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{{hatnote|For general [[maps|map-specific]] strategies, please see the pages for each map. Other pages on strategy can be found in [[:Category:Strategy]].}}
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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]].}}
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{{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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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 any terms you are unsure of, see [[Glossary of player terms]].
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== Class strategies ==
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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.
''Note:'' These are basic, succinct strategies that teach the basics to a class and also any small, useful tips. Please edit with caution.
 
*[[Basic Scout strategy]] <small>([[Scout match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Soldier strategy]] <small>([[Soldier match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Pyro strategy]] <small>([[Pyro match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Demoman strategy]] <small>([[Demoman match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Heavy strategy]] <small>([[Heavy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Engineer strategy]] <small>([[Engineer match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Medic strategy]] <small>([[Medic match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Sniper strategy]] <small>([[Sniper match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
  
== Anti-class strategies ==
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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]].
''Note:'' These are strategies for playing ''against'' a class, instead of playing as the class.
 
*[[Anti-Scout strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Soldier strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Pyro strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Demoman strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Heavy strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Engineer strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Medic strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Sniper strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Spy strategy]]
 
  
== Community strategies ==
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== Class strategies ==
''Note:'' These are community-written strategies that can offer a lot more detail, but may be more subjective or situational than the basic strategies.
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These are basic, succinct strategies that teach the basics to a class and also any small, useful tips. Please edit with caution.
*[[Community Scout strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Scout|link=Basic Scout strategy}} [[Basic Scout strategy]] <small>([[Scout match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Soldier strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Basic Soldier strategy}} [[Basic Soldier strategy]] <small>([[Soldier match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Pyro strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Pyro |link=Basic Pyro strategy}} [[Basic Pyro strategy]] <small>([[Pyro match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Demoman strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Basic Demoman strategy}} [[Basic Demoman strategy]] <small>([[Demoman match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Heavy strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Heavy |link=Basic Heavy strategy}} [[Basic Heavy strategy]] <small>([[Heavy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Engineer strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Basic Engineer strategy}} [[Basic Engineer strategy]] <small>([[Engineer match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Medic strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Medic|link=Basic Medic strategy}} [[Basic Medic strategy]] <small>([[Medic match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Sniper strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Basic Sniper strategy}} [[Basic Sniper strategy]] <small>([[Sniper match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Spy strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Basic Spy strategy}} [[Basic Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
  
== Community game mode strategies ==
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== Community class strategies ==
''Note:'' These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any of the [[Game modes]], as any class.
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These are community-written strategies that can offer a lot more detail, but may be more subjective or situational than basic strategies.
*[[Community Arena strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Scout|link=Community Scout strategy}} [[Community Scout strategy]]
*[[Community Capture the Flag strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Soldier |link=Community Soldier strategy}} [[Community Soldier strategy]]
*[[Community Control Point strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Pyro|link=Community Pyro strategy}} [[Community Pyro strategy]]
**[[Community Attack/Defend strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Community Demoman strategy}} [[Community Demoman strategy]]
**[[Community Medieval Mode strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Heavy|link=Community Heavy strategy}} [[Community Heavy strategy]]
*[[Community King of the Hill strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Community Engineer strategy}} [[Community Engineer strategy]]
*[[Community Mannpower strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Medic|link=Community Medic strategy}} [[Community Medic strategy]]
*[[Community Mann vs. Machine strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Community Sniper strategy}} [[Community Sniper strategy]]
*[[Community PASS Time strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Community Spy strategy}} [[Community Spy 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==
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== Anti-class strategies ==
These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any of the [[List of maps|official Team Fortress 2 maps]], as any class.
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These are strategies for playing ''against'' a class, instead of playing as the class.
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* {{icon class|Scout|link=Anti-Scout strategy}} [[Anti-Scout strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Anti-Soldier strategy}} [[Anti-Soldier strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Pyro|link=Anti-Pyro strategy}} [[Anti-Pyro strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Anti-Demoman strategy}} [[Anti-Demoman strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Heavy|link=Anti-Heavy strategy}} [[Anti-Heavy strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Anti-Engineer strategy}} [[Anti-Engineer strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Medic|link=Anti-Medic strategy}} [[Anti-Medic strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Anti-Sniper strategy}} [[Anti-Sniper strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Anti-Spy strategy}} [[Anti-Spy strategy]]
  
=== Arena ===
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== Class-mechanic strategies ==
* [[Community Badlands (Arena) strategy]]
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These are strategies regarding class-specific mechanics, such as cloaking for the Spy.
* [[Community Granary (Arena) strategy]]
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* [[Community Lumberyard strategy]]
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* [[Backstab]]
* [[Community Nucleus (Arena) strategy]]
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* [[Charging]]
* [[Community Offblast strategy]]
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* [[Cloak]]
* [[Community Ravine strategy]]
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* [[Community Sawmill (Arena) strategy]]
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:* [[Compression blast]]
* [[Community Watchtower strategy]]
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:* [[Disguise]]
* [[Community Well (Arena) strategy]]
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:* [[Fire]]
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:* [[Headshot]]
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:* [[Healing]]
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:* [[ÜberCharge strategy|ÜberCharge]]
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=== Attack/Defend (Control Points) ===
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== General strategies ==
* [[Community Dustbowl strategy]]
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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 Egypt strategy]]
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* [[Community Gorge strategy]]
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* [[Aerial]]
* [[Community Gorge Event strategy]]
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* [[Ambushing]]
* [[Community Gravel Pit strategy]]
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* [[Backcapping]]
* [[Community Junction strategy]]
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* [[Bleeding]]
* [[Community Mann Manor strategy]]
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* [[Camping]]
* [[Community Mountain Lab strategy]]
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* [[Chokepoint]]
* [[Community Steel strategy]]
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* [[Communication]]
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* [[Control point timing]]
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* [[Crouching]]
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* [[High ground advantage]]
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* [[Juggling]]
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:* [[Jumping]]
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:* [[Medic buddy]]
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:* [[Pick]]
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:* [[Respawn times]]
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:* [[Rush]]
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:* [[Spy checking]]
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:* [[Strafing]]
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:* [[Stun]]
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:* [[Text chat]]
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:* [[Turtling]]
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:* [[Voice chat]]
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=== Attack/Defend (Payload) ===
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== Community game mode strategies ==
* [[Community Snowplow strategy]]
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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.
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{{Community game mode strategies}}
  
=== Capture the Flag ===
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== Community map strategies ==
* [[Community 2Fort strategy]]
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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.
* [[Community Double Cross strategy]]
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{{Community map strategies}}
* [[Community Landfall strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sawmill (CTF) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Turbine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Well (CTF) strategy]]
 
  
=== Control Points ===
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== Event strategies ==
* [[Community 5Gorge strategy]]
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These pages are for strategies limited to special events, such as Halloween.
* [[Community Badlands (CP) strategy]]
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* [[Community Halloween maps strategy]]
* [[Community Coldfront strategy]]
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* [[Horseless Headless Horsemann match-ups]]
* [[Community Fastlane strategy]]
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* [[Merasmus match-ups]]
* [[Community Foundry strategy]]
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* [[MONOCULUS match-ups]]
* [[Community Freight strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gullywash strategy]]
 
* [[Community Granary (CP) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Metalworks strategy]]
 
* [[Community Powerhouse strategy]]
 
* [[Community Process strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sinshine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Snakewater strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sunshine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Vanguard strategy]]
 
* [[Community Well (CP) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Yukon strategy]]
 
  
=== King of the Hill ===
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== Achievement strategies ==
* [[Community Badlands (King of the Hill) strategy]]
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These are strategies for obtaining different achievements.
* [[Community Eyeaduct strategy]]
 
* [[Community Harvest strategy]]
 
* [[Community Harvest Event strategy]]
 
* [[Community Highpass strategy]]
 
* [[Community Kong King strategy]]
 
* [[Community Lakeside strategy]]
 
* [[Community Moonshine Event strategy]]
 
* [[Community Nucleus (King of the Hill) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sawmill (King of the Hill) 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 ===
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'''General achievements'''
* [[Community Bigrock strategy]]
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* [[File:Achieved.png|20px|link=Obtaining General achievements]] [[Obtaining General achievements]]
* [[Community Coal Town strategy]]
 
* [[Community Decoy strategy]]
 
* [[Community Ghost Town strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mannhattan strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mannworks strategy]]
 
* [[Community Rottenburg strategy]]
 
  
=== Medieval Mode (Control Points) ===
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'''Class achievements'''
* [[Community DeGroot Keep strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Scout|link=Obtaining Scout achievements}} [[Obtaining Scout achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Obtaining Soldier achievements}} [[Obtaining Soldier achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Pyro|link=Obtaining Pyro achievements}} [[Obtaining Pyro achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Obtaining Demoman achievements}} [[Obtaining Demoman achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Heavy|link=Obtaining Heavy achievements}} [[Obtaining Heavy achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Obtaining Engineer achievements}} [[Obtaining Engineer achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Medic|link=Obtaining Medic achievements}} [[Obtaining Medic achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Obtaining Sniper achievements}} [[Obtaining Sniper achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Obtaining Spy achievements}} [[Obtaining Spy achievements]]
  
=== PASS Time ===
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'''Game mode achievements'''
* [[Community Brickyard strategy]]
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* [[File:Doomsday icon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Astro-chievements]] [[Obtaining Astro-chievements]]
* [[Community District strategy]]
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* [[File:Mvm_navicon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]] [[Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]]
* [[Community Timberlodge strategy]]
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* [[File:Jack Neutral.png|20px|link=Obtaining PASS Time achievements]] [[Obtaining PASS Time achievements]]
  
=== Payload ===
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'''Map achievements'''
* [[Community Badwater Basin strategy]]
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* [[File:Controlpoint.png|20px|link=Obtaining Foundry achievements]] [[Obtaining Foundry achievements]]
* [[Community Barnblitz strategy]]
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* [[File:Backpack Backcountry Blaster Scattergun Battle Scarred.png|20px|link=Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]] [[Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]]
* [[Community Borneo strategy]]
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* [[File:Menu photos cp process final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Process achievements]] [[Obtaining Process achievements]]
* [[Community Cactus Canyon strategy]]
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* [[File:Menu photos cp snakewater final1.png|20px|link=Obtaining Snakewater achievements]] [[Obtaining Snakewater achievements]]
* [[Community Frontier strategy]]
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* [[File:Menu photos cp standin final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Standin achievements]] [[Obtaining Standin achievements]]
* [[Community Gold Rush strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hellstone strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hoodoo strategy]]
 
* [[Community Snowycoast strategy]]
 
* [[Community Swiftwater strategy]]
 
* [[Community Thunder Mountain strategy]]
 
* [[Community Upward strategy]]
 
  
=== Payload Race ===
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'''Event achievements'''
* [[Community Helltower strategy]]
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* [[File:Tf gift.png|20px|link=Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]] [[Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]]
* [[Community Hightower strategy]]
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* [[File:Pumpkin.png|20px|link=Obtaining Halloween achievements]] [[Obtaining Halloween achievements]]
* [[Community Pipeline strategy]]
 
* [[Community Nightfall strategy]]
 
  
=== Player Destruction ===
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'''Other achievements'''
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* [[File:Tf2arrcamera.png|20px|link=Obtaining Replay achievements]] [[Obtaining Replay achievements]]
  
* [[Community Watergate strategy]]
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== Contract strategies ==
 
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These are strategies for completing various [[Contracts]].
=== Robot Destruction ===
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* [[Contract strategy]]
* [[Community Asteroid strategy]]
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* [[Jungle Inferno Campaign#Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy|Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy]]
 
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* [[Halloween Contracts#Strategy|Halloween Contracts Strategy]]
=== Special Delivery ===
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* [[Pyroland Contracts#Strategy|Pyroland Contracts Strategy]]
* [[Community Doomsday strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Territorial Control ===
 
* [[Community Hydro strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Domination ===
 
* [[Community Standin strategy]]
 
 
 
== Team strategies ==
 
{{main|Team strategy}}
 
 
 
*[[Rush]]
 
*[[Turtling]]
 
 
 
== Individual strategies ==
 
*[[Aerial]]
 
*[[Ambushing]]
 
*[[Back-capping]]
 
*[[Camping]]
 
*[[Chokepoint]]
 
*[[High ground advantage]]
 
*[[Juggling]]
 
*[[Jumping]]
 
*[[Strafing]]
 
*[[Compression blast|Airblast]]
 
*[[Tips]]
 
*[[ÜberCharge strategy|ÜberCharge]]
 
 
 
== Achievement strategies ==
 
*[[Obtaining achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Scarechievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Ghostchievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Scout achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Soldier achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Pyro achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Demoman achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Heavy achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Engineer achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Medic achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Sniper achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Spy achievements]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:56, 18 July 2024

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.