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{{hatnote|For general [[List of maps|map-specific]] strategies, please see the pages for each map. Other pages on strategy can be found in [[:Category:Strategy]].}}
 
{{hatnote|For general [[List of maps|map-specific]] strategies, please see the pages for each map. Other pages on strategy can be found in [[:Category:Strategy]].}}
 
{{hatnote|To assist with the ''Team Fortress'' Wiki Community Strategy Project, visit the [[Team Fortress Wiki:Community Strategy|Community Strategy Project Page]], read the [[Help:Style guide/Community Strategy|Community Strategy Style Guide]], and see the [[:Category:Community strategy stubs|List of Community strategy stubs]].}}
 
{{hatnote|To assist with the ''Team Fortress'' Wiki Community Strategy Project, visit the [[Team Fortress Wiki:Community Strategy|Community Strategy Project Page]], read the [[Help:Style guide/Community Strategy|Community Strategy Style Guide]], and see the [[:Category:Community strategy stubs|List of Community strategy stubs]].}}
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' on the importance of teamwork|Remember, men, there is no 'I' in 'team'! And I am going to ''win'', with or without you!|sound=Cm soldier pregamelostlast rare 01.mp3}}
  
 
[[File:Strategy image.png|275px|right|link=]]
 
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This page lists '''strategy''' guides to [[Class|class-specific]] play, different [[Game modes|game modes]], obtaining [[Achievements|achievements]] and general gameplay.  
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This page lists '''strategy''' guides to [[Classes|class-specific]] play, different [[List of game modes|game modes]], obtaining [[Achievements|achievements]], and general gameplay.  
  
Some '''strategies''' and explanations may use abbreviations, slang, or alternate names for various reasons, such as to maintain flow or encourage a casual and co-operative ethos. For unfamiliar terms, please see [[Glossary of player terms]].
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Some strategies and explanations may use abbreviations, slangs, or alternate names for various reasons, such as to maintain flow or encourage a casual and co-operative ethos. For unfamiliar terms, please see [[Glossary of player terms]].
  
 
== Class strategies ==
 
== Class strategies ==
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* {{icon class|Medic|link=Basic Medic strategy}} [[Basic Medic strategy]] <small>([[Medic match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
* {{icon class|Medic|link=Basic Medic strategy}} [[Basic Medic strategy]] <small>([[Medic match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Basic Sniper strategy}} [[Basic Sniper strategy]] <small>([[Sniper match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Basic Sniper strategy}} [[Basic Sniper strategy]] <small>([[Sniper match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
* {{icon class|Spy|link=Basic Spystrategy}} [[Basic Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Basic Spy strategy}} [[Basic Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
  
 
== Community class strategies ==
 
== Community class strategies ==
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== Class-mechanic strategies ==
 
== Class-mechanic strategies ==
 
These are strategies regarding class-specific mechanics, such as cloaking for the Spy.
 
These are strategies regarding class-specific mechanics, such as cloaking for the Spy.
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* [[Backstab]]
 
* [[Backstab]]
 
* [[Charging]]
 
* [[Charging]]
 
* [[Cloak]]
 
* [[Cloak]]
* [[Compression blast]]
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* [[Disguise]]
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:* [[Compression blast]]
* [[Fire]]
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:* [[Disguise]]
* [[Headshot]]
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:* [[Fire]]
* [[Healing]]
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* [[ÜberCharge strategy|ÜberCharge]]
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:* [[Headshot]]
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:* [[Healing]]
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:* [[ÜberCharge strategy|ÜberCharge]]
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== General strategies ==
 
== General strategies ==
 
These pages are general strategies not specific to a single class or game mode, and help guides for various gameplay elements. Also see [[Team strategy]], and the [[List of official tips]] provided in-game.
 
These pages are general strategies not specific to a single class or game mode, and help guides for various gameplay elements. Also see [[Team strategy]], and the [[List of official tips]] provided in-game.
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* [[Aerial]]
 
* [[Aerial]]
 
* [[Ambushing]]
 
* [[Ambushing]]
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* [[High ground advantage]]
 
* [[High ground advantage]]
 
* [[Juggling]]
 
* [[Juggling]]
* [[Jumping]]
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* [[Medic buddy]]
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:* [[Jumping]]
* [[Pick]]
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:* [[Medic buddy]]
* [[Respawn times]]
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:* [[Pick]]
* [[Rush]]
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:* [[Respawn times]]
* [[Spy checking]]
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:* [[Rush]]
* [[Strafing]]
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:* [[Spy checking]]
* [[Stun]]
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:* [[Strafing]]
* [[Text chat]]
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:* [[Stun]]
* [[Turtling]]
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:* [[Text chat]]
* [[Voice chat]]
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:* [[Turtling]]
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:* [[Voice chat]]
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== Community game mode strategies ==
 
== Community game mode strategies ==
 
These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any game mode, as any class. Guides regarding game mode-specific elements are also included in this section.
 
These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any game mode, as any class. Guides regarding game mode-specific elements are also included in this section.
* [[Community Arena strategy]]
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{{Community game mode strategies}}
* [[Community Capture the Flag strategy]]
 
* [[Community Control Point strategy]]
 
** [[Community Attack/Defend strategy]]
 
** [[Community Medieval Mode strategy]]
 
* [[Community King of the Hill strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mannpower strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mann vs. Machine strategy]]
 
** [[Anti-Sentry Buster strategy]]
 
* [[Community PASS Time strategy]]
 
* [[Community Payload strategy]]
 
** [[Community Payload Race strategy]]
 
* [[Community Player Destruction strategy]]
 
* [[Community Robot Destruction strategy]]
 
* [[Community Special Delivery strategy]]
 
* [[Community Territorial Control strategy]]
 
* [[Community Domination strategy]]
 
  
 
== Community map strategies ==
 
== Community map strategies ==
These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any official Team Fortress 2 [[List of maps|map]], as any class.
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These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any official ''Team Fortress 2'' [[List of maps|map]], as any class.
 
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{{Community map strategies}}
=== Arena ===
 
* [[Community Badlands (Arena) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Byre strategy]]
 
* [[Community Granary (Arena) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Graveyard strategy]]
 
* [[Community Lumberyard strategy]]
 
* [[Community Nucleus (Arena) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Offblast strategy]]
 
* [[Community Ravine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sawmill (Arena) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Watchtower strategy]]
 
* [[Community Well (Arena) strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Attack/Defend (Control Points) ===
 
* [[Community Altitude strategy]]
 
* [[Community Coal Pit strategy]]
 
* [[Community Dustbowl strategy]]
 
* [[Community Egypt strategy]]
 
* [[Community Erebus strategy]]
 
* [[Community Frostwatch strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gorge strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gorge Event strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gravel Pit strategy]]
 
* [[Community Junction strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mann Manor strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mercenary Park strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mossrock strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mountain Lab strategy]]
 
* [[Community Spookeyridge strategy]]
 
* [[Community Steel strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Attack/Defend (Payload) ===
 
* [[Community Snowplow strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Capture the Flag ===
 
* [[Community 2Fort strategy]]
 
* [[Community 2Fort Invasion strategy]]
 
* [[Community Crasher strategy]]
 
* [[Community Double Cross strategy]]
 
* [[Community Doublefrost strategy]]
 
* [[Community Frosty strategy]]
 
* [[Community Helltrain strategy]]
 
* [[Community Landfall strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sawmill (CTF) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Snowfall strategy]]
 
* [[Community Turbine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Well (CTF) strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Control Points ===
 
* [[Community 5Gorge strategy]]
 
* [[Community Badlands (CP) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Coldfront strategy]]
 
* [[Community Fastlane strategy]]
 
* [[Community Foundry strategy]]
 
* [[Community Freight strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gullywash strategy]]
 
* [[Community Granary (CP) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Metalworks strategy]]
 
* [[Community Powerhouse strategy]]
 
* [[Community Process strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sinshine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sunshine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Snakewater strategy]]
 
* [[Community Vanguard strategy]]
 
* [[Community Well (CP) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Yukon strategy]]
 
 
 
=== King of the Hill ===
 
* [[Community Badlands (King of the Hill) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Brazil strategy]]
 
* [[Community Cascade strategy]]
 
* [[Community Cauldron strategy]]
 
* [[Community Eyeaduct strategy]]
 
* [[Community Harvest strategy]]
 
* [[Community Harvest Event strategy]]
 
* [[Community Highpass strategy]]
 
* [[Community Kong King strategy]]
 
* [[Community Lakeside strategy]]
 
* [[Community Laughter strategy]]
 
* [[Community Lazarus strategy]]
 
* [[Community Los Muertos strategy]]
 
* [[Community Maple Ridge Event strategy]]
 
* [[Community Megalo strategy]]
 
* [[Community Moldergrove strategy]]
 
* [[Community Moonshine Event strategy]]
 
* [[Community Nucleus (King of the Hill) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Probed strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sawmill (King of the Hill) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sinthetic strategy]]
 
* [[Community Slasher strategy]]
 
* [[Community Soul-Mill strategy]]
 
* [[Community Suijin strategy]]
 
* [[Community Viaduct strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Mannpower ===
 
* [[Community Foundry (Capture the Flag) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gorge (Capture the Flag) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hellfire strategy]]
 
* [[Community Thunder Mountain (Capture the Flag) strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Mann vs. Machine ===
 
* [[Community Bigrock strategy]]
 
* [[Community Coal Town strategy]]
 
* [[Community Decoy strategy]]
 
* [[Community Ghost Town strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mannhattan strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mannworks strategy]]
 
* [[Community Rottenburg strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Medieval Mode (Control Points) ===
 
* [[Community DeGroot Keep strategy]]
 
 
 
=== PASS Time ===
 
* [[Community Brickyard strategy]]
 
* [[Community District strategy]]
 
* [[Community Timberlodge strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Payload ===
 
* [[Community Badwater Basin strategy]]
 
* [[Community Barnblitz strategy]]
 
* [[Community Bloodwater strategy]]
 
* [[Community Borneo strategy]]
 
* [[Community Bread Space strategy]]
 
* [[Community Brimstone strategy]]
 
* [[Community Cactus Canyon strategy]]
 
* [[Community Chilly strategy]]
 
* [[Community Enclosure strategy]]
 
* [[Community Frontier strategy]]
 
* [[Community Frostcliff strategy]]
 
* [[Community Ghoulpit strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gold Rush strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gravestone strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hassle Castle strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hellstone strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hoodoo strategy]]
 
* [[Community Pier strategy]]
 
* [[Community Polar strategy]]
 
* [[Community Precipice strategy]]
 
* [[Community Rumford strategy]]
 
* [[Community Snowycoast strategy]]
 
* [[Community Swiftwater strategy]]
 
* [[Community Terror strategy]]
 
* [[Community Thunder Mountain strategy]]
 
* [[Community Upward strategy]]
 
* [[Community Wutville strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Payload Race ===
 
* [[Community Banana Bay strategy]]
 
* [[Community Bonesaw strategy]]
 
* [[Community Helltower strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hightower strategy]]
 
* [[Community Pipeline strategy]]
 
* [[Community Nightfall strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Player Destruction ===
 
* [[Community Cursed Cove strategy]]
 
* [[Community Farmageddon strategy]]
 
* [[Community Monster Bash strategy]]
 
* [[Community Pit of Death strategy]]
 
* [[Community SnowVille strategy]]
 
* [[Community Watergate strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Robot Destruction ===
 
* [[Community Asteroid strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Special Delivery ===
 
* [[Community Carnival of Carnage strategy]]
 
* [[Community Doomsday strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Territorial Control ===
 
* [[Community Hydro strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Domination ===
 
* [[Community Standin strategy]]
 
  
 
== Event strategies ==
 
== Event strategies ==
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== Achievement strategies ==
 
== Achievement strategies ==
 
These are strategies for obtaining different achievements.
 
These are strategies for obtaining different achievements.
* [[File:Achieved.png|20px|link=Obtaining achievements]] [[Obtaining achievements]]
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'''General achievements'''
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* [[File:Achieved.png|20px|link=Obtaining General achievements]] [[Obtaining General achievements]]
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'''Class achievements'''
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Obtaining Scout achievements}} [[Obtaining Scout achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Obtaining Scout achievements}} [[Obtaining Scout achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Obtaining Soldier achievements}} [[Obtaining Soldier achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Obtaining Soldier achievements}} [[Obtaining Soldier achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Obtaining Sniper achievements}} [[Obtaining Sniper achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Obtaining Sniper achievements}} [[Obtaining Sniper achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Spy|link=Obtaining Spy achievements}} [[Obtaining Spy achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Spy|link=Obtaining Spy achievements}} [[Obtaining Spy achievements]]
* [[File:Tf2arrcamera.png|20px|link=Obtaining Replay achievements]] [[Obtaining Replay achievements]]
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* [[File:Pumpkin.png|20px|link=Obtaining Halloween achievements]] [[Obtaining Halloween achievements]]
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'''Game mode achievements'''
* [[File:Tf gift.png|20px|link=Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]] [[Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]]
 
* [[File:Controlpoint.png|20px|link=Obtaining Foundry achievements]] [[Obtaining Foundry achievements]]
 
 
* [[File:Doomsday icon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Astro-chievements]] [[Obtaining Astro-chievements]]
 
* [[File:Doomsday icon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Astro-chievements]] [[Obtaining Astro-chievements]]
 
* [[File:Mvm_navicon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]] [[Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]]
 
* [[File:Mvm_navicon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]] [[Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]]
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* [[File:Jack Neutral.png|20px|link=Obtaining PASS Time achievements]] [[Obtaining PASS Time achievements]]
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'''Map achievements'''
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* [[File:Controlpoint.png|20px|link=Obtaining Foundry achievements]] [[Obtaining Foundry achievements]]
 
* [[File:Backpack Backcountry Blaster Scattergun Battle Scarred.png|20px|link=Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]] [[Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]]
 
* [[File:Backpack Backcountry Blaster Scattergun Battle Scarred.png|20px|link=Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]] [[Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]]
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* [[File:Menu photos cp process final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Process achievements]] [[Obtaining Process achievements]]
 
* [[File:Menu photos cp snakewater final1.png|20px|link=Obtaining Snakewater achievements]] [[Obtaining Snakewater achievements]]
 
* [[File:Menu photos cp snakewater final1.png|20px|link=Obtaining Snakewater achievements]] [[Obtaining Snakewater achievements]]
* [[File:Menu photos cp process final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Process achievements]] [[Obtaining Process achievements]]
 
 
* [[File:Menu photos cp standin final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Standin achievements]] [[Obtaining Standin achievements]]
 
* [[File:Menu photos cp standin final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Standin achievements]] [[Obtaining Standin achievements]]
* [[File:Jack Neutral.png|20px|link=Obtaining PASS Time achievements]] [[Obtaining PASS Time achievements]]
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'''Event achievements'''
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* [[File:Tf gift.png|20px|link=Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]] [[Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]]
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* [[File:Pumpkin.png|20px|link=Obtaining Halloween achievements]] [[Obtaining Halloween achievements]]
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'''Other achievements'''
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* [[File:Tf2arrcamera.png|20px|link=Obtaining Replay achievements]] [[Obtaining Replay achievements]]
  
 
== Contract strategies ==
 
== Contract strategies ==
These are strategies to for completing various [[Contracts]].
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These are strategies for completing various [[Contracts]].
 
* [[Contract strategy]]
 
* [[Contract strategy]]
 
* [[Jungle Inferno Campaign#Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy|Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy]]
 
* [[Jungle Inferno Campaign#Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy|Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy]]

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For general map-specific strategies, please see the pages for each map. Other pages on strategy can be found in Category:Strategy.
To assist with the Team Fortress Wiki Community Strategy Project, visit the Community Strategy Project Page, read the Community Strategy Style Guide, and see the List of Community strategy stubs.
Remember, men, there is no 'I' in 'team'! And I am going to win, with or without you!
The Soldier on the importance of teamwork
Strategy image.png

This page lists strategy guides to class-specific play, different game modes, obtaining achievements, and general gameplay.

Some strategies and explanations may use abbreviations, slangs, or alternate names for various reasons, such as to maintain flow or encourage a casual and co-operative ethos. For unfamiliar terms, please see Glossary of player terms.

Class strategies

These are basic, succinct strategies that teach the basics to a class and also any small, useful tips. Please edit with caution.

Community class strategies

These are community-written strategies that can offer a lot more detail, but may be more subjective or situational than basic strategies.

Anti-class strategies

These are strategies for playing against a class, instead of playing as the class.

Class-mechanic strategies

These are strategies regarding class-specific mechanics, such as cloaking for the Spy.

General strategies

These pages are general strategies not specific to a single class or game mode, and help guides for various gameplay elements. Also see Team strategy, and the List of official tips provided in-game.

Community game mode strategies

These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any game mode, as any class. Guides regarding game mode-specific elements are also included in this section.

Community map strategies

These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any official Team Fortress 2 map, as any class.

Arena

Attack/Defend (Control Point)

Attack/Defend (Payload)

Capture the Flag

Control Point

Domination

King of the Hill

Mannpower

Mann vs. Machine

Medieval Mode (Control Point)

PASS Time

Payload

Payload Race

Player Destruction

Robot Destruction

Special Delivery

Territorial Control

Tug of War (Community)

Versus Saxton Hale (Community)

Zombie Infection (Community)

Event strategies

These pages are for strategies limited to special events, such as Halloween.

Achievement strategies

These are strategies for obtaining different achievements.

General achievements

Class achievements

Game mode achievements

Map achievements

Event achievements

Other achievements

Contract strategies

These are strategies for completing various Contracts.