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== Class-specific strategy ==
 
== Class-specific strategy ==
 
 
 
=== {{class link|Scout}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Scout}} ===
 
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* Because gameplay is like Control Points, Scouts are theoretically as useful when non-base territories are being contested as they are in Control Points. This is not very observable in Hydro, the only official Territorial Control map, since it is a rather cramped map - however, this may differ if you play a community-made Territorial Control map.
* Because gameplay is like Control Points, Scouts are theoretically as useful when non-base territories are being contested as they are in Control Points. This is not very observable in Hydro, the only Territorial Control map so far, since it is a rather cramped map - however, this may change if more Territorial Control maps are released.
 
  
 
* As with any control point-centric game mode, Scouts are valued for their superior mobility and capture rate, so don't be afraid to roll out with your teammates and get to the point.
 
* As with any control point-centric game mode, Scouts are valued for their superior mobility and capture rate, so don't be afraid to roll out with your teammates and get to the point.
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* It also follows that Scouts are far better in Offense than Defense. As such, if you have to defend, pick another class, but if you're attacking, Scout is a decent choice.
 
* It also follows that Scouts are far better in Offense than Defense. As such, if you have to defend, pick another class, but if you're attacking, Scout is a decent choice.
  
* Be careful in the tunnels linking control points. Pyros, Heavies, and Soldiers can quickly overpower you in such a confined space. To avoid ambushes, try jumping around corners, and [[Double Jump]]ing back the way you came if you spot someone tougher than you can handle.
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* Be careful in the pathways linking control points. Pyros, Heavies, and Soldiers can quickly overpower you in a confined space. To avoid ambushes, try jumping around corners, and [[Double Jump]]ing back the way you came if you spot someone tougher than you can handle.
  
 
=== {{class link|Soldier}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Soldier}} ===
 
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* Spamming the point with rockets can be a great way to clear it of defenders, or sticky bombs.
* Spamming the point with rockets can be a great way to clear it of defenders, or [[sticky bombs]].
 
  
 
* Because you can [[rocket jump]] you can cover a large area in a short time.
 
* Because you can [[rocket jump]] you can cover a large area in a short time.
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* Make use of your splash radius by taking out enemy behind cover.
 
* Make use of your splash radius by taking out enemy behind cover.
  
* The [[Cow Mangler 5000]] and [[Righteous Bison]] are useful due to the scarcity of ammunition on the map, but both should not be used together due to the common presence of Sentry Guns.
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* The [[Cow Mangler 5000]] and [[Righteous Bison]] are useful due to the scarcity of ammunition in this mode, but both should not be used together due to the common presence of Sentry Guns.
  
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
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* You effectively clear out a [[chokepoint]] with your [[Flame Thrower]].
* You effectively clear out a [[Chokepoint]] with your [[Flamethrower]].
 
  
 
* Wait and ambush to take enemies by surprise.  
 
* Wait and ambush to take enemies by surprise.  
  
* Help your [[Engineers]] by using your [[Airblast]] to push away sticky bombs and rockets.
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* Help your [[Engineer]]s by using your [[Compression blast|airblast]] to push away sticky bombs and rockets.
  
* As always, [[spycheck]].
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* As always, [[Spy checking|Spy check]].
  
* The [[Back Scratcher]]'s usefulness is limited. There are few health kits on the map and medics and Dispensers are more likely to be available.
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* The [[Back Scratcher]]'s usefulness is limited. There are usually few health kits on the map and Medics and Dispensers are more likely to be available.
  
* Because there is so much open space, a [[Flare Gun]] or its variants is a reasonable choice on this map. The [[Detonator]] in particular can hit multiple targets in chokepoints.
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* Because there is a lot of open space in a Territorial Control map, a [[Flare Gun]] or any of its variants is a reasonable choice. The [[Detonator]] in particular can hit multiple targets in chokepoints.
  
* There is water on the map, especially around the Control Points; remember where it is and kill lit enemies before they can reach it.
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* There is shallow water on Hydro and [[Strata]], especially around the Control Points; remember where it is and kill lit enemies before they can reach the water and extinguish themselves. In addition to the shallow water on Hydro and Strata (Strata's water is only found at one point), [[Meridian]] and [[Spectre]] have deep water. If an enemy is wet, you can use the [[Neon Annihilator]] on them.
  
 
=== {{class link|Demoman}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Demoman}} ===
 
 
* Lay sticky traps to halt enemy attackers.
 
* Lay sticky traps to halt enemy attackers.
  
* The [[Scottish Resistance]] is recommended for defending the points and over all territory.
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* The [[Scottish Resistance]] is recommended for defending control points and over the entire territory.
  
* Try to [[sticky jump]] to cover large gaps.
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* Try to [[sticky jump]] to cover large distances quickly.
  
 
* Use your [[Grenade Launcher]] to take down enemy Sentry Guns.
 
* Use your [[Grenade Launcher]] to take down enemy Sentry Guns.
  
* Try to avoid using a Demoknight based loadout due to the map's large size.
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* Try to avoid using a Demoknight-based loadout due to the map's large size.
  
 
* The [[Ullapool Caber]] is not a safe choice, due to the lack of health on the map and long travel times from respawn.
 
* The [[Ullapool Caber]] is not a safe choice, due to the lack of health on the map and long travel times from respawn.
  
 
=== {{class link|Heavy}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Heavy}} ===
 
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* Use the [[Gloves of Running Urgently|G.R.U]] to make up for your slow speed.
* Use the [[G.R.U]] to make up for your slow speed.
 
  
 
* Use a [[Sandvich]] to restore health due to medpacks being far from each other.
 
* Use a [[Sandvich]] to restore health due to medpacks being far from each other.
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* The [[Tomislav]] can be a good weapon for offense and to ambush enemies around corners.
 
* The [[Tomislav]] can be a good weapon for offense and to ambush enemies around corners.
  
* Stay close to the point when on defense.
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* Stay close to the control point when on defense.
  
 
=== {{class link|Engineer}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Engineer}} ===
  
* Build a [[Teleporter]] to help your team reach the front lines faster.
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* Build a [[Teleporters|Teleporter]] to help your team reach the front lines faster.
  
* The [[Jag]] can be really helpful in this game mode, due to its faster building construction rate.
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* The [[Jag]] can be extremely helpful in this game mode, due to its faster building construction rate.
  
 
* The [[Widowmaker]] is not recommended for this game mode due to ammo boxes being far from each other.
 
* The [[Widowmaker]] is not recommended for this game mode due to ammo boxes being far from each other.
 
* The [[Gunslinger]] is not recommended due to a lack of metal and the presence of chokepoints requiring stronger defense.
 
  
 
* Consider using the [[Wrangler]] to look over the control point and fire at enemies normally out of range of your gun.
 
* Consider using the [[Wrangler]] to look over the control point and fire at enemies normally out of range of your gun.
  
 
=== {{class link|Medic}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Medic}} ===
 
 
* Always heal your teammates and stick with them due to health packs being far from each other.
 
* Always heal your teammates and stick with them due to health packs being far from each other.
  
 
* Snipers are your main enemy on this map. The open spaces favor their rifles, so stay behind cover or allies. Spies may appear if you push into enemy territory though, so don't let down your guard.
 
* Snipers are your main enemy on this map. The open spaces favor their rifles, so stay behind cover or allies. Spies may appear if you push into enemy territory though, so don't let down your guard.
  
* Consider using the [[Medieval Medic]] set to increase your healing capabilities, since health is rare on this map and you are not likely to fight enemies by yourself, you can more quickly heal your team with the items in the set than without them.
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* The standard [[Medi Gun]] is probably the best choice for this mode. Sentry Guns are almost guaranteed to appear, and the Medi Gun can deal with them better.
**However, since the item set effects were removed, you have to be more careful.
 
 
 
* The standard [[Medi Gun]] is probably the best choice for this map. Sentry Guns are almost guaranteed to appear, and the Medi Gun can deal with them better.
 
  
 
=== {{class link|Sniper}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Sniper}} ===
 
 
* The sight lines surrounding the control points are extremely long and favor the [[Sniper Rifle]] and its variants. Equip rifles when on defense.
 
* The sight lines surrounding the control points are extremely long and favor the [[Sniper Rifle]] and its variants. Equip rifles when on defense.
  
* The areas linking control points are narrower and more confusing, and players will often bunch up in them. Use [[Jarate]] to give your team an advantage. If you want to fight in these tunnels, use the [[Huntsman]] or an [[SMG]] instead.
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* The areas linking control points are typically narrower and more confusing, and players will often bunch up in them. Use [[Jarate]] to give your team an advantage. If you want to fight in these tunnels, use the [[Huntsman]] or an [[SMG]] instead.
  
 
* Because of the size of the maps, enemy Snipers will be a bigger threat than Spies. The [[Razorback]] will not usually be necessary, especially on defense.
 
* Because of the size of the maps, enemy Snipers will be a bigger threat than Spies. The [[Razorback]] will not usually be necessary, especially on defense.
  
* Since health is limited and medics aren't likely to be around you, consider using the [[Cozy Camper]] if you don't intend on going near enemies.
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* Since health is limited and Medics are unlikely to be around you, consider using the [[Cozy Camper]] if you don't intend on going near enemies.
  
 
=== {{class link|Spy}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Spy}} ===
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* The control point areas are large and the tunnels to go between them are narrow and twisty. This will quickly drain your Cloak, and since metal is rare on this map, your [[Dead Ringer]] and standard [[Invis Watch]] will have to rely on their natural charge rates.
  
* The control point areas are large and the tunnels to go between them are narrow and twisty. This will quickly drain your Cloak, and since metal is rare on this map, your [[Dead Ringer]] and standard [[Invisibility Watch]] will have to rely on their natural charge rates.
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* Consider using the [[Cloak and Dagger]] due to the rarity of metal and ammo boxes and the need to take long walks to reach objectives or targets.
 
 
* Consider using the [[Cloak & Dagger]] due to the rarity of metal and ammo boxes and the need to take long walks to reach objectives or targets.
 
  
 
* The [[Ambassador]] is a good choice to attack control point areas due to long lines of sight, but the standard [[Revolver]] and the [[Enforcer]] are better weapons when surprised in the tunnels.
 
* The [[Ambassador]] is a good choice to attack control point areas due to long lines of sight, but the standard [[Revolver]] and the [[Enforcer]] are better weapons when surprised in the tunnels.
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* Water can be found in various places, especially around Control Points. Don't be afraid to make a run for water if you are ignited, since health is rare on this map.
 
* Water can be found in various places, especially around Control Points. Don't be afraid to make a run for water if you are ignited, since health is rare on this map.
  
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 3 December 2023

This article is about Community Territorial Control strategy.

General strategy

Territorial Control combines Control Points gameplay with Attack/Defend elements. As such, strategies for Territorial Control are somewhat similar. However, compared to standard Control Points, Territorial Control is much faster because only one point per team is in play rather than 5. Therefore, thought has to be given to both offense and defense.

  • Since the control points belonging to both sides are both in play at the same time, it is possible for both RED and BLU to attempt to capture each other's point simultaneously. When this happens, whoever captures faster won't just lock the other team out of capturing, like in standard Control Points, they'll also win the mini-round.
  • This also means that it's inadvisable to have all teammates push simultaneously, since this creates the possibility of backcaps with Scouts or Spies. Territorial Control, more than any other game mode, emphasizes a good balance between offense and defense.
  • For the non-base territories, other than the increased necessity of defense, standard Control Points strategy still applies.
  • For the base territories, while game mode may seem similar to Attack/Defend, it's really much more like King of the Hill, with the sole difference that you cannot allow the opposing team to capture the control point at all.
  • Because of the faster play structure, where only 2 control points are in play for 8 minutes, as compared to Control Points where time controls are much longer, classes which need setup time like Engineers or Medics are at a disadvantage, especially since there is no setup time. Spies are also less useful because there is less time for them to set up and prepare, but not to the extent of Arena. Be prepared to withstand heavy attacking pressure when down to only your base territory, as these classes will have almost no opportunity to bring their full power to bear at first.

Class-specific strategy

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

  • Because gameplay is like Control Points, Scouts are theoretically as useful when non-base territories are being contested as they are in Control Points. This is not very observable in Hydro, the only official Territorial Control map, since it is a rather cramped map - however, this may differ if you play a community-made Territorial Control map.
  • As with any control point-centric game mode, Scouts are valued for their superior mobility and capture rate, so don't be afraid to roll out with your teammates and get to the point.
  • It also follows that Scouts are far better in Offense than Defense. As such, if you have to defend, pick another class, but if you're attacking, Scout is a decent choice.
  • Be careful in the pathways linking control points. Pyros, Heavies, and Soldiers can quickly overpower you in a confined space. To avoid ambushes, try jumping around corners, and Double Jumping back the way you came if you spot someone tougher than you can handle.

Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier

  • Spamming the point with rockets can be a great way to clear it of defenders, or sticky bombs.
  • Because you can rocket jump you can cover a large area in a short time.
  • The Black Box is a good option due to health packs being far from each other.
  • Make use of your splash radius by taking out enemy behind cover.
  • The Cow Mangler 5000 and Righteous Bison are useful due to the scarcity of ammunition in this mode, but both should not be used together due to the common presence of Sentry Guns.

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

  • Wait and ambush to take enemies by surprise.
  • The Back Scratcher's usefulness is limited. There are usually few health kits on the map and Medics and Dispensers are more likely to be available.
  • Because there is a lot of open space in a Territorial Control map, a Flare Gun or any of its variants is a reasonable choice. The Detonator in particular can hit multiple targets in chokepoints.
  • There is shallow water on Hydro and Strata, especially around the Control Points; remember where it is and kill lit enemies before they can reach the water and extinguish themselves. In addition to the shallow water on Hydro and Strata (Strata's water is only found at one point), Meridian and Spectre have deep water. If an enemy is wet, you can use the Neon Annihilator on them.

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

  • Lay sticky traps to halt enemy attackers.
  • The Scottish Resistance is recommended for defending control points and over the entire territory.
  • Try to avoid using a Demoknight-based loadout due to the map's large size.
  • The Ullapool Caber is not a safe choice, due to the lack of health on the map and long travel times from respawn.

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

  • Use the G.R.U to make up for your slow speed.
  • Use a Sandvich to restore health due to medpacks being far from each other.
  • The Tomislav can be a good weapon for offense and to ambush enemies around corners.
  • Stay close to the control point when on defense.

Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer

  • Build a Teleporter to help your team reach the front lines faster.
  • The Jag can be extremely helpful in this game mode, due to its faster building construction rate.
  • The Widowmaker is not recommended for this game mode due to ammo boxes being far from each other.
  • Consider using the Wrangler to look over the control point and fire at enemies normally out of range of your gun.

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

  • Always heal your teammates and stick with them due to health packs being far from each other.
  • Snipers are your main enemy on this map. The open spaces favor their rifles, so stay behind cover or allies. Spies may appear if you push into enemy territory though, so don't let down your guard.
  • The standard Medi Gun is probably the best choice for this mode. Sentry Guns are almost guaranteed to appear, and the Medi Gun can deal with them better.

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

  • The sight lines surrounding the control points are extremely long and favor the Sniper Rifle and its variants. Equip rifles when on defense.
  • The areas linking control points are typically narrower and more confusing, and players will often bunch up in them. Use Jarate to give your team an advantage. If you want to fight in these tunnels, use the Huntsman or an SMG instead.
  • Because of the size of the maps, enemy Snipers will be a bigger threat than Spies. The Razorback will not usually be necessary, especially on defense.
  • Since health is limited and Medics are unlikely to be around you, consider using the Cozy Camper if you don't intend on going near enemies.

Leaderboard class spy.png Spy

  • The control point areas are large and the tunnels to go between them are narrow and twisty. This will quickly drain your Cloak, and since metal is rare on this map, your Dead Ringer and standard Invis Watch will have to rely on their natural charge rates.
  • Consider using the Cloak and Dagger due to the rarity of metal and ammo boxes and the need to take long walks to reach objectives or targets.
  • The Ambassador is a good choice to attack control point areas due to long lines of sight, but the standard Revolver and the Enforcer are better weapons when surprised in the tunnels.
  • Because of the spread out nature of the map, Your Eternal Reward may be useful if you can find isolated enemies. Due to the lack of health, however, the Conniver's Kunai is not a recommended choice.
  • Engineers have a hard time setting up quickly on this map, so the Diamondback and Red-Tape Recorder are less useful due to their reliance on buildings, especially upgraded buildings.
  • Water can be found in various places, especially around Control Points. Don't be afraid to make a run for water if you are ignited, since health is rare on this map.