“ | Stumping Christmas Trees is bad! That is why we have covered this axe with garland and put some gifts below it! Seems crazy! | ” |
—Weapon description in the Gallery |
The Happy Tree Slayer is a Melee weapon introduced in 4.4.0 update.
Description[]
It is a Christmas-themed axe that deals damage in close range. It does mediocre damage with moderately-high attack speed and decent mobility.
Appearance[]
It seems to be a standard red hatchet, with red, green and blue Christmas lights wrapped around its handle.
Performance[]
This weapon, when swung, deals damage to the opponent, but only in close range. It has no other attribute that makes its performance special, other than the melee attribute.
Strategy[]
Tips[]
- Attack targets from behind.
- Surprise attack opponents from behind barriers such as walls or corners.
- Try to stay away from open areas where enemies may be able to attack you with ranged weapons.
- Aim for the head for maximum damage.
- Follow your enemy and attack when they stop walking.
Counters[]
- Pick off its users from long ranges.
- Shotguns quickly dispatch its users.
- Snipers can take out users easily.
Recommended Maps[]
Equipment Setups[]
Have a weapon that can be used in ranges longer than Melee
- An automatic Primary such as the Secret Forces Rifle
- An accurate Sniper, preferably with scope, such as the Anti-Champion Rifle
- A powerful Heavy such as the Rocket Launcher or Apocalypse
Changelog[]
- 4.4.0
- Initial release.
- 9.1.0
- This weapon was removed for unknown reasons.
- 11.1.0
- This weapons has been disguised, opposing player's screens, when killed by this weapon, will see the Warrior Axe instead of this weapon.
- 12.1.0
- It was temporarily brought back, only being available in the Event Chest.
?.?.?
- This weapon became available for a limited time in the Trader's Van
- 15.7.0
- It was temporarily brought back once again, only being available in the Event Chest. Before this, it was disguised as the Fire Demon.
22.0.0
- It returned in the Christmas Bandits lottery.
Trivia[]
- Oddly, if you hold this axe, your hands often appear somewhat darker.
- This weapon is possibly inspired by the game "Team Fortress 2" in which every Christmas time they release a "festive" weapon for each class. Festive weapons are similar to regular weapons, but have Christmas lights on them.
- Its name could be a reference to the flash cartoon series, Happy Tree Friends, released in 1999.
- Its name is a reference to the animated series Happy Tree Friends, which consists of a juxtaposition of cute animals combined with graphic violence.
- Its successor was added in the 15.7.0 update.