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Scout

2018-08-18T03:25:27Z

Patheticmaple51: /* Melee */

[[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 extremely difficult to track down and even to kill once he is found. The Scout carries a [[Scattergun]], which can deal tremendous damage to an opponent in close quarters. With such high movement speed, it isn't difficult to get close to people; the only trick is staying alive once at a close range. 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. In standard 6v6 play, a team will have 2 Scouts. When playing this class, one will be expected to successfully capture points, control the [[Glossary#Flank|flank]], and be able to clean up the damage put out by heavy classes ([[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]]). Generally speaking, a Scout will have a high number of kills and a moderate amount of damage - diving in to kill already damaged players is the primary cause of this. Scouts are also often the best candidates for off-classing, depending on the situation. The secret to the Scout class is going into a fight and catching enemies unaware. The Scout is usually more expendable than the other classes, excluding the [[Roaming Soldier]].

Some teams like to assign roles to their scouts to keep everyone coordinated. Having a "passive" Scout and an "aggressive" Scout on the team keeps inexperienced players from getting out of position (either resulting in death from aggression or missed opportunities from passiveness). The "passive" Scout job is roughly to protect the Demoman and help the Medic build Über when an opportunity arises. While he still wants to help out his fellow Scout on the flank and clean up damage, protecting the [[Demoman]] is his main objective. When there are stalemate situations in a match, the passive Scout is the one that will build the Medic's ÜberCharge using his [[Boston Basher]]. The aggressive Scout usually goes for kills and high damage on the flank. If a player is weak, he will chase that player down and kill him. The problem with this role-oriented approach is that when a Scout is smart enough to know when to be passive and when to be aggressive, it is more efficient for him to switch roles when a situation calls for it, rather than getting stuck in a mindset that can be very detrimental to his team. Most high-level teams avoid this passive versus aggressive assignment system, but it can help teams that lack the coordination and game sense.

==Highlander==
{{main|Scout (Highlander)}}
The Scout's role is severely diminished in Highlander, as his fragging capabilities are fairly limited by full-time high-damage per second classes, such as the Heavy or the Engineer. Because of this, the Scout is used often more 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. A scout can also be used to focus classes, which can cause large problems for a team, such as sniper. Most Payload and Attack/Defend maps can greatly limit the Scout's usefulness due to the map's tendency to clump everyone together, but on certain King of the Hill maps, a good scout can score a high amount of points, due to a large amount of flanking routes, which are available.

Highlander leagues allow a greater variety of scout unlocks than 6v6 leagues do, which allows for interesting strategies with unlocks, like Mad Milk and Bonk! Atomic Punch. The scout's role can be enhanced by any of these, leading to be a more supportive class that splashes Mad Milk during pushes, or a pick/harassment class that runs to enemy spawn with Bonk! As long as the Scout plays smart and stays alive, opportunities to flank and fight directly come up just like in 6v6.

==Weapons==
===Primary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Scattergun
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|description = The stock '''Scattergun''' is by far the most widely used primary weapon for the scout in Competitive Play. Due to the weapon's high clip size and damage output at mid-close range, the Scattergun gives the user a high and reliable damage output.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Force-A-Nature
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Force-A-Nature''' (often abbreviated to '''FaN''') is sparsely used in most formats but can sometimes be seen in [[Highlander]], where a scout's damage capability is less important to the team. The weapon's unique knockback ability can allow for more effective positioning, allowing the Scout to jump to higher places or push away enemies; but ultimately the weapon suffers from inconsistent damage because of its very small clip size, and because its knockback sends enemies out of the Scout's range.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shortstop
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Shortstop''' only has 4 shots per clip but reloads all shots at once, and has tighter weapon spread making it more accurate at long range. It also has a rarely useful melee-ranged knockback ability. While the Shortstop fires twice as fast as the default Scattergun, it takes thrice the time to reload. However, the weapon's biggest downfall is in its reduced pellet size (4 pellets per shot); resulting in marginally less damage at close ranges.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Soda Popper
|link = Soda_Popper
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = false
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Soda Popper''' is similar to the FaN with an increased fire rate and two shot clip, but it also gives five extra jumps upon activating its 'Hype' mechanic, and faster reloading. The additional mobility granted by Hype makes the scout extremely difficult to hit for projectile based classes ([[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]]), and the quicker shooting and reloading makes Scout deal more damage both in the short-term and long-term, so to give other classes a balanced chance to kill Scout, the Soda Popper remains banned.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Baby Face's Blaster
|link = Baby_Face's_Blaster
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Baby Face's Blaster''' is arguably the weakest Scout primary. It allows the Scout build a "Boost" meter when he deals damage in order to move much faster, in exchange for moving 10% slower by default and a smaller clip size. However, taking damage or double jumping lowers Boost, which forces the user to play extremely passively in order to make use of the weapon's only upside. This can make for a very difficult and overall less effective playstyle.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Back Scatter
|link = Back_Scatter
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Back Scatter''' is typically ignored by most players primarily due to its single strength, mini-crits from behind, not occurring enough to outweigh its weaknesses, lower clip size and accuracy. The weapon is most useful when flanking the enemy, as it can one-shot all light classes from behind (without overheal).
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Secondary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Pistol
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|description = The '''Pistol''' is the Scout's stock secondary. It holds 12 shots and reloads all 12 shots at once. It is used almost always in 6v6 as it is the best secondary for dispatching hurt enemies and doing damage. It is often considered the most reliable secondary in competitive play.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Bonk! Atomic Punch
|link = Bonk!_Atomic_Punch
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = '''Bonk! Atomic Punch''' is a Scout secondary that allows the user to go into an invincible state for a short amount of time. After the effects end the user is slowed for 5 seconds based on damage taken. It is most often used in Highlander (9v9) to flank or get behind the enemy team in situations where the scout would otherwise be having trouble doing work. 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. Bonk is also great for distracting a sentry gun from the rest of a team when that team wishes to attack a point without uber, however this is risky.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Crit-a-Cola
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = false
|etf2lhl = false
|description = '''Crit-a-Cola''' is a Scout secondary that allows a user to gain mini-crits on all weapons for 8 seconds, and are marked for death for 5 seconds after every attack while under the effects.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Mad Milk
|link = Mad_Milk
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = '''Mad Milk''' is a Scout secondary that allows 60% of damage done to enemies covered in it to be restored to the attacking player's health. It can often be used in highlander on koth maps, or maps in which players can easily get bunched together, because the increase healing which it allows give a significant advantage over an opponent. Mad Milk can also be used to extinguish teammates. Doing so makes the jar charge 20% faster
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Winger
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Winger''' is a Scout secondary pistol that deals 15% more damage and has a 60% smaller clip size. The player gains 25% higher jumps when it is deployed. This makes it easier for scouts to get height advantage and also dodge.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol
|link = Pretty_Boy's_Pocket_Pistol
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol''' is a Scout pistol that grants +3 health per hit to the wearer as well as a +15% firing speed. This comes at a cost of 25% less clip, giving the user only 9 shots.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Flying Guillotine
|link = Flying_Guillotine
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Flying Guillotine''' is a meat cleaver that when thrown at the enemy does around ~50 damage, and then continues to damage through bleed for 5 seconds. If thrown from a far enough distance it will increase the recharge by 1.5 seconds. It takes ~6 seconds to recharge.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Melee===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Bat
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|description = The '''Bat''' is the default melee weapon for the Scout, doing 35 points of damage per hit.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Sandman
|ugc4s = false
|6s = true
|ugchl = false
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Sandman''' has the same stats as the default bat except upon clicking alt+fire it will launch a ball which will slow the enemy from 1-7 seconds depending on the distance. This item will grant -15 health to the wearer.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Boston Basher
|link = Boston_Basher
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Boston Basher''' is a bat that causes the enemy to bleed for 5 seconds upon landing a successful hit. If the hit is missed, it will cause self-bleed instead. However, this self-bleeding can be used to build up the Medic's charge, which is very useful, especially in 6v6 matches.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Candy Cane
|link = Candy_Cane
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Candy Cane''' does the same exact damage as the Bat, however, when a opponent is killed while this item is equipped they will drop a small health kit. Any explosive damage taken by the wearer will do an extra 25% damage.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Fan O'War
|link = Fan_O'War
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Fan O'War''' does 75% less damage than the default Bat. Upon hitting the opponent, it will mark them for death. (A skull icon will appear above their head.) This will cause all damage taken by the enemy to be mini-crits for 15 seconds. The weapon itself will crit instead of whenever it should normaly mini-crit.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Sun-on-a-Stick
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Sun-on-a-Stick''' gives you a 100% chance of dealing critical hits against burning players, but it only deals 25% base melee damage. Works well if a friendly Pyro applies afterburn to enemies, so the Scout can deliver the finishing blow. It deals 79 crit-damage. It also has a 25% resistance to fire damage while active.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Atomizer
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Atomizer''' grants a Scout a third jump that only takes effect when the weapon is out. It also has 15% reduced damage towards players but it mini-crits when airborne. The mini-crit damage will do 40 damage.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Wrap Assassin
|link = Wrap_Assassin
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Wrap Assassin''' will launch a glass ball upon clicking alt+fire. The glass ball will shatter and inflict bleed damage on the enemy for 5 seconds. This item takes 11.25 seconds to recharge. The weapon itself does 65% less damage than the default bat.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

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

Scout

2018-08-18T03:24:44Z

Patheticmaple51: /* Primary */

[[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 extremely difficult to track down and even to kill once he is found. The Scout carries a [[Scattergun]], which can deal tremendous damage to an opponent in close quarters. With such high movement speed, it isn't difficult to get close to people; the only trick is staying alive once at a close range. 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. In standard 6v6 play, a team will have 2 Scouts. When playing this class, one will be expected to successfully capture points, control the [[Glossary#Flank|flank]], and be able to clean up the damage put out by heavy classes ([[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]]). Generally speaking, a Scout will have a high number of kills and a moderate amount of damage - diving in to kill already damaged players is the primary cause of this. Scouts are also often the best candidates for off-classing, depending on the situation. The secret to the Scout class is going into a fight and catching enemies unaware. The Scout is usually more expendable than the other classes, excluding the [[Roaming Soldier]].

Some teams like to assign roles to their scouts to keep everyone coordinated. Having a "passive" Scout and an "aggressive" Scout on the team keeps inexperienced players from getting out of position (either resulting in death from aggression or missed opportunities from passiveness). The "passive" Scout job is roughly to protect the Demoman and help the Medic build Über when an opportunity arises. While he still wants to help out his fellow Scout on the flank and clean up damage, protecting the [[Demoman]] is his main objective. When there are stalemate situations in a match, the passive Scout is the one that will build the Medic's ÜberCharge using his [[Boston Basher]]. The aggressive Scout usually goes for kills and high damage on the flank. If a player is weak, he will chase that player down and kill him. The problem with this role-oriented approach is that when a Scout is smart enough to know when to be passive and when to be aggressive, it is more efficient for him to switch roles when a situation calls for it, rather than getting stuck in a mindset that can be very detrimental to his team. Most high-level teams avoid this passive versus aggressive assignment system, but it can help teams that lack the coordination and game sense.

==Highlander==
{{main|Scout (Highlander)}}
The Scout's role is severely diminished in Highlander, as his fragging capabilities are fairly limited by full-time high-damage per second classes, such as the Heavy or the Engineer. Because of this, the Scout is used often more 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. A scout can also be used to focus classes, which can cause large problems for a team, such as sniper. Most Payload and Attack/Defend maps can greatly limit the Scout's usefulness due to the map's tendency to clump everyone together, but on certain King of the Hill maps, a good scout can score a high amount of points, due to a large amount of flanking routes, which are available.

Highlander leagues allow a greater variety of scout unlocks than 6v6 leagues do, which allows for interesting strategies with unlocks, like Mad Milk and Bonk! Atomic Punch. The scout's role can be enhanced by any of these, leading to be a more supportive class that splashes Mad Milk during pushes, or a pick/harassment class that runs to enemy spawn with Bonk! As long as the Scout plays smart and stays alive, opportunities to flank and fight directly come up just like in 6v6.

==Weapons==
===Primary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Scattergun
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|description = The stock '''Scattergun''' is by far the most widely used primary weapon for the scout in Competitive Play. Due to the weapon's high clip size and damage output at mid-close range, the Scattergun gives the user a high and reliable damage output.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Force-A-Nature
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Force-A-Nature''' (often abbreviated to '''FaN''') is sparsely used in most formats but can sometimes be seen in [[Highlander]], where a scout's damage capability is less important to the team. The weapon's unique knockback ability can allow for more effective positioning, allowing the Scout to jump to higher places or push away enemies; but ultimately the weapon suffers from inconsistent damage because of its very small clip size, and because its knockback sends enemies out of the Scout's range.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shortstop
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Shortstop''' only has 4 shots per clip but reloads all shots at once, and has tighter weapon spread making it more accurate at long range. It also has a rarely useful melee-ranged knockback ability. While the Shortstop fires twice as fast as the default Scattergun, it takes thrice the time to reload. However, the weapon's biggest downfall is in its reduced pellet size (4 pellets per shot); resulting in marginally less damage at close ranges.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Soda Popper
|link = Soda_Popper
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = false
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Soda Popper''' is similar to the FaN with an increased fire rate and two shot clip, but it also gives five extra jumps upon activating its 'Hype' mechanic, and faster reloading. The additional mobility granted by Hype makes the scout extremely difficult to hit for projectile based classes ([[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]]), and the quicker shooting and reloading makes Scout deal more damage both in the short-term and long-term, so to give other classes a balanced chance to kill Scout, the Soda Popper remains banned.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Baby Face's Blaster
|link = Baby_Face's_Blaster
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Baby Face's Blaster''' is arguably the weakest Scout primary. It allows the Scout build a "Boost" meter when he deals damage in order to move much faster, in exchange for moving 10% slower by default and a smaller clip size. However, taking damage or double jumping lowers Boost, which forces the user to play extremely passively in order to make use of the weapon's only upside. This can make for a very difficult and overall less effective playstyle.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Back Scatter
|link = Back_Scatter
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Back Scatter''' is typically ignored by most players primarily due to its single strength, mini-crits from behind, not occurring enough to outweigh its weaknesses, lower clip size and accuracy. The weapon is most useful when flanking the enemy, as it can one-shot all light classes from behind (without overheal).
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Secondary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Pistol
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|description = The '''Pistol''' is the Scout's stock secondary. It holds 12 shots and reloads all 12 shots at once. It is used almost always in 6v6 as it is the best secondary for dispatching hurt enemies and doing damage. It is often considered the most reliable secondary in competitive play.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Bonk! Atomic Punch
|link = Bonk!_Atomic_Punch
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = '''Bonk! Atomic Punch''' is a Scout secondary that allows the user to go into an invincible state for a short amount of time. After the effects end the user is slowed for 5 seconds based on damage taken. It is most often used in Highlander (9v9) to flank or get behind the enemy team in situations where the scout would otherwise be having trouble doing work. 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. Bonk is also great for distracting a sentry gun from the rest of a team when that team wishes to attack a point without uber, however this is risky.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Crit-a-Cola
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = false
|etf2lhl = false
|description = '''Crit-a-Cola''' is a Scout secondary that allows a user to gain mini-crits on all weapons for 8 seconds, and are marked for death for 5 seconds after every attack while under the effects.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Mad Milk
|link = Mad_Milk
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = '''Mad Milk''' is a Scout secondary that allows 60% of damage done to enemies covered in it to be restored to the attacking player's health. It can often be used in highlander on koth maps, or maps in which players can easily get bunched together, because the increase healing which it allows give a significant advantage over an opponent. Mad Milk can also be used to extinguish teammates. Doing so makes the jar charge 20% faster
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Winger
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Winger''' is a Scout secondary pistol that deals 15% more damage and has a 60% smaller clip size. The player gains 25% higher jumps when it is deployed. This makes it easier for scouts to get height advantage and also dodge.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol
|link = Pretty_Boy's_Pocket_Pistol
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol''' is a Scout pistol that grants +3 health per hit to the wearer as well as a +15% firing speed. This comes at a cost of 25% less clip, giving the user only 9 shots.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Flying Guillotine
|link = Flying_Guillotine
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Flying Guillotine''' is a meat cleaver that when thrown at the enemy does around ~50 damage, and then continues to damage through bleed for 5 seconds. If thrown from a far enough distance it will increase the recharge by 1.5 seconds. It takes ~6 seconds to recharge.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Melee===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Bat
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
|description = The '''Bat''' is the default melee weapon for the Scout, doing 35 points of damage per hit.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Sandman
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = false
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Sandman''' has the same stats as the default bat except upon clicking alt+fire it will launch a ball which will slow the enemy from 1-7 seconds depending on the distance. This item will grant -15 health to the wearer.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Boston Basher
|link = Boston_Basher
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Boston Basher''' is a bat that causes the enemy to bleed for 5 seconds upon landing a successful hit. If the hit is missed, it will cause self-bleed instead. However, this self-bleeding can be used to build up the Medic's charge, which is very useful, especially in 6v6 matches.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Candy Cane
|link = Candy_Cane
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Candy Cane''' does the same exact damage as the Bat, however, when a opponent is killed while this item is equipped they will drop a small health kit. Any explosive damage taken by the wearer will do an extra 25% damage.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Fan O'War
|link = Fan_O'War
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Fan O'War''' does 75% less damage than the default Bat. Upon hitting the opponent, it will mark them for death. (A skull icon will appear above their head.) This will cause all damage taken by the enemy to be mini-crits for 15 seconds. The weapon itself will crit instead of whenever it should normaly mini-crit.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Sun-on-a-Stick
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Sun-on-a-Stick''' gives you a 100% chance of dealing critical hits against burning players, but it only deals 25% base melee damage. Works well if a friendly Pyro applies afterburn to enemies, so the Scout can deliver the finishing blow. It deals 79 crit-damage. It also has a 25% resistance to fire damage while active.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Atomizer
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Atomizer''' grants a Scout a third jump that only takes effect when the weapon is out. It also has 15% reduced damage towards players but it mini-crits when airborne. The mini-crit damage will do 40 damage.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Wrap Assassin
|link = Wrap_Assassin
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
|description = The '''Wrap Assassin''' will launch a glass ball upon clicking alt+fire. The glass ball will shatter and inflict bleed damage on the enemy for 5 seconds. This item takes 11.25 seconds to recharge. The weapon itself does 65% less damage than the default bat.
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

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

Medic

2018-08-18T03:18:57Z

Patheticmaple51: /* Melee */

[[File:MedicIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Medic]]
The Medic is a maniacal German scientist who is capable of healing his teammates and making them invulnerable for short periods of time. In [[6v6]], the Medic makes up a key component of the combo, along with the pocket [[Soldier]]. In [[Highlander]], the combo usually consists of a Medic, [[Heavy]], and [[Demoman]]. As the Medic does not need to focus on aim, Medics generally act as [[callers]] for their teams. However, in higher-level play, Medics who maincall aren't as common, mostly because they aren't as aware of the other team's position. A [[Demoman]] or [[Heavy]] may serve as a more accurate caller. Medic duties generally include keeping the team fully buffed, timing and leading pushes, and tracking enemy Übers. Skills required from a Medic differ from division to division. Generally, Medics are expected to die less, heal hurt teammates, and Über at the appropriate times. At higher levels, Medics who can surf, position themselves well, and defend themselves with their primary and melee are more common.

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

In [[6v6]] there is a restriction of 1 Medic per team.

The '''Medic''' is a vital part of any [[6v6]] team, with his ability to use ÜberCharges or KritzCharges on teammates for pushes from point to point or for saving teammates. Due to this, he is usually the most targeted player by the enemy team. One of the two soldiers, known as the pocket, is supposed to protect the medic. If a team loses a Medic they are posed with a large disadvantage of no heals, and may be pushed back to another point or even lose the game. As the Medics ÜberCharge is an important part of a match, they will usually be protected well by the pocket [[Soldier]] - In some cases the Medic may have to leave his teammates while he gets a health pack. Medics will usually communicate their ÜberCharge percentage as well as their position to their team so they can prepare pushes and defenses, and be ready for an enemy push. Because of the importance of the ÜberCharge, the common phrase ''''Pop it, don't drop it'''' is used.

In [[6v6]] the more commonly used Medi Guns are the stock [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Medigun Medigun] and the [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Kritzkrieg Kritzkrieg], but in [[ESEA]] the [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Vaccinator Vaccinator] is also allowed. Most Medics usually use the default Medi Gun or the Kritzkrieg. The Quick-Fix was occasionally used before the July 11, 2013 patch which buffed it. As a result of the buff, it has been banned in ESEA since Season 15. The Vaccinator is rarely used. Some Medics will switch Medi Gun depending on the situation, sometimes surprising enemies with a KritzCharge usually done with the [[Demoman]] for maximum damage output.

'''Famous 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)}}

The Medic has nearly the same role as he does in 6v6; healing his teammates and using his ÜberCharges to turn the tide of a match. Instead of a soldier, the medic has a heavy and/or demoman as his pocket.

==Weapons==
=== Primary ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Syringe Gun
|link = Syringe_Gun
|description = The '''Syringe Gun''' is the Medic's default primary, shooting syringes, or "needles" at it's target. The syringes fired are projectiles, which means that the player will have to lead their target in order to hit them consistently. The Syringe Gun is a mediocre self-defense weapon, with each syringe doing 5-12 damage, and should only be used when absolutely necessary.
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|weaponname = Overdose
|description = The '''Overdose''' is an alternate primary for the Medic, and functions similarly to the default Syringe Gun. The Overdose's needles do 15% less damage compared to that of the default and likewise, should only be used in very extreme situations. The upside to the Overdose is that it grants an active (the player needs to have the Overdose out) movement speed bonus based on how much ÜberCharge the Medic has. For every 10% of ÜberCharge that the Medic has, the Overdose will grant a 2% movement bonus. At full ÜberCharge, the medic moves at 127% movement speed, which is second only to the Scout, moving at 133%.
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|weaponname = Crusader's Crossbow
|link = Crusader's_Crossbow
|description = The '''Crusader's Crossbow''' is an alternate primary weapon for the Medic, and functions completely different from any of the other primaries. It shoots a large syringe, and only one at a time. It is the worst option for self-defense and as such should almost never be used in life or death situations, and the Medic should instead resort to his melee. The large syringes that the Crusader's Crossbow fires, however, are very unique and can allow for very clutch moments if the Medic knows how to aim properly. The large syringes do damage based on distance traveled (reverse falloff), up to 75 damage at maximum range. However, if the Medic hits a teammate, the damage that would have been dealt will turn into health. The health scale is much larger however, with the minimum health able to be received is 75, and the maximum 150. The healing mechanic can provide teammates with instant healing, and often times can save a teammates life. Healing a teammate with the Crusader's Crossbow builds ÜberCharge upon hit. The Crusader's Crossbow eventually got buffed so that it passively reloads, even if you instantly switch to another weapon.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Blutsauger
|description = The '''Blutsauger''' is an unlockable primary for the Medic. Its damage, ammunition, and firing speed are all identical to the default Syringe Gun. However, whenever a player is hit with a Blutsauger needle, the Medic will get 3 additional health. The drawback is that the Medic's passive regen is decreased by 2 HP/second. This means that, instead of regenerating 3 health after being damaged, the Medic will only be given 1 health back, up to a maximum of 4 HP/second, instead of the default maximum of 6 HP/second.
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{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== Secondary ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Medi Gun
|link = Medi_Gun
|description = The '''Medi Gun''' is the Medic's default primary that heals damage dealt to teammates and can heal a player to 150% of their health. This extra 50% is known as overheal or buff. The Medi Gun heals at 24 health per second. If a patient has not taken damage for 10 seconds, the heal rate will increase linearly with time up to a maximum of 72 heal per second at 15 seconds. Newly spawned teammates will also be healed at 72 health per second. The ÜberCharge will be fully charged in 40 seconds at maximum (healing damaged teammates not at 150% health) and 80 seconds at minimum (healing only buffed teammates).
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Kritzkrieg
|description = The '''Kritzkrieg''' is an unlockable secondary for the Medic. Its healing rate is identical to the default Medi Gun. However, the Kritzkrieg charges 25% faster than the default Medi Gun, or in 32 seconds at maximum rate rather than 40 seconds. The invulnerability ÜberCharge is replaced by a charge bestowing the patient with a 100% critical chance. Due to this fast charge rate, the Kritzkrieg is usually used when both Medics die within close timing (to get an advantage in ÜberCharge) or on small maps, such as King of the Hill.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Quick-Fix
|description = The '''Quick-Fix''' is a very unique secondary for the Medic. It not only has a faster healing rate, but a very unique ÜberCharge. Its ÜberCharge prevents movement-altering attacks and increases the rate of healing on any selected healtarget. The Quick-Fix can only heal teammates to 125% of their health. The Quick-Fix isn't used very often in competitive play. It's mostly used in times where the server's map time is too low to build a normal ÜberCharge. It is most-commonly used on King of the Hill maps when the team is pinched for time, and the Medic needs to deliver heals to the point quickly. It can no longer be used on Payload and Capture Point maps for clutch last-minute plays to fling the Medic toward the desired capture point to stall for time or capture a point due to the Tough Break Update.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Vaccinator
|description = The '''Vaccinator''' is one of the most interesting secondaries for the Medic. It gives an incredibly slow overheal (66% slower), with four distinct Übers that each last two seconds. You can access one, two, three, or all four Übers at once, ÜberCharging the Medic and his patient for two, four, six, or the full eight seconds. With The Vaccinator, you can build Über in just ten seconds. Its Über allows the Medic and his healtarget to block 75% of any incoming damage of the selected damage type as well as substantially less damage from crits. If the patient takes damage from the selected type of attack, a small percentage of health will go to the Medic during the Über, healing him for the duration of the Über. Matching the type of incoming damage will also build über faster. The Vaccinator has been used mostly on Control Point maps, and is perfect for blocking and withstanding an enemy Medic's Über while defending a last Control Point. After blocking the enemy Medic's incoming Über, the Medic can then go back into spawn and switch out for a different Medigun, and begin building for a more even Über advantage. The Vaccinator is used very rarely even in comparison to the Quick-Fix.
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{{Class Weapon Table End}}

=== Melee ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Bonesaw
|description = The '''Bonesaw''' is the default medic melee weapon. It is rarely used, due to the utility of the other melee unlocks.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Ubersaw
|description = The ''Ubersaw''' is the most widely used medic melee in competitive TF2, because it allows medics to gain 25% uber from each saw. This puts their team at an immediate build advantage for their uber. It is often featured in fragmovies, as it is possible to save last by getting a kill with it and blocking the point with uber.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Amputator
|description = The '''Amputator''' was once a direct upgrade of the bonesaw, but has been patched and now has a 20% damage penalty. It gives +3 health per second when active and it also has a special taunt, which is an area-of-effect heal, which is useful when large numbers of teammates require heals. However, the taunt heals quite slowly. Of course when taunting the Medic is left with no movement for a number of seconds and the healing does build ubercharge.
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|weaponname = Vita-Saw
|description = Running the '''Vita-Saw''' means that the medic sacrifices 10 points of his max health in exchange for the ability to keep uber upon death if he has hit an enemy with a melee swing. Each successful swing will let him retain 15% of his uber meter in his next life up to a total of 60% if the medic lands 4 successful swings and has at least 60% uber filled when dying. The successful swings the medic has hit are counted on the screen as organs. The damage output and swing speed are identical to the stock Bonesaw.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Solemn Vow
|link = Solemn_Vow
|description = Due to the '''Solemn Vow''''s ability to view the enemy health points and ubercharge percentage, it is banned from most 6v6 leagues. In highlander, the role it plays is not as important, as all information obtained could easily be discovered by a spy. Not only that, but it promotes the Medic being in the sightline of the other Medic. Not only is this dangerous, but promotes individual aggressive behavior, which often leads to death. The Solemn Vow has -10% swing speed.
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|6s = false
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{{Class Weapon Table End}}

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

[[Category:Classes]]

Pyro

2018-08-18T03:14:58Z

Patheticmaple51: /* Primary */

[[File:PyroIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Pyro]]
The Pyro is a class who wields a Flamethrower as its [[pyro#Primary|primary weapon]]. Along with the ability to inflict burn damage and a relatively high damage output, the Pyro also has the [[airblast]] mechanic, which can neutralize an enemy's über with ease, reflect projectiles like rockets and arrows, and extinguish burning team mates.

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

In 6v6, the Pyro is considered an [[offclass]]. Most commonly run when the defending team has über disadvantage while defending last, the Pyro's job is to neutralize the enemy team's über and projectile spam from the Soldier and Demo through the use of the airblast mechanic. This situational use of the class allows the defending team to counter the enemy team when in disadvantage, against über it allows the team to gain precious time, often enough for the team to get über in time to defend last even counter-push if the Pyro manages to hold the whole über back. It has been tried and experimented through the years as a full time competitive class and while it is encouraged in some [[Competitive_Formats#Other|competitive gamemodes]] it doesn't work in 6v6 because of the lack of mobility and low damage output of this class.

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

In Highlander, the Pyro is considered a support class. The Pyro's main job in Highlander is to protect the [[Medic]]. It also has the job of displacing and neutralizing enemy übers, [[spychecking]] to neutralize the enemy [[Spy]], protecting its team's sentry gun by deflecting projectiles and providing flank support when required. The Pyro most commonly positions himself around the combo, so as to allow them to deal a lot of damage to the enemy team's damage dealing classes like Heavy or Demoman, without having to focus on classes like Spies or Scouts. This allows for the rest of your team to co-ordinate a push. Alternatively, if a Pyro's team is aware enough of the enemy Spy, then the Pyro could take the role of a roaming Pyro. This involves the Pyro flanking the enemy team and trying to deal a lot of damage, possibly to get a pick on the Medic, which could then allow their team to push in.

== Weapons ==
=== Primary ===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Flame Thrower
|link = Flame_Thrower
|description = The '''Flamethrower''' provides better upfront damage than the Degreaser as well as possessing a relatively cheap airblast in comparison to the Backburner and, although by no means a bad weapon, lacks either the ambushing potential from the Backburner as well as the weapon switching bonus of the Degreaser, which can often be invaluable. Since either of the allowed alternatives have an offensive focus (through different means) that means the stock Flamethrower will generally be used with a more passive play-style in mind, and often without tangible upsides in relation to the alternatives.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Backburner
|description = The '''Backburner''' is a weapon made with ambushing and flanking in mind and is rarely used in 6's. Since the Pyro generally has responsibilities to either protect the Medic or the Engineer in Highlander, it requires a significant change to the team's overall strategy to be used effectively and is therefore rarely used in that format as well. The Backburner's unique ability allows it to critically hit an enemy from behind (approximately 90 degrees) allowing the Pyro to quickly kill an unaware opponent. This comes at the price of diminished support capabilities since the Pyro will only be able to use four airblasts with full ammunition and this greatly hinders the most powerful support tools in the Pyro's arsenal.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Degreaser
|description = The '''Degreaser''' is the most widely used flamethrower in competitive. The weapon provides the Pyro with faster weapon switching which makes using weapon combos (such as the Flare Gun or the Axtinguisher ) far easier and allows the Pyro to handle combat situations that would otherwise be quite difficult to handle. The Degreaser's downsides come from the weapon's reduced damage upfront and weakened afterburn in relation to the stock flamethrower. This rarely affects the Pyro, still, given that the class' objectives in most competitive scenarios are to either stall the enemy or support his own team rather than actively getting kills.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Phlogistinator
|description = The '''Phlogistinator''' is a unique Pyro weapon that exchanges the Pyro's ability to airblast with the ability to get crits on will. The lack of a compression blast severely hinders the Pyro's support functions, but its sheer killing power from its crits have led it to be banned in most leagues.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Dragon's Fury
|link = Dragon's_Fury
|description = The '''Dragon's Fury''' it acts as a single-shot, projectile-based Flamethrower this takes away the automatic fire and replaces with it with a more skill based weapon, the weapon rewards the user with consistent strong damage.
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{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Secondary===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shotgun
|description = The '''Shotgun''' is a default Pyro Weapon. It is identical to the Engineer's, Heavy's or Soldier's. It is a hitscan weapon and has 6 ammo in it's clip alongside 32 additional ammo carried. For the Pyro, the Shotgun can be used in situations where the flamethrower wouldn't be as practical or useful. The Shotgun deals respectable damage at close-range and gives the Pyro decent abilities at mid-range. Even through it's damage long-range is fairly negligible it allows the Pyro to harass enemies from a distance and support his teammates on occasion.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Flare Gun
|link = Flare_Gun
|description = The '''Flare Gun''' allows the Pyro to harass and even pick off targets at long-range. The Flare Gun's abilities allow the Pyro to light enemies from a distance (dealing 30 damage plus the afterburn) and it also crits on enemies that are already on fire (dealing 90 damage) without being affected by range. Just like the other flare guns, the regular Flare Gun is a projectile weapon and one has to predict the enemy's movement to use it effectively.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Detonator
|description = The '''Detonator''' provides a useful boost to mobility as well as the ability to light entire groups of enemies on fire from great distances by detonating the projectile but loses the critical hit from the regular flare gun (the Detonator mini-crits on burning targets instead) and the projectile also harms the player. The Detonator is mostly useful to harass enemies and also, in situations where the Pyro may benefit from added mobility by using the Detonator's explosion knockback. The Detonator's explosion can also destroy enemy stickies allowing the Pyro to dismantle sticky traps without much danger.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Reserve Shooter
|link = Reserve_Shooter
|description = The '''Reserve Shooter''' is a shotgun that is rarely used as a Pyro secondary after the Jungle Inferno Update, in which they removed the ability to mini-crit airblasted targets. There is still a 20% faster switch to time though, which can be used as a more combo-oriented shotgun playstyle. This weapon has four shots per clip instead of six.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Manmelter
|description = The '''Manmelter''' is rarely used since it has little going for it in most situations. Flare Gun ammunition is rarely cause for much concern and even with the extra projectile speed and crit on extinguish condition the Pyro loses a lot on burst damage as well as firing speed.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Scorch Shot
|link = Scorch_Shot
|description = The '''Scorch Shot''' inherits some key traits from the Detonator such as destroying stickies, having the ability to light groups of enemies on fire and allowing the Pyro to use it's knock-back and diminished damage to add a bit of mobility. However, the Scorch Shot deals 50% less damage when compared to the regular flare gun and does not crit (or mini-crit) on burning targets, which significantly decreases the Pyro's offensive capabilities. As a result, this weapon is rarely used in competitive play, though some occasionally use its high detonation radius as a spy-checking tool.
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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 strait 20% damage penalty from the stock shotgun, but it fires 1.5 times the pellets in a single shot. The switch-to speed increases by 50%. This weapon is good with combo-based strategies due to it's faster deploy time. Even more so, it will do slightly more damage (108 vs 90 for stock shotgun) at point blank.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Gas Passer
|link = Gas_Passer
|description = This weapon allows pyro to throw a cloud of gas that makes any class get set on fire when they take damage (including other pyros). Although this gives pyro a decent area denial tool, it is held back by its long charge time and the fact that fire can be extinguished fairly easily.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Thermal Thruster
|link = Thermal_Thruster
|description = Provides extra mobility for the pyro, but it is held back by it's long holster time and the fact it has only two charges to jump with.
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|6s = true
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{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Melee===
{{Class Weapon Table Header}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Fire Axe
|link = Fire_Axe
|description = The default melee weapon for the Pyro; it is almost never used as it is considered almost a direct downgrade to other Pyro melee weapons, such as the Axtinguisher or the Powerjack.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Axtinguisher
|description = The '''Axtinguisher''' is a more aggressive weapon for the Pyro. It allows you to crit a burning enemy from the back which will deal 195 damage. However, hitting a burning enemy from the front will minicrit and deal 88 damage. This weapon is useful for getting picks on the enemy [[Medic]], if possible. The Axtinguisher is used sparingly, due to how easily countered it is at higher skill levels.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Homewrecker
|description = The '''Homewrecker''' will do 100% more damage to enemy buildings compared to the stock Fire Axe, destroying most in 1 or 2 hits. This weapon can also remove sappers in one hit. This weapon isn't very useful when facing enemy sentries, it's mainly used to defend sentry nests against enemy Spies.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Powerjack
|description = The '''Powerjack''' when active will allow you to run 15% faster, but all damage taken will do 20% more. If you kill an enemy with this melee you gain +25 health. It is generally considered to be the only other viable melee besides the Axtinguisher as the faster speed and health can allow the Pyro to maintain a roaming playstyle.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Back Scratcher
|link = Back_Scratcher
|description = The '''Back Scratcher''' does 25% more damage that the default axe. It also allows the Pyro to gain 50% more health from health packs, but he will heal 75% slower from Medics or Dispensers. This weapon is more useful if you plan on flanking the opponent and stealing all their health packs or if you want to help the Medic build [[ÜberCharge]], since it will take a longer time to fully heal the Pyro. It will most likely hurt your team since you'll always have to look for health packs instead of just sticking to your Medic.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Sharpened Volcano Fragment
|link = Sharpened_Volcano_Fragment
|description = The '''Sharpened Volcano Fragment''' deals 20% less damage than the default axe, but it will ignite the enemy on hit. This weapon is considered unnecessary due to the fact that your primary already sets players on fire thus this weapon isn't used very much. It is useful when the pyro runs out of ammo for the [[Pyro#Primary|flamethrower]].
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Third Degree
|link = Third_Degree
|description = The '''Third Degree''' deals the same damage as the default weapon, but it will do damage to all players connected by the Medigun's beam. It is very rare for the Pyro to manage to get close to the combo and use this weapon, therefore, most players prefer to use the Axtinguisher for the high amount of burst damage it provides when the opportunity arises, which makes the Third Degree barely used in the competitive scene.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Neon Annihilator
|link = Neon_Annihilator
|description = The '''Neon Annihilator''' can remove sappers on friendly buildings, but it will take two swings to remove a sapper. It deal crits to wet players, this includes being covered in water, being covered in [[Jarate]], and being covered in [[Mad Milk]]. It does 20% less damage to players, so a crit on a player will deal 156 damage. This weapon is highly situational, therefore it doesn't see much use in competitive play.
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Hot Hand
|link = Hot_Hand
|description = This glove is considered a straight downgrade to other Pyro melee weapons because of it's lack of utility and damage.
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|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
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{{Class Weapon Table End}}

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

Pyro

2018-08-18T03:05:07Z

Patheticmaple51: /* Secondary */

[[File:PyroIcon.png|200px|right|link=http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Pyro]]
The Pyro is a class who wields a Flamethrower as its [[pyro#Primary|primary weapon]]. Along with the ability to inflict burn damage and a relatively high damage output, the Pyro also has the [[airblast]] mechanic, which can neutralize an enemy's über with ease, reflect projectiles like rockets and arrows, and extinguish burning team mates.

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

In 6v6, the Pyro is considered an [[offclass]]. Most commonly run when the defending team has über disadvantage while defending last, the Pyro's job is to neutralize the enemy team's über and projectile spam from the Soldier and Demo through the use of the airblast mechanic. This situational use of the class allows the defending team to counter the enemy team when in disadvantage, against über it allows the team to gain precious time, often enough for the team to get über in time to defend last even counter-push if the Pyro manages to hold the whole über back. It has been tried and experimented through the years as a full time competitive class and while it is encouraged in some [[Competitive_Formats#Other|competitive gamemodes]] it doesn't work in 6v6 because of the lack of mobility and low damage output of this class.

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

In Highlander, the Pyro is considered a support class. The Pyro's main job in Highlander is to protect the [[Medic]]. It also has the job of displacing and neutralizing enemy übers, [[spychecking]] to neutralize the enemy [[Spy]], protecting its team's sentry gun by deflecting projectiles and providing flank support when required. The Pyro most commonly positions himself around the combo, so as to allow them to deal a lot of damage to the enemy team's damage dealing classes like Heavy or Demoman, without having to focus on classes like Spies or Scouts. This allows for the rest of your team to co-ordinate a push. Alternatively, if a Pyro's team is aware enough of the enemy Spy, then the Pyro could take the role of a roaming Pyro. This involves the Pyro flanking the enemy team and trying to deal a lot of damage, possibly to get a pick on the Medic, which could then allow their team to push in.

== Weapons ==
=== Primary ===
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|weaponname = Flame Thrower
|link = Flame_Thrower
|description = The '''Flamethrower''' provides better upfront damage than the Degreaser as well as possessing a relatively cheap airblast in comparison to the Backburner and, although by no means a bad weapon, lacks either the ambushing potential from the Backburner as well as the weapon switching bonus of the Degreaser, which can often be invaluable. Since either of the allowed alternatives have an offensive focus (through different means) that means the stock Flamethrower will generally be used with a more passive play-style in mind, and often without tangible upsides in relation to the alternatives.
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
}}
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|weaponname = Backburner
|description = The '''Backburner''' is a weapon made with ambushing and flanking in mind and is rarely used in 6's. Since the Pyro generally has responsibilities to either protect the Medic or the Engineer in Highlander, it requires a significant change to the team's overall strategy to be used effectively and is therefore rarely used in that format as well. The Backburner's unique ability allows it to critically hit an enemy from behind (approximately 90 degrees) allowing the Pyro to quickly kill an unaware opponent. This comes at the price of diminished support capabilities since the Pyro will only be able to use four airblasts with full ammunition and this greatly hinders the most powerful support tools in the Pyro's arsenal.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Degreaser
|description = The '''Degreaser''' is the most widely used flame thrower in competitive. The weapon provides the Pyro with faster weapon switching which makes using weapon combos (such as the Flare Gun or the Axtinguisher ) far easier and allows the Pyro to handle combat situations that would otherwise be quite difficult to handle. The Degreaser's downsides come from the weapon's reduced damage upfront and weakened afterburn in relation to the stock flamethrower. This rarely affects the Pyro, still, given that the class' objectives in most competitive scenarios are to either stall the enemy or support his own team rather than actively getting kills.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Phlogistinator
|description = The '''Phlogistinator''' is a unique Pyro weapon that exchanges the Pyro's ability to airblast with the ability to get crits on will. The lack of a compression blast severely hinders the Pyro's support functions, but its sheer killing power from its crits have led it to be banned in most leagues.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Dragon's Fury
|link = Dragon's_Fury
|description =
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = false
|etf2lhl = false
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Secondary===
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Shotgun
|description = The '''Shotgun''' is a default Pyro Weapon. It is identical to the Engineer's, Heavy's or Soldier's. It is a hitscan weapon and has 6 ammo in it's clip alongside 32 additional ammo carried. For the Pyro, the Shotgun can be used in situations where the flamethrower wouldn't be as practical or useful. The Shotgun deals respectable damage at close-range and gives the Pyro decent abilities at mid-range. Even through it's damage long-range is fairly negligible it allows the Pyro to harass enemies from a distance and support his teammates on occasion.
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Flare Gun
|link = Flare_Gun
|description = The '''Flare Gun''' allows the Pyro to harass and even pick off targets at long-range. The Flare Gun's abilities allow the Pyro to light enemies from a distance (dealing 30 damage plus the afterburn) and it also crits on enemies that are already on fire (dealing 90 damage) without being affected by range. Just like the other flare guns, the regular Flare Gun is a projectile weapon and one has to predict the enemy's movement to use it effectively.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Detonator
|description = The '''Detonator''' provides a useful boost to mobility as well as the ability to light entire groups of enemies on fire from great distances by detonating the projectile but loses the critical hit from the regular flare gun (the Detonator mini-crits on burning targets instead) and the projectile also harms the player. The Detonator is mostly useful to harass enemies and also, in situations where the Pyro may benefit from added mobility by using the Detonator's explosion knockback. The Detonator's explosion can also destroy enemy stickies allowing the Pyro to dismantle sticky traps without much danger.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Reserve Shooter
|link = Reserve_Shooter
|description = The '''Reserve Shooter''' is a shotgun that is rarely used as a Pyro secondary after the Jungle Inferno Update, in which they removed the ability to mini-crit airblasted targets. There is still a 20% faster switch to time though, which can be used as a more combo-oriented shotgun playstyle. This weapon has four shots per clip instead of six.
|ugc4s = false
|6s = false
|ugchl = false
|etf2lhl = false
}}
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|weaponname = Manmelter
|description = The '''Manmelter''' is rarely used since it has little going for it in most situations. Flare Gun ammunition is rarely cause for much concern and even with the extra projectile speed and crit on extinguish condition the Pyro loses a lot on burst damage as well as firing speed.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Scorch Shot
|link = Scorch_Shot
|description = The '''Scorch Shot''' inherits some key traits from the Detonator such as destroying stickies, having the ability to light groups of enemies on fire and allowing the Pyro to use it's knock-back and diminished damage to add a bit of mobility. However, the Scorch Shot deals 50% less damage when compared to the regular flare gun and does not crit (or mini-crit) on burning targets, which significantly decreases the Pyro's offensive capabilities. As a result, this weapon is rarely used in competitive play, though some occasionally use its high detonation radius as a spy-checking tool.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|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 strait 20% damage penalty from the stock shotgun, but it fires 1.5 times the pellets in a single shot. The switch-to speed increases by 50%. This weapon is good with combo-based strategies due to it's faster deploy time. Even more so, it will do slightly more damage (108 vs 90 for stock shotgun) at point blank.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Gas Passer
|link = Gas_Passer
|description = This weapon allows pyro to throw a cloud of gas that makes any class get set on fire when they take damage (including other pyros). Although this gives pyro a decent area denial tool, it is held back by its long charge time and the fact that fire can be extinguished fairly easily.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = false
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Thermal Thruster
|link = Thermal_Thruster
|description = Provides extra mobility for the pyro, but it is held back by it's long holster time and the fact it has only two charges to jump with.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
{{Class Weapon Table End}}

===Melee===
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{{Class Weapon Table Row
|weaponname = Fire Axe
|link = Fire_Axe
|description = The default melee weapon for the Pyro; it is almost never used as it is considered almost a direct downgrade to other Pyro melee weapons, such as the Axtinguisher or the Powerjack.
|ugc4s = always
|6s = always
|ugchl = always
|etf2lhl = always
}}
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|weaponname = Axtinguisher
|description = The '''Axtinguisher''' is a more aggressive weapon for the Pyro. It allows you to crit a burning enemy from the back which will deal 195 damage. However, hitting a burning enemy from the front will minicrit and deal 88 damage. This weapon is useful for getting picks on the enemy [[Medic]], if possible. The Axtinguisher is used sparingly, due to how easily countered it is at higher skill levels.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Homewrecker
|description = The '''Homewrecker''' will do 100% more damage to enemy buildings compared to the stock Fire Axe, destroying most in 1 or 2 hits. This weapon can also remove sappers in one hit. This weapon isn't very useful when facing enemy sentries, it's mainly used to defend sentry nests against enemy Spies.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Powerjack
|description = The '''Powerjack''' when active will allow you to run 15% faster, but all damage taken will do 20% more. If you kill an enemy with this melee you gain +25 health. It is generally considered to be the only other viable melee besides the Axtinguisher as the faster speed and health can allow the Pyro to maintain a roaming playstyle.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Back Scratcher
|link = Back_Scratcher
|description = The '''Back Scratcher''' does 25% more damage that the default axe. It also allows the Pyro to gain 50% more health from health packs, but he will heal 75% slower from Medics or Dispensers. This weapon is more useful if you plan on flanking the opponent and stealing all their health packs or if you want to help the Medic build [[ÜberCharge]], since it will take a longer time to fully heal the Pyro. It will most likely hurt your team since you'll always have to look for health packs instead of just sticking to your Medic.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Sharpened Volcano Fragment
|link = Sharpened_Volcano_Fragment
|description = The '''Sharpened Volcano Fragment''' deals 20% less damage than the default axe, but it will ignite the enemy on hit. This weapon is considered unnecessary due to the fact that your primary already sets players on fire thus this weapon isn't used very much. It is useful when the pyro runs out of ammo for the [[Pyro#Primary|flamethrower]].
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Third Degree
|link = Third_Degree
|description = The '''Third Degree''' deals the same damage as the default weapon, but it will do damage to all players connected by the Medigun's beam. It is very rare for the Pyro to manage to get close to the combo and use this weapon, therefore, most players prefer to use the Axtinguisher for the high amount of burst damage it provides when the opportunity arises, which makes the Third Degree barely used in the competitive scene.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Neon Annihilator
|link = Neon_Annihilator
|description = The '''Neon Annihilator''' can remove sappers on friendly buildings, but it will take two swings to remove a sapper. It deal crits to wet players, this includes being covered in water, being covered in [[Jarate]], and being covered in [[Mad Milk]]. It does 20% less damage to players, so a crit on a player will deal 156 damage. This weapon is highly situational, therefore it doesn't see much use in competitive play.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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|weaponname = Hot Hand
|link = Hot_Hand
|description = This glove is considered a straight downgrade to other Pyro melee weapons because of it's lack of utility and damage.
|ugc4s = true
|6s = true
|ugchl = true
|etf2lhl = true
}}
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==See Also==
*[[Pyro (6v6)]]
*[[Pyro (Highlander)]]
[[Category:Classes]]