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'''[[Attack/Defend]]''' strategy.
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This article is about '''Community Attack/Defend strategy'''.
  
 
== General strategy ==
 
== General strategy ==
*Remember that if the square in the bottom of your [[HUD]] has a padlock on it, that indicates that that [[control point]] is locked and that you can not capture it.
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*Remember that if the square in the bottom of your [[Heads-up display|HUD]] has a padlock on it, that indicates that the [[Control point (objective)|Control Point]] it represents is locked and you can not capture it.
  
*Try to sneak to around the capture point before initiating the capture, otherwise you lose the element of surprise.
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*Try to use alternative routes to get to the Control Point, thus you can capitalize on the element of surprise.
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*Red mainly relies on the Defense (Heavy, Demoman and Engineer) and Support (Medic, Sniper, Spy) Classes, while Blu can rely on almost any class. Keep this in mind, and pick a class relative to your objective; be that taking out a Sentry Gun, bringing down a Heavy-Medic pair, or just playing against the other team's weaknesses.
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*On Defense, if a point is being captured, stand on it, as the capture will stop if you are on it.
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*When choosing a class, consider how many players are already that particular role. You do not want to have too many players using a certain class as it will not balance out the team.
  
 
== Class-specific strategy ==
 
== Class-specific strategy ==
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=== {{class link|Scout}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Scout}} ===
 
*When playing offense (BLU) as a Scout, your most powerful weapon is your ability to capture points twice as fast as normal classes. Use this to your advantage by focusing on capturing the control point.
 
*When playing offense (BLU) as a Scout, your most powerful weapon is your ability to capture points twice as fast as normal classes. Use this to your advantage by focusing on capturing the control point.
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*By using [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] or alternate routes, Scouts can attempt to sneak by the enemy to a later point, leading to an easy Capture. (That is, if the opposing team hasn't thought of this and built defenses already).
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*Scouts can also use Bonk to survey the enemy team's defensive situation with minimal risk.
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*Scouts with the [[Force-A-Nature]] can effectively "push" enemies off the point at point-blank range.
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*Scouts can use the [[Sandman]] to slow down enemies to either swiftly dispose them or to use it as a escape tool when in a difficult situation.
  
 
=== {{class link|Soldier}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Soldier}} ===
*As a Soldier, you will often find that enemies will be concentrated around the control point. Use the splash damage from your Rocket Launcher to deal damage to multiple enemies grouped around the point.
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*You will often find that enemies will be concentrated around the control point. Use the splash damage from your Rocket Launcher to deal damage to multiple enemies grouped around the point. You can also use knockback from your rockets to knock enemies off the control point.
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*On offense, the Soldier is a very versatile class and is flexible in a variety of situations.
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*On offense, you can combine your ability to [[rocket jump]] with the [[Pain Train]] to capture points faster. To be even more efficient, use either the [[Rocket Jumper]] or the [[Gunboats]] with the Pain Train. Keep in mind that you will be more vulnerable to bullets with the Pain Train equipped.
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*Using any of the banners ([[Buff Banner]], [[Battalion's Backup]], [[Concheror]]) is great for turning the tide of battle, holding your place in battle, and survive longer.
  
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
*When defending, remember to use your [[compression blast]] to push people off the point.
 
*When defending, remember to use your [[compression blast]] to push people off the point.
  
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*Be sure to help out your Engineers by checking for Spies and reflecting projectiles away from their buildings.
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*While on defense, it's helpful to equip the [[Homewrecker]] melee weapon to destroy Sappers placed on friendly buildings by Spies, ultimately saving your Engineer's Sentry Guns, Teleporters, etc.
 
=== {{class link|Demoman}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Demoman}} ===
*When defending, your job is simple: "Keep people off of the point". As such, most of your weapons are well prepared for this task:
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*Using the [[Stickybomb Launcher|Sticky Launcher]] it is possible cover areas surrounding the point with bombs (or if necessary, the point itself) to deal heavy damage to groups of people.
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*The [[Scottish Resistance]] makes it possible to not only defend the point but key chokepoints where the enemies pass through to reach the control point. It is very useful for situations where you know they might make it past just one sticky trap.
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*Your [[Grenade Launcher]] is useful for clearing large crowds when your [[Stickybomb Launcher|Stickies]] are out of commission. Very helpful in intense situations to deal heavy damage to attackers.
  
**Using the [[Stickybomb Launcher|Sticky Launcher]] it is possible to blanket the area surrounding the point with bombs (Or if necessary, the point itself) to deal heavy damage to groups of people. Just wait until they walk near the area, and show them why they should stay off the point.
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*The [[Grenade Launcher]] can also be used to spam entry points and other confined areas to cause disarray and repel enemies from entry.
  
**The [[Scottish Resistance]] makes it possible to not only defend the point but key areas where the enemy must pass through to reach the point itself. Useful for situations where you know they might make it past just one sticky trap.
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*On offense, a Demoman under the influence of an [[ÜberCharge]] can quickly destroy Sentry Guns and other buildings using his Stickybomb Launcher.
  
*Your [[Grenade Launcher]] is useful for clearing large crowds when your [[Stickybomb Launcher|Stickies]] are out of commission. Very helpful in intense situations, to deal heavy damage to attackers.
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*On offense, using the [[Pain Train]] with the [[Sticky Jumper]] can allow you to jump on the point from long distances and capture it as fast as a Scout can.
  
 
=== {{class link|Heavy}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Heavy}} ===
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*For offense, a good choice of weapon would be either the Standard [[Minigun]], as it deals more damage than the [[Natascha]] and has a shorter spin-up time, or the [[Tomislav]], as it has a low spin-up time, while doing only slightly less damage. The [[Brass Beast]] is useful on defense as it does more damage.
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*If your team is taking heavy fire, try tossing your [[Sandvich]] near teammates with low health. This will help them recover to get back in the fight.
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*Without a Medic Overheal, Heavies are nearly useless, especially on Offense. Remember to protect Friendly Medics, as they are almost necessary to your team's success, especially if they are nearing a full ÜberCharge.
  
* For offense, a good choice of Minigun is [[Natascha]], as it slows down approaching Defense lines. Therefore, the [[Brass Beast]] is useful on Defense as it does more damage.
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=== {{class link|Engineer}} ===
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*When defending, try to avoid building in locations that are easily bombarded by enemy fire. Try to conceal your buildings from Stickybombs and rockets.
  
* If your team is taking heavy fire, try throwing your [[Sandvich]] near Teammates with low health. This will help them recover to get back in the fight.
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*Usually around the last control point is where a well placed [[Sentry Gun]] can be a helpful asset to the team. Place a sentry and a Dispenser beside you, and camp out the last few minutes of the game. Just watch out for [[Spy|Spies]].
  
* Remember to protect Friendly Medics, as they are almost necessary to your Team's success, especially if they are nearing a full [[Ubercharge]].
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* Most Maps only have one one spawn room per team on a stage. So to keep pressure on, you should build and upgrade [[Teleporters]] to bring your team back from spawn to the front lines faster.
  
=== {{class link|Engineer}} ===
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*On offense, the [[Gunslinger]]'s mini-Sentry Guns can be quickly deployed almost anywhere. Use these mini-Sentry Guns to support your team and distract your opponents. The extra health buff will also allow you to stay alive and push forward longer.
*When defending, try to build a Sentry Gun around the point. By doing so, the enemy team can't capture the point as fast.
 
  
 
=== {{class link|Medic}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Medic}} ===
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*On offense or defense, it is important to have at least one [[Medic]] with an ÜberCharge. Build up your charge during the Setup Phase.
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*On offense, do not deploy your charge immediately after the Setup Phase. It is better to hang back and get a bearing of where the enemy is before charging out with your ÜberCharge.
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*On defense, wait for the enemy Medics to deploy their ÜberCharge first. After they deploy theirs, deploy yours to block the enemy Über.
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*The [[Blutsauger]] can be a good choice to go with whilst on the offense, since you will be in battle a fair bit, and its ability to heal three health per hit on enemy can prove to be more effective than just using the default regeneration rate.
  
 
=== {{class link|Sniper}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Sniper}} ===
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*Snipers can be a good asset to the defending team, killing Medics before they can deploy an ÜberCharge, as well as picking off key targets on a contested control point
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*Try to eliminate valuable classes as supplementary attackers will easily retreat
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*Use [[Jarate]] on enemies to expedite their deaths. If you decide to use the [[Sydney Sleeper]] to apply Jarate to enemies, keep in mind that you will not be able to make headshots. You can also only apply Jarate to one enemy at a time with the Sydney Sleeper, too.
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*The [[Machina]] is generally better on defense, since you will not be able to shoot without the scope zoomed in, and your teammates will more likely be at the same area and can support you. By the same token, since the defending team will be in one general area at a time, you can use the Machina's ability to penetrate enemies at a full charged shot to quickly eliminate enemies bunched together.
  
 
=== {{class link|Spy}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Spy}} ===
*Remember that you can't capture a point while [[Disguised]] or [[Cloak]]ed (unless you are disguised as your own team).
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*Remember that you can't capture a point while [[Disguise]]d as the enemy or [[Cloak]]ed.
  
*Sentry Guns are often the cornerstone of RED defense. Use your Electro Sapper to disable them so your team can take them out.  
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*Sentry Guns are often the keystone of RED defense. Use your Sapper to disable them so your team can take them out.  
  
 
*Attack/Defend maps usually flow in one direction, which means enemies are more likely to run forward towards the next control point. Use this opportunity to get behind them and [[Backstab]] them.
 
*Attack/Defend maps usually flow in one direction, which means enemies are more likely to run forward towards the next control point. Use this opportunity to get behind them and [[Backstab]] them.
 
  
 
{{Map strategy}}
 
{{Map strategy}}
 
[[Category:Game mode strategy]]
 
[[Category:Game mode strategy]]

Latest revision as of 12:56, 7 October 2024

Dustbowl stage 2, capture point 1.

This article is about Community Attack/Defend strategy.

General strategy

  • Remember that if the square in the bottom of your HUD has a padlock on it, that indicates that the Control Point it represents is locked and you can not capture it.
  • Try to use alternative routes to get to the Control Point, thus you can capitalize on the element of surprise.
  • Red mainly relies on the Defense (Heavy, Demoman and Engineer) and Support (Medic, Sniper, Spy) Classes, while Blu can rely on almost any class. Keep this in mind, and pick a class relative to your objective; be that taking out a Sentry Gun, bringing down a Heavy-Medic pair, or just playing against the other team's weaknesses.
  • On Defense, if a point is being captured, stand on it, as the capture will stop if you are on it.
  • When choosing a class, consider how many players are already that particular role. You do not want to have too many players using a certain class as it will not balance out the team.

Class-specific strategy

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

  • When playing offense (BLU) as a Scout, your most powerful weapon is your ability to capture points twice as fast as normal classes. Use this to your advantage by focusing on capturing the control point.
  • By using Bonk! Atomic Punch or alternate routes, Scouts can attempt to sneak by the enemy to a later point, leading to an easy Capture. (That is, if the opposing team hasn't thought of this and built defenses already).
  • Scouts can also use Bonk to survey the enemy team's defensive situation with minimal risk.
  • Scouts with the Force-A-Nature can effectively "push" enemies off the point at point-blank range.
  • Scouts can use the Sandman to slow down enemies to either swiftly dispose them or to use it as a escape tool when in a difficult situation.

Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier

  • You will often find that enemies will be concentrated around the control point. Use the splash damage from your Rocket Launcher to deal damage to multiple enemies grouped around the point. You can also use knockback from your rockets to knock enemies off the control point.
  • On offense, the Soldier is a very versatile class and is flexible in a variety of situations.
  • On offense, you can combine your ability to rocket jump with the Pain Train to capture points faster. To be even more efficient, use either the Rocket Jumper or the Gunboats with the Pain Train. Keep in mind that you will be more vulnerable to bullets with the Pain Train equipped.

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

  • Be sure to help out your Engineers by checking for Spies and reflecting projectiles away from their buildings.
  • While on defense, it's helpful to equip the Homewrecker melee weapon to destroy Sappers placed on friendly buildings by Spies, ultimately saving your Engineer's Sentry Guns, Teleporters, etc.

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

  • Using the Sticky Launcher it is possible cover areas surrounding the point with bombs (or if necessary, the point itself) to deal heavy damage to groups of people.
  • The Scottish Resistance makes it possible to not only defend the point but key chokepoints where the enemies pass through to reach the control point. It is very useful for situations where you know they might make it past just one sticky trap.
  • Your Grenade Launcher is useful for clearing large crowds when your Stickies are out of commission. Very helpful in intense situations to deal heavy damage to attackers.
  • The Grenade Launcher can also be used to spam entry points and other confined areas to cause disarray and repel enemies from entry.
  • On offense, a Demoman under the influence of an ÜberCharge can quickly destroy Sentry Guns and other buildings using his Stickybomb Launcher.
  • On offense, using the Pain Train with the Sticky Jumper can allow you to jump on the point from long distances and capture it as fast as a Scout can.

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

  • For offense, a good choice of weapon would be either the Standard Minigun, as it deals more damage than the Natascha and has a shorter spin-up time, or the Tomislav, as it has a low spin-up time, while doing only slightly less damage. The Brass Beast is useful on defense as it does more damage.
  • If your team is taking heavy fire, try tossing your Sandvich near teammates with low health. This will help them recover to get back in the fight.
  • Without a Medic Overheal, Heavies are nearly useless, especially on Offense. Remember to protect Friendly Medics, as they are almost necessary to your team's success, especially if they are nearing a full ÜberCharge.

Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer

  • When defending, try to avoid building in locations that are easily bombarded by enemy fire. Try to conceal your buildings from Stickybombs and rockets.
  • Usually around the last control point is where a well placed Sentry Gun can be a helpful asset to the team. Place a sentry and a Dispenser beside you, and camp out the last few minutes of the game. Just watch out for Spies.
  • Most Maps only have one one spawn room per team on a stage. So to keep pressure on, you should build and upgrade Teleporters to bring your team back from spawn to the front lines faster.
  • On offense, the Gunslinger's mini-Sentry Guns can be quickly deployed almost anywhere. Use these mini-Sentry Guns to support your team and distract your opponents. The extra health buff will also allow you to stay alive and push forward longer.

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

  • On offense or defense, it is important to have at least one Medic with an ÜberCharge. Build up your charge during the Setup Phase.
  • On offense, do not deploy your charge immediately after the Setup Phase. It is better to hang back and get a bearing of where the enemy is before charging out with your ÜberCharge.
  • On defense, wait for the enemy Medics to deploy their ÜberCharge first. After they deploy theirs, deploy yours to block the enemy Über.
  • The Blutsauger can be a good choice to go with whilst on the offense, since you will be in battle a fair bit, and its ability to heal three health per hit on enemy can prove to be more effective than just using the default regeneration rate.

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

  • Snipers can be a good asset to the defending team, killing Medics before they can deploy an ÜberCharge, as well as picking off key targets on a contested control point
  • Try to eliminate valuable classes as supplementary attackers will easily retreat
  • Use Jarate on enemies to expedite their deaths. If you decide to use the Sydney Sleeper to apply Jarate to enemies, keep in mind that you will not be able to make headshots. You can also only apply Jarate to one enemy at a time with the Sydney Sleeper, too.
  • The Machina is generally better on defense, since you will not be able to shoot without the scope zoomed in, and your teammates will more likely be at the same area and can support you. By the same token, since the defending team will be in one general area at a time, you can use the Machina's ability to penetrate enemies at a full charged shot to quickly eliminate enemies bunched together.

Leaderboard class spy.png Spy

  • Remember that you can't capture a point while Disguised as the enemy or Cloaked.
  • Sentry Guns are often the keystone of RED defense. Use your Sapper to disable them so your team can take them out.
  • Attack/Defend maps usually flow in one direction, which means enemies are more likely to run forward towards the next control point. Use this opportunity to get behind them and Backstab them.