Loch-n-Load (Team Fortress 2)

Loch-n-Load

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Statistics

Type	Weapon
Rarity	Unique

The Loch-n-Load

Demoman's Crafted Primary
+25% projectile speed
+20% damage vs Touhou girls
-25% clip size
-25% explosion radius
Launched bombs shatter on surfaces

The Loch-n-Load is a Hardmode primary weapon for the Demoman. It fires a grenade that travels quicker and deals 20% more damage towards Touhou girls. However, Grenades have a smaller splash radius and shatter upon hitting tiles. In addition, this weapon has one less grenade in its clip.

Damage and Function Times

Statistics
Weapon Type	Grenade Launcher
Clip Size	3
Reload Type	Single
Damage
Base Damage	100
Pellet Count	{{{Pellet Count}}}
Pellet Spread	{{{Pellet Spread}}}
Afterburn	{{{Afterburn}}}
Bullet Spread	{{{Bullet Spread}}}
Splash Damage
Splash Radius	28.125 feet
Self-Damage	20%
Healing
Healing Amount	{{{Healing Amount}}}
Function Times
Attack Interval	0.6 seconds
Reload	{{{Reload}}}
Reload (First)	1.24 seconds
Reload (Consecutive)	0.6 seconds
Ammo Consumption Interval	{{{Ammo Consumption Interval}}}
Afterburn Duration	{{{Afterburn Duration}}}
Airblast Cooldown	{{{Airblast Cooldown}}}
Windup Time	{{{Windup Time}}}
Maximum Charge Time	{{{Maximum Charge Time}}}
Aim Fatigue	{{{Aim Fatigue}}}
Effect Duration	{{{Effect Duration}}}
Spread Recovery	{{{Spread Recovery}}}

Crafting

Recipe

Result Ingredients Crafting station Loch-n-Load Team Fortress 2/Scottish ResistanceScottish Resistance Team Fortress 2/Reclaimed MetalReclaimed Metal Crafting Anvil

Notes

• Since the Loch-n-Load uses local immunity frames, a single grenade can hit and damage multiple enemies simultaneously.
• Grenades have a slower velocity than bullets. In addition, they are also affected by gravity and only explode from enemy impact or when their fuse expires.
• Grenade jumps launch the player upwards with no horizontal velocity.
• Shattered grenades deal no damage and simply despawn.

Strategies

• The Loch-n-Load is best used for medium-ranged combat.
  • Since this weapon supports focus shot, the Demoman can fire homing grenades that are unaffected by gravity, allowing for long-ranged capabilities. With this in mind, he can stop worrying about missing his target.
  • The Demoman may want to switch to his close-ranged weapon, like the Bottle if he is worried about getting self-damaged from his grenades' explosions. However, it is better advised to never be in close contact with enemies unless if Demoman has a loadout suited for melee combat.
• Grenade jumping can only be done through point-blank attacks and getting hit by the explosion. It is recommended to avoid doing this at all.
• The Loch-n-Load's single reload style can diminish damage output. Therefore, it's important for the Demoman to know when to reload.
• Grenades can only hit a single enemy (not including the explosion which have a small splash radius). This means the Loch-n-Load shouldn't be relied upon for crowd control.
  • Demoman must be careful of using this weapon against bosses consisting of multiple segments or summoned minions.
• The Loch-n-Load is only viable if the Gensokyo Mod is enabled. Otherwise, use another grenade launcher instead.

Trivia

• The Loch-n-Load is one of the few weapons that have statistics reliant on another mod.