Sniper taunts

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El Sniper

Taunts are character-specific animations that can be manually triggered in-game. The Sniper has several taunts, all of which are listed below with applicable voicelines and a description of the animation. This does not include voice responses or voice commands.

Primary

Snipertaunt1.PNG Associated items Description
The Sniper waves with a cocky smile and says:
"Beauty!"
"Thanks for standin' still, wanker!"
"There ya go!"
"Wave goodbye ta yer head, wanker!"
"G'day!"

Snipertaunt4.PNG Associated items DescriptionKill Icon
Main article: Arrow Stab

The Sniper removes the arrow from his bow, twirls it behind him, then stabs it forward fiercely while holding it for about a second, before bringing the arrow back to his bow again, killing the victim. While thrusting the arrow, the Sniper says:

"Stab, stab, stab!"
  • Killicon arrow stab.png

Secondary

Snipertaunt2.PNG Associated items Description
The Sniper jumps, kicking his heels together, punches the air upon landing and yells:
"Yaaaagh!"
"God Save the Queen!"

Melee

Snipertaunt3.PNG Associated items Description
The Sniper takes off his hat, holds it across his chest with a solemn expression and mumbles:
"Y'got blood on my knife, mate." (except for Saxxy)
"You'd best keep lyin' down."
"That funeral ain't gonna be open casket."
"A little of the ol' chop-chop."

Special

Sniper-exclusive

Taunt Didgeridrongo.png Associated item Description
The Sniper pulls out a didgeridoo and spins it in his hand before sitting down and playing a tune, which continues until the player taunts again or jumps. The Sniper then stands up and compliments his performance.

Intro

"Let's play!"
"All right ya wankers!"
"Let's make some bloody magic!"
"Let's do this!
"Let's go!

Outro

"Heh heh heh! That'll do!"
"Hah ha hah! Brilliant!"
"Ha ha ha ha, bloody brilliant!"
"That was a ripsnorter!"
"Sniping's a good job, mate!"

Associated sound effects

[sitting down]
[standing up]
[end of didgeridoo music]

Taunt I See You.png Associated item Description
The Sniper points two fingers towards his eyes, then points his finger outwards in the gesture of pointing at someone while saying:
"I see you, mate."
"I see you, ya mongrel."
"Gotcha."
"Boom. Headshot"
"Headshot."

Taunt Killer Solo.png Associated item Description
The Sniper takes out a saxophone and plays one of the tunes below:
First tune
Second tune
Third tune
Fourth tune
Fifth tune
(All the tunes are based on "Seduce Me!")

Taunt Most Wanted.png Associated item Description
The Sniper takes out a pad and a pen while saying:
"That will do!"
"Well, Happy Australia Day to me."
"That'll bloody do!"
"Ripper you little."
"Piece of piss."
"Gotcha!"
"Boom, head shot!"
"Head shot."
"Gotcha!"
"Aces!"
"Bonza!"
"Rippah!"
"Yes!"
"Ha!"
"Too right!"
"Ain't that something."
"Good as gold, mate!"

Then after crossing a name on the pad, he laughs in several different ways:

Evil Laughter 1
Evil Laughter 2
Laugh
Short laugh
Laugh 2
Short laugh 2
Short laugh 3

Taunt Shooter's Stakeout.png Associated item Description
When the taunt is activated, a small brown tent appears, with binoculars and a thermal bottle. The Sniper sits in the tent, and looks through the binoculars, occasionally commenting on things in his sights, and drinking from the bottle. When the taunt is ended, the Sniper puts the objects away as the tent disappears.

Intro:

"Ain't that something."
"Heh heh heh! That'll do!"
"'Ere ya go."

Looking through binoculars:

"You sneaky ratbag!"
"I see you, ya mongrel."
"I see you, mate."
"Now that is the Queen's birthday right there."
"Come to Sniper, my little beauty."
"That'll bloody do!"
"Huh, now that's nice!"
"Holy dooley!"
"That helmet ain't gonna save ya."
"Someone's about to have a very bad day."
"Take a gander at this, little princess."
"You better hold on to your head, mate." (whispering)
"I'm gonna blow the inside of ya head all over four counties." (whispering)
"Keep yubbin' that big mouth, while it's still attached to your bloody neck." (whispering)
"I'm gonna turn ya into colored rain." (whispering)
"That helmet's going to make a nice bowl for ya brains." (whispering)
"Piss off, big-head." (whispering)
"Everything above your neck is going to be a fine red mist." (whispering)
"Bloody bogan." (whispering)
"You big-head wankers." (whispering)
"You're all a bunch of no-hopers." (whispering)
"All your heads look bloody twelve feet tall." (whispering)

Outro:

"Up you go!"
"Heh heh heh! That'll do!"
"That'll do!"
"That was a ripsnorter!"

All-Class

Burstchester Sniper.png Associated item Description
A creature resembling a Bread monster partially comes out of the Sniper's chest. He looks at it in shock until the creature goes back inside, and then checks his chest and stomach before shivering.

Creature noises

[Long scream 1]
[Long scream 2]
[Happy scream 1]
[Happy scream 2]
[Growl 1]
[Growl 2]
[Growl 3]
[Growl 4]
[Growl 5]
[Growl 6]
[Growl 7]
[Growl 8]
[Growl 9]
[Growl 10]
[Snap 1]
[Snap 2]
[Snap 3]
[Snap 4]
[Snap 5]
[Snap 6]
[Snap 7]
[Snap 8]

Looking at monster

"Ah! What the bloody hell just happened?"
"Crikey!"
"Crikey..."
"Need some help here!"
"Help me pin this down!"
"Bloody bogan!"
(short scream)
"That's some shonky business right there!"
"G'day!"
"Well I'll be stuffed."

Shivering

"Bloody piker!"
"You sneaky ratbag!"
"Ah, piss!"
"Huhbluhbluhbluhbluhbluh! Bloody hell!"

Sniper Cheers!.png Associated item Description
The Sniper takes out a team-colored thermal bottle with a plaid pattern and a cup for a lid; he fills the cup and toasts saying "Cheers, mate!" before drinking from it. When he is done drinking, he nods as he says "Not bad!", then attaches the cup back onto the bottle and puts it away.

Conga Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper bounces in rhythm to the Latin beats and points both of his index fingers to the sky while occasionally kicking his feet out while saying:

Initiating a Conga line

"He hee!"
"Yah, look at me go, ha ha ha ha!"
"It's conga time in Oz!" (slang for Australia)
"Ay ee oom oom omph ah!"
"Headshot conga!"

Dancing to the Conga

"Ooh, ooh ooh, ah!"
"Ooh ooh, umph ah!"
"Look at me conga!"
"Ha hah!"
"Come on ya pikers!"
"All right!"
"All right ya wankers!"
"Wha hoo, whoo whoo, ha ha ha ha ha hah!"
"Whoo hoo, ha ha ha!"
"Ha ha ha hah! Conga!"
"COOOOOOON-GA!"
The player continuously moves forward during this taunt, only being able to turn left and right.

Sniper Director.png Associated item Description
The Sniper puts his arms out and forms a square with his fingers, trying to visualize the scene in front of him in a frame or a screen.

Fist Bump Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper punches the air with his right hand before turning sideways, extending his arm forward, and inviting others for a fist bump.

Intro

"Let's do this!"
"Let's go!"
"All right, ya wankers!"
"Let's make some bloody magic!"
"Let's play!"

While waiting, he looks to the left and flicks his left hand while saying:

"Let's do this!"
"Come on, mate!"
"Haven't got all bloody day!"

The Sniper then quickly stomps the ground while spinning to his left and shaking his hands before punching the other player's fist.

Bumping


After a successful fist bump, he points at the other player and quickly pulls his hand back, imitating a gun recoiling from shooting, while saying:

"Beauty!"
"Heh, heh, heh! Cheers, mate!"

Flippin Awesome Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper bends down a bit and interlocks a few of his fingers to form a platform for another player to flip off of.

Preparing to flip

"Who wants a flippin'?"
"Who wants a flippin'?"
"Step right up!"

Waiting for the player (First response)

"I'll flip ya!"

(Second response)

"I'll flip ya!!"
"Let's do this!"
"Haven't got all bloody day!"

Flipping another player

"Up you go!"
"Ughh!"
"Huhyeah!"
"Ha haa!"
"Huyeah gah!"
"Huyeah!"
"Nuyeah!"
"Huah!"
"Wanker!"

Being flipped

"Hah ha ha!"

After flipping

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
"Ha ha ha ha, wanker!"
"Ha ha ha ha, bloody brilliant!"
"Ha hah! Ha ha ha hah!"
"Ugh! Ha ha hah ha ha ha ha!"
"Cheers, mate!"
"Heh, heh, heh! Cheers, mate!"
"Ha ha ha! No worries!"
"Ha ha ha! Well done!"
"Heh heh heh! That'll do!"
"That'll do!"
"Hah ha hah! Brilliant!"
"Brilliant!"
"Hee hee! Good on ya!"
"Good on ya!"
"Have a good one!"

After being flipped

"And a little something extra!"

Sniper highFiveSuccessFull.png Associated item Description
The Sniper gives a little slap and a kick in the air before raising his hand while saying:
"Okay, mate!"
He then slightly bends his knees and calls the other player over to him with his fingers before slapping their hand. He then does a little punch in excitement of the successful high five.

Kazotsky Kick Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper bends his knees and kicks forward while swinging his arms back and forth. Eventually he claps once, cracks his fingers, and shakes his hands on his sides.

Sniper Killer Joke.png Associated item Description
The Sniper plays a sting and an unchoked cymbal, then points forward with the drum stick on his left hand before doing a recoil motion, as if having fired with it.
*Hocks and spits*

Mannrobics Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper goes through an aerobics routine with the option of a class-specific animation.
"Eh! Heh heh heh heh heh!"
"Eh! Ah hah hah!"
"Eh! Heh heh heh! Hah hah hoh! Ooh! Mmmph!"
"Hah hah hah hah! Ah ha ha ha!"
"Eh! Yeaaaah!"
"Oh! Herr, herr, omph!"
"Heh heh heh heh! Ha ha ha ha! Hah hah, ha ha ha!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"Ha ha ha!"
"Oh! Hoh ha ha ha ha!"
"Oh herr! Ha ha ha ha!"
"A little thundah! A little thundah from Down Under!"
"Hah! Put that in a jar and bottle it!"
"You make it look easy! Hah!"
The player can freely move around, albeit slowly, during this taunt.

Sniper Mourning Mercs.png Associated item Description
The Sniper groans and leans forward a bit, his head and arms hanging limply. He raises his right hand closed into a fist, shaking it slightly, but lets it go limp again with another groan. He then kicks the ground as he whispers "Ah, piss."

Sniper rock paper scissors.png Associated item Description
The Sniper engages in an intense battle of Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Initiating a throw

"Rock, paper, scissors!"
"Let's play!"
"Let's throw 'em!"
"Let's throw 'em!"

Waiting for the player

"Who wants a throw?"
"Give us a throw!"

Starting the throw

"On three!"
"One!"
"Two!"
"Three!"

Win

"Yes!"

(Condition-specific)

"That was a ripsnorter!"
"Rock beats scissors!"
"Scissors cuts paper!"

(Ending)

"Ah ha ha ha!"

Loss

"Bah! Who needs it?"
"Bah!"
"Aaah!"

(Ending)

"Bloody, stupid game!"
"You sneaky ratbag!"

Sniper Scaredy-cat!.png Associated item Description
The Sniper jumps back, putting both hands out in front of himself, before crouching down and crossing an arm across his chest, lowering his head and gripping his hat with his other hand; he then exhales, stands up straight, and feels how fast his heart is racing.

Scared

*screams*

Regaining composure

"Crikey!"
"Bloody, stupid game!"
"You sneaky ratbag!"
(Shivering) "Huhbluhbluhbluhbluhbluh! Bloody hell!"

Sniper taunt laugh.png Associated item Description
The Sniper points and laughs.

Second Rate Sorcery Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper takes out a staff with a skull on its top and a tag reading "99¢". He attempts to cast a Blast Jump spell with his left hand while kicking the ground, failing to create anything but green sparkles. He then angrily breaks the staff over his knee before returning to his original position.

Sniper Shred Alert taunt.png Associated item Description
The Sniper summons a guitar and plays an intense solo as flames and lightning spout from behind.

Skullcracker Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper reaches a hand out and taps his hat with the other hand while saying:

Initiating a head butt

"Heh heh heh, right here!"
"Free head-buttin'! Courtesy of my face!"
"Come on! My head against your head!"
"Let's do this!"
"Let's go!"
"Let's go!"
"Come on, mate!"
"Let's go, mate!"
"Let's go, mate!"
"Haven't got all bloody day!"

Head-butting

"Heyeah, ough!"
"Heyeah, HEADSHOT! Oi."
"AUUUUS-TRALIA!"

After a head butt

"Cheers mate!"
"Crikey!"
(laughing) "Blimey!"
"Hooly dooley!"

Square Dance Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper swings his partner 'round and 'round while saying:

Starting a dance

"Let's dance!"
"Let's dance, mate!"
"Do-si-do time!"
"Heheh, let's dance, lads!"
"Who's up for a dance?"

During the dance

"Ha haa!"
"Ho ho ho, ah hah ha ha ha ha!"
"Do-si-do, yes, he ha ha!"
"Oh, look at my happy feet!"
"Happy feet, happy feet!"
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

Dance's end

"Aaaand, cheers!"
"Aaaand, brilliant!"

Victory Lap Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper jumps into a team-colored bumper car. Pressing MOUSE1 makes him honk the car's horn. The player can freely move around, albeit slowly, during this taunt.

Sniper yetipunch.png Associated item Description
A wooden cutout of a Yeti appears in front of the Sniper. He looks at it from head to toe, holds his hand close to the cutout Yeti's head for a moment, and hits it with just his finger, which destroys the entire cutout. He then slaps his hands one against the other in a cleaning fashion.

Cutout appears

[roar 1]

Before hitting the cutout

"Steady, steady..."

Cutout destroyed

[breaking wood]

Defeated roar

[roar 2]

After hitting the cutout

"Now that's how it's done!"

Sniper yetismash.png Associated item Description
The Sniper turns into a Yeti, beats his chest while roaring, and slams the ground with his fist; he then turns back to normal and stands back up.

Yeti transformation

[snow falling, loud roar]
[landing from jump]
[short roar]
[long roar 1]
[chest hit 1]
[chest hit 2]
[chest hit 3]
[chest hit 4]
[chest hit 5]
[chest hit 6]
[chest hit 7]
[chest hit 8]
[chest hit 9]
[long roar 2]
[slamming the ground]

After turning back

[long laugh]
"Holy dooley!"

Zoomin' Broom Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper pulls out a witch's broom and proceeds to ride it, hovering above the ground. The player can freely move around, albeit slowly, during this taunt.

Other

Neck Snap Sniper.png Associated item Description
The Sniper raises his sleeves before confidently approaching the Soldier, yelling "let's have a go at it!" The Soldier then snaps the Sniper's neck, causing him to turn 180° and elicit a pained grunt. The Sniper almost falls forward, then almost falls back, letting out a short scream as he tries to regain balance, which he eventually does. He then shakes his head before turning back to the Soldier, while exclaiming "Huhbluhbluhbluhbluhbluh! Bloody hell!"

Update history

May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update)
  • [Undocumented] Added a taunt used by the Huntsman.

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added an unused "high-five" taunt.

May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)

  • Added Director's Vision taunt.
  • [Undocumented] Added a voice response for the Arrow Stab taunt.

June 8, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added laughing animations.

June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)

October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update & Sale)

  • Taunting with a Saxxy no longer play lines that reference a knife
  • Added High Five! taunt.

February 18, 2013 Patch

June 18, 2014 Patch (Love & War Update)

December 8, 2014 Patch (End of the Line Update)

  • Fixed The Swagman's Swatter not being held by the Sniper during the melee taunt
  • Fixed The Swagman's Swatter not being held by the Sniper for lower LOD settings during the melee taunt.

March 12, 2015 Patch

July 2, 2015 Patch (Gun Mettle Update)

October 6, 2015 Patch (Invasion Community Update)

October 28, 2015 Patch (Scream Fortress VII)

November 3, 2015 Patch

  • Updated taunts to prevent movement during the pre-round period when players are frozen

December 17, 2015 Patch (Tough Break Update)

May 31, 2016 Patch

  • Updated several hats to fix the Sniper not removing the hats while taunting

July 7, 2016 Patch #1 (Meet Your Match Update)

  • Updated several hats to fix the Sniper not removing them while taunting.

September 12, 2016 Patch

  • Fixed a bug related to the Sniper's zoom and taunting.

October 21, 2016 Patch (Scream Fortress VIII)

December 21, 2016 Patch (Smissmas 2016)

October 20, 2017 Patch #1 (Jungle Inferno Update)

December 3, 2020 Patch (Smissmas 2020)

December 2, 2021 Patch (Smissmas 2021)

October 5, 2022 Patch (Scream Fortress XIV)

July 12, 2023 Patch (Summer 2023 Update)

October 9, 2023 Patch (Scream Fortress XV)

December 7, 2023 Patch (Smissmas 2023)

Bugs

  • When taunting with a melee weapon, certain hats may not be taken off, instead remaining on the Sniper's head.
  • Sometimes no mouth animation is shown when taunting with the SMG.