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Demoman

2022-07-09T02:17:34Z

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[[File:DemoIcon small.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Demoman]]
Demoman is the fourth class of Team Fortress 2. While officially a "Defense" class, his sheer power makes him highly versatile, able to both lead offensive pushes or to defend a given area. His main roles are area denial, choke spamming and crowd control. The area-of-effect nature of his weapons makes him ideal for forcing enemies off an objective, and his massive damage is a ready counter to Engineer's buildings. However, he has no bullet-based weapons, which makes him vulnerable at close range, where he cannot attack without risking heavy self-damage. As such, he is at a significant disadvantage when confronted by close-combat classes such as Scout or Pyro and must often rely on his team to protect him. When defending, a good Demoman can hold off most of the enemy team with well-timed and well-placed spam, while an attacking Demoman can demolish enemy Engineer blockades and prevent defenders from approaching the objective. On 5CP and KOTH maps, Demoman is most often the first to arrive at the midfight due to the use of Stickybomb Jumps, which allow for high mobility over long distances, effectively negating his below-average speed during rollouts. He possesses both the highest mid-range DPS in the game (using the [[Stickybomb Launcher]]) and the third-highest health cap.

==6v6==
{{Main|Demoman (6v6)}}

In the standard 6v6 format, Demoman is the core of his team's combo, along with Medic. He holds the primary role of dealing initial damage and crowd control, and his stellar [[Glossary#Spam|spamming]] abilities can greatly weaken the enemy team so they can be cleaned up by his teammates. He is also essential for defending as his sticky traps can get him easy kills and force the enemy to retreat and his grenades can easily take a chunk off the enemy's health if they become careless with their positioning. However, Demoman is often one of the harder roles in 6v6 due to his weakness at close-range and fairly slow movement speed. While Demoman is extremely mobile in rollouts, sticky-jumping in combat is not feasible, as it deals him heavy damage. He must consider his positioning carefully in order to deal damage but also stay out of danger; he is often targeted by more mobile enemies such as Scouts or Roaming Soldiers, and must always be prepared to fight them off or retreat to safety. On many maps such as Sunshine, Process, Gullywash and Metalworks, the Demoman may be assigned the role of "main caller" and be asked to direct his team throughout the game.

==Highlander==
{{Main|Demoman (Highlander)}}

In Highlander, Demoman's main job is dealing damage to as many enemies as possible. His weapons are great at dishing out heavy damage to groups of enemies and slow, high-health targets, such as Heavy and Sentry Guns. However he lacks the ability to reliably protect himself from close range threats (most often from Scout), so he is often paired up with the Heavy and Medic to form the main combo of a Highlander team. He serves a similar role to his 6v6 counterpart of dealing damage and leading Ubercharge pushes, but he is also required to deal with Engineer nests, which often prevent the rest of his team from pushing forward.

==Weapons==
=== Primary ===
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|weaponname = Grenade Launcher
|link = Grenade_Launcher
|description = The '''Grenade Launcher''' is recommended for medium to close-range combat. A single grenade (often referred to as a "pill" or "pipe") deals 100 damage on a direct hit, and is unaffected by damage falloff. If it does not hit an enemy directly, it will roll across the ground (often called a "roller"), detonating 2 seconds after being fired, dealing 30-60 damage to nearby enemies. It is often used to spam choke points when Demoman already has a sticky-trap set up, or for self-defense when confronted directly.
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|weaponname = Ali Baba's Wee Booties
|link = Ali_Baba's_Wee_Booties
|description = The '''Ali Baba's Wee Booties''' increase Demoman's health from 175 to 200, allowing him to take more damage and survive for longer, at the cost of his Grenade Launcher. While not a common choice, Demoman may opt to use this weapon for a more passive, long-ranged playstyle when adequately protected by his team, or to survive longer during a Kritzkrieg Ubercharge.

If Demoman has a shield, the Booties will greatly increase his ability to change direction while charging. However, it confines him to an exclusively melee-based playstyle, which experienced players can counter fairly easily.

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|weaponname = Loch-n-Load
|description = The '''Loch n' Load''' only holds 3 grenades in its clip, but deals 20% more damage to buildings. Its pipes travel 25% faster, but their explosion radius is reduced and they will not turn into rollers upon hitting a surface - they will shatter and disappear. While Loch n' Load pipes are often easier to hit enemies with (thus allowing Demoman to shoot down attackers), the weapon's main use is to quickly destroy a Sentry Gun in two hits before its Engineer can react. Outside of this niche, it sees little use, as it cannot be spammed, preventing Demoman from using his primary to block off choke points.

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|weaponname = Loose Cannon
|link = Loose_Cannon
|description = The '''Loose Cannon''' fires cannonballs that explode one second after being fired, and can be "cooked" by holding down the fire button to make them explode sooner after firing. They don't explode on contact with the target, and instead knock the target back. If the cannonball hits a target and then explodes within half a second, the explosion will mini-crit (known as a "Double-Donk"), dealing around 131 damage and often killing light classes instantly. However, when not dealing Double-Donks, it deals only 50 damage on a direct hit, and less for splash damage. Its "cooking" mechanic also slows its effective fire rate; even with Double-Donks, it deals less damage-per-second than any of Demoman's other grenade launchers. While occasionally useful in denying Über pushes or dealing high burst-damage, it is rarely superior to the stock launcher, and sees little usage in competitive games.

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|weaponname = B.A.S.E. Jumper
|link = B.A.S.E._Jumper
|description = The '''B.A.S.E. Jumper''' deploys a parachute upon a second tap of the jump button, allowing the user to slowly glide to the ground. This weapon is banned in most 6v6 leagues, as it allows Demoman to sticky-jump high into the air and rain down stickybombs on his enemies with little risk of retaliation. In Highlander, the presence of Sniper makes the weapon less effective, as Demoman risks being shot down before he can do much damage.

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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Iron Bomber
|link = Iron_Bomber
|description = The '''Iron Bomber''' is a community-created primary weapon, which functions nearly identically to the stock Launcher. The grenades fired by the Iron Bomber do not bounce or roll much, leaving them to explode near where they land. The weapon has a 15% smaller blast radius (except for the Demoman who fires it) and explode after 1.4 seconds.
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=== Secondary ===
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|weaponname = Stickybomb Launcher
|link = Stickybomb_Launcher
|description = The '''Stickybomb Launcher''' is Demoman's most versatile weapon, is the go-to Secondary for nearly all competitive players. In combat, it functions best at mid-range, but can be charged by holding the primary-fire button to fire long-range shots, at the cost of attack speed. A single stickybomb (generally referred to as a "sticky") will deal up to 135 damage at close range, but its effectiveness falls off at a distance. This weapon is an exceptionally powerful area denial tool, and is often used to spam down enemies at mid-to-long range, especially those in choke points.

Out of combat, Demoman can use the Stickybomb Launcher to set up "stickytraps" - clusters of stickies on walls or ceilings near a choke point that are detonated when unaware enemies attempt to push through. A well-timed detonation deals massive damage to all nearby enemies, and has the potential to bring a coordinated enemy push to a halt.

When fired, stickies spend 5 seconds in "direct combat" mode, where they are affected by damage ramp-up and fall-off. After this point, stickies enter "stickytrap" mode, and will deal full damage to enemies, regardless of Demoman's location.

Finally, the Stickybomb Launcher is used for sticky-jumping during rollouts. Demoman can shoot a stickybomb under his feet and detonate it, launching him at high speeds in the desired direction. While this gives him stellar mobility out of combat, doing so when fighting enemies is not feasible; stickies cannot be detonated for 0.8 seconds after firing, and he loses a large chunk of health by doing so. The minimum damage from a successful sticky-jump Demoman will take is 45, but if he fails to time his jump correctly, he may take over 100 damage.

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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Sticky Jumper
|link = Sticky_Jumper
|description = The '''Sticky Jumper''' functions identically to the stock Stickybomb Launcher, but deals no damage. The Sticky Jumper changes Demoman from a power class to a pick class much like the Roaming Soldier, allowing him to launch himself into the air at blistering speeds, and then suicide-bomb the enemy Medic or another important target.

Usage of this weapon is rare, as Demoman is not an expendable class. He typically is responsible for holding his team's combo together, and his team will often have a hard time defending choke points or spamming down enemies without his Stickybomb Launcher. It is most often used in as a last resort to rush to the objective, to flank the enemy team, or to attempt an important pick, often the Medic.

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|weaponname = Chargin' Targe
|link = Chargin'_Targe
|description = The '''Chargin' Targe''' is a shield that replaces Demoman's Stickybomb Launcher. It grants 50% fire resistance, 30% explosive resistance, and the ability to charge with the Alternate Fire button. Charging launches Demoman forward a medium distance extremely fast (but preventing him from turning more than a few degrees), removes any debuffs he may have (such as fire or bleeding), and deals up to 50 damage if he collides with an enemy - a shield-bash. At the end of a charge, Demoman is given a brief window during which his melee weapon will deal critical hits, allowing for a pick on an unprepared enemy. After being used, Demoman's charge has a 12 second cooldown.

Few 6v6 players use this weapon, as it greatly slows Demoman's rollout speed, making it far harder for him to arrive at midfights. Additionally, it has much less damage potential and versatility than the Stickybomb Launcher. However, the Targe has some uses, mainly in Highlander, for a pick-based playstyle or for early-game Medic picks on Payload.

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|weaponname = Splendid Screen
|link = Splendid_Screen
|description = The '''Splendid Screen''' functions much like the Chargin' Targe, but recharges in only 8 seconds. It only has 20% fire resistance and 15% explosive resistance, but shield-bashing enemies will deal 70% more damage, allowing Demoman to kill enemies faster, should he catch them off-guard - he can even kill a full-health Heavy instantly with the Scotsman's Skullcutter or Eyelander (with 2 heads). The Splendid Screen sees very little use in competitive play because it doesn't have the damage and versatility of the Stickybomb Launcher or the damage resistance of the Targe - without the Targe's damage resistance, he may have difficulty reaching his target before being killed.
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|weaponname = Scottish Resistance
|link = Scottish_Resistance
|description = The '''Scottish Resistance''' fires 25% faster and allows up to 14 stickybombs to be placed at any given moment. When the Alt-Fire button is pressed, Demoman will detonate stickybombs in his line of sight, allowing him to place multiple sticky-traps to block off more than one flank route. However, Scottish Resistance stickybombs take 1.6 seconds to arm, compared to the stock Launcher's 0.8 seconds, preventing him from spamming out enemies. This weapon is fairly uncommon in competitive play, as it prevents Demoman from engaging in direct combat with stickies. However, it may be used to set up traps on Attack/Defend maps.
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|weaponname = Tide Turner
|link = Tide_Turner
|description = The '''Tide Turner''' is a community-created shield. It functions like the Chargin' Targe but allows Demoman to change direction freely while charging. It provides only 15% resistance to fire and explosives, but landing a melee kill will replenish 75% of the Tide Turner's charge meter. Being damaged whilst charging reduces the remaining charge time, at a ratio of 1 damage to 1% charge time. Like the other two shields, it does not see much competitive use - it takes away an extremely versatile source of damage. However, Demoman can use the Tide Turner to rollout on certain maps by exploiting terrain to launch himself at speeds comparable to sticky-jumping - this mechanic is known as "trimping."
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|weaponname = Quickiebomb Launcher
|link = Quickiebomb_Launcher
|description = The '''Quickiebomb Launcher''' is a community-created secondary weapon. Its stickybombs arm in only 0.6 seconds, and the launcher charges 333% faster, allowing Demoman to fight optimally at close and long range. This makes it effective for direct-combat detonations (or "airbursting"). The reduced charging time also allows long-range "sticky sniping" at a much higher rate of fire, complemented by an increase in damage based on a charge by up to 35%. The stickybombs are also able to destroy enemy stickybombs, similar to the Scottish Resistance. However, the Quickiebomb Launcher's mid-range damage output is limited by its far smaller smaller clip size (loading only 4 bombs at a time) and 15% base damage penalty.
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=== Melee ===
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|weaponname = Bottle
|description = The '''Bottle''' is the default melee weapon for the Demoman. While melee combat is rare, Demoman will often equip the Bottle, as he has few utility weapons.
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|weaponname = Pain Train
|link = Pain_Train
|description = When the '''Pain Train''' is equipped, Demoman counts as two players when capturing control points and pushing the payload cart, at the cost of a 10% vulnerability to bullets. In Payload and Attack/Defense, this weapon is often Demoman's go-to melee weapon on offense, as it helps minimize capture time. It is also commonly used in 5CP maps.
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|weaponname = Half-Zatoichi
|description = '''The Half-Zatoichi''' heals Demoman by 50% of his maximum health after a melee kill, and has 37% more melee range. However, it comes with the cost of reduced weapon switch speed. Additionally, when Demoman draws the sword, he is required to land a melee kill with it. If he holsters it without killing an enemy, he will lose 50 health. If he has less than 51 health, the weapon cannot be holstered at all, locking him into melee combat. While holstering the weapon before it is fully drawn will not damage Demoman, its "honorbound" mechanic severely limits its viability.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Ullapool Caber
|link = Ullapool_Caber
|description = The '''Ullapool Caber''' is rarely used due to its immense nerf in the Gun Mettle update. It deals only 55 damage, takes twice as long to deploy, and swings 20% slower. However, the first attack that connects with a surface or enemy will create an explosion that deals up to 83 damage (also damaging Demoman himself). It can be equipped as Demoman's rarely-used Melee, and can be used to deal extra damage in desperate situations. With a shield, Demoman gains the ability to land a critical explosion on demand, which will kill any player below 280 health instantly (330 if Demoman lands a shield-bash first), and severely damage nearby players. However, the kamikaze nature of the Caber severely limits its utility in Competitive, and competent players can easily outmaneuver a melee-wielding Demoman due to his below-average movement speed and small melee range.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Eyelander
|description = The '''Eyelander''' grants Demoman a 37% longer melee range, but reduces his base health by 25 points. Each melee kill grants Demoman a "head," increasing his max health by 15 points and boosting his movement speed by 8%, up to four kills. At 4 heads, Demoman will have 125% movement speed (almost as fast as a Scout) and 210 max health. If he kills another Eyelander-wielding Demoman, he will steal the enemy's heads.

While being as hardy as a Soldier and fast as a Scout may be tempting, the health reduction makes Demoman very fragile, and he will usually be killed before landing the two melee kills necessary to offset the Eyelander's downsides; melee weapons are rarely as effective as ranged weapons, as experienced enemies can usually outmaneuver close-range attacks.

The only way to land melee kills consistently is by equipping a shield, which denies Demoman his incredibly useful Stickybomb Launcher. Even then, Demoman can only use the Eyelander to kill isolated or distracted enemies - charging at a group of enemies is suicide.

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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Scotsman's Skullcutter
|link = Scotsman's_Skullcutter
|description = The '''Scotsman's Skullcutter''' grants Demoman 37% longer melee range and 20% more damage than the stock Bottle. However, its reduced switch speed and 15% slower movement speed makes Demoman considerably less mobile while wielding the weapon, decreasing his already slim chances of landing a melee kill. This weapon is considered one of Demoman's worse melee weapons - a Skullcutter-wielding Demoman moves at a speed comparable to a Heavy, preventing him from closing distance or fleeing; enemies will simply stay out of his melee range and shoot him down.
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|weaponname = Claidheamh Mòr
|link = Claidheamh_Mòr
|description = The '''Claidheamh Mòr''' grants 37% longer melee range and 0.5 seconds longer charge duration at the cost of a 15% damage vulnerability while active. This weapon is essentially a straight downgrade from the stock Bottle unless paired with a shield. With a shield, the Claidheamh Mòr extends Demoman's charge radius by 25%. Like other swords, this weapon sees little to no use in Competitive; its decreased switch speed makes it difficult to land melee kills, and using a shield to compensate requires Demoman to give up his invaluable Stickybomb Launcher.
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|weaponname = Persian Persuader
|link = Persian_Persuader
|description = The '''Persian Persuader''' grants 37% longer melee range, and restores the Charge Meter by 20% on hit. Additionally, ammo packs also recharge the Charge Meter. However, one stat makes it undoubtedly the worst melee weapon for Demoman: it reduces Demoman's max ammo by 80%. Without a shield, this sword is essentially useless, forcing Demoman to adopt one of two playstyles: a Demoknight (a shield and boots), or a Hybrid-Knight (a shield and grenade launcher). Demoknight is not competitively viable, as Scouts can easily dance out of his reach while counterattacking, while other Demomen and Soldiers can use the knockback from their weapons to stop him in his tracks. A Hybrid-Knight is even worse with the Persuader, as it limits Demo's ammo reserve to 4 grenades and 5 stickybombs. A Persuader-wielding Demoman will constantly have to travel to multiple ammo-packs to restock grenades, preventing him from fighting alongside his team and making him vulnerable to approaching Scouts.

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==See Also==
*[[Demoman (6v6)]]
*[[Demoman (Highlander)]]

[[Category:Classes]]

Engineer

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[[File:EngineerIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Engineer]]
An invaluable defense tool, '''Engineer's''' Sentry Gun, Dispenser, and Teleporter are very helpful support utilities that greatly assist a team in defending a Control Point or Payload Cart. On offense, Engineer cannot attack directly, but can defend his team's territory, heal them as they retreat from combat, and bring them to the objective much faster.

==6v6==
{{main|Engineer (6v6)}}

In the standard [[6v6]] format, Engineer is an [[offclass]] on most maps, used primarily to defend last on most 5CP maps. When pushed back to the last point, a Scout or Soldier will often switch to Engineer and build a Sentry Gun to soak up damage and delay the enemy ÜberCharge - once it runs out, his team can counterattack. If his Sentry goes down, he will generally switch back to his main class and attempt to clean up damaged enemies.
It is important to note that a well-placed Sentry will often prevent the other team from pushing in with a Kritzkrieg ÜberCharge, as it provides no defensive bonus, and the Engineer's buildings are unaffected by critical hits.

==Highlander==
{{main|Engineer (Highlander)}}

A far cry from his minor role in 6v6, Engineer's buildings form the backbone of his team in [[Highlander]]. His Sentry shreds overextending enemies, his Dispenser restores injured teammates to full health without Medic's help, and his Teleporter summons a teammate from spawn to the battle every 3 seconds. On Defense, his
main job is to defend the objective, deny the other team's pushes, and stall for time until the clock runs out. On Offense, his job is to get teammates to the front lines as quickly as possible and defend the ground they gain. However, Highlander presents a new risk in the form of [[Spy]], whose Sapper can disable and destroy Engineer's buildings. Engineer can also use such tools as The Wrangler and The Gunslinger to extend his effective range on Defense, or to fight alongside his team on Offense. On Offense, his life isn't as important, so he may be expected to sacrifice his life to push the payload cart or capture control points.

==Weapons==
=== Primary ===
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|weaponname = Shotgun
|description = The '''Shotgun''' is Engineer's stock primary. It fires 10 bullets every 0.625 seconds, each dealing 3-9 damage, depending on range. As the most reliable primary for direct combat, Engineer will often run it on offense, as his full attention is not required to maintain his buildings. Its large clip allows it to kill up to 3 enemies at full health, and doesn't punish Engineer harshly for missing a shot in 1v1 fights.
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|weaponname = Frontier Justice
|link = Frontier_Justice
|description = The '''Frontier Justice''' has only 3 shots in its clip. When Engineer's sentry is destroyed, however, it will gain two stored critical hits for each kill his Sentry landed, and one stored critical hit for each assist. Its small clip size prevents Engineer from taking Medic's ÜberCharge and charging into the enemy team; rather, he must use it sparingly, in self-defense or when supporting his team. The weapon is most commonly seen in [[King of the Hill]] maps, though most players will stick to the stock Shotgun for its larger clip size. After dying, Engineer may choose to equip the Frontier Justice if his Sentry is about to go down, use the crits, then switch back to stock in his next life.
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|weaponname = Widowmaker
|description = When fired, the '''Widowmaker''' consumes 30 metal, and regains 1 metal for each point of damage dealt to enemies, effectively reloading it. Engineer can only use the Widowmaker effectively by attacking enemies at close range, which is extremely risky and will get him killed most of the time. While it deals 10% more damage to the enemy his Sentry is targeting, this slight damage bonus is only noticeable at close range. It cannot be spammed at long range, as it consumes a lot of metal, which may be needed for maintaining Engineer's buildings. As such, the Widowmaker is rarely seen in competitive play, as it heavily punishes missing enemies.
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|weaponname = Pomson 6000
|link = Pomson_6000
|description = The '''Pomson 6000''' has 4 shots in its clip and has infinite reserve ammo, but fires 28% slower than the stock Shotgun, with a 0.8 second attack interval. It launches a slow-traveling laser projectile that cannot be airblasted or destroyed and deals the same base damage as the Shotgun (60), but only ramps up to 72 damage at point-blank range. When a Medic or Spy is hit by the projectile, he will lose up to 10% ÜberCharge or 20% Cloak, respectively, but this draining effect falls off at range. While the Pomson has the potential to deny the enemy Medic's ÜberCharge, the projectile is easy to dodge and is easily blocked by the rest of the enemy combo before reaching the Medic. Thus, the weapon sees little use in competitive games.
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|weaponname = Rescue Ranger
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|description = The '''Rescue Ranger''' has only 4 shots in its clip and 16 reserve ammo, and fires bolts that move quickly and are affected by gravity. The weapon deals 40 base damage (the same as Spy's Revolver), making it a poor choice for direct combat. However, the bolt will heal friendly buildings for up to 60 health, consuming 1 metal for every 4 damage healed. This makes it more metal-efficient than Engineer's other wrenches, which heal buildings for 3 health per unit of metal. When the Rescue Ranger is deployed, Engineer can use the alt-fire button (Right-Click by default) to pick up any building within his line of sight, teleporting it to himself at the cost of 100 metal. However, he will be marked for death while hauling any building, making it more difficult for him to survive while doing so.

The Rescue Ranger is Engineer's go-to primary on defense, as it allows him to maintain buildings at a safe distance, and snatch them out of danger if needed. This allows him to stop turtling in a nest and spread out his buildings to more advantageous locations to aid his team more efficiently. However, this makes Engineer more vulnerable to Spy, as buildings cannot be healed or hauled while sapped.
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|weaponname = Panic Attack
|link = Panic_Attack
|description = The '''Panic Attack''' is a primary weapon for Engineer, and a secondary weapon for [[Soldier]], [[Pyro]], and [[Heavy]]. It deals 20% less damage per bullet, but fires 50% more bullets in a wide spread and deploys 50% faster. While it deals somewhat more damage at point-blank range (108, compared to the stock Shotgun's 90), it is fairly useless at mid-to-long range, thanks to its low accuracy. It is useful in tight corridors which force enemies into close combat, but is inferior to the stock Shotgun in open areas, as enemies will keep their distance from Engineer, preventing him from dealing much damage.
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=== Secondary ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Pistol
|description = Engineer's '''Pistol''' functions similar to [[Scout]]'s [[Pistol]], but has 200 reserve ammo and reloads 23.6% slower (1.36 s vs 1.10 s). It has 12 bullets in its clip, fires every 0.15 seconds, and reloads its entire clip at once. Each bullet deals 15 base damage, which ramps up to 22 damage at point-blank range. While it might seem weak, it can deal up to 140 damage per second at close range if Engineer can hit every shot, making it an excellent backup weapon should Engineer run out of Shotgun ammo. It is often equipped alongside the Gunslinger, which gives Engineer a more combat-oriented role, and can be used to harass enemies at long range.
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|rglhl = always
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Wrangler
|description = The '''Wrangler''' allows Engineer to manually control his Sentry Gun, greatly extending its range, increasing its firing speed, and giving it a 66% damage resistance, and a 66% resistance to repair and reloading. When aiming near an enemy, the Sentry will automatically lock on to their chest. While its moderate bullet spread prevents Engineer from sniping enemies at long range, it still deals respectable damage at this range. The Wrangler gives his Sentry a massive effective health pool, making Engineer's and his Sentry like a second Heavy, able to shred overextending enemies. However, Engineer can only attack targets that both he and his Sentry can see, and he must focus on tracking targets, opening him up to being backstabbed or headshot. Once Engineer holsters the Wrangler or dies, the Sentry will be disabled for 3 seconds before resuming normal operations - during this time, it will still have its 66% resistance to damage, repair, and reloading. Despite increasing Engineer's vulnerability to Spy, the Wrangler is undoubtedly his best secondary for defending, and is far more effective than the Pistol or Short Circuit when locking down an area.

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|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Short Circuit
|link = Short_Circuit
|description = On primary fire, the '''Short Circuit''' consumes 5 metal and fires a burst of electricity that deals 10 damage at point-blank range. Outside of this range, it does nothing. On secondary fire, it consumes 65 metal and fires a large ball of energy that destroys most projectiles in its radius and deals 15 damage every 0.5 seconds to all nearby enemies. While sometimes useful for finishing off damaged enemies or tracking down cloaked Spies, it is more often used to destroy incoming projectiles like rockets, grenades and stickybombs before they can reach Engineer's team. It may be used on Payload Offense, as the card dispenses an infinite supply of metal.

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|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = false
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{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== Melee ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Wrench
|description = The '''Wrench''' is Engineer's stock melee weapon. By hitting friendly buildings, he can accelerate their deployment, repair damage, and upgrade their effectiveness. It swings every 0.8 seconds, and deals 65 damage. Like most other wrenches, it takes 5 swings to build a Sentry Gun, and heals buildings up to 102 health per swing. Hitting a building at full health will spend up to 25 metal to build its "upgrade meter" - once the meter is full, the building will level up and the meter will reset.

While the stock Wrench is a well-rounded "jack of all trades," Engineer's other wrenches can often be used to increase his effectiveness in various specific situations, making it somewhat uncommon in competitive play.

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|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Gunslinger
|description = The '''Gunslinger''' grants Engineer +25 max health, and replaces his Sentry Gun with a Mini-Sentry, which costs 100 metal, has 100 health (though it spawns with 50 health), cannot be upgraded, and deals 25% less damage than a Level 1 Sentry. When destroyed, its fragments will restore ammo but not metal. The weapon is often used in Highlander games, especially during offense, as turtling is not an option in this situation, and mobility is of great importance.

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|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Southern Hospitality
|link = Southern_Hospitality
|description = The '''Southern Hospitality''' functions identically to the stock Wrench, but causes enemies to bleed for 5 seconds on hit, dealing up to 40 additional damage. Engineer will also gain a 20% fire damage vulnerability, but this drawback rarely comes into play, as Pyro's limited range and average speed will rarely enable them to even come close to Engineer's Sentry Gun. The Southern Hospitality is useful for tracking Spies, who will emit damage particles for at least 2.5 seconds after being hit. Most-often used in Highlander when turtling on the last point, it is almost always a slight upgrade to the stock Wrench, unless the map has good flank routes which allow the enemy Pyro to ambush Engineer.
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|6s = true
|ugchl = true
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|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Jag
|description = The '''Jag''' has a 25% damage penalty and repairs buildings by only 81 health per swing, but allows Engineer to construct buildings 30% faster and upgrade them 15% faster. In 6v6, it is an extremely common choice when defending the last point, as the increased building and upgrade rate may allow Engineer to upgrade his Sentry to Level 2 before the enemy reaches him. In Highlander, it is useful when pushed back by the enemy for the same reason. Once his buildings are fully upgraded, Engineer may opt to switch to a more defensive wrench: the Southern Hospitality when defending the last point, and the Eureka Effect when further from spawn.

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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Eureka Effect
|link = Eureka_Effect
|description = The '''Eureka Effect''' boosts building's construction 50% less, and reduces metal pickups by 20%, but allows Engineer to teleport to spawn or his Teleporter Exit with the Reload button (R by default). Upon selecting a destination, Engineer will perform a taunt, lasting approximately 2 seconds, before teleporting. Additionally, if both his Teleporter Entrance and Exit were constructed with the Eureka Effect, upgrading them will cost 50% less metal, making the weapon a great choice for constructing a defense during Setup Time. On larger maps Spy will often travel to the enemy spawn to destroy the enemy Engineer's Teleporter; the Eureka Effect allows Engineer to quickly rebuild it, or confront the enemy Spy directly.
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|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== PDA ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = PDA
|description = The '''PDA''' allows Engineer to construct buildings at the cost of metal.
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
}}

{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Destruction PDA
|link = Destruction_PDA
|description = The '''Destruction PDA''' allows Engineer to instantly destroy any of his currently deployed buildings, regardless of how far away he is from them. It is sometimes useful to destroy one's buildings, as scrap metal dropped provides ammo for teammates. If Engineer destroys his own Sentry while the Frontier Justice is equipped, he will be granted Revenge crits if the Sentry landed a kill or assist.
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

==Notes==
<references />
==See Also==
*[[Engineer (6v6)]]
*[[Engineer (Highlander)]]
[[Category:Classes]]

Heavy

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[[File:HeavyIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Heavy]]

A portly Russian bear, '''Heavy''' has the most health in the game, with a total of 300. Not only that but his primary weapon, the Minigun, does the most damage per second in the game at close range. However, he also has the lowest movement speed in the game, which diminishes to a crawl when his Minigun is spun up. As a result, Heavy is often unable to chase down damaged enemies to finish them off, and he has a hard time dodging high-damage attacks such as [[Demoman|Demoman's]] grenades and stickybombs, [[Soldier|Soldier's]] rockets, and [[Sniper|Sniper's]] headshots. Additionally, he has no long-range options - he can only deal chip damage when not in close range. Heavy will most often be found near his team's Medic, as the extra 150 health buff lets Heavy block damage intended for his teammates, while simultaneously protecting the Medic from any [[Spy]], [[Scout]], or rocket-jumping Soldier that threatens him.

==6v6==
{{main|Heavy (6v6)}}

In the standard 6v6 format, Heavy is usually an [[offclass]], used primarily for repelling enemies on the last point of a 5CP map. Heavy will take the Pocket Soldier's role when in play, allowing the Pocket to roam the map more freely, as Heavy is much more effective as a bodyguard for Medic. In close quarters, he can easily shut down approaching Scouts, Soldiers, and Demomen with his Minigun, keeping them from getting close to his Medic or the objective.

==Highlander==
{{main|Heavy (Highlander)}}

In Highlander, Heavy is the backbone of his team's combo along with Demoman and Medic, who cover his weaknesses. Where Heavy excels in close combat and is vulnerable at mid-to-long range, Demoman is powerful in mid-to-long range combat and suffers at close range. He provides good high damage when pushing forward or defending objectives, but needs his team nearby to operate at his full potential.

== Weapons ==
=== Primary ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Minigun
|description = The stock '''Minigun''' ("Sasha") is the second-most common Heavy weapon. It consumes 10 ammo per second, firing 4 bullets per unit of ammo, and each bullet deals up to 13 damage. After being spun up, it deals only 50% damage and has only 50% accuracy for one second, preventing Heavy from easily killing enemies when caught off-guard. The Minion shreds overextending enemies at close range with over 400 damage per second, but suffers at mid-to-long range thanks its wide cone of fire. It is selected in maps with cramped corridors and little open space, such as [[Steel]].

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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Natascha
|description = The '''Natascha''' spins up slower and deals only 10 damage per bullet at close range, for a close-range DPS of around 300. In exchange for this significant damage penalty, its bullets slow enemies on hit. This slowdown effect is weak at medium-to-long range and rarely counteracts its reduced damage output, but may be useful as suppressive fire when preventing enemies from passing through a chokepoint. Also worth noting is that Heavy will gain a 20% damage resistance when spun up with the Natascha and under 150 health, making it somewhat easier for Medic to heal him.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Brass Beast
|link = Brass_Beast
|description = The '''Brass Beast''' gives Heavy a role similar to that of a Sentry Gun; he is unable to move while attacking, and unable to defend himself until his gun is deployed. While he can "set up" fairly quickly with the Gloves of Running Urgently, his utter lack of mobility in combat makes him useless for anything except standing near a chokepoint or objective. This crippling overspecialization makes the Brass Beast near-useless in competitive games. As with the Natascha, Heavy will gain a 20% damage resistance when spun up and under 150 health.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Tomislav
|description = The '''Tomislav''' is better suited to larger, more open spaces thanks to its increased accuracy. While it fires only 8 times a second, it deals more damage at mid-to-long range than the stock Minigun. It also spins up faster and quieter, and allows Heavy to remain on guard even while traveling long distances; he can jump, rev-up his gun, then un-rev if no enemies are nearby - all at near-full speed. When fully-spun up, the weapon is silent when not firing, making it useful for preparing an ambush. This makes it Heavy's go-to primary, and is only ever swapped out for the [[Minigun]] if the map is particularly enclosed or if Heavy isn't confident in his tracking ability.

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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Huo-Long Heater
|link = Huo-Long_Heater
|description = The '''Huo-Long Heater''' passively uses 4 ammo per second when spun up, and creates a ring of fire which deals minor damage and ignites enemies. It can be used when dropping down on a group of enemies, igniting them to take advantage of its damage bonus against burning players. Otherwise, it has less staying power and less damage output than the stock Minigun, making it a rare choice in competitive games.
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{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== Secondary ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shotgun
|description = The '''Shotgun''' is useful for situations where Heavy can't afford to slow down and use the Minigun, especially for transition plays and chasing down weakened enemies. The lack of spin-up time means it deals with ambushes better, although it deals far less damage. It is generally ignored in favor of the Sandvich, which allows Heavy to heal himself or his teammates.
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|rglhl = always
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Family Business
|link = Family_Business
|description = The '''Family Business's''' deals the same DPS as the Shotgun, but fires faster and deals less damage per shot. It takes longer to reload, making it generally inferior to the Shotgun.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
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}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Sandvich
|description = The '''Sandvich''' is Heavy's go-to secondary. When used, it heals Heavy by 75HP per second over the course of a 4-second taunt. This is useful for saving Medic the trouble of healing him from near-death, or for roaming them map without a Medic. It can also be thrown as a medium health pack, which can save a teammate's life - especially a Medic. The Sandvich takes 30 seconds to recharge, but recharges instantly when Heavy picks up a health pack while at full health. This can be used to effectively convert a small health pack to a medium one.

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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Buffalo Steak Sandvich
|link = Buffalo_Steak_Sandvich
|description = The '''Buffalo Steak Sandvich''' is almost always worse than the Sandvich, since none of Heavy's melee weapons are nearly as effective as any of his miniguns, but it has some use on long rollouts if the Soldier is doing a fast Gunboats rollout and thus unable to give a Disciplinary Action speed boost. On exceedingly rare occasions, it can be used to kill a Medic in two melee hits. If combined with the [[Fists of Steel]], Heavy has an effective 400 heath against ranged damage sources, which can force or drop the enemy Medic if Heavy isn't focused or airblasted away. Aside from these rare scenarios, however, it sees no use.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Dalokohs Bar
|link = Dalokohs_Bar
|description = The '''Dalokohs Bar''' is a tool for a roaming Heavy, as the extra 50 health it grants allows him to tank important damage thresholds like two uncharged headshots, three point-blank rockets, three grenades, and three point-blank scattergun shots. Because it takes only 10 seconds to recharge, it has an effective 6-second cooldown, allowing Heavy to regularly dispense small amounts of health to near-death players. However, it cannot be used to provide a large burst of healing to a Medic, making it less common a choice than the Sandvich.

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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Panic Attack
|link = Panic_Attack
|description = The '''Panic Attack''' is a community-created primary weapon for the [[Engineer]], and a secondary weapon for the [[Soldier]], [[Pyro]], and [[Heavy]].
The Panic attack has a straight 20% damage penalty from the stock shotgun, but it fires 50% more pellets per shot, and deploys 50% faster. On other classes, it is used for combo-based tactics, but sees less use on Heavy, who takes too long to un-rev his minigun to make much use of the deploy speed. The Panic Attack deals more damage at point-blank range (108), but deals negligible damage past short range, thanks to its wide bullet spread.
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|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Second Banana
|link = Second_Banana
|description = The '''Second Banana''' is a Heavy's last lunchbox item. It recharges 50% faster (every 15 seconds) but heals Heavy 33% less (200 health) and only counts as a small health kit when dropped for teammates. It supports a "solo" Heavy playstyle for roaming the map away from teammates. Its other drawback of only healing 200 health is fairly small; Heavy seldom falls below 100 health and survives; enemy players will often hunt him down and kill him. If he uses the Banana above 100 health, the effect is identical to eating the Sandvich.
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|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== Melee ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Fists
|description = The '''Fists''' are Heavy's default melee weapon, dealing 65 damage every 0.8 second. Melee weapons are rarely used to deal damage, especially on Heavy, who cannot quickly un-rev his gun and attack. Utility-providing weapons are almost always preferred. Thus, the stock Fists are never used in serious games.
|ugc4s = always
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|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Killing Gloves of Boxing
|link = Killing_Gloves_of_Boxing
|description = The '''Killing Gloves of Boxing''' function very much like the regular fists, but only swing every 0.96 seconds. On kill, Heavy gains guaranteed critical hits for 5 seconds. This weapon is rarely used, as most players will back out of Heavy's melee range before being punched to death. Even if Heavy does land a kill, a significant portion of the crits are wasted spinning up his minigun and waiting for it to warm up.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Gloves of Running Urgently
|link = Gloves_of_Running_Urgently
|description = The '''Gloves of Running Urgently''' (also known as the '''GRU''') are Heavy's most versatile melee weapon. While active, Heavy will instantly lose 20 max health, plus 10 health per second until he reaches 100 maximum health, effectively saddling him with a damage vulnerability that increases from 7% to 300%. His max health will be restored at 10 health per second when the gloves are holstered. The GRU allow Heavy to run as fast as Pyro and Engineer while deployed, but the further he runs, the longer he takes to recover. Additionally, holstering the GRU takes 50% longer, though this can be mostly negated by switching to Heavy's secondary, then his minigun. This weapon sees a lot of usage in Highlander, as it grants one of the team's main damage-dealers increased mobility during rollouts and when retreating.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Warrior's Spirit
|link = Warrior's_Spirit
|description = The '''Warrior's Spirit''' is a melee weapon for the Heavy that exchanges health for power. The Warriors Spirit deals 30% more damage (from 65 to 85) in exchange for a 30% damage vulnerability while active. It also heals Heavy 50 health on kill. Melee weapons are almost never used for dealing damage, especially for Heavy; he cannot un-rev his Minigun and run up to his enemy before being killed. Thus, the Warrior's Spirit sees little to no use in competitive games.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Fists of Steel
|link = Fists_of_Steel
|description = When active, the '''Fists of Steel''' grant Heavy a 40% damage resistance to all ranged damage, but give him a 100% damage vulnerability to melee damage. Heavy also gains a 40% resistance to healing, and has his maximum overheal reduced to 390 health. The weapon also takes twice as long to holster, though this drawback can be negated by switching to Heavy's secondary, then to his minigun. Most often run when defending the last point, it increases Heavy's effective health when overhealed from 450 to 546, allowing him to stall for time and block damage intended for his teammates. It can also be used to cross a Sniper sightline, as not even a fully-charged headshot can kill him, assuming he is overhealed.

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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Eviction Notice
|link = Eviction_Notice
|description = The '''Eviction Notice''' is a slower version of the Gloves of Running Urgently. They swing 40% faster, but deal only 26 damage. Upon striking an enemy, Heavy gains a 40% speed boost for 3 seconds, in addition to the weapon's base 15% movement speed bonus. When deployed, Heavy loses 20 max health, which continues to drain by 5 health per second until he holsters it. Once holstered, his max health will increase by 5 health per second up to 300. The Eviction Notice is used most-often when the Gloves of Running Urgently are banned.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Holiday Punch
|link = Holiday_Punch
|description = The '''Holiday Punch''' is identical to the stock Fists, but when Heavy punches an enemy from behind (similar to [[Spy|Spy's]] backstab ability), they will be forced to perform the Schadenfreude taunt, regardless of whether or not they own the taunt. This leaves them helpless, allowing Heavy to finish them off with no risk of retaliation. [[ÜberCharge|ÜberCharged]] targets are forced to laugh as well; Heavy can completely shut down an ÜberCharge if he somehow manages to "backstab" an Übered target. This is rare, and will get Heavy killed more often than not, making it a rare sight in competitive games.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

==See Also==
*[[Heavy (6v6)]]
*[[Heavy (Highlander)]]

[[Category:Classes]]

Medic

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[[File:MedicIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Medic]]
Medic is a maniacal German scientist who is capable of healing his teammates, allowing them to remain in combat significantly longer. By healing them, he also charges up his signature ability, ÜberCharge, which makes Medic and a teammate invulnerable to all damage for a few seconds. Regardless of competitive format, Medic is the core of his team; if he dies, the rest of his team will have a hard time regaining health. In the standard [[6v6]] format, he is a key component of his team's combo, along with the Pocket [[Soldier]] and Pocket [[Scout]]. In [[Highlander]], the combo usually consists of Medic, [[Heavy]], and [[Demoman]]. Thanks to his Medigun's ability to lock onto they player he is healing, Medic does not need to focus on aim, and may be picked as his team's [[caller]]. However, in higher-level play, he cannot be expected to keep track of all enemy players, making main-calling Medics less common. Medic's primary responsibilities are to keep his team alive and overheated, time and lead pushes with his ÜberCharge, and mentally track enemy ÜberCharge. Surfing damage, effective positioning, and good aim are required for Medics at high levels of play.

==6v6==
{{main|Medic (6v6)}}

In the standard [[6v6]] format, each team can only have one Medic at any given moment, and with good reason.

'''Medic''' is a vital part of any [[6v6]] team; his ability to grant invulnerability or guaranteed critical hits to teammates is invaluable for pushes from point to point or for saving teammates. However, he is weak in combat, often making him the most targeted player by the enemy team. If a team loses their Medic they lose the ability to heal effectively, and will often be pushed back to another point or even lose the game. As Medic's ÜberCharge is often the deciding factor of a match, he will usually be protected well by the pocket [[Scout]], who may escort Medic to a health pack if he is in danger. Medic will usually communicate his ÜberCharge percentage as well as their position to their team so they can prepare pushes and defenses, and be ready for an enemy push.

If Medic's team dies, he may be forced to use his ÜberCharge to escape - while not optimal, this is preferable to dying with a full charge; the phrase ''''Pop it, don't drop it'''' is used to emphasize this.

In [[6v6]] leagues, the [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Vaccinator Vaccinator] and [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Quick-Fix Quick-Fix] are banned. The most commonly used Medigun in this format is the stock [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Medigun Medigun], though the [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Kritzkrieg Kritzkrieg] may also be used to outpace the enemy Medic and kill him before he can activate his own ÜberCharge.

'''Well-known 6v6 Medics include:'''
* [[Mirelin]] - Previously in [[Broder]] ([[ETF2L]])
* [[F2]] - Previously in [[Epsilon eSports]] ([[ETF2L]])
* [[Shade]] - [[froyotech]] ([[ESEA]])
* [[Whiteglow]] - [[Last Man Standing]], msh ([[ETF2L]])
* [[Bonobo]] - [[Team Immunity]] ([[ozfortress]])
* [[Harbleu]] - [[Classic Mixup]] ([[ESEA]])
* [[Byte]] - ([[ETF2L]])
* [[Pyyyour]] - ([[ESEA]])
* [[KnoxXx]] - Previously in [[Epsilon eSports]] ([[ETF2L]])

==Highlander==
{{main|Medic (Highlander)}}

Medic has the same role as he does in 6v6; healing his teammates and using his ÜberCharge to turn the tide of a match. Unlike 6v6 games, he is usually protected by Heavy and Demoman as his bodyguards, and he tends to be more cautious and take fewer risks in order to avoid being killed by Spy and Sniper, classes not normally run in 6v6.

==Weapons==
=== Primary ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Syringe Gun
|link = Syringe_Gun
|description = The '''Syringe Gun''' is Medic's default primary, shooting syringes, or "needles" at its target. The syringes fired are projectiles, which means that Medic will have to lead his target in order to hit them consistently. While it deals respectable damage when aimed properly, Medic's main job is to heal his teammates, not deal damage. As such, the stock Syringe Gun sees no use in serious games.
|ugc4s = always
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|weaponname = Overdose
|description = The '''Overdose''' is an unlockable primary that functions similarly to the stock Syringe Gun, but deals less damage than stock. When deployed, the weapon grants Medic a moderate movement speed bonus depending on his ÜberCharge meter. Out of spawn, it grants no benefit, but at full ÜberCharge, it makes Medic nearly as fast as Scout. While its utility may be situationally useful, the Overdose is outclassed by the Crusader's Crossbow, making it a rare sight in competitive games.
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|weaponname = Blutsauger
|description = The '''Blutsauger''' functions near-identically to the stock Syringe Gun, but heals Medic by 3HP when he hits an enemy with the weapon. As a drawback, Medic's passive health regeneration is decreased by 2 HP/second. The weapon is typically used in casual lobbies when a Medic's team fails to protect him - in competitive games with competent players, it sees no serious use.
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|weaponname = Crusader's Crossbow
|link = Crusader's_Crossbow
|description = The '''Crusader's Crossbow''' is Medic's go-to primary. It functions like Pyro's flare guns, firing a single bolt every 1.6 seconds and reloading even when not active. At close range, the bolt deals 38 damage to enemies, which ramps up to 75 damage at long range. Shooting a teammate will heal them by 75 health at close range and ramp up to 150 health at long range, though it will not overheal. The weapon's ability to heal teammates at any range (possibly saving their life) is extremely powerful, and it is used almost exclusively in every competitive game. While it makes Medic nearly helpless when confronted by an enemy, a competent team will protect him, making its downside moot. If Medic's teammates have recently taken damage, the Crossbow's healing outclasses every Medigun, even at close range, and will build ÜberCharge as well.

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=== Secondary ===
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|weaponname = Medi Gun
|link = Medi_Gun
|description = The '''Medi-Gun''' is Medic's default primary. Like most Mediguns, it heals 24-72HP per second (depending on how recently its target took damage) and will overheal them up to 150% of their max health. When healing damaged teammates, its ÜberCharge will be ready in 40 seconds, though its charge rate is cut in half for teammates already fully overhealed. Its ÜberCharge grants complete immunity from all damage for 8 seconds, though Medic and his teammate will still take knockback.
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|weaponname = Kritzkrieg
|description = The '''Kritzkrieg's''' healing rate is identical to the stock Medi-gun. However, it charges its ÜberCharge 25% faster, for a minimum charge time of 32 seconds. When deployed, it grants Medic's teammates guaranteed critical hits for 8 seconds, which can shred an unprepared team. However, it grants no damage resistance - if the enemy team can react quickly, they may be able to kill Medic, bringing the charge to a halt. Due to its fast charge rate, however, the Kritzkrieg is usually used when at an Über disadvantage or on small maps, such as King of the Hill.
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|weaponname = Quick-Fix
|description = The '''Quick-Fix''' heals teammates by 33.6HP/second when in combat, and 100.8HP/second when out of combat, but can only overheal teammates to 125% of their max health. Its ÜberCharge grants immunity to knockback and slowness, triples its healing rate, and heals Medic as well, making it difficult (but not impossible) for the enemy team to kill him. If Medic's patient blast jumps or shield charges, Medic will have the same force applied to him, allowing Soldiers and Demomen to carry Medic along during rollouts.

In Highlander mode, the Quick-Fix sees relatively little use, as it cannot save Medic and his teammate from more than 100 damage per second. However, when there isn't enough time build a normal ÜberCharge, or when Medic needs to deliver healing to teammates near the objective, he may equip it.

In 6v6, the Quick-Fix is banned due to the relative lack of players who can kill Medic during an ÜberCharge, especially Sniper and Spy.
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|weaponname = Vaccinator
|description = The '''Vaccinator''' is Medic's most unique Medigun. While it can barely overheal (66% overheal rate penalty), it charges incredibly quickly when healing damaged targets, with a minimum charge time of 24 seconds. It grants a passive 10% damage resistance to either bullets, explosives, or fire to Medic and a teammate while healing. It also charges significantly slower on overhealed teammates. Deploying its ÜberCharge consumes 25% of Medic's ÜberCharge meter and grants him and his teammate a 75% damage resistance to either bullets, explosives, or fire, as well as negating critical hits.

The Vaccinator is most powerful when fighting a single enemy, especially Heavy, Demoman, Scout or Sniper, as they only have access to a single damage type. It sees little use in Highlander Mode, where the enemy team has access to bullets, explosives, and fire, forcing Medic to use multiple ÜberCharges at once and effectively reducing his ÜberCharge time from 10 seconds to 3-5 seconds.

In 6v6, the weapon is banned, as the enemy team generally only has access to bullets and explosives, and the relative lack of players makes it less likely for Medic and his combo to encounter both types of damage simultaneously. This makes it incredibly difficult to deal any meaningful amount of damage to Medic or his combo.

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=== Melee ===
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|weaponname = Bonesaw
|description = The '''Bonesaw''' is Medic's stock melee. It provides no additional utility, and is thus never used in serious matches.
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|weaponname = Ubersaw
|description = The '''Ubersaw''' is Medic's most common melee. Upon hitting an enemy, Medic gains 25% ÜberCharge, giving his team an 8-second Über advantage. A disguised Spy will provide no ÜberCharge.

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|weaponname = Amputator
|description = The '''Amputator''' deals 20% less damage than the stock Bonesaw, which rarely comes into play when Medic's team protects him. When active, it heals Medic by an additional 3HP/second. When taunting, all teammates in a small radius are healed by 26-79HP/second for 4 seconds, with the heal rate depending on how recently they took damage. The taunt does not overheal, and builds ÜberCharge significantly slower than any Medigun. Additionally, Medic is helpless while taunting, making the weapon a rare sight in competitive games.

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|weaponname = Vita-Saw
|description = The '''Vita-Saw''' passively reduces Medic's max health by 10 points, making him significantly more vulnerable to damage. If he hits an enemy, however, he gains an "organ," which will carry over 15% ÜberCharge to his next life - up to a max of 60% at 4 organs. If Medic has less ÜberCharge than his organ meter would save, he will retain all of his ÜberCharge. This weapon gives Medic the chance to save some or all of his ÜberCharge if he dies before using it, though the reduced survivability makes the weapon significantly less appealing in competitive games.
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|weaponname = Solemn Vow
|link = Solemn_Vow
|description = The '''Solemn Vow''' swings 10% slower, but tells Medic the health and ÜberCharge of enemies he looks at, much like Spy. He can then relay this information to his team, directing them to finish off injured enemies. In Highlander, the weapon is somewhat less useful, as Spy is run full-time in this format. Additionally, attempting to gain information will often put Medic in a Sniper sightline, leading to a quick death.

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==See Also==
*[[Medic (6v6)]]
*[[Medic (Highlander)]]

[[Category:Classes]]

Spy (Highlander)

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[[File:SpyIcon.png|200px|right||link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Spy]]
Regardless of game mode, Spy's job remains the same. His primary goals are to:
* Assassinate high priority targets that other pick classes ([[Sniper]], [[Scout]], and [[Soldier]]) cannot reach.
* Relay enemy positions, pushes and Ubercharge to his team. The location of the Sniper and the Medic's Ubercharge meter are especially important.
* Sap the enemy Engineer's buildings to allow his team to push forward.

Due to Spy's low health, average speed, and poor damage output, he will usually be shut down when he attempts to gain picks. Enemies are typically on the lookout for him, and when he becomes visible, he will often be called out and killed. Thus, he often must attempt suicide plays, trading his own life for that of a more-important target - escaping with his life is secondary. Oftentimes, Spy will finish a match with more deaths than kills, but if he lands kills at the right time, his team can push forward, gain momentum, and win the game.

== Gameplay ==

While not terribly effective for deceiving the enemy team, Spy's disguises are a valuable source of information; he can examine enemy players' loadouts - especially the enemy's Medi-Gun - by disguising as them, allowing his teammates to adjust their positioning and loadouts accordingly.

Unlike Sniper, Spy's ability to gain picks is very limited. The better the enemy team communicates, the weaker he becomes. At high levels of play, his effectiveness at assassination diminishes, which makes him expendable. This allows him to fulfill a variety of unconventional roles. Aside from his primary goals, he can distract the enemy team by revealing himself, intimidate them with friendly disguises, or lure important classes out of position. Spy may also initiate captures by decloaking on the objective, and may be able to win games on [[5CP]] maps with this technique of "back-capping."

Even if he cannot secure a kill, Spy's ability to instantly kill any class from behind makes him a valuable distraction. Revealing himself at a distance can distract the enemy Sniper, who may shoot him while his team's combo crosses the sightline. Decloaking behind the enemy combo will often cause them to whirl around in a panic, creating an opening for Spy's team to push in. Even the constant looming threat of a Spy backstabbing them as soon as they lose focus can cause paranoia in players, causing them to make mistakes that Spy's team can capitalize on.

On maps with tighter choke points or against vigilant teams, Spy may have difficulty slipping behind enemy lines. In this case, he will often equip the Dead Ringer and join the flank, chipping away at the enemy's health with his Revolver. While this playstyle does give up the ability to land key picks, it may be better to deal moderate damage consistently than to die repeatedly in an attempt to kill a high-priority target.

== Playstyles ==

At the current state of [[Highlander]] there are mainly two different Spy playstyles which dominate the meta. Both styles are used between all divisions, and neither is clearly superior to the other - though one may be more effective in certain situations. The two different methods of playing Spy are called '''Gun-Spy''' and '''Knife-Spy'''. Note that Spy's Revolver and Knife are by no means exclusive to the Gun-Spy and Knife-Spy playstyles; the terms simply describe which weapon Spy emphasizes in his loadout.

The Gun-Spy playstyle typically utilizes the [[Revolver]] or the [[Ambassador]], depending on the situation. The [[Dead Ringer]] is sometimes equipped to improve Spy's survivability. While the Revolver deals more damage-per-second, the Ambassador deals greater burst-damage, allowing Spy to kill weakened targets before they can retreat. When using the Gun-Spy playstyle, Spy puts himself at significantly less risk than he would when focusing on his Knife, allowing him to remain alive longer, and provide more information to his team. Simply staying alive to relay enemy positions, tactics, and Ubercharge can be of great value, especially on maps where sudden tactical changes can make a huge difference on the outcome of a match, such as [[Steel]]. Remember that Spy can still use his Knife as a last resort to attempt a Trickstab on an overconfident attacker.

The classic Spy playstyle is known as the Knife-Spy playstyle. Spy will go for picks with his knife, eliminating key targets instantly. In general, the only two knives Spy will use are the stock [[Knife]] and the [[Spy-cicle]], as other knives make it more difficult to land a backstab by reducing Spy's health or cloak time. All of his watches are useful depending on the situation: The [[Invis Watch]] allows Spy to roam large distances on maps with plentiful ammo pickups, the [[Cloak and Dagger]] allows Spy to gather information at little risk to himself, and choose the exact moment he decloaks, and the [[Dead Ringer]] gives Spy a nearly-guaranteed escape. If caught before he can land a kill, Spy will often switch to his revolver to cause as much damage as possible before dying.

Sometimes, Spy must switch playstyles to maximize his effectiveness as the game-state changes. Consider learning both playstyles to use depending on the situation; neither is superior in every situation.

== See Also ==
* [[Spy]]
* [[Spy (6v6)]]

[[Category:Classes in Highlander]]

Sniper (Highlander)

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[[File:SniperIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Sniper]]
In [[Highlander]], both teams will have one [[Sniper]] at all times. As the most powerful [[Glossary#Metagame terms|Pick]] class, it's often up to Sniper to initiate a fight by killing a key enemy player.

By killing a combo class such as [[Medic]], [[Heavy]] or [[Demoman]], Sniper can start a push for his team or stop an enemy push in its tracks by reducing a team's offensive or defensive capabilities. This is Sniper's main responsibility, and most of his other goals are directly tied to this objective.

In higher levels of play, many teams' play-styles tend to revolve around Sniper, with Medic overhealing him and Engineer setting up a Sentry Gun to protect him from enemies. Sniper is greatly valued in Highlander, and with good reason; many Highlander maps have long sightlines that make him near-impossible to fight against; sometimes, the only way to kill him is with another Sniper.

== Gameplay ==
=== Pick Priority ===

# '''Nearby enemies'''. Depending on the map, your life may be more or less valuable than Demoman or Medic. However, you are still a vital asset to a teamfight, so defend yourself from attacking enemies before going for picks.
# The other '''[[Sniper]]'''. The enemy Sniper poses the greatest threat to your life; often, he will be the only enemy who can even attempt to kill you. Thus, you will be locked in a duel with him until one of you is dead. Even if he isn't shooting at you, he can kill your team from a distance. Shoot him as soon as possible; if he's nowhere in sight, ask your team to locate him - he may be attempting to flank you.
# The '''[[Medic]]'''. A good Medic will rarely step into your sightline, but if he overextends, killing him is relatively easy - an uncharged headshot or a fully charged bodyshot will send him back to respawn, giving your team about a minute until an enemy Ubercharge is ready. Without healing, the enemy will usually be forced to retreat, allowing your team's flank to land an easy pick.
# The '''[[Demoman]]'''. Demoman's area denial is a formidable defense against your team; he can easily block your flank routes and choke points with Stickybombs, and his grenades can deal 400 damage in a few seconds. Taking him out destroys his stickies and prevents him from spamming explosives, allowing your team to move in.
# The '''[[Heavy]]'''. Heavy's job is to block attack intended for his teammates and grind down overextending enemies. He will almost always have overheal from the enemy Medic, making him very difficult for the rest of your team to fight. Despite his large hitbox and slow movement speed, a good Heavy will duck and weave out of your shots, causing you to waste time charging shots to try to hit him. However, when he is killed the enemy team becomes more vulnerable to spam and flanks, and the enemy Demoman will lose his main defense.
# The '''[[Engineer]]'''. Without his buildings, Engineer doesn't pose much of a threat to you or your team. However, his nest makes a stellar defense, as long as he's maintaining it. Once he dies, his buildings are much easier to demolish - if you have a sightline, shoot them. If Engineer is running the Gunslinger, picking him off isn't as high a priority, as Mini-Sentries have fairly little area-denial capability.
# The '''[[Pyro]]'''. Pyro has very limited range (even with the flare gun and other projectile weapons), but makes for a effective bodyguard for the enemy combo; they can airblast projectiles, harass with afterburn and ignite approaching flank classes. While they don't pose a massive threat to your team, they can deny projectile-based classes from pushing in. Killing them gives your team's Spy as a lot more breathing room, and your Soldier and Demo are free to spam explosives without the threat of them being reflected.
# The '''[[Soldier]]'''. In most Highlander matches, Soldier will suicide-bomb valuable classes like you in order to open up room for his team to move in. While rocket jumping, he is difficult to hit, but on the ground, he is easily headshot thanks to his slow movement speed. Unfortunately, when attacking you, he will often rocket jump - practicing airshots is the only way to counter this strategy.
# The '''[[Spy]]'''. Spy is deadly to you as you are to him. Thanks to his on-demand Invisibility Cloak, you will rarely get the chance to pick him before he attacks you. Always listen for the sound of his decloaks, and alert your team to his presence - Spy is weak in direct combat and is quickly killed once he loses the element of surprise. If no fighting is going on, you occasionally may hear his footsteps. Keep your distance from Spy and try to avoid engaging him; unless you can headshot him at close range, he can gun you down with his Revolver.
# The '''[[Scout]]'''. Scout is rarely a threat to you unless he manages to flank your team and attack you head on. Killing him won't turn the tide of a game, but his double capture rate speeds up capturing time in Stopwatch Mode so denying him the objective is helpful.

=== Countersniping ===

As Sniper, you are strongest when you have access to long sightlines that allow you to see the enemy team. Often, these sightlines can be used the enemy Sniper, which typically leads to Sniper duels. The Sniper that wins gains a significant advantage - he can [[Glossary#Metagame terms|pick]] important enemy players without fear of being headshot. If you can kill the enemy Sniper, do so. If he is too protected by his team, consider utilizing a different sightline, or try to flank him - shoot him from an unexpected position and then retreat.

While Sniper battles boil down to shooting the other Sniper before he can shoot you, there is a great deal of nuance to this particular interaction. Many servers are dedicated to letting Snipers fight each other at long range to refine their aim and techniques. Some Snipers prefer to strafe around quickly left and right while out of scope and wait for the other Sniper to scope in (slowing his movement speed to a crawl) before taking a shot. Other Snipers decide to disregard the "second scoping" tactic and shoot first every time. Both techniques have their benefits and drawbacks; second-scoping allows for an easier kill should the enemy miss, but risks being killed if the enemy has excellent aim.

=== Area denial ===

Sniper can shut down entire attack routes with his ability to kill every class in the game in one shot, given proper preparations and steady aim. Even his mere presence can cause enemies to back off - Spy may opt to use a friendly disguise to keep the enemy team guessing at Sniper's real position. Sniper can ensure cart lanes and control points are clear, and can shut down flanking pick classes before they can attack his team's combo.

The objective is of particular interest to Sniper; he should focus on the cart on Payload maps and control points on Attack/Defense and KOTH maps. Important classes tend to gather around the objective, and killing them slows down the enemy's progress and opens up opportunities for your team to push in.

== See also ==
* [[Sniper]]
* [[Sniper (6v6)]]

[[Category:Classes in Highlander]]

Demoman

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[[File:DemoIcon small.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Demoman]]
Demoman is the fourth class of Team Fortress 2. While officially a "Defense" class, his sheer power makes him highly versatile, able to both lead offensive pushes or to defend a given area. His main roles are area denial, choke spamming and crowd control. The area-of-effect nature of his weapons makes him ideal for forcing enemies off an objective, and his massive damage is a ready counter to Engineer's buildings. However, he has no bullet-based weapons, which makes him incredibly vulnerable at close range, where he cannot attack without risking heavy self-damage. As such, he is at a significant disadvantage when confronted by close-combat classes such as Scout or Pyro, and relies on his team to protect him. When defending, a good Demoman can hold off most of the enemy team with well-timed and well-placed spam. On 5CP and KOTH maps, he is most often the first to arrive at the midfight due to the use of Stickybomb Jumps, which allow for a high mobility over long distances, effectively negating his below-average speed during rollouts. He possesses both the highest DPS in the game (using the [[Stickybomb Launcher]]) and the third-highest health cap.

==6v6==
{{Main|Demoman (6v6)}}

In the standard 6v6 format, Demoman is the core of his team's combo, along with Medic. He holds the primary role of dealing initial damage and crowd control, and must prevent the enemy from gaining ground. His stellar [[Glossary#Spam|spamming]] abilities can greatly weaken the enemy team so they can be cleaned up by his teammates. He is also essential for defending as his sticky traps can get him easy kills and force the enemy to retreat, and his grenades can easily take a chunk off the enemy's health if they are careless with their positioning. However, Demoman is often one of the harder roles in 6v6 due to his weakness at close-range and slow movement speed. While Demoman is extremely mobile in rollouts, sticky-jumping in combat is not feasible, as it deals him heavy damage. He must consider his positioning carefully in order to deal heavy damage but stay out of danger. Thanks to his massive damage potential, Demoman is often targeted by more mobile enemies, such as Scouts or Roaming Soldiers, and must constantly be prepared to fight them off. On many maps such as Sunshine, Process, Gullywash and Metalworks, the Demoman may be assigned the task of "main caller," and be asked to direct his team throughout the game.

==Highlander==
{{Main|Demoman (Highlander)}}

In Highlander, Demoman's main job is dealing damage to as many enemies as possible. His weapons are great at dishing out large amounts of damage to groups of enemies and slow, high-health targets, such as Heavy and Sentry Guns. However he lacks the ability to reliably protect himself from close range threats (most often from Scout), so he is often paired up with the Heavy and Medic to form the main combo of a Highlander team. He serves a similar role to his 6v6 counterpart of dealing damage and leading Ubercharge pushes, but he is also required to deal with sentry nests.

==Weapons==
=== Primary ===
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|description = The '''Grenade Launcher''' is recommended for medium to close range. A single grenade (often referred to as a "pill" or "pipe") does 100 damage on a direct hit, and is unaffected by damage falloff. If it does not hit an enemy directly, it will roll across the ground (often called a "roller"), detonating 2 seconds after being fired, dealing 30-60 damage to nearby enemies. It is often used to spam choke points when Demoman already has a sticky trap set up, or for self-defense when confronted at close range.
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|weaponname = Ali Baba's Wee Booties
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|description = The '''Ali Baba's Wee Booties''' increase Demoman's health from 175 to 200, allowing him to take more damage and survive for longer, at the cost of his Grenade Launcher. While not a common choice, Demoman may opt to use this weapon when adequately protected by his team, or to survive longer during a Kritzkrieg Ubercharge.

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|weaponname = Loch-n-Load
|description = The '''Loch n' Load''' only holds 3 pipes in its clip, but its grenades deal 20% more damage to buildings and move 25% faster. The pipes have a reduced explosion radius and will not turn into rollers upon hitting a surface - they will shatter and disappear. While Loch n' Load pipes are easier to aim, the weapon's main use is to quickly destroy a Sentry Gun in two hits before its Engineer can react. Outside of this niche, it sees little use, as it cannot be spammed, preventing Demoman from using his primary to ward off enemies as easily.

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|weaponname = Loose Cannon
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|description = The '''Loose Cannon''' fires cannonballs that explode after one second, and can be "cooked" by holding down the fire button to make them explode sooner after firing. They don't explode on contact with the target, and instead knock the target back. If the cannonball hits a target and then explodes within half a second, the explosion will mini-crit (known as a "Double-Donk"), usually killing light classes instantly. However, when not dealing Double-Donks, it deals only 50 damage on a direct hit, and less for splash damage. Its "cooking" mechanic also slows its effective fire rate; even with Double-Donks, it deals less damage-per-second than Demoman's other grenade launchers While occasionally useful in denying Über pushes or dealing high burst-damage, it is rarely superior to the stock launcher, and sees little usage in competitive games.

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|weaponname = B.A.S.E. Jumper
|link = B.A.S.E._Jumper
|description = The '''B.A.S.E. Jumper''' deploys a parachute upon a second tap of the jump button, allowing the user to slowly glide to the ground. This weapon is banned in most 6v6 leagues, as it allows Demoman to sticky-jump high into the air and rain stickybombs down onto his enemies with little risk of retaliation.

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|weaponname = Iron Bomber
|link = Iron_Bomber
|description = The '''Iron Bomber''' is a community-created primary weapon, which functions nearly identical to the stock Launcher. The grenades fired by the Iron Bomber do not bounce or roll much at all, leaving them to explode near where they land. They have a 15% smaller blast radius (except for the Demoman who fired it) and explode after 1.4 seconds. Due to a bug, Iron Bomber grenades have a larger hitbox than Demoman's other grenades, making it slightly easier to land direct hits.
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=== Secondary ===
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|weaponname = Stickybomb Launcher
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|description = The '''Stickybomb Launcher''' is Demoman's most versatile weapon, is the go-to Secondary for nearly all competitive players. In combat, it functions best at mid-range, but can be charged by holding the primary-fire button to fire long-range shots, at the cost of attack speed. A single stickybomb (generally referred to as a "sticky") will deal up to 135 damage at close range, but its effectiveness falls off at a distance. This weapon is an exceptionally powerful area denial tool, and is often used to spam down enemies at mid-to-long range, especially those in choke points.

Demoman can also use the Stickybomb Launcher to set up "stickytraps" - groups of stickies on walls or ceilings near a choke point that are detonated when unaware enemies attempt to push through. A well-timed detonation deals massive damage to all nearby enemies, and has the potential to instantly halt an enemy push.

When fired, stickies spend 5 seconds in "direct combat" mode, where they are affected by damage ramp-up and fall-off. After this point, stickies enter "stickytrap" mode, and will deal full damage to enemies, regardless of Demoman's location.

Finally, the Stickybomb Launcher is used for sticky-jumping during rollouts. Demoman can shoot a sticky under his feet and detonate it, launching him at high speeds in the desired direction. While this gives him stellar mobility out of combat, doing so when fighting enemies is not feasible; stickies cannot be detonated for 0.8 seconds after firing. The minimum damage from a successful sticky-jump Demoman will take is 45, but if he fails to time his jump correctly, he may take over 100 damage.

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}}
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|weaponname = Sticky Jumper
|link = Sticky_Jumper
|description = The '''Sticky Jumper''' functions identically to the stock Stickybomb Launcher, but deals no damage. The Sticky Jumper changes Demoman from a power class to a pick class much like the Roaming Soldier, allowing him to launch himself into the air at blistering speeds, and then suicide-bomb the enemy Medic or another important target.

Usage of this weapon is rare, as Demoman is not an expendable class. He typically is responsible for holding his team's combo together, and his team will often have a hard time defending choke points or spamming down enemies without his Stickybomb Launcher. It is most often used in as a last resort to rush to the objective, to flank the enemy team, or to attempt an important pick, often the Medic.

|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Chargin' Targe
|link = Chargin'_Targe
|description = The '''Chargin' Targe''' is a shield that replaces Demoman's Stickybomb Launcher. It grants 50% fire resistance, 30% explosive resistance, and the ability to charge with the Alternate Fire button. Charging launches Demoman forward a medium distance extremely fast (preventing him from changing direction) and deals up to 50 damage at the end of the charge if he collides with an enemy - a shield-bash. At the end of a charge, Demoman is given a brief window during which all melee weapons will deal critical hits, allowing for a pick on an unprepared enemy. Charging also removes any debuffs he may have, such as fire or bleeding, and takes 12 seconds to recharge.

Few 6v6 players use this weapon, as it greatly slows Demoman's rollout speed, making it far harder for him to arrive at midfights. Additionally, it has far less damage potential and versatility than the Stickybomb Launcher. However, the Targe is used rarely, mainly in Highlander, for a pick-based playstyle or for early-game Medic picks on Payload.

|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Splendid Screen
|link = Splendid_Screen
|description = The '''Splendid Screen''' functions much like the Chargin' Targe, but recharges in only 8 seconds. It only has 20% fire resistance and 15% explosive resistance. Shield-bashing enemies will deal 70% more damage, allowing Demoman to pick enemies more easily - he can even kill a Heavy instantly with the Scotsman's Skullcutter or Eyelander (with 2 heads). The Splendid Screen sees very little use in competitive play because it doesn't have the damage and versatility of the Stickybomb Launcher or the damage resistance of the Targe - without the resistance, he has difficulty reaching his target before being killed.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Scottish Resistance
|link = Scottish_Resistance
|description = The '''Scottish Resistance''' fires 25% faster and allows up to 14 stickybombs to be placed at any given moment. When the Alt-Fire button is pressed, Demoman will detonate stickybombs in his line of sight, allowing him to place sticky-traps to block off multiple flank routes. However, stickybombs take 1.6 seconds to arm, compared to the stock Launcher's 0.8 seconds, preventing him from spamming out enemies. This weapon sees fairly little use, as it prevents Demoman from engaging in direct combat with stickies, but is sometimes used to set up traps on Attack/Defend maps.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Tide Turner
|link = Tide_Turner
|description = The '''Tide Turner''' is a community-created shield. It functions like the Chargin' Targe but allows Demoman to change direction freely while charging. Landing a melee kill will replenish 75% of the Tide Turner's charge meter, but being damaged whilst charging reduces the remaining charge time, at a ratio of 1 damage to 1% charge time. It provides a 15% resistance to fire and explosives. Like the other two shields, it does not see much competitive use - it takes away an extremely versatile source of damage. However, Demoman can use the Tide Turner to rollout on certain maps by exploiting terrain to launch himself across the map - this mechanic is known as "trimping."
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Quickiebomb Launcher
|link = Quickiebomb_Launcher
|description = The '''Quickiebomb Launcher''' is a community-created secondary weapon. Its stickybombs arm in only 0.6 seconds, and the launcher charges 333% faster, allowing Demoman to fight more optimally at close and long range. This makes it optimal for direct-combat detonations (or "airbursting"). The reduces charging time also allows long-range "sticky sniping" at a much higher rate of fire. This is complemented by an increase in damage based on a charge by up to 35%. The stickybombs are also able to destroy enemy stickybombs, similar to the Scottish Resistance. However, the Quickiebomb Launcher's mid-range damage output is limited by its far smaller smaller clip size (loading only 4 bombs at a time) and 15% base damage penalty.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== Melee ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Bottle
|description = The '''Bottle''' is the default melee weapon for the Demoman. While melee combat is rare, Demoman will often equip the Bottle, as he has few utility weapons.
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Pain Train
|link = Pain_Train
|description = When the '''Pain Train''' is equipped, Demoman counts as two players when capturing control points and pushing the payload cart, at the cost of a 10% vulnerability to bullets. In Payload and Attack/Defense, this weapon is often Demoman's go-to melee weapon, as it minimizes capture time. It is also commonly used in 5CP maps.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Half-Zatoichi
|description = '''The Half-Zatoichi''' heals Demoman by 50% of his maximum health after a melee kill, and 37% longer melee range. However, it comes with the cost of reduced weapon switch speed. Additionally, when Demoman draws the sword, he is required to land a melee kill with it. If he holsters it without killing an enemy, he will lose 50 health. If he has less than 51 health, the weapon cannot be holstered at all, locking him into melee combat. This "honorbound" mechanic severely limits its viability.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Ullapool Caber
|link = Ullapool_Caber
|description = The '''Ullapool Caber''' is rarely used due to its immense nerf in the Gun Mettle update. It deals only 55 damage, takes twice as long to deploy, and swings 20% slower. However, the first attack that connects with a surface or enemy will create an explosion that deals up to 83 damage (also damaging Demoman himself). It can be equipped as the Demoman's rarely-used Melee, and can be used to deal extra damage in desperate situations. With a shield, Demoman gains the ability to land a critical explosion on demand, which will kill any player below 280 health instantly (330 if Demoman lands a shield-bash first), and severely damage nearby players. However, the kamikaze nature of the Caber severely limits its utility in Competitive, and competent players can easily outmaneuver a melee-wielding Demoman due to his below-average movement speed and small melee range.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Eyelander
|description = The '''Eyelander''' grants Demoman a 37% longer melee range, but reduces his base health by 25 points. Each melee kill grants Demoman a "head," increasing his max health by 15 points and boosting his movement speed by 8%, up to four kills. At 4 heads, Demoman will have 125% movement speed (almost as fast as a Scout) and 210 max health. If he kills another Eyelander-wielding Demoman, he will steal the enemy's heads.

While being as hardy as a Soldier and fast as a Scout may be tempting, the health reduction makes Demoman too fragile for competitive play. Melee weapons are also extremely weak, as enemies can easily outmaneuver Demoman's close-range attacks. Thus, it is extremely difficult to gain the two melee kills necessary to offset its downsides.

The only way to land melee kills consistently is by equipping a shield, which denies Demoman his incredibly useful Stickybomb Launcher. Even then, Demoman can only use the Eyelander to kill isolated enemies - charging at a group of enemies is suicide.

|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Scotsman's Skullcutter
|link = Scotsman's_Skullcutter
|description = The '''Scotsman's Skullcutter''' grants Demoman 37% longer melee range and 20% more damage than the stock Bottle. However, its reduced switch speed and 15% slower movement speed makes Demoman considerably less mobile while wielding the weapon, decreasing his already slim chances of landing a melee kill. This weapon is considered one of Demoman's worse melee weapons - a Skullcutter-wielding Demoman moves at a speed comparable to a Heavy, preventing him from attacking or fleeing; enemies will simply stay out of his melee range and shoot him down.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Claidheamh Mòr
|link = Claidheamh_Mòr
|description = The '''Claidheamh Mòr''' grants 37% longer melee range and 0.5 seconds longer charge duration at the cost of a 15% damage vulnerability while active. This weapon is essentially a straight downgrade from the stock Bottle unless paired with a shield. With a shield, the Claidheamh Mòr extends Demoman's charge radius by 25%. Like other swords, this weapon sees little to no use in Competitive; its decreased switch speed makes it difficult to land melee kills, and using a shield to compensate requires Demoman to give up his invaluable Stickybomb Launcher.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Persian Persuader
|link = Persian_Persuader
|description = The '''Persian Persuader''' grants 37% longer melee range, and restores the Charge Meter by 20% on hit. Additionally, ammo packs also recharge the Charge Meter. However, one stat makes it undoubtedly the worst melee weapon for Demoman: it reduces Demoman's max ammo by 80%. Without a shield, this sword is essentially useless, forcing Demoman to adopt one of two playstyles: a Demoknight (a shield and boots), or a Hybrid-Knight (a shield and grenade launcher). Demoknight is not competitively viable, as Scouts can easily dance out of his reach while counterattacking, while other Demomen and Soldiers can use the knockback from their weapons to stop him in his tracks. A Hybrid-Knight is even worse with the Persuader, as it limits Demo's ammo reserve to 4 grenades and 5 stickybombs. A Persuader-wielding Demoman will constantly have to travel to multiple ammo-packs to restock grenades, preventing him from fighting alongside his team.

|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

==See Also==
*[[Demoman (6v6)]]
*[[Demoman (Highlander)]]

[[Category:Classes]]

Soldier

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[[File:SoldierIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Soldier]]

As a good all-around combat class, '''Soldier''' is a class played in both 6v6 and Highlander. His high adaptability and mobility makes him vital on any 6v6 team, though his mobility comes at the expense of some health, via rocket jumping. When his rocket jumping is restricted by low health or cramped environments, he is the second slowest class behind the [[Heavy]]. His weapon of choice is the [[Rocket Launcher]], a projectile weapon with good splash damage and range, and he boasts the second highest base health in the game (200).

==6v6==
{{Main|Soldier (6v6)}}

In 6v6, each Soldier will usually fulfill one of two main roles: [[Pocket|"Pocket"]] Soldier and [[Roaming Soldier|"Roaming"]] Soldier. The Pocket Soldier focuses on defending the team's [[Medic]], using his high health to block damage intended for the Medic, gain advantageous positions during confrontations, and lead team pushes. The Roaming Soldier plays a fundamentally different role, and is the offense to the Pocket Soldier's defense. Instead of protecting his team, he controls the flank, utilizing his high mobility and health to rocket jump around the map. His job is to set up advantageous battles for his team by creating distractions or killing key targets.

The most basic role of the Pocket Soldier is keeping his team's Medic alive. The Pocket along with the Medic and [[Demoman]] form the core "combo" of any 6v6 team. He and Demoman are often the recipients of an [[ÜberCharge]], allowing him to push forward with no fear of damage. Though he is often the third most important pick behind the Medic and Demoman, his massive health pool makes killing him difficult. The standard - "meta" - loadout for the Pocket Soldier is the [[Rocket Launcher]]/[[Original]], the [[Shotgun]] and the [[Escape Plan]]. While the [[Gunboats]] does allow him increased mobility during a battle, it reduces his ability to follow up after spending his Rocket Launcher ammo, making it fairly situational.

The [[Roaming Soldier]]'s main job is to help one of the [[Scout|Scouts]] on the flank, and create weaknesses in the enemy combo so that his own combo can follow up. He is considered the most "disposable" unit of the team, and will often launch suicide attacks against the enemy combo in an attempt to force the enemy Medic to use his Übercharge - or kill him outright. In order to accomplish this, he must know all the nuances of a map - hiding spots, flanks, rocket-jumping patterns. By utilizing this knowledge, he can remain undetected or out-of-range until an opportunity presents itself. Even if he does not find a chance to attack, he can still relay information back to his team, who can exploit this knowledge to gain an advantage. To maximize his mobility while retaining his firepower, the most common loadout for a Roaming Soldier is the Rocket Launcher/Original, the Gunboats and the Escape Plan.

In higher levels of play, the Pocket Soldier will usually be the main caller; he will lead team plays such as pushes, retreats, ambushes, and even directing ÜberCharges.

==Highlander==
{{Main|Soldier (Highlander)}}

In Highlander, there is only one Soldier on each team. He often functions like a Roaming Soldier would in 6v6. As such, many 6v6 Roamer strategies can be applied to Highlander as well. Often used as a mobile pick class, he is mostly run with Gunboats and the stock Rocket Launcher/Original, Black Box, or Direct Hit. A well-coordinated team can organize pick classes to work together for a common goal, like forcing a Medic to use his [[ÜberCharge]] or destroying an Engineer nest. In most maps, Soldier is used to control the flank; his job is to prevent enemies from ambushing his team, or ambushing the enemy himself. Some teams will place Soldier closer to his team's combo so that he can defend them with his splash damage.

==Rocket Launchers==
===Primary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Rocket Launcher
|link = Rocket_Launcher
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
|description = The '''Rocket Launcher''' is the default primary weapon for the Soldier, due to its versatility. Its high area-of-effect damage, four-shot clip size, and good knockback make this the best choice for almost every game.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Air Strike
|link = Air_Strike
|ugc4s = false
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = false
|description = The '''Air Strike''' is an unlockable primary. Each kill Soldier gains with this weapon increases its clip size by one rocket, up to a maximum of eight. As a drawback, the projectiles fired by this weapon deal 15% less damage and have a 10% smaller explosion radius. While rocket jumping, its attack speed is increased by 65%, allowing Soldier to rain explosives down on his enemies. He must aim precisely during an "air strike," however - his rockets' blast radius is further reduced by 20% while rocket jumping.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Black Box
|link = Black_Box
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Black Box''' deals the same damage as the stock Rocket Launcher, but heals Soldier by up to 20 health when he damages an enemy. To compensate for this increased survivability, his clip size is reduced, leaving him with only 3 rockets. In order to offset this downside, Soldier may choose to equip his stock shotgun in case he fails to kill his enemies before running out of ammo.

The Black Box is most often used by a Roamer attempting to create a distraction rather than kill enemies, especially in Highlander. First popularized by Vhalin, the Black Box can be used effectively to increase survivability for Highlander Soldiers.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Beggar's Bazooka
|link = Beggar's_Bazooka
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Beggar's Bazooka''' is arguably the most unique rocket launcher out of Soldier's arsenal. Instead of firing rockets and then reloading, Soldier must load up to three rockets, then fire. Loading additional rockets will cause the launcher to overload, damaging Soldier and any enemies next to him. Soldier can intentionally overload, and use the damage to rocket jump across large areas extremely quickly. It cannot be used to fly across the map to bomb enemies, however - each overload jump removes a rocket from Soldier's clip, and its reduced blast radius prevents him from shredding the enemy combo. It also cannot be used at mid-to-long range, as its random projectile deviation makes it highly inaccurate at this range. The Beggar's Bazooka can be extremely powerful when holding a choke point, but is inferior to the stock launcher in most situations.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Cow Mangler 5000
|link = Cow_Mangler_5000
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Cow Mangler 5000''' has infinite ammo, and can slowly charge a powerful shot that mini-crits, disables Engineer's buildings and sets enemies on fire. However, it only deals 20% damage to buildings and only mini-crits when it would normally crit, preventing Soldier from making much use of a [[Medic#Secondary|Kritzkrieg]] ÜberCharge. In the standard 6v6 format, however, Engineer is rarely run outside of last point holds, and Medics almost always run the stock Medi-Gun, making the Cow Mangler a direct upgrade to the stock Rocket Launcher in nearly all situations. As a result, this weapon is banned in most 6v6 leagues. In Highlander, it can be used to disable a Sentry, allowing Soldier's teammates to follow up without being killed.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Direct Hit
|link = Direct_Hit
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Direct Hit''' is a primary that rewards precise aim due and punishes inaccurate shots with its reduced spread and increased damage. While it can no longer be used to damage multiple enemies, it can destroy any Engineer buildings in two hits, and mini-crits blast-jumping enemies. The projectiles travel 80% faster and do 25% more damage, but have a -70% reduction in explosion radius.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Liberty Launcher
|link = Liberty_Launcher
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Liberty Launcher''' fires faster rockets, has an extra rocket in its clip, and reduces self-damage by 25%, but deals 25% less damage. While the extra projectile speed and clip size make it excellent for catching fast-moving Scouts, and the reduced self-damage can be combined with Gunboats for extremely low Health costs on rocket jumps, its reduced base damage allows enemies more time to retreat or counter-attack. While it deals respectable damage, the stock Rocket Launcher grants Soldier much greater firepower, making the Liberty Launcher a rare sight in competitive games.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Original
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = Some consider the '''Original''' to be a reskin of the '''Rocket Launcher'''. Others argue that the fact that it fires down the player's crosshair (as opposed to other weapons firing from the side of the crosshair) makes it more useful the stock launcher in most situations. It was banned from use in the early days of leagues such as [[ETF2L]], which only allowed the weapon [[ETF2L 6v6 Season 12|after Season 11]]. Aside from the mechanical difference in rocket jumping, there isn't much difference between the Original and stock launcher, making these weapons mostly interchangeable.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Rocket Jumper
|link = Rocket_Jumper
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Rocket Jumper''' deals no damage, to the user or enemies. It is often used as a training weapon for rocket jumping, and thus sees no significant use in competitive games, as it denies Soldier his main source of damage.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Secondary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shotgun
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
|description = The '''Shotgun''' is the go-to secondary for Pocket Soldiers in the standard 6v6 format. It grants Soldier vastly increased staying power, which allows him to remain in battle after firing all of his rockets.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = B.A.S.E. Jumper
|link = B.A.S.E._Jumper
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''B.A.S.E. Jumper''' deploys a parachute when attempting to jump while midair. It allows Soldier to slowly glide to the ground, which can negate fall damage, but makes him extremely vulnerable to attacks, as its 50% reduced air control prevents him from dodging attacks while airborne.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Battalion's Backup
|link = Battalion's_Backup
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = When activated, the '''Battalions Backup''' provides a defensive boost to Soldier and all nearby teammates, with even greater resistance to Sentry Guns. It completely negates the effects of a [[Kritzkrieg]] ÜberCharge, blocks critical hits, and grants Soldier 20 extra points of max health. The buff, which requires 600 points of damage to charge, allows Soldier to protect his team during pushes and retreats, but shares a weakness with the other banners: Soldier loses his Shotgun, preventing him from following up after running out of rockets. As Soldier's team size increases, his buff becomes more powerful - as such, it is rarely run in 6s. In Highlander, it can be used for both offensive pushes and defensive holds.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Buff Banner
|link = Buff_Banner
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Buff Banner''' grants Soldier and nearby teammates mini-crits. It is not widely used in sixes due to requiring Soldier to deal 600 points of damage to charge, but is sometimes used in the slower-paced Highlander. It can be useful during team pushes, or to halt an enemy push, but replaces Soldier's shotgun, reducing his staying power. While rarely used in 6s, it can be used to great effect in Highlander, especially during defensive holds; Soldier and Demoman can use the mini-crits to quickly force enemies off the objective.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Concheror
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Concheror''', requires 20% less damage to charge than the other banners, When activated, it provides a speed boost and heals Soldier and his teammates by 35% of damage dealt. When equipped, Soldier gains passive health regeneration, which starts at 1 HP/second increases to 4 HP/second if he avoids taking damage for a while. The buff, which requires only 480 points of damage to charge, is extremely useful for improving a team's survivability during a push or hold, but like the other banners, denies Soldier use of his Shotgun. In Highlander, it can be used similarly to the Battalion's Backup, though its protection is less potent than its counterpart.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Gunboats
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Gunboats''' reduce health lost from rocket jumps by 60%, at the cost of Soldier's Shotgun. The reduced rocket jumping damage allows Soldier to [[bomb]] enemies with a far lower health cost, making it the go-to Secondary for Roaming Soldiers in 6v6 and for many Soldiers in Highlander. For more information on this item, see [[Gunboats]].

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Mantreads
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Mantreads''' give the Soldier a passive 75% knockback resistance, the ability to deal 3x falling damage to enemies he lands on, and 200% more air control. This weapon is rarely used in competitive play, as the minor increase in movement control is almost never worth losing the Shotgun or Gunboats.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Reserve Shooter
|link = Reserve_Shooter
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Reserve Shooter''' deals mini-crits to airborne enemies. It has 4 shots in its clip, and deploys 15% faster. While the stock Shotgun is usually superior for the Pocket Soldier, the Reserve Shooter's stellar damage against explosive-launched opponents makes it extremely powerful for a Roamer to follow up with after bombing the enemy combo, as staying power is less of an issue. As such, this weapon is banned in most 6v6 leagues. In Highlander, Soldier's mobility is greatly restricted by Engineer and Heavy, so the weapon remains whitelisted.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Righteous Bison
|link = Righteous_Bison
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Righteous Bison''' functions as an extremely situational alternative to the Shotgun that can only be used effectively when spamming through a choke point. It has four shots in its clip, reloads faster, and fires a single piercing energy bolt. While it can hit multiple opponents, enemies tend to spread out to avoid Soldier's splash damage, and the Bison projectile is slow and easy to dodge. This weapon is almost never seen in competitive matches, as it its damage output is severely lacking.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Panic Attack
|link = Panic_Attack
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Panic Attack''' is a community-created primary weapon for the Engineer, and a secondary weapon for the [[Soldier]], [[Pyro]], and [[Heavy]].
The Panic attack has a straight 20% damage penalty from the stock shotgun, but it fires 50% more bullets per shot, and deploys 50% faster. At point-blank range, it deals more damage than the stock shotgun, but even at short-to-mid range, it is often weaker, thanks to its reduced accuracy. This weapon excels at clearing out enemies at point-blank range, and can be used to follow up on Rocket Launcher damage near-instantly. However, it is nearly useless at medium range, leaving Soldier vulnerable to Scouts and Demomen, who can stay out of his effective range and attack with little threat of retaliation.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Melee===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shovel
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|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
|description = Like most stock weapons, the '''Shovel''' deals 65 damage every 0.8 seconds, allowing Soldier to do moderate damage when out of ammo. In competitive games, however, melee weapons are almost never used to deal damage, as players will almost always be able to shoot down a melee attacker before he can reach his target. Thus, utility weapons are almost always preferred over straight damage. As the Shovel has no special qualities, it is never used in serious games.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Disciplinary Action
|link = Disciplinary_Action
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Disciplinary Action''' is a melee weapon used as a [[rollout]] tool for Highlander play. It deals 25% less damage, but has a greatly increased melee range, making it arguably better than the stock Shovel in a fight. When Soldier hits a teammate with this weapon, both he and his teammate gain a significant speed boost for a few seconds. It is extremely powerful in getting teammates to the front lines, and thus is banned in most 6v6 leagues. In Highlander leagues, however, it is outclassed by Engineer's Teleporter, so it remains whitelisted.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Equalizer
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Equalizer''' becomes more powerful as Soldier's health decreases. However, it sees little use, as melee weapons are ineffective in a fight - Soldier will almost always be killed before he can enter melee range. While it can be used to build ÜberCharge with a Medic, the Escape Plan can do the same, and is useful in more situations than the Equalizer.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Escape Plan
|link = Escape_Plan
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = When deployed, the '''Escape Plan''' increases Soldier's health as he takes damage. The lower his health is, the faster Soldier will run; at 40 health and below, he becomes almost as fast as a Scout. As a downside, the weapon reduces Medic's healing (both Medi-Guns and Crossbow) by 90% while active, and all incoming attacks will mini-crit. This weapon is especially useful to flee from fights when Soldier has open ground to run through, and is the most common melee choice for all [[6v6]] Soldiers. Additionally, the increased movement speed paired with Soldier's ability to damage himself allows him to perform certain rollouts much faster.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Half-Zatoichi
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = '''The Half-Zatoichi''' heals Soldier by 100 health on kill, possibly overhealing him, but if he deploys and holsters it without landing a kill, he will lose 50 health. If holstering the weapon would kill him, Soldier will be unable to do so. As such, the Half-Zatoichi is rarely used in 6v6, but is sometimes equipped by roaming Highlander Soldiers to increase survivability.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Market Gardener
|link = Market_Gardener
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Market Gardener''' is used as a pick weapon, most often by Roaming Soldiers. If Soldier hits an enemy while airborne from a blast jump, he will deal a critical hit. This makes it a high-risk, high-reward weapon. If Soldier lands a hit on the enemy Medic, he is guaranteed a kill, as opposed to simply forcing the Medic to use his ÜberCharge. If Soldier misses, he will die and accomplish nothing. The Market Gardener is far less popular than the Escape Plan; unless Soldier can remain undetected until the last second, he will almost certainly be shot down by the enemy combo before reaching his target.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Pain Train
|link = Pain_Train
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Pain Train''' increases the user's capture rate by 1 (from 1x to 2x), at the cost of a 10% bullet damage vulnerability. In the standard 6v6 format, Demoman often equips the Pain Train in order to capture points faster, though Soldier can also do so to benefit his team.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

==See Also==
*[[Soldier (6v6)]]
*[[Soldier (Highlander)]]
[[Category:Classes]]

Spy

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[[File:SpyIcon.png|200px|right||link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Spy]]
The '''Spy''' is a suave backstabbing rogue who has the ability to instantly kill any enemy by attacking with his melee from behind. He can position himself as he sees fit with his Invisibility Cloak and can get important [[Glossary#Metagame terms|Picks]] when an opportunity presents itself. Spy is weak in direct combat; he is designed to take out important targets and then retreat. As a pick class, Spy will usually target the enemy [[Demoman]], [[Heavy]] or [[Medic]]. Against Medics, Spy's goal is to either force Medic to use his [[Übercharge]] or kill him outright, wasting the charge. The Spy is also capable of disabling and destroying the [[Engineer]]'s buildings with his Sapper.

==6v6==
{{main|Spy (6v6)}}

In 6v6, Spy is an [[offclass]] due to his poor damage output and low health, generally run when [[Sniper]] cannot take advantage of any sightlines or chokepoints. Spy will usually only get one chance for a pick; once he makes a play, the enemy team will be on guard for the rest of the match. A player may switch to Spy when the enemy [[Medic]] has a large Über advantage during a stalemate in order to kill an enemy - especially [[Demoman]] - before his team makes a push.

In terms of assassination power, Spy has significantly less potential than Sniper; Sniper can fire multiple times and get multiple picks, but Spy usually only gets one chance for a pick and will almost certainly die afterwards. However, because he is not often run in 6v6, enemies are not generally aware of him, allowing him to make a play. Spy is most commonly used as a surprise tactic for breaking stalemates against teams that stay out of [[Sniper]] sightlines and deny [[Roamer]] bombings. However, keep in mind that Spy is still much less versatile than [[Sniper]].

Spy's other major use is to ''spy'' on the enemy team. He can gather vital information and relay it to his team, such as enemy Medic's Übercharge and choice of Medigun, surprise offclassing, and enemy positions. Spy's invisibility can also be utilized for backcapping against a careless enemy team.

==Highlander==

{{main|Spy (Highlander)}}

In Highlander, the Spy is used as a pick and support class. He will often attempt to pick the enemy Medic, Heavy, Demoman, Sniper, Engineer, or any key targets that are giving his team trouble. However, he must be aware that the enemy team has a full-time [[Pyro]] and will spycheck more often, leaving him with fewer opportunities for picks.

The Spy is also the best scouting class in the game, providing valuable information to his team. He can easily relay enemy Übercharge, positions, pushes, and loadouts, thanks to the safety provided by the Cloak and Dagger.

==Techniques==
When confronted by an enemy, Spy is almost always at a severe disadvantage; his poor damage output and health prevent him from going toe-to-toe with most combat classes. In a pinch, Spy may need use deceptive movements to manipulate an attacking enemy into showing him their back. This technique is called "trickstabbing," and may be the only way for him to escape a bad situation. In higher levels of play, however, enemies will be wary, and often will stay out of backstab range.

Spy may opt to use a revolver to harass and distract distant enemies, or pick off an isolated foe. The [[Ambassador]] is often the best choice for this playstyle, as it allows Spy to deal critical hits with headshots, allowing him to briefly match enemies' damage output. When focusing on his revolver as a damage source, Spy will often fight alongside his team and assist them in dealing damage, although he is inferior to [[Sniper]] in both range and damage. In order to utilize his full potential, he must sow confusion and paranoia among enemies in order to allow his own team to take the upper hand.

==Weapons==
=== Secondary ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Revolver
|description = The '''Revolver''' deals a base damage of 40, with a clip of 6 rounds. This weapon, along with the Ambassador, is Spy's go-to weapon for dealing damage. While underwhelming compared to other classes' Primary weapons, its damage is not to be underestimated, as Spy can kill light classes in under two seconds with proper aim.
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Ambassador
|description = The '''Ambassador''' has only 34 base damage compared to the stock Revolver's 40, but deals crits if Spy lands a headshot, for an impressive 102 damage. However, the weapon is hampered by a cooldown period, during which it will not deal critical hits. At mid to long-range, headshot damage will decay significantly, preventing Spy from sniping targets from afar.

While less reliable than the stock Revolver in an extended fight, the Ambassador allows Spy to deal heavy burst damage like Sniper. Two well-placed shots can kill light classes in under a second at close-to-mid range, making it ideal for quickly dispatching a single enemy.

|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = L'Etranger
|description = The '''L'Etranger''' deals a base damage of 32. In exchange for its damage penalty, it passively increases Spy's maximum cloak time by 40%. On every hit, his cloak is instantly restored by 15%. It is one of the two ways to manually recharge the [[Dead Ringer]], and can extend the [[Cloak and Dagger]]'s cloak time rival that of the Invis Watch. This weapon is often used when gathering information on the enemy and waiting for an opportunity to backstab, rather than gun them down.

|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Enforcer
|description = The '''Enforcer''' deals as much damage as the stock Revolver, but has a base damage of 48 when Spy is disguised. As a drawback, it suffers from a 20% firing speed penalty. While it is overshadowed by the stock Revolver in most situations, it ignores damage resistances and deals full damage against Wrangled Sentries, Vaccinator shields, and Fists of Steel.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Diamondback
|description = The '''Diamondback''' deals a base damage of 34. For every Engineer building Spy saps and destroys and for every backstab kill, he will get one guaranteed critical hit (102 damage) for the Diamondback. These crits can be used to take out damaged enemies who would otherwise survive, or to weaken enemies in direct combat. Unlike the Ambassador, it does not suffer from damage falloff, which allows Spy to snipe enemies from across the map with minimal risk of retaliation.

This weapon is banned in most leagues, as it allows Spy to out-damage every class in the game at mid to long-range.
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = false
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = false
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== Sapper ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Sapper
|description = The '''Sapper''' is the Spy's main tool for disabling and destroying enemy Engineers' buildings. The stock Sapper will disable an enemy building when placed, but if an enemy Engineer removes the sapper with his Wrench, the building will resume operation. One of the most common strategies for attacking an Engineer's buildings is to backstab the Engineer, then sap his buildings. If your team is making a push, simply sapping his Sentry Gun may disable it long enough for your team to destroy it.
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Red-Tape Recorder
|link = Red-Tape_Recorder
|description = Much like the stock sapper, the '''Red-Tape Recorder''' also disables enemy engineer's buildings. This sapper, however, does not destroy the buildings it saps; rather, it reverses the construction of the building - if not removed immediately, it will almost always de-level a building at least once. While inferior to the stock Sapper in most situations, it may be useful to weaken a Sentry Gun before your team attacks. It is banned in some leagues.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== Melee ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Knife
|description = The '''Knife''' is Spy's melee of choice. Attacking an enemy from behind will instantly kill them, regardless of health or damage resistances - if they are not immune to damage, they will die. From the front, it deals a paltry 40 damage (known as butter-knifing), which can be used to kill a low-health enemy, but otherwise should be avoided. Spy's most common tactic is to get behind enemy lines with his cloak, deceive the enemy with his disguise, and then then use his Knife to backstab a key target, often at the cost of his own life. When the element of surprise is lost, however, Spy must use his Revolver or cloak in order to escape.
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Your Eternal Reward
|link = Your_Eternal_Reward
|description = The '''Your Eternal Reward''' weakens Spy's cloak, but strengthens his disguises. If Spy disguises outside of spawn, he will lose all of his cloak, in addition to passively reducing his maximum cloak time by 33%. The only way for Spy to disguise without losing cloak is to backstab an enemy. Upon landing a backstab, he will instantly disguise as the victim, and their corpse will be cloaked in under a second. Backstabbed players will not scream, so enemies engaged in combat will seldom notice. This weapon is rarely seen in competitive play, as slain enemies will immediately call out Spy's position and disguise to their teammates, making the Your Eternal Reward's benefits useless in seconds. However, if Spy can act in the few seconds of confusion after a backstab, he may be able to land another kill before dying, or retreat safely.

|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Spy-cicle
|description = The '''Spy-cicle''' partially protects Spy from Pyro's flamethrower. When Spy is ignited, the Spy-cicle will melt (preventing him from attacking with it) and protect Spy from all fire damage for one second. He will be immune to afterburn for 10 seconds, making him harder to track down while cloaked. After it melts, the Spy-cicle takes 15 seconds to recharge, though Spy can recharge his Spy-cicle faster by picking up ammo packs. However, backstabbed victims are turned into distinctive ice statues, revealing Spy's presence. Note that with other knives, Spy can continue to backstab after being ignited. Users should take their play-style and the current state of the game into consideration before choosing the Spy-cicle over the stock Knife.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Conniver's Kunai
|link = Conniver's_Kunai
|description = When the '''Conniver's Kunai''' is equipped, Spy's maximum health is reduced to 70, allowing him to be killed instantly by most close-range attacks, even while cloaked. On a backstab, however, Spy steals his victim's health, overhauling him up to 210 points of health. If he was previously on fire, backstabbing an enemy will extinguish him. Be cautious while using this knife; if caught before he can land a backstab, Spy will die to most attacks that hit him. Once he backstabs an enemy, he can either use the health to escape, attempt to land another stab, or simply distract the enemy team for a few seconds longer.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Big Earner
|link = Big_Earner
|description = The '''Big Earner''' reduces Spy's base health to 100 points. Killing an enemy with this weapon, either with a backstab or a butter-knife, will recharge the Cloak meter by 30% and increase Spy's movement speed for 3 seconds. This knife is best used when enemies are spread out; the movement speed buff allows Spy to quickly close the distance between enemies before they can react. However, a point-blank attack from most classes will kill him instantly.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== Invisibility Watch ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Invis Watch
|link = Invis_Watch
|description = The default '''Invis Watch''' for Spy is time-based. It provides Spy with 10 seconds of cloak time, during which he will have a 20% damage resistance. It takes 30 seconds to recharge normally, but Spy can pick up ammo boxes to refill his cloak meter. The Invis Watch is best suited for an aggressive play style, allowing Spy to roam the map quickly, landing multiple kills. In competitive settings, however, players will tend to be more Spy-aware, and the 10-second window may not be enough to make a play.
|ugc4s = always
|6s=always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Cloak and Dagger
|link = Cloak_and_Dagger
|description = The '''Cloak and Dagger''' is motion-based; as long as Spy holds still, his cloak will regenerate. This watch has a doubled cloak recharge rate (15 seconds, compared to the Invis Watch's 30) but drains significantly faster. This watch's cloak cannot be replenished by ammo boxes while cloaked, requiring Spy to reveal himself briefly when trying to cover large amounts of ground. The Cloak and Dagger is best suited for a more passive playstyle, allowing Spy to hide and relay important information to his team, such as enemy positioning and Medic Übercharge. It is often paired with the L'Etranger in order to offset the reduced cloak time.
|ugc4s = true
|6s=true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Dead Ringer
|link = Dead_Ringer
|description = The '''Dead Ringer''' is unique among Spy's watches, trading stealth for survivability. Instead of cloaking Spy, deploying the Dead Ringer will "arm" it. Spy will not be able to attack while the Dead Ringer is armed, but when damaged, he will instantly turn invisible, drop a fake corpse, and gain a movement speed boost, allowing him to escape. The attack that activates the Dead Ringer will have its power reduced by 75%, allowing a full-health Spy to survive any attack short of a backstab. For the first 3 seconds after the first attack, Spy will have a 65% damage resistance which will soon fade to the standard 20%, and will not become visible when bumping enemy players. The Dead Ringer allows Spy to easily escape when confronted, but prevents him from cloaking on demand. Alternatively, he can briefly face his enemies in direct combat, dealing as much damage as possible before activating the Ringer and retreating. Regardless of his tactics, Spy must wait 10-20 seconds before the Ringer recharges, as ammo boxes and Dispensers will not recharge it.
|ugc4s = true
|6s=true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

==See Also==
*[[Spy (6v6)]]
*[[Spy (Highlander)]]

==External Links==
[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=312421865# DarkNecrid's Comprehensive Pub & Competitive Spy Guide]

[[Category:Classes]]

Soldier (6v6)

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[[File:SoldierIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Soldier]]
The Soldier is a class that can do good damage at both close and long ranges. Typically, a standard 6v6 lineup will include two Soldiers; one Roamer and one Pocket. The Pocket Soldier protects his team's Medic while the Roaming Soldier guards the flanks and helps his team in fights or attempts to kill key targets, such as the enemy Medic.

== Pocket Soldier ==

''Main article: [[Pocket]]''

The Pocket Soldier's job is to keep his team's Medic alive. The pocket also has communication responsibilities because he is often the '''Main Caller''' - he must direct his team to push, retreat, ambush, or even use Ubercharge. He must lead his team into battles; when fully Overhealed, he has 300 health, allowing his teammates to take cover behind him. The Pocket Soldier's go-to secondary is the Shotgun - while it doesn't give him as much mobility as the Gunboats, it allows him to stay in combat for longer, and is especially useful in enclosed spaces such as those on [[Badlands]].

The Pocket Soldier needs to be prepared to sacrifice his own life to save his team's Medic, must possess good map knowledge, and should be able to predict the enemy team's movements.

== Roaming Soldier ==

''Main article: [[Roamer]]''

The Roaming Soldier typically has the stock Rocket Launcher (or the Original), Gunboats and Escape Plan equipped. Of course, he can change his loadout at any time, but expect to see Roamers using this loadout most of the time. In the standard 6v6 format, the Roamer has a multiple roles to fulfill. First, he must make distractions to create weaknesses that his team can exploit. Second, he must guard the flank with the help of a Scout to prevent his team from being ambushed. Third, he may attempt to land a kill on an important target. When his team is at an Ubercharge disadvantage or in a stalemate, he is often Overhealed and sent to [[bomb]] the enemy combo, hopefully forcing the enemy Medic to waste his Ubercharge - or kill him outright. Finally, at the beginning of a standard 5CP game, the roamer must reach the middle point as quickly and efficiently as possible. Some rollouts are faster, others leave Soldier with more health, and still others give him a positional advantage. In certain situations, the roamer may [[offclass]] to a specialist class to try to gain an advantage.

== Additional Content ==
=== Guides ===
There are also a handful of video and text guides and tutorials created by the community on the soldier class.

* {{YouTube video|ZJs9qOr5D10|text=Fragga Soldier Tutorial}} - Fragga at his prime was considered one of the best soldiers to grace the game

== Rollouts ==

Rollout.tf has a collection of rollouts for all of the 6s classes.

== See Also ==
*[[Soldier]]
*[[Soldier (Highlander)]]
[[Category:Classes in 6v6]]

Soldier

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[[File:SoldierIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Soldier]]

As a good all-around combat class, '''Soldier''' is a class played in both 6v6 and Highlander. His high adaptability and mobility makes him vital on any 6v6 team, though his mobility comes at the expense of some health, via rocket jumping. When his rocket jumping is restricted by low health or cramped environments, he is the second slowest class behind the [[Heavy]]. His weapon of choice is the [[Rocket Launcher]], a projectile weapon with good splash damage and range, and he boasts the second highest base health in the game (200).

==6v6==
{{Main|Soldier (6v6)}}

In 6v6, each Soldier will usually fulfill one of two main roles: [[Pocket|"Pocket"]] Soldier and [[Roaming Soldier|"Roaming"]] Soldier. The Pocket Soldier focuses on defending the team's [[Medic]], using his high health to block damage intended for the Medic, gain advantageous positions during confrontations, and lead team pushes. The Roaming Soldier plays a fundamentally different role, and is the offense to the Pocket Soldier's defense. Instead of protecting his team, he controls the flank, utilizing his high mobility and health to rocket jump around the map. His job is to set up advantageous battles for his team by creating distractions or killing key targets.

The most basic role of the Pocket Soldier is keeping his team's Medic alive. The Pocket along with the Medic and [[Demoman]] form the core "combo" of any 6v6 team. He and Demoman are often the recipients of an [[ÜberCharge]], allowing him to push forward with no fear of damage. Though he is often the third most important pick behind the Medic and Demoman, his massive health pool makes killing him difficult. The standard - "meta" - loadout for the Pocket Soldier is the [[Rocket Launcher]]/[[Original]], the [[Shotgun]] and the [[Escape Plan]]. While the [[Gunboats]] does allow him increased mobility during a battle, it reduces his ability to follow up after spending his Rocket Launcher ammo, making it fairly situational.

The [[Roaming Soldier]]'s main job is to help one of the [[Scout|Scouts]] on the flank, and create weaknesses in the enemy combo so that his own combo can follow up. He is considered the most "disposable" unit of the team, and will often launch suicide attacks against the enemy combo in an attempt to force the enemy Medic to use his Übercharge - or kill him outright. In order to accomplish this, he must know all the nuances of a map - hiding spots, flanks, rocket-jumping patterns. By utilizing this knowledge, he can remain undetected or out-of-range until an opportunity presents itself. Even if he does not find a chance to attack, he can still relay information back to his team, who can exploit this knowledge to gain an advantage. To maximize his mobility while retaining his firepower, the most common loadout for a Roaming Soldier is the Rocket Launcher/Original, the Gunboats and the Escape Plan.

In higher levels of play, the Pocket Soldier will usually be the main caller; he will lead team plays such as pushes, retreats, ambushes, and even directing ÜberCharges.

==Highlander==
{{Main|Soldier (Highlander)}}

In Highlander, there is only one Soldier on each team. He often functions like a Roaming Soldier would in 6v6. As such, many 6v6 Roamer strategies can be applied to Highlander as well. Often used as a mobile pick class, he is mostly run with Gunboats and the stock Rocket Launcher/Original, Black Box, or Direct Hit. A well-coordinated team can organize pick classes to work together for a common goal, like forcing a Medic to use his [[ÜberCharge]] or destroying an Engineer nest. In most maps, Soldier is used to control the flank; his job is to prevent enemies from ambushing his team, or ambushing the enemy himself. Some teams will place Soldier closer to his team's combo so that he can defend them with his splash damage.

==Rocket Launchers==
===Primary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Rocket Launcher
|link = Rocket_Launcher
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
|description = The '''Rocket Launcher''' is the default primary weapon for the Soldier, due to its versatility. Its high area-of-effect damage, four-shot clip size, and good knockback make this the best choice for almost every game.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Air Strike
|link = Air_Strike
|ugc4s = false
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = false
|description = The '''Air Strike''' is an unlockable primary. Each kill Soldier gains with this weapon increases its clip size by one rocket, up to a maximum of eight. As a drawback, the projectiles fired by this weapon deal 15% less damage and have a 10% smaller explosion radius. While rocket jumping, its attack speed is increased by 65%, allowing Soldier to rain explosives down on his enemies. He must aim precisely during an "air strike," however - his rockets' blast radius is further reduced by 20% while rocket jumping.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Black Box
|link = Black_Box
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Black Box''' deals the same damage as the stock Rocket Launcher, but heals Soldier by up to 20 health when he damages an enemy. To compensate for this increased survivability, his clip size is reduced, leaving him with only 3 rockets. In order to offset this downside, Soldier may choose to equip his stock shotgun in case he fails to kill his enemies before running out of ammo.

The Black Box is most often used by a Roamer attempting to create a distraction rather than kill enemies, especially in Highlander. First popularized by Vhalin, the Black Box can be used effectively to increase survivability for Highlander Soldiers.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Beggar's Bazooka
|link = Beggar's_Bazooka
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Beggar's Bazooka''' is arguably the most unique rocket launcher out of Soldier's arsenal. Instead of firing rockets and then reloading, Soldier must load up to three rockets, then fire. Loading additional rockets will cause the launcher to overload, damaging Soldier and any enemies next to him. Soldier can intentionally overload, and use the damage to rocket jump across large areas extremely quickly. It cannot be used to fly across the map to bomb enemies, however - each overload jump removes a rocket from Soldier's clip, and its reduced blast radius prevents him from shredding the enemy combo. It also cannot be used at mid-to-long range, as its random projectile deviation makes it highly inaccurate at this range. The Beggar's Bazooka can be extremely powerful when holding a choke point, but is inferior to the stock launcher in most situations.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Cow Mangler 5000
|link = Cow_Mangler_5000
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Cow Mangler 5000''' has infinite ammo, and can slowly charge a powerful shot that mini-crits, disables Engineer's buildings and sets enemies on fire. However, it only deals 20% damage to buildings and only mini-crits when it would normally crit, preventing Soldier from making much use of a [[Medic#Secondary|Kritzkrieg]] ÜberCharge. In the standard 6v6 format, however, Engineer is rarely run outside of last point holds, and Medics almost always run the stock Medi-Gun, making the Cow Mangler a direct upgrade to the stock Rocket Launcher in nearly all situations. As a result, this weapon is banned in most 6v6 leagues. Its main use in Highlander is to disable a Sentry, allowing Soldier's teammates to follow up without being killed.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Direct Hit
|link = Direct_Hit
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Direct Hit''' is a primary that rewards precise aim due and punishes inaccurate shots with its reduced spread and increased damage. While it can no longer be used to damage multiple enemies, it can destroy any Engineer buildings in two hits, and mini-crits blast-jumping enemies. The projectiles travel 80% faster and do 25% more damage, but have a -70% reduction in explosion radius.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Liberty Launcher
|link = Liberty_Launcher
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Liberty Launcher''' fires faster rockets, has an extra rocket in its clip, and reduces self-damage by 25%, but deals 25% less damage. While the extra projectile speed and clip size make it excellent for easily catching fast-moving Scouts, and the reduced self-damage can be combined with Gunboats for extremely low Health costs on rocket jumps, its reduced damage allows enemies more time to retreat or counter-attack. While it deals respectable damage, the stock Rocket Launcher grants Soldier much greater firepower, making the Liberty Launcher a rare sight in competitive games.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Original
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = Some consider the '''Original''' to be a reskin of the '''Rocket Launcher'''. Others argue that the fact that it fires down the player's crosshair (as opposed to other weapons firing from the side of the crosshair) makes it more useful the stock launcher in most situations. It was banned from use in the early days of leagues such as [[ETF2L]], which only allowed the weapon [[ETF2L 6v6 Season 12|after Season 11]]. Aside from the mechanical difference in rocket jumping, there isn't much difference between the Original and stock launcher, making these weapons mostly interchangeable.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Rocket Jumper
|link = Rocket_Jumper
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Rocket Jumper''' deals no damage, to the user or enemies. It is often used as a training weapon for rocket jumping, and thus sees no significant use in competitive games, as it denies Soldier his main source of damage.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Secondary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shotgun
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
|description = The '''Shotgun''' is the go-to secondary for Pocket Soldiers in the standard 6v6 format. It grants Soldier vastly increased staying power, which allows him to protect his Medic should he be harassed after firing all of his rockets.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = B.A.S.E. Jumper
|link = B.A.S.E._Jumper
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''B.A.S.E. Jumper''' deploys a parachute when attempting to jump while midair. It allows Soldier to slowly glide to the ground, which can negate fall damage, but makes him extremely vulnerable to attacks, as its 50% reduced air control prevents him from dodging attacks while airborne.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Battalion's Backup
|link = Battalion's_Backup
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = When activated, the '''Battalions Backup''' provides a defensive boost to Soldier and all nearby teammates, with even greater resistance to Sentry Guns. It completely negates the effects of a [[Kritzkrieg]] ÜberCharge, blocks critical hits, and grants Soldier 20 extra points of max health. The buff allows Soldier to protect his team during pushes and retreats, but shares a weakness with the other banners: Soldier loses his Shotgun, preventing him from following up after running out of rockets.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Buff Banner
|link = Buff_Banner
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Buff Banner''' grants Soldier and nearby teammates mini-crits. It is not widely used in sixes due to requiring Soldier to deal 600 points of damage to charge, but is sometimes used in the slower-paced Highlander. It can be useful during team pushes, or to halt an enemy push, but replaces Soldier's shotgun, reducing his staying power.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Concheror
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Concheror''', requires 20% less damage to charge than the other banners, When activated, it provides a speed boost and heals Soldier and his teammates by 35% of damage dealt. When equipped, Soldier gains passive health regeneration, which starts at 1 HP/second increases to 4 HP/second if he avoids taking damage for a while. The buff is extremely useful for improving a team's survivability during a push or hold, but like the other banners, denies Soldier use of his Shotgun.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Gunboats
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Gunboats''' greatly reduce health lost from rocket jumps at the cost of Soldier's secondary. The reduced rocket jump damage allows Soldier to [[bomb]] enemies with a far lower health cost, making it a common choice for Roaming Soldiers in 6v6 and for Soldiers in Highlander. For more information on this item, see [[Gunboats]].

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Mantreads
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Mantreads''' give the Soldier a passive 75% knockback resistance, the ability to deal 3x falling damage to enemies he lands on, and 200% more air control. This weapon is rarely used in competitive play, as the minor increase in mobility is almost never worth losing the Shotgun or Gunboats.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Reserve Shooter
|link = Reserve_Shooter
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Reserve Shooter''' deals mini-crits to airborne enemies. It has 4 shots in its clip, and deploys 15% faster. While the stock Shotgun is usually superior for the Pocket Soldier, the Reserve Shooter's stellar damage against blast jumping opponents makes it extremely powerful for a Roamer to follow up with after bombing the enemy combo, as staying power is less of an issue. As such, this weapon is banned in most 6v6 leagues. In Highlander, Soldier's mobility is greatly restricted by Engineer and Heavy, so the weapon remains whitelisted.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Righteous Bison
|link = Righteous_Bison
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Righteous Bison''' functions as an extremely situational alternative to the Shotgun that can only be used effectively when spamming through a choke point. It has four shots in its clip, reloads faster, and fires a single piercing energy bolt. While it can hit multiple opponents, enemies tend to spread out to avoid Soldier's splash damage, and the projectile is slow and easy to dodge. This weapon is almost never seen in competitive matches, as it its damage output is severely lacking.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Panic Attack
|link = Panic_Attack
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Panic Attack''' is a community-created primary weapon for the Engineer, and a secondary weapon for the [[Soldier]], [[Pyro]], and [[Heavy]].
The Panic attack has a straight 20% damage penalty from the stock shotgun, but it fires 50% more bullets per shot, and deploys 50% faster. At point-blank range, it deals more damage than the stock shotgun, but even at short-to-mid range, it is often weaker, thanks to its reduced accuracy. This weapon excels at clearing out enemies at point-blank range, and can be used to follow up on Rocket Launcher damage near-instantly. However, it is nearly useless at medium range, leaving Soldier vulnerable to Scouts and Demomen, who can stay out of his effective range and counterattack.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Melee===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shovel
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
|description = Like most stock weapons, the '''Shovel''' deals 65 damage every 0.8 seconds. In competitive games, however, melee weapons are almost never used to deal damage, so utility weapons are almost always preferred. As the Shovel has no special qualities, it is never used in serious games.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Disciplinary Action
|link = Disciplinary_Action
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Disciplinary Action''' is a melee weapon used as a [[rollout]] tool for Highlander play. It deals 25% less damage, but has a greatly increased melee range, making it arguably better than the stock Shovel in a fight. When Soldier hits a teammate with this weapon, both he and his teammate gain a significant speed boost for a few seconds. It is extremely powerful in getting teammates to the front lines, and is banned in most 6v6 leagues. In Highlander leagues, however, it is outclassed by Engineer's Teleporter, so it remains whitelisted.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Equalizer
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Equalizer''' becomes more powerful as Soldier's health decreases. However, it sees little use, as melee weapons are ineffective in a fight - Soldier will almost always be killed before he can enter melee range. While it can be used to build ÜberCharge with a Medic, the Escape Plan can do the same, and is useful in more situations than the Equalizer.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Escape Plan
|link = Escape_Plan
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = When deployed, the '''Escape Plan''' increases Soldier's health as he takes damage. The lower his health is, the faster Soldier will run; at 40 health and below, he becomes almost as fast as a Scout. As a downside, the weapon reduces Medic's healing by 90% weapons while active, and all incoming attacks will mini-crit. This weapon is especially useful to flee from fights when the user has open ground to run through, and is the most common melee weapon for all [[6v6]] Soldiers. Additionally, the increased movement speed paired with the Soldier ability to damage himself also allows the Escape Plan to be used to run faster during a rollout.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Half-Zatoichi
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = '''The Half-Zatoichi''' heals Soldier by 100 health on kill, and will overheal him, but if he deploys and holsters it without landing a kill, he will lose 50 health. If holstering the weapon would kill him, Soldier will be unable to do so. As such, the Half-Zatoichi is rarely used in 6v6 but is sometimes equipped by roaming Highlander Soldiers for healing as an alternative to the Black Box.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Market Gardener
|link = Market_Gardener
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Market Gardener''' is used as a pick weapon, most often by Roaming Soldiers. If Soldier hits an enemy while airborne from a blast jump, he will deal a critical hit. This is a high-risk, high-reward weapon. If Soldier lands a hit on the enemy Medic, he is guaranteed a kill, as opposed to simply forcing the enemy Medic to use his ÜberCharge. If Soldier misses, he will die and accomplish nothing. The Market Gardener is far less popular than the Escape Plan because unless Soldier can remain undetected until the last second, he will almost certainly be shot down by the enemy combo before reaching his target.

}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Pain Train
|link = Pain_Train
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Pain Train''' increases the user's capture rate by 1 (from 1x to 2x), at the cost of a 10% bullet damage vulnerability. In the standard 6v6 format, the Demoman often equips the Pain Train in order to capture points faster, though the Roaming Soldier can also do so to benefit his team.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

==See Also==
*[[Soldier (6v6)]]
*[[Soldier (Highlander)]]
[[Category:Classes]]

Soldier (Highlander)

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[[File:SoldierIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Soldier]]
In the standard [[6v6]] format, Soldier boasts high mobility and damage, and is vital to his team's success. Unfortunately, in Highlander, he is easily denied by classes not generally run in Sixes; his rocket jumping is greatly hampered by Engineer and Heavy, and his slow ground-speed makes him an easy kill for the enemy Sniper. As such, he is arguably the least important class in the Highlander format, and generally spends much of the game distracting the enemy team or ambushing key targets such as the enemy Medic or Sniper.

== Gameplay ==
The Soldier's role is quite similar to the 6v6 [[Roamer|roamer]], concentrated on distracting the enemy team and bombing the enemy in order to kill an important target. Additionally, along with the [[Scout (Highlander)|Scout]], the Soldier's job is to watch the flanks and stop any flanking efforts by the enemy Scout or Soldier.

Sometimes, the Soldier will be sent on suicide missions to in order to kill one of the combo classes or forcing the enemy Uber.

Other responsibilities of the Soldier include destroying minisentries on [[King of the Hill]] maps and utilizing hiding spots to surprise unsuspecting enemies.

== Unlockable weapons ==
It is very rare that Soldier will use his stock loadout in Highlander; several of his unlocks improve his ability to gain key picks or distract the enemy team.

=== Primary weapons ===
* '''Direct Hit''' - Utilized particularly on [[Payload]] and [[Attack/Defend]] maps. Thanks to the 25% damage bonus, the Direct Hit excels at destroying Level 3 sentries before the enemy Engineer can react.
* '''Black Box''' - Popularized by vhalin of The Syndicate, the Black Box is a weapon used primarily to increase the Soldier's survivability. Its 'heal on hit' attribute allows Soldier to distract the enemy team significantly longer than with other launchers. As a trade-off, Soldier's bombing capabilities are greatly diminished, as the Black Box's reduced clip size makes it difficult for him to continue fighting after a rocket jump.

=== Secondary weapons ===
* '''Buff Banner''' - Often used when Soldier joins his team's combo instead of bombing. If he can survive long enough, the Buff Banner grants him and his teammates greatly increased damage output, forcing the enemy to retreat or die.
* '''Gunboats''' - The Gunboats reduce rocket jumping self-damage, increasing Soldier's health pool before bombing and improving his chances of gaining a key pick.
* '''Concheror''' - Grants minor passive health regeneration and a deployable buff that increases movement speed to Soldier and his teammates and returns damage dealt as health. Good for both defensive holds and offensive pushes.

=== Melee weapons ===
* '''Escape Plan''' - Used more often in 6v6, the Escape Plan's speed boost increases Soldier's chances of surviving while on low health.
* '''Pain Train''' - Sometimes used by Soldiers to aid their team with its doubled capture rate.
* '''Disciplinary Action''' - Often used on large maps without setup time, to help the slower classes get to the front lines as quickly as possible.

== See also ==
*[[Soldier]]
*[[Soldier (6v6)]]
[[Category:Classes in Highlander]]

Scout

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[[File:ScoutIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Scout]]

The '''Scout''' has the greatest mobility of all the TF2 classes; two jumps and an impressive 133% movement speed makes him a challenge to track down and even to kill once he is found. The Scout carries a [[Scattergun]], which deals massive damage to an opponent at close range. With his high movement speed, a Scout has no trouble getting into close-combat with his enemies; his greatest challenge is staying alive long enough to utilize his high damage. The Scout has only 125 base health, tied for the least out of all the classes along with the [[Engineer]], [[Sniper]] and [[Spy]].

==6v6==
{{main|Scout (6v6)}}

The Scout is a highly mobile "clean up" class, used to capture points and move in and out of fights to deal and avoid as much damage as possible. A competent Scout must successfully capture points, control the [[Glossary#Flank|flank]], and be able to finish off enemies weakened by power classes ([[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]]). He is also often the best candidates for off-classing, depending on the situation. Scout's most effective tactic is to utilize his high speed to ambush enemy players to kill them before they are able to react. During a mid-fight, at least one Scout should stay alive; losing both of its most mobile players can spell disaster for a team. The Scout should aim to die as little as possible, as a longer living scout has a higher impact.

In the standard 6v6 lineup, each team will have 2 Scouts, falling into one of two common roles: the Flank Scout and the Pocket Scout. The Flank Scout is a part of the [[Glossary#Flank|flank]], and often fights alongside the [[Roaming Soldier]]. His main job is to relay information to his team and assist the Roamer. Together, they watch the flank to prevent enemies from attacking the Combo. Should an opportunity present itself, they can attack the enemy Combo and create distractions for their own team to push. The Pocket Scout travels with the Combo, protects his teammates (especially the [[Medic]]), and finishes off enemies weakened by the [[Demoman]] or the Pocket Soldier. One of his main targets is the "bombing soldier" - an enemy Roamer jumping in to kill the Medic. The Pocket Scout is the primary candidate to maincall due to his mobility and high damage.

==Highlander==
{{main|Scout (Highlander)}}

Scout's role is far more limited in Highlander, as his movement is significantly restricted by two full-auto high-damage-per-second classes: Heavy and Engineer. As such, Scout is used more often as a utility class, helping the team by being on the flank, capturing points and objectives, and sometimes following up on damage dealt by the combo. He can also be used to harass certain classes, such as Snipers. Scout is often unable to contribute effectively in game modes that force players together (such Payload and Attack/Defend) due to his lack of splash damage, but can be deadly on certain King of the Hill maps with multiple flank routes, which allows him to pick off isolated enemies one by one.

Highlander leagues allow a greater variety of Scout weapons than 6v6 leagues do, which allows for more varied strategies. Scout's role can be enhanced by many of his unlocks: Mad Milk increases his team's survivability during pushes; Bonk! Atomic Punch allows him to distract the enemy team and kite Sentry Gun fire. As long as Scout stays alive and aware, opportunities to flank and ambush will still present themselves.

==Weapons==
===Primary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Scattergun
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
|description = The stock '''Scattergun''' is by far the most widely used primary weapon for Scout in Competitive Play. Its high clip size and massive damage at mid-to-close range can easily give him the upper hand when picking off enemy players.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Baby Face's Blaster
|link = Baby_Face's_Blaster
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Baby Face's Blaster''' is arguably the worst Scout primary for competitive play. It allows the Scout to build a "Boost" meter by dealing damage. At high Boost levels, he moves much faster, but this advantage is offset by the weapon's reduced clip size. At low Boost, he moves significantly slower than with the stock Scattergun. Taking damage or double jumping lowers Boost drastically, forcing the Scout to play extremely passively in order to utilize the weapon's only benefit. As Scout's main responsibility is to flank and ambush the enemy team with his high mobility, this weapon often hampers his effectiveness rather than enhancing it.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Back Scatter
|link = Back_Scatter
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Back Scatter''' is rarely used in competitive play; increased damage from behind seldom outweighs its weaknesses: decreased clip size and reduced accuracy. When used correctly, the Back Scatter can kill any light class in one hit, but this advantage is usually more useful against other flank classes; the enemy Pocket Scout is usually overhealed, which renders this weapon useless by allowing him to survive a mini-crit.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Force-A-Nature
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Force-A-Nature''' (often abbreviated to '''FaN''') is most often seen in [[Highlander]], where Scout's damage output is less vital. The weapon's unique knockback ability can allow Scout to position himself in unexpected places by increasing his effective jump height. It can also push away enemies; but ultimately the weapon remains rarely-used thanks to its inconsistent damage: its small clip size and knockback prevent Scout from effectively following up on an ambush.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shortstop
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Shortstop''' has 4 shots per clip and has tighter weapon spread making it more accurate at long range, and reloads its entire clip at once, similar to the Pistol. It also has a nearly-useless melee-ranged knockback ability. While the Shortstop fires twice as fast as the default Scattergun, it takes thrice the time to reload, which leaves him helpless for much longer. However, the weapon's biggest downfall is in its reduced damage; it only fires four pellets per shot, significantly reducing Scout's firepower at close range and allowing enemies more time to fight back.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Soda Popper
|link = Soda_Popper
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Soda Popper''' is similar to the Force-a-Nature with an increased fire rate and two shot clip, but deals no extra knockback and reloads faster, allowing Scout to deal up to 208 damage in less than half a second. Upon activating its 'Hype' mechanic, it grants five double jumps, allowing Scout to dodge attacks much more easily. Its stellar damage and great evasion boost make a good Scout extremely difficult to fight against; as such, it is banned in many competitive leagues.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Secondary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Pistol
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
|description = The '''Pistol''' is Scout's stock secondary. It holds 12 shots and reloads its entire clip at once. As his most reliable secondary, it can finish off weakened enemies at short to mid-range, or simply distract them at long range.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Bonk! Atomic Punch
|link = Bonk!_Atomic_Punch
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = '''Bonk! Atomic Punch''' is a Scout secondary that makes Scout invulnerable for 8 seconds, similar to an Übercharge. However, Scout cannot attack during this time. If he normally would have taken damage, he will be slowed for 5 seconds after the buff wears off. The more damage Scout "dodges," the slower he will become when the buff ends. Bonk! Atomic Punch is most often used in Highlander (9v9) to get behind the enemy team, especially when there are no flank routes available. Bonk! can also be used to distract the enemy team and give the other members of a team an opening to push or get an advantage. One of its most common uses is to kite a Sentry Gun's fire, giving the rest of Scout's team time to destroy it.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Crit-a-Cola
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = false
|description = When used, '''Crit-a-Cola''' allows Scout to deal mini-crits for 8 seconds. However, he is marked for death for 5 seconds after each attack while under the effects, reducing his effective health pool to 92 HP. In order to utilize this weapon to its fullest potential, Scout must be able to fire accurate shots while simultaneously dodging enemy fire.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Flying Guillotine
|link = Flying_Guillotine
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Flying Guillotine''' is a consumable that is thrown at enemy players. It deals 50 base damage, plus up to 40 bleed damage over 5 seconds, and hitting an enemy at long range will reduce its recharge time by 1.5 seconds. Otherwise, it takes just over 5 seconds to recharge. This weapon is seldom used in competitive play, as it deals underwhelming damage and is easily dodged at mid to long-range. Consider using other, more reliable secondaries such as the Pistol.
}}
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|weaponname = Mad Milk
|link = Mad_Milk
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = false
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = false
|description = '''Mad Milk''' is a consumable that is thrown at enemy players. Upon colliding with an enemy player or the ground, it explodes, inflicting a debuff on all enemies in its radius. All players who attack an enemy under this debuff will heal 60% of the damage they deal, though they will not gain overheal. Mad Milk is most often used in Highlander, where Scout's movement is harshly restricted and his damage output less vital. Thanks to its area-of-effect nature, it is most effective on KOTH and Attack/Defense maps; players are forced to group together, allowing Scout to debuff multiple enemies at once. In a pinch, Mad Milk can also be used to extinguish teammates, reducing its cooldown time by 4 seconds. Otherwise, it takes 20 seconds to recharge.
}}
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|weaponname = Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol
|link = Pretty_Boy's_Pocket_Pistol
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = false
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol''' functions much like the stock Pistol, but fires +15% faster and heals Scout by 3 health for every shot that damages an enemy. This comes at a cost of a reduced clip size, giving Scout only 9 shots before he must reload. It is most useful when retreating, as the minor health regeneration it grants helps to negate some of the damage Scout will likely take. While its increased firing speed does allow Scout to finish off weakened enemies faster, the stock Pistol is usually more reliable Secondary.
}}
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|weaponname = Winger
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Winger''' is a utility pistol that deals 15% more damage and has a 60% smaller clip size, leaving Scout with only 5 shots. When deployed, Scout gains a 25% jump boost, allowing him to flank more effectively, dodge erratically, and gain a height advantage. In exchange for the extra mobility, it is fairly ineffective in combat, as its tiny clip size prevents Scout from finishing off weakened players as easily.
}}
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===Melee===
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Bat
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|rgl6s = always
|rglhl = always
|description = The '''Bat''' is the default melee weapon for the Scout, doing only 35 points of damage per hit, but swinging nearly twice as fast as other classes' melee weapons. Using a melee to deal damage is rarely a good idea; consider using other melee weapons that offer greater utility.
}}
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|weaponname = Atomizer
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = While deployed, the '''Atomizer''' grants Scout a third jump, allowing him to place himself in unexpected locations. Its draw speed debuff prevents him from using it in direct combat, however. When on the ground, each attack deals 30 damage, and in the air, 40 damage.
}}
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|weaponname = Boston Basher
|link = Boston_Basher
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Boston Basher''' is a bat that causes the enemy to bleed, dealing 35 direct damage and up to 40 bleed damage over 5 seconds. If Scout misses, however, he will damage himself for 18 direct damage and 40 bleed damage. As such, it is unreliable in combat. However, it is the most common melee in 6v6 matches, as a Scout damaging himself will allow a Medic to build Übercharge twice as quickly compared to healing a fully-overhealed player.
}}
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|weaponname = Candy Cane
|link = Candy_Cane
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Candy Cane''' does the same damage as the Bat. However, whenever Scout kills an opponent with any weapon, they will drop a small health pack. This weapon is a double-edged sword, however, as the health packs can be picked up by either team. Additionally, Scout takes 25% more explosive damage, allowing enemy Soldiers and Demomen to kill him at full health with one direct hit. This weapon is seldom used in 6v6 matches, as it significantly reduces a Scout's survivability against three of the six enemy players.
}}
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|weaponname = Fan O'War
|link = Fan_O'War
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Fan O'War''' does 75% less damage than the default Bat, amounting to a paltry 9 points. However, it will mark an enemy for death, causing them to take mini-crits for the next 15 seconds. However, if Scout hits another enemy, the "marked-for-death" effect will be transferred away from the first enemy to the one he just attacked. The weapon itself will crit whenever it should normally mini-crit, dealing 27 damage. Using this weapon is a gamble; Scout must get within melee range of an enemy to deal scratch damage, then retreat and use his other weapons to kill him, or rely on his team to follow up. Marked players will often retreat, reducing the effectiveness of the debuff.
}}
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|weaponname = Sandman
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Sandman''' deals the same damage as the default bat. Alt-fire will launch a baseball which deals 15 damage and slows the enemy from 1-7 seconds depending on the distance. This item will reduce Scout's maximum health by 15 points, allowing him to be instantly killed by close-range direct hits from Soldier's rockets and Demoman's Stickybombs. The baseball's minor damage and weak debuff rarely outweighs the reduction in survivability; as such, the Sandman sees little use in competitive play.
}}
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|weaponname = Sun-on-a-Stick
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Sun-on-a-Stick''' deals crits (79 damage) to burning players, but loses 25% of its base power (26 damage to non-burning players). When deployed, Scout takes 25% less fire damage. This weapon sees the most use in Highlander mode (however little), where both teams must have a Pyro. Because the Scattergun deals more damage at longer ranges than the Sun-on-a-Stick, it is inadvisable to attempt to kill enemies with it; use it only to reduce afterburn damage.
}}
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|weaponname = Wrap Assassin
|link = Wrap_Assassin
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|rgl6s = true
|rglhl = true
|description = The '''Wrap Assassin''' will launch a glass ball upon clicking alt+fire. The ball deals 15 direct damage and inflicts 40 bleed damage over 5 seconds. If it shatters on a surface, nearby players will take 4-13 direct damage and no bleed damage. This item takes 7.5 seconds to recharge. The weapon itself does 65% less damage than the default bat, for a total of 12 damage. This weapon is rarely used in 6v6; the ball deals relatively minor damage compared to the Scattergun. In Highlander, Scout's movement is greatly restricted, and the Wrap Assassin may be used to harass enemies at long range.
}}
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==See Also==
*[[Scout (6v6)]]
*[[Scout (Highlander)]]
[[Category:Classes]]