Slowed reload rate by 5%.