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The '''voice commands''' are a [[communication]] feature that consists in pre-defined calls, usually used to quickly communicate with the team or call for help. When used, they are spoken in the voice of the user's [[Classes|class]], and may also include a hand gesture (not visible to players themselves). The voice commands are divided into three separate menus ([[List of default keys|default]]: {{Key|Z}}, {{Key|X}}, and {{Key|C}}). All voice commands from Voice Menu 1 and 2 (except "Sentry Here", "Dispenser Here", "Teleporter Here", and "ÜberCharge Ready"), as well as "Help!" from Voice Menu 3, are printed in the [[text chat]] alongside regular typed messages. The voice commands are prefixed by "(Voice)" in the player's team colour.
  
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Due to its importance and universal nature, the "MEDIC!" call by default has its own separate keybind (default: {{Key|E}}). Teammates (and [[Spy|Spies]] that are [[disguise]]d) calling for healing have a speech bubble with a [[Healing#Gallery|red cross]] appear over their heads. When playing as a [[Medic]], these bubbles are additionally visible through walls and have an on-screen indicator pointing to the player of origin when it is not in front of the Medic player.
  
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'''Voice commands''' are pre-defined calls used to organize a team or call for help. When used, they are spoken in the voice of the character [[class]], and may also include a hand gesture (not visible to the player himself). The voice commands are divided into three separate menus (default {{Key|Z}}, {{Key|X}}, {{Key|C}}). Some, but not all, of the commands are also printed on-screen alongside typed messages.
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There are calls that are context-sensitive:
  
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Due to its importance and universal nature, the "Medic" call by default has its own separate keybind (default {{Key|E}}). Teammates (and [[disguised]] [[Spy|Spies]]) calling for healing will have a speech bubble with a red cross appear over their heads. When playing as a [[Medic]], these bubbles are additionally visible through walls, and will have an on-screen indicator pointing to the player of origin when it is not in front of you. [[Soldiers]] brandishing {{Item link|Equalizer}}s or {{Item link|Escape Plan}}s will not be able to call for Medics.
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* The "Help!" call: If the user is standing on an enemy [[Control point (objective)|control point]] or pushing a [[Payload#Carts|Payload cart]], their class requests help with capturing the point or cart. If the player is standing on a team-owned control point, their class requests help in defending the point.  
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* The "Spy!" call: Aiming at a character and using the "Spy!" command results in the user's class calling the target a Spy (unless playing as [[Pyro]]). This works on players of both teams and regardless to whether that player is actually a Spy.
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* The "MEDIC!" call: Except for Pyro, [[Demoman]], and Medic, aiming at a Medic and using the "MEDIC!" command results in the user's class asking the Medic to follow them.
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* The "Battle Cry" call: Aiming at an enemy and using the "Battle Cry" command with a certain weapon out results in the user's class speaking lines similar to the lines spoken when making a [[Dueling Mini-Game|duel]] with another player, as well as some unique lines which can only be heard by this command.<!-- This also works for Spies disguised as enemies, so using it can blow the Spy's cover instantly. BUG? -->
  
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The "help" call is context-sensitive; if the player using it is standing on an enemy [[control point (objective)|control point]] or pushing a [[Payload#Carts|Payload cart]], he will request help with capturing the point or cart. The "Spy" call is also context-sensitive: Pointing at a character and using the Spy command will result in your character calling that character a Spy (unless you're a [[Pyro]]). This works on players of both teams, and regardless to the whether that character is actually a Spy. The "Medic" call is context-sensitive only for the [[Scout]], [[Soldier]], [[Heavy]], [[Engineer]], [[Sniper]], and [[Spy]]: Pointing at the Medic and using the Medic command as any of these these classes will result in your character asking the Medic to follow the player. In addition, by using the "Battle Cry" call on an enemy with a certain weapon out, your character will speak lines similar to the lines spoken when making a duel with another player, as well as some unique lines which can only be heard by this command.
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Voice commands used by disguised Spies behave differently: to the Spy himself and to the enemy team, these commands sound as the disguised class; to teammates, the Spy sounds normal.
  
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Voice commands used by disguised Spies behave differently; to the Spy himself and to the enemy team, these commands will sound as the disguised class; to teammates, the Spy will sound normal.
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Voice commands can be called using the command {{code|voicemenu}} in the [[console]]. For more information, see [[Scripting#Voice_Menu|Scripting]].
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Specific players can be muted in the PC version via the [[main menu]] by clicking the "Mute players" button near the bottom of the screen.
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As of the {{Patch name|7|3|2020}}, in order to use voice commands in Valve official servers, a player must have a [[Account types|Premium account]] on ''Team Fortress 2'' and a [https://help.steampowered.com/faqs/view/71D3-35C2-AD96-AA3A non-limited user account] on Steam.
  
 
{{List of voice commands}}
 
{{List of voice commands}}
  
 
== Voice commands ==
 
== Voice commands ==
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* {{Icon class|Scout}} [[Scout voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Scout|link=Scout voice commands}} [[Scout voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Soldier}} [[Soldier voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Soldier|link=Soldier voice commands}} [[Soldier voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Pyro}} [[Pyro voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Pyro|link=Pyro voice commands}} [[Pyro voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Demoman}} [[Demoman voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Demoman|link=Demoman voice commands}} [[Demoman voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Heavy}} [[Heavy voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Heavy|link=Heavy voice commands}} [[Heavy voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Engineer}} [[Engineer voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Engineer|link=Engineer voice commands}} [[Engineer voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Medic}} [[Medic voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Medic|link=Medic voice commands}} [[Medic voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Sniper}} [[Sniper voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Sniper|link=Sniper voice commands}} [[Sniper voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Spy}} [[Spy voice commands]]
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* {{Icon class|Spy|link=Spy voice commands}} [[Spy voice commands]]
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
 
'''{{Patch name|2|28|2008}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|2|28|2008}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added protection against voice command spamming. Dramatic reduction in Teleporters needed.
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* {{Undocumented}} Added protection against voice command spamming. Dramatic reduction in [[Teleporters]] needed.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]])
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*Updated the [[Equalizer]] to suppress the Medic call effect while active.
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* Updated the [[Equalizer]] to suppress the Medic call effect while active.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|6|3|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|6|3|2011}}'''
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*Added community submitted voice commands.
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* Added community submitted voice commands.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|7|5|2012}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|7|5|2012}}'''
 
* Fixed the [[Escape Plan]] allowing Medic calls.
 
* Fixed the [[Escape Plan]] allowing Medic calls.
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'''{{Patch name|1|20|2016}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed Heavy and Soldier not playing animations for some of their voice commands.
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'''{{Patch name|5|17|2018}}'''
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* Fixed the {{code|voicemenu}} command being used to lag servers.
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'''{{Patch name|7|3|2020}}'''
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* Accounts that are unable to chat in matchmaking are now also restricted from sending voice chat.
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Responses]]
 
* [[Responses]]
 
* [[Audio cues]]
 
* [[Audio cues]]
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[[Category:Lists of voice commands]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:32, 26 November 2024

I require assistance!
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I require assistance!
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— The Medic
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The voice commands are a communication feature that consists in pre-defined calls, usually used to quickly communicate with the team or call for help. When used, they are spoken in the voice of the user's class, and may also include a hand gesture (not visible to players themselves). The voice commands are divided into three separate menus (default: Z, X, and C). All voice commands from Voice Menu 1 and 2 (except "Sentry Here", "Dispenser Here", "Teleporter Here", and "ÜberCharge Ready"), as well as "Help!" from Voice Menu 3, are printed in the text chat alongside regular typed messages. The voice commands are prefixed by "(Voice)" in the player's team colour.

Due to its importance and universal nature, the "MEDIC!" call by default has its own separate keybind (default: E). Teammates (and Spies that are disguised) calling for healing have a speech bubble with a red cross appear over their heads. When playing as a Medic, these bubbles are additionally visible through walls and have an on-screen indicator pointing to the player of origin when it is not in front of the Medic player.

There are calls that are context-sensitive:

  • The "Help!" call: If the user is standing on an enemy control point or pushing a Payload cart, their class requests help with capturing the point or cart. If the player is standing on a team-owned control point, their class requests help in defending the point.
  • The "Spy!" call: Aiming at a character and using the "Spy!" command results in the user's class calling the target a Spy (unless playing as Pyro). This works on players of both teams and regardless to whether that player is actually a Spy.
  • The "MEDIC!" call: Except for Pyro, Demoman, and Medic, aiming at a Medic and using the "MEDIC!" command results in the user's class asking the Medic to follow them.
  • The "Battle Cry" call: Aiming at an enemy and using the "Battle Cry" command with a certain weapon out results in the user's class speaking lines similar to the lines spoken when making a duel with another player, as well as some unique lines which can only be heard by this command.

Voice commands used by disguised Spies behave differently: to the Spy himself and to the enemy team, these commands sound as the disguised class; to teammates, the Spy sounds normal.

Voice commands can be called using the command voicemenu in the console. For more information, see Scripting.

Specific players can be muted in the PC version via the main menu by clicking the "Mute players" button near the bottom of the screen.

As of the July 3, 2020 Patch, in order to use voice commands in Valve official servers, a player must have a Premium account on Team Fortress 2 and a non-limited user account on Steam.

v • d • e
List of voice commands
Voice Menu 1 Voice Menu 2 Voice Menu 3
Default key: Z Default key: X Default key: C
  1. MEDIC!
  2. Thanks!
  3. Go Go Go!
  4. Move Up!
  5. Go Left
  6. Go Right
  7. Yes
  8. No
  9. Pass to me!
  1. Incoming
  2. Spy!
  3. Sentry Ahead!
  4. Teleporter Here
  5. Dispenser Here
  6. Sentry Here
  7. Activate ÜberCharge!
  8. MEDIC: ÜberCharge Ready
  9. Pass to me!
  1. Help!
  2. Battle Cry
  3. Cheers
  4. Jeers
  5. Positive
  6. Negative
  7. Nice Shot
  8. Good Job

Voice commands

Update history

February 28, 2008 Patch
  • [Undocumented] Added protection against voice command spamming. Dramatic reduction in Teleporters needed.

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • Updated the Equalizer to suppress the Medic call effect while active.

June 3, 2011 Patch

  • Added community submitted voice commands.

July 5, 2012 Patch

January 20, 2016 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Fixed Heavy and Soldier not playing animations for some of their voice commands.

May 17, 2018 Patch

  • Fixed the voicemenu command being used to lag servers.

July 3, 2020 Patch

  • Accounts that are unable to chat in matchmaking are now also restricted from sending voice chat.

See also

Responses
   

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v • d • e
Voice commands
   

Leaderboard class scout.png

Leaderboard class soldier.png

Leaderboard class pyro.png

Leaderboard class demoman.png

Leaderboard class heavy.png

Leaderboard class engineer.png

Leaderboard class medic.png

Leaderboard class sniper.png

Leaderboard class spy.png

Leaderboard class administrator.png

Pumpkin.png

VS Saxton Hale Responses Icon.png

Backpack Ap-Sap.png

Miss Pauling Responses Icon.png

Steam tray.png

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