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The '''Heavy Weapons Guy''' is a playable class in ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]''. He is noted for his large size and is outfitted with Heavy Armor. The Heavy is outfitted with a [[Single-Barrel Shotgun (Classic)|Single Barrel Shotgun]], [[Double-Barrel Shotgun (Classic)|Double Barrel Shotgun]], and [[Assault Cannon (Classic)|Assault Cannon]]. For grenades, the Heavy is equipped with two powerful [[grenade]] types, the [[Hand Grenade (Classic)|Hand Grenade]] and [[MIRV Grenade (Classic)|MIRV Grenade]]. However, he is the slowest class in the game. This makes him a great defensive class, as he can take many hits before dying and has enough firepower to quickly inflict significant damage.  
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The '''Heavy Weapons Guy''' is a playable class in ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]''. He is noted for his large size and is outfitted with [[Armor (Classic)#Armor types|Heavy Armor]]. The Heavy Weapons Guy is outfitted with a [[Single-Barrel Shotgun (Classic)|Single-Barrel Shotgun]], [[Double-Barrel Shotgun (Classic)|Double-Barrel Shotgun]], and [[Assault Cannon (Classic)|Assault Cannon]]. For grenades, the Heavy Weapons Guy is equipped with two powerful [[grenade]] types, the [[Hand Grenade (Classic)|Hand Grenade]] and [[MIRV Grenade (Classic)|MIRV Grenade]]. However, he is the slowest class in the game. This makes him a great defensive class as he can take many hits before dying and has enough firepower to quickly inflict significant damage.  
  
 
==Basic strategy==
 
==Basic strategy==
 
* It is much easier to play offensively if you have a [[Medic (Classic)|Medic]] with you, otherwise staying on defense might be a better choice.
 
* It is much easier to play offensively if you have a [[Medic (Classic)|Medic]] with you, otherwise staying on defense might be a better choice.
  
* Remain in closed or partially-open areas, as Snipers will find you an exceptionally easy target due to your very slow movement speed and size.
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* Remain in closed or partially-open areas, as [[Sniper (Classic)|Snipers]] will find you an exceptionally easy target due to your very slow movement speed and size.
  
 
* Use your size to block doorways and other passages.
 
* Use your size to block doorways and other passages.
  
* Improve your longevity by partnering with [[Medic (Classic)|Medics]] and [[Engineer (Classic)|Engineers]].
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* Improve your longevity by partnering with Medics and [[Engineer (Classic)|Engineers]].
  
* Keep your [[Assault Cannon (Classic)|Assault Cannon]] spinning if you are lying in ambush.
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* Keep your Assault Cannon spinning if you are lying in ambush.
  
==Special abilities==
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== Special abilities ==
'''Class Skill''': Uses Minigun.
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'''Class Skill''': Uses Assault Cannon.
  
 
'''Abilities''': Cannot be pushed by explosions.
 
'''Abilities''': Cannot be pushed by explosions.
  
==Weapons==
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== Weapons ==
 
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==Quake Team Fortress==
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== Team Fortress ==
In ''[[QWTF|Quake Team Fortress]]'', the [[Assault Cannon (Classic)|Assault Cannon]] will not fire while the user is walking with its barrel spinning.
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In ''[[Team Fortress|Team Fortress]]'', the Assault Cannon will not fire while the user is walking with its barrel spinning.
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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* Fixed Heavy Weapons Guys not being able to drop their cells.
 
* Fixed Heavy Weapons Guys not being able to drop their cells.
  
==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
* The [[Heavy Duty Rag]] from ''Team Fortress 2'' resembles the do-rag worn by the new Heavy Weapons Guy model.
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* The [[Heavy Duty Rag]] from ''Team Fortress 2'' resembles the "do-rag" worn by the new Heavy model.
  
==Gallery==
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== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:heavynew_tfc.png|The new ''TFC'' Heavy.
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File:heavynew_tfc.png|The new ''Team Fortress Classic'' Heavy Weapons Guy model.
File:heavyold_tfc.png|The old ''TFC'' Heavy.
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File:heavyold_tfc.png|The old ''Team Fortress Classic'' Heavy Weapons Guy model.
File:heavy_qwtf.png|The ''QWTF'' Heavy.</gallery>
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File:heavy_qwtf.png|The ''Team Fortress'' Heavy Weapons Guy model.</gallery>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
* The [[Heavy]] in ''Team Fortress 2''.
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* [[Heavy]] (Team Fortress 2)
 
 
  
 
{{TFC Nav}}
 
{{TFC Nav}}
  
 
{{Classic Heavy nav}}
 
{{Classic Heavy nav}}

Revision as of 07:45, 6 September 2011

Heavy Weapons Guy (Classic)
Heavy Weapons Guy (Classic)
Basic Information
Type: Defensive
Health: 100 / 150
Armor: 300
Armor type: Heavy
Speed: Very Slow

The Heavy Weapons Guy is a playable class in Team Fortress Classic. He is noted for his large size and is outfitted with Heavy Armor. The Heavy Weapons Guy is outfitted with a Single-Barrel Shotgun, Double-Barrel Shotgun, and Assault Cannon. For grenades, the Heavy Weapons Guy is equipped with two powerful grenade types, the Hand Grenade and MIRV Grenade. However, he is the slowest class in the game. This makes him a great defensive class as he can take many hits before dying and has enough firepower to quickly inflict significant damage.

Basic strategy

  • It is much easier to play offensively if you have a Medic with you, otherwise staying on defense might be a better choice.
  • Remain in closed or partially-open areas, as Snipers will find you an exceptionally easy target due to your very slow movement speed and size.
  • Use your size to block doorways and other passages.
  • Improve your longevity by partnering with Medics and Engineers.
  • Keep your Assault Cannon spinning if you are lying in ambush.

Special abilities

Class Skill: Uses Assault Cannon.

Abilities: Cannot be pushed by explosions.

Weapons

Weapon Ammo Damage
per hit
Notes / Special Abilities
Type Loaded Carried
HUD crowbar TFC.png
Weapon 1
Crowbar N/A N/A N/A 18
HUD single shotgun TFC.png
Weapon 2
Single-Barrel Shotgun Shells 8 200 4-22 Fires six pellets.
HUD double shotgun TFC.png
Weapon 3
Double-Barrel Shotgun Shells 16 200 4-51 Fires fourteen pellets.
HUD assault cannon TFC.png
Weapon 4
Assault Cannon Shells 200 N/A 32

Grenades

Grenade Grenades
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Frag tfc.png
Primary
Hand Grenade 4 High Deals massive damage on a four second fuse.
Mirv tfc.png
Secondary
MIRV Grenade 2 Medium-Instakill (depending on radius) Grenade splits into several miniature bombs upon detonation. These bombs detonate after a few seconds.

Team Fortress

In Team Fortress, the Assault Cannon will not fire while the user is walking with its barrel spinning.

Update history

January 16, 2003 Patch (Classic)

  • Fixed Heavy Weapons Guys not being able to drop their cells.

Trivia

  • The Heavy Duty Rag from Team Fortress 2 resembles the "do-rag" worn by the new Heavy model.

Gallery

See also