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   | map-status                = community
   | map-status                = official
 
  | map-name                  = Rotunda (King of the Hill)
 
 
   | map-game-type            = King of the Hill
 
   | map-game-type            = King of the Hill
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  | map-name                  = Rotunda
 
   | map-file-name            = koth_rotunda
 
   | map-file-name            = koth_rotunda
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   | map-image                = Koth_rotunda.png
 
   | map-released              = {{Patch name|7|12|2023}}
 
   | map-released              = {{Patch name|7|12|2023}}
   | map-environment          = Snowy
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   | map-released-major        = Summer 2023 Update
   | map-setting              = Cloudy, train station
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   | map-environment          = Alpine, industrial
   | map-has-deep-water        = no
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   | map-setting              = Daylight, sunny
   | map-hazards              = None
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   | map-hazards              = [[Environmental death#Trains|Trains]], [[Environmental death#Crushing|crushing]]
   | map-pickups-health-small  = TBA
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   | map-pickups-health-small  = 2
   | map-pickups-health-medium = TBA
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   | map-pickups-health-medium = 12
   | map-pickups-ammo-small    = TBA
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   | map-pickups-ammo-small    = 4
   | map-pickups-ammo-medium  = TBA
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   | map-pickups-ammo-medium  = 10
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   | map-strategy = yes
   | map-has-bots              = yes
 
 
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== General strategy==
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This article is about '''Community [[Rotunda]] strategy'''.
* Each team has an always running train that can be jumped on from spawn to get a speed boost when getting to the [[control point]]
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* There is an extensive tunnel network under and around the control point, one on each side containing a small [[health]]pack and medium ammo pack on both sides helping flanking classes like [[Spy]] and [[Scout]] get behind the enemy quicker and safer.
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'''Note''': It is recommended to read the main Rotunda article first to become familiar with the names of key map locations used in this article.
* These tunnels can also be accessed from spawn through the hatch right in front of the spawn building.
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== General Strategy (All Classes) ==  
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{{See also|Community King of the Hill strategy}}
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* Each team has a train at their spawn that can be jumped on to get a speed boost when getting to the [[Control Point (objective)|control point]].
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* There is an extensive tunnel network under and around the control point, containing a small [[Health#Health kits|health kit]] and a medium ammo pack. These routes can help flanking classes get behind the enemy lines quicker and safer, especially as they can be accessed from spawn.
  
 
==Class-specific strategy==
 
==Class-specific strategy==
 
 
=== {{class link|Scout}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Scout}} ===
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* The control point has an area on top of it that is too high up for most classes, but Scouts can access it through a double jump. Once you are on top, you have a large positioning advantage over those below on the control point.
  
 
=== {{class link|Soldier}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Soldier}} ===
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* As a Soldier you also can get onto the control point's roof with a [[Jumping#Soldier jumps|rocket jump]]. However, this may require a smaller rocket jump than usual to prevent any unnecessary air time and vulnerability.
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** The map's more enclosed and walled-off nature makes rocket jumping generally less viable than average, however, the large dome in the center provides ample space to jump around, or behind the control point.
  
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
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* Due to the control point being elevated above an out of sight area, you can use the [[Backburner]] to flank around the point and burn the distracted enemies, giving your team an opening to cap it or stop an incoming push.
  
 
=== {{class link|Demoman}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Demoman}} ===
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* The control point on the map is both open from the top and very small, making it a very good option to [[Jumping#Demoman jumps|sticky jump]] to the top of the point and spam stickies from above before the enemy team notices. You should be quick when doing this though, as this makes you an easy pick for a Sniper or Scout.
  
 
=== {{class link|Heavy}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Heavy}} ===
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* The open sightlines in the main building make the tunnels a good choice to avoid enemy Snipers, as well as preventing enemy players (such as [[Spy|Spies]] and Scouts) from flanking through the tunnels.
  
 
=== {{class link|Engineer}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Engineer}} ===
* Due to how few players use the tunnels areound the point, you can make a teleporter in the enemy team's tunnels and allow your team to get directly behind the other team, or even into their spawn. This strategy pairs well with the [[Eureka Effect]]'s teleportation abilities and it's greater focus on teleporters.
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* Not many players will be in the tunnels around the point, making it an ideal spot for a [[Teleporters|teleporter]]. It allows your team to get directly behind the enemy team or in front of their spawn. The [[Eureka Effect]]'s ability to teleport to your own Teleporter exit and reduced Teleporter cost is a great choice for this strategy.
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** You can use this Teleporter to sneak another building through, such as a level 3 Sentry Gun, and use it to pick off enemies or block the enemy team's path to the point for a while and allow your team to start controlling more of the map.
  
 
=== {{class link|Medic}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Medic}} ===
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* The congested nature of the map's control point and the fact that it is slightly walled in makes the [[Amputator]] a good choice for its [[Medicating Melody]].
  
 
=== {{class link|Sniper}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Sniper}} ===
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* The two platforms overlooking the control point give a large sightline over the entire inner part of the map which includes into the control point. This is a strong defensive position to ease the stress on your team while defending, but can also be used to create an opening for a push.
  
 
=== {{class link|Spy}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Spy}} ===
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* You can get into a "loop" of flanking around the point, getting an important pick like a Medic, then running back to the health and ammo packs in the tunnels under the point to gain back health and do it again. If you are fast enough, you can keep up this offensive option for the whole round. This pairs well with the [[Dead Ringer]]'s ability to regen [[Cloak]] faster and give you a speed boost when damaged.
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Latest revision as of 19:02, 16 December 2024

Rotunda
Koth rotunda.png
Basic Information
Map type: King of the Hill
File name: koth_rotunda
Released: July 12, 2023 Patch
(Summer 2023 Update)
Developer(s): Paul "Brokk" Clausen
Rhafael "Rhamkin" Oliveira
Alex "FGD5" Stewart
Roman "FanCyy" Malashkevich
Bertrand "Tails8521" Penguilly
Louie "bakscratch" Turner
Christoph "Gadget" Manschitz
Kevin "Ravidge" Brook
Aeon "Void" Bollig
Juniper
Jesse "Custard1" Budd
Map Info
Environment: Alpine, industrial
Setting: Daylight, sunny
Hazards: Trains, crushing
Map Items
Healthico.png Health Kits: Smallhealth.png ×2  •  Mediumhealth.png ×12
Ammoico.png Ammo Boxes: Smallammo.png ×4   •   Mediumammo.png ×10
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Rotunda overview.png

This article is about Community Rotunda strategy.

Note: It is recommended to read the main Rotunda article first to become familiar with the names of key map locations used in this article.

General Strategy (All Classes)

See also: Community King of the Hill strategy
  • Each team has a train at their spawn that can be jumped on to get a speed boost when getting to the control point.
  • There is an extensive tunnel network under and around the control point, containing a small health kit and a medium ammo pack. These routes can help flanking classes get behind the enemy lines quicker and safer, especially as they can be accessed from spawn.

Class-specific strategy

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

  • The control point has an area on top of it that is too high up for most classes, but Scouts can access it through a double jump. Once you are on top, you have a large positioning advantage over those below on the control point.

Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier

  • As a Soldier you also can get onto the control point's roof with a rocket jump. However, this may require a smaller rocket jump than usual to prevent any unnecessary air time and vulnerability.
    • The map's more enclosed and walled-off nature makes rocket jumping generally less viable than average, however, the large dome in the center provides ample space to jump around, or behind the control point.

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

  • Due to the control point being elevated above an out of sight area, you can use the Backburner to flank around the point and burn the distracted enemies, giving your team an opening to cap it or stop an incoming push.

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

  • The control point on the map is both open from the top and very small, making it a very good option to sticky jump to the top of the point and spam stickies from above before the enemy team notices. You should be quick when doing this though, as this makes you an easy pick for a Sniper or Scout.

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

  • The open sightlines in the main building make the tunnels a good choice to avoid enemy Snipers, as well as preventing enemy players (such as Spies and Scouts) from flanking through the tunnels.

Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer

  • Not many players will be in the tunnels around the point, making it an ideal spot for a teleporter. It allows your team to get directly behind the enemy team or in front of their spawn. The Eureka Effect's ability to teleport to your own Teleporter exit and reduced Teleporter cost is a great choice for this strategy.
    • You can use this Teleporter to sneak another building through, such as a level 3 Sentry Gun, and use it to pick off enemies or block the enemy team's path to the point for a while and allow your team to start controlling more of the map.

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

  • The congested nature of the map's control point and the fact that it is slightly walled in makes the Amputator a good choice for its Medicating Melody.

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

  • The two platforms overlooking the control point give a large sightline over the entire inner part of the map which includes into the control point. This is a strong defensive position to ease the stress on your team while defending, but can also be used to create an opening for a push.

Leaderboard class spy.png Spy

  • You can get into a "loop" of flanking around the point, getting an important pick like a Medic, then running back to the health and ammo packs in the tunnels under the point to gain back health and do it again. If you are fast enough, you can keep up this offensive option for the whole round. This pairs well with the Dead Ringer's ability to regen Cloak faster and give you a speed boost when damaged.