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The [[Civilian]] is the conniving and <s>stingy</s> ''generous'' billionaire entrepreneur who has hired the mercenaries to protect and aid him in his escape in the [[VIP]] and [[VIP Race]] gamemodes, | The [[Civilian]] is the conniving and <s>stingy</s> ''generous'' billionaire entrepreneur who has hired the mercenaries to protect and aid him in his escape in the [[VIP]] and [[VIP Race]] gamemodes. In these modes, the Civilian is the only player capable of capturing points, making him a central figure for both teams. As the VIP, he is a high-priority target for enemies, making his survival of the utmost importance. The Civilian has a large health pool of 200 HP, a speed of 280 HU/s (matching the speed of the [[Demoman]]), and passively regenerates 5-15 health per second. His playstyle is heavily support-focused; both his aura and his melee weapons provide very helpful buffs to his teammates. Allies within his aura gain 5 to 15 health regeneration per second and receive 20% damage resistance. Notably, these effects apply even through walls and solid obstacles, allowing the Civilian to safely support his team from behind cover. | ||
As the key player of any VIP match, the Civilian should avoid direct combat whenever possible and stay near the rest of their teammates. Staying behind bulkier teammates—such as the [[Heavy]] or [[Soldier]]—allows the Civilian to provide aura support while minimizing risk. Pressing forward to capture points should be done only when the area is secure, as reckless positioning can lead to a 30-second reduction to the round timer-or an instant loss in the case of [[Trainyard]]. Unlike other classes, the Civilian’s value isn’t in dealing damage, but in enabling the rest of the team to succeed. A smart Civilian player knows when to press forward with the team, when to hang back and recover, and when to retreat altogether. | |||
An important aspect of the Civilian's gameplay is choosing the right melee weapon to suit your team’s needs. While the Civilian lacks effective combat options, his melee weapons provide a powerful buff to a teammate that can give them the edge they need over the enemy team. These weapons serve as important tools for supporting your team—whether through speed and aggression, or a simple 35% damage increase. The usage of the [[Derby Cane]] versus the [[Umbrella]] changes how, when and to who the Civilian grants buffs, and understanding the pros and cons of each is essential for making the tough choice between the two. | |||
== Melee Weapons == | == Melee Weapons == | ||
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The Umbrella is the stock melee | The [[Umbrella]] is the Civilian’s stock melee weapon, functioning similarly to the [[Bat]] in terms of combat-It deals only 35 damage per hit, and swings every 0.5 seconds. However, its primary use is not its melee capabilities, but its alternate-fire effect. When alt-fired while aiming at a teammate, the Umbrella grants them a Mini-crit boost for 8 seconds, with a 15-second cooldown between uses. This boost is best used offensively on a high dps class like [[Heavy]], [[Soldier]], [[Pyro]] and [[Demoman]], and best used supportively on a [[Medic]] to buff his heal speed and ÜberCharge build rate by 35% each. The Mini-crit boost is less useful to classes that already have access to guaranteed critical damage, like the [[Sniper]] with headshots or [[Spy]] with backstabs, or to the [[Engineer]], whose [[Sentry]] does not deal extra damage under the effect. To make the most out of the boost, Civilians should be aware of their teammates’ roles and timing, and save the boost for moments where it'll do the most good. | ||
=== [[Derby Cane]] === | === [[Derby Cane]] === | ||
[[File:Backpack_Derby Cane.png|200px]] | [[File:Backpack_Derby Cane.png|200px]] | ||
The Derby Cane has the same melee stats as the Umbrella, | The [[Derby Cane]] has the same melee stats as the Umbrella; 35 damage per hit, two hits per second. Like the Umbrella, its main focus is not in direct combat, but its Alt-Fire boost effect. Alt-firing while targeting a teammate grants them a [[Haste]] boost for 8 seconds, with a 13-second cooldown between uses. The Haste boost is best used on slower classes such as the [[Heavy]], [[Soldier]], and [[Demoman]], because it improves their movement, firing and reload speeds. It can also be used supportively on [[Engineer]]s, granting faster [[Wrench]] swings for upgrading or repairing buildings, and on [[Sniper]]s, who benefit from quicker charge and reload speeds with the [[Sniper Rifle]]. | ||
[[Spies]] benefit from the higher mobility, but it doesn't stack with the [[L'Escampette]]'s speed boost. The Haste boost is especially helpful for [[Medic]]s using the [[Rejuvenator]], as the weapon has a low firing speed and reload speed, as well as the higher movement speed for more effective repositioning. However, the [[Medi Gun]] and [[Kritzkrieg]] only receive a 35% healing rate bonus from Haste; unlike the Umbrella, the Derby Cane does not enhance their ÜberCharge build rate. | |||
=== [[Mini-crits]] vs. [[Haste]] === | |||
Below is a table of every weapon's DPS with no boost, the [[Haste]] boost, the [[Mini-crit]] boost, and both. | |||
The formula to calculate DPS is <math>\frac d{i+c}</math> , where "d" is damage, "i" is the weapon's attack interval and "c" is the weapon's charge or recharge time. | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
! Weapon !! Base DPS !! Haste DPS !! Mini-crit DPS !! Higher DPS !! Both DPS | |||
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| [[Brick]] || 11 || 22 || 13.5 || Haste || 27 | |||
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| [[Bat]]/[[Umbrella]]/[[Derby Cane]] || 70 || 117 || 94 || Haste || 157 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Pistol]] || 100 || 150 || 135 || Haste || 200 | |||
|- | |||
| [[R.P.G.]] || 73 || 117 || 99 || Haste || 158 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Shotgun]] || 96 || 135 || 130 || Haste || 180 | |||
|- | |||
| Most [[Melee]]s || 81 || 130 || 110 || Haste || 176 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Cyclops]] || 67 || 133 || 90 || Haste || 180 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Dynamite Pack]] || 26 || 51 || 35 || Haste || 69 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Minigun]] || 343 || 507 || 457 || Haste || 676 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Coilgun]] (Fully charged) || 36 || 94 || 48 || Haste || 126 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Scattergun]] || 96 || 120 || 130 || Mini-crit || 162 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Nailgun]] || 120 || 150 || 160 || Mini-crit || 200 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Rocket Launcher]] || 113 || 150 || 153 || Mini-crit || 203 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Flamethrower]] || 186 || 180 || 251 || Mini-crit || 243 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Flare Gun]] || 15 || 20 || 21 || Mini-crit || 27 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Twin Barrel]] || 50 || 59 || 68 || Mini-crit || 80 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Grenade Launcher]] || 167 || 222 || 225 || Mini-crit || 300 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Anti-Aircraft Cannon]] || 109 || 133 || 147 || Mini-crit || 180 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Coilgun]] (Primary Fire) || 63 || 75 || 85 || Mini-crit || 102 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Syringe Gun]] || 95 || 121 || 133 || Mini-crit || 169 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Stickybomb Launcher]] || 180 || 240 || 240 || Same || 288 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Mine Layer]] || 300 || 360 || 360 || Same || 432 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Shock Therapy]] || 3.3 || 10 || 4.5 || Haste || 13.4 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Sniper Rifle]] || 33<br>{{tooltip|100|Headshot}} || 50<br>{{tooltip|150|Headshot}} || 45<br>{{tooltip|100|Headshot}} || Haste || 68<br>{{tooltip|150|Headshot}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Huntsman]] || 25<br>{{tooltip|75|Headshot}} || 50<br>{{tooltip|150|Headshot}} || 34<br>{{tooltip|75|Headshot}} || Haste || 68<br>{{tooltip|150|Headshot}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Huntsman]] (Fully Charged) || 40<br>{{tooltip|120|Headshot}} || 50<br>{{tooltip|150|Headshot}} || 54<br>{{tooltip|120|Headshot}} || Haste || 108<br>{{tooltip|240|Headshot}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Sniper Rifle]] (Fully Charged) || 33<br>{{tooltip|100|Headshot}} || 75<br>{{tooltip|225|Headshot}} || 136<br>{{tooltip|100|Headshot}} || Haste || 108<br>{{tooltip|240|Headshot}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Hunting Revolver]] || 60<br>{{tooltip|180|Headshot}} || 80<br>{{tooltip|240|Headshot}} || 81<br>{{tooltip|180|Headshot}} || Haste || 108<br>{{tooltip|240|Headshot}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[SMG]] || 76 || 105 || 105 || Same || 147 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Fishwhacker]] || 53 || 78 || 67 || Haste || 102 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Revolver]] || 80 || 89 || 108 || Mini-crit || 120 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Tranquilizer Gun]] || 8.7 || 15 || 12 || Haste || 21 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Knife]] || 50 || 80 || 68 || Haste || 108 | |||
|} | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
! Weapon !! Base HPPS !! Haste HPPS !! Mini-crit HPPS !! Higher HPPS !! Both HPPS | |||
|- | |||
| [[Sandvich]] || 3.5 || 8.6 || 3.5 || Haste || 8.6 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Medigun]]/[[Kritzkrieg]] || 24 || 32 || 32 || Mini-crit || 44 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Rejuvenator]] || 55 || 72 || 55 || Haste || 72 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Shock Therapy]] || 3.33%/s || 10%/s || 3.33%/s || Haste || 10%/s | |||
|} | |||
=== Results and Disclaimers === | |||
Of the damage-dealing weapons in Team Fortress 2 Classic, 32 gain higher DPS values when affected by the [[Haste]] boost, 11 perform better with the [[Mini-crit]] boost, and 3 have the same DPS under either effect. Notably, all 17 melee weapons benefit more from Haste, significantly influencing that total. However, even when excluding melee weapons, 15 ranged weapons still outperform under Haste, compared to 11 under Mini-crits. | |||
It's important to note that the DPS calculations used in this comparison generally do not account for reload times, with the exception of weapons that must reload between shots, such as the [[R.P.G.]], [[Sniper Rifle]], and [[Cyclops]]. Since the mini-crit boost doesn't affect reload speed, weapons that need to reload frequently would have much higher DPS gains from Haste when reloads are factored in. | |||
Other than simply buffing DPS, Haste also enhances movement speed, weapon switching speed, and rev-up time, stats which are not reflected in the DPS table, but still relevant to overall effectiveness. The main difference is with how each buff actually increases damage output. Haste increases ''firing speed'', which means the player needs to land more shots to actually benefit from the buff. Mini-crits, by contrast, increase the ''damage per shot'', allowing for the usual firing speed to yield more damage. As a result, utilizing the Haste boost has a higher skill ceiling and greater potential, while Mini-crits are more forgiving and easier to use consistently. | |||
In terms of the 5 healing weapons available, the [[Haste]] boost generally proves more effective than the [[Mini-crit]] boost, although the reason for that varies from weapon to weapon. For the [[Sandvich]] and the [[Shock Therapy]], which each have a 30-second recharge time, the Haste boost reduces their cooldowns to approximately 10 seconds. This effectively triples their healing frequency, significantly increasing their average healing per second. For the [[Rejuvenator]], since it operates more like a grenade launcher than a traditional medigun, it benefits far more from the higher reload and firing speed of the Haste boost, and the Rejuvenator's health output isn't affected by Mini-crits, making Haste the only effective buff for Medics using the weapon. However, the [[Medi Gun]] and the [[Kritzkrieg]] each gain a 35% increased healing rate from either buff, but only the Mini-crit boost increases their ÜberCharge rate. Even though Mini-crits do offer a unique benefit for those Mediguns, Haste is still the more effective boost overall due to it reducing cooldowns and increasing the frequency at which recharge and projectile-based support weapons can be used. | |||
Overall, the [[Derby Cane]]'s Haste boost is more impactful on average due to it effecting more than just DPS or HPPS, i.e. reload and mobility improvements. Furthermore, it recharges 15% faster than the [[Umbrella]]'s Mini-crit boost, making Haste generally the more versatile and rewarding choice for Civilians. | |||
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