Difference between revisions of "Strategy"

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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!

Click to listen

— The Soldier on the importance of teamwork

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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)

Snowplow

Capture the Flag

Well

Control Point

Domination

Standin

King of the Hill

Mannpower

Mann vs. Machine

Medieval Mode (Control Point)

PASS Time

Payload

Payload Race

Player Destruction

Robot Destruction

Asteroid

Special Delivery

Territorial Control

Hydro

Tug of War (Community)

Dynamite

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

Obtaining General achievements

Class achievements

Game mode achievements

Map achievements

Event achievements

Other achievements

Obtaining Replay achievements

Contract strategies

These are strategies for completing various Contracts.

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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]].}}
+{{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]].}}
-For general [[maps|map-specific]] strategies, please see the pages for each map. Other pages on strategy can be found in [[:Category:Strategy]].
+{{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' on the importance of teamwork|Remember, men, there is no 'I' in 'team'! And I am going to ''win'', with or without you!|sound=Cm soldier pregamelostlast rare 01.mp3}}
-Some strategies and explanations may use abbreviations, slang or alternate names for various reasons, such as to maintain flow or encourage a casual, co-operative ethos. For any terms you are unsure of, search the [[Glossary of player terms]] in case it is listed there.
+[[File:Strategy image.png|275px|right|link=]]
-{| width="100%"
+This page lists '''strategy''' guides to [[Classes|class-specific]] play, different [[List of game modes|game modes]], obtaining [[Achievements|achievements]], and general gameplay.
-|__TOC__
-|[[Image:Pincer.png|right|thumb|300px|A [[Ambushing|Pincer]] Formation]]
-|}
+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 ==
+== Class strategies ==
-*[[Scout strategy]] <small>([[Scout match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+These are basic, succinct strategies that teach the basics to a class and also any small, useful tips. Please edit with caution.
+* {{icon class|Scout|link=Basic Scout strategy}} [[Basic Scout strategy]] <small>([[Scout match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Basic Soldier strategy}} [[Basic Soldier strategy]] <small>([[Soldier match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+* {{icon class|Pyro |link=Basic Pyro strategy}} [[Basic Pyro strategy]] <small>([[Pyro match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Basic Demoman strategy}} [[Basic Demoman strategy]] <small>([[Demoman match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+* {{icon class|Heavy |link=Basic Heavy strategy}} [[Basic Heavy strategy]] <small>([[Heavy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Basic Engineer strategy}} [[Basic Engineer strategy]] <small>([[Engineer match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+* {{icon class|Medic|link=Basic Medic strategy}} [[Basic Medic strategy]] <small>([[Medic match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Basic Sniper strategy}} [[Basic Sniper strategy]] <small>([[Sniper match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+* {{icon class|Spy|link=Basic Spy strategy}} [[Basic Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
-*[[Soldier strategy]] <small>([[Soldier match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+== 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.
+* {{icon class|Scout|link=Community Scout strategy}} [[Community Scout strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Soldier |link=Community Soldier strategy}} [[Community Soldier strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Pyro|link=Community Pyro strategy}} [[Community Pyro strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Community Demoman strategy}} [[Community Demoman strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Heavy|link=Community Heavy strategy}} [[Community Heavy strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Community Engineer strategy}} [[Community Engineer strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Medic|link=Community Medic strategy}} [[Community Medic strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Community Sniper strategy}} [[Community Sniper strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Spy|link=Community Spy strategy}} [[Community Spy strategy]]
-*[[Pyro strategy]] <small>([[Pyro match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+== Anti-class strategies ==
+These are strategies for playing ''against'' a class, instead of playing as the class.
+* {{icon class|Scout|link=Anti-Scout strategy}} [[Anti-Scout strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Anti-Soldier strategy}} [[Anti-Soldier strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Pyro|link=Anti-Pyro strategy}} [[Anti-Pyro strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Anti-Demoman strategy}} [[Anti-Demoman strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Heavy|link=Anti-Heavy strategy}} [[Anti-Heavy strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Anti-Engineer strategy}} [[Anti-Engineer strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Medic|link=Anti-Medic strategy}} [[Anti-Medic strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Anti-Sniper strategy}} [[Anti-Sniper strategy]]
+* {{icon class|Spy|link=Anti-Spy strategy}} [[Anti-Spy strategy]]
-*[[Demoman strategy]] <small>([[Demoman match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+== Class-mechanic strategies ==
+These are strategies regarding class-specific mechanics, such as cloaking for the Spy.
+<div style=display:inline-table>
+* [[Backstab]]
+* [[Charging]]
+* [[Cloak]]
+</div><div style=display:inline-table>
+:* [[Compression blast]]
+:* [[Disguise]]
+:* [[Fire]]
+</div><div style=display:inline-table>
+:* [[Headshot]]
+:* [[Healing]]
+:* [[ÜberCharge strategy|ÜberCharge]]
+</div>
-*[[Heavy strategy]] <small>([[Heavy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+== 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.
+<div style=display:inline-table>
+* [[Aerial]]
+* [[Ambushing]]
+* [[Backcapping]]
+* [[Bleeding]]
+* [[Camping]]
+* [[Chokepoint]]
+* [[Communication]]
+* [[Control point timing]]
+* [[Crouching]]
+* [[High ground advantage]]
+* [[Juggling]]
+</div><div style=display:inline-table>
+:* [[Jumping]]
+:* [[Medic buddy]]
+:* [[Pick]]
+:* [[Respawn times]]
+:* [[Rush]]
+:* [[Spy checking]]
+:* [[Strafing]]
+:* [[Stun]]
+:* [[Text chat]]
+:* [[Turtling]]
+:* [[Voice chat]]
+</div>
-*[[Engineer strategy]] <small>([[Engineer match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+== 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 game mode strategies}}
-*[[Medic strategy]] <small>([[Medic match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+== Community map strategies ==
+These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any official ''Team Fortress 2'' [[List of maps|map]], as any class.
+{{Community map strategies}}
-*[[Sniper strategy]] <small>([[Sniper match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+== Event strategies ==
+These pages are for strategies limited to special events, such as Halloween.
+* [[Community Halloween maps strategy]]
+* [[Horseless Headless Horsemann match-ups]]
+* [[Merasmus match-ups]]
+* [[MONOCULUS match-ups]]
-*[[Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
+== Achievement strategies ==
+These are strategies for obtaining different achievements.
-== Team Strategies ==
+'''General achievements'''
+* [[File:Achieved.png|20px|link=Obtaining General achievements]] [[Obtaining General achievements]]
-{{main|Team strategy}}
+'''Class achievements'''
+* {{icon class|Scout|link=Obtaining Scout achievements}} [[Obtaining Scout achievements]]
+* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Obtaining Soldier achievements}} [[Obtaining Soldier achievements]]
+* {{icon class|Pyro|link=Obtaining Pyro achievements}} [[Obtaining Pyro achievements]]
+* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Obtaining Demoman achievements}} [[Obtaining Demoman achievements]]
+* {{icon class|Heavy|link=Obtaining Heavy achievements}} [[Obtaining Heavy achievements]]
+* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Obtaining Engineer achievements}} [[Obtaining Engineer achievements]]
+* {{icon class|Medic|link=Obtaining Medic achievements}} [[Obtaining Medic achievements]]
+* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Obtaining Sniper achievements}} [[Obtaining Sniper achievements]]
+* {{icon class|Spy|link=Obtaining Spy achievements}} [[Obtaining Spy achievements]]
-*[[Rush]]
+'''Game mode achievements'''
+* [[File:Doomsday icon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Astro-chievements]] [[Obtaining Astro-chievements]]
+* [[File:Mvm_navicon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]] [[Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]]
+* [[File:Jack Neutral.png|20px|link=Obtaining PASS Time achievements]] [[Obtaining PASS Time achievements]]
-*[[Turtling]]
+'''Map achievements'''
+* [[File:Controlpoint.png|20px|link=Obtaining Foundry achievements]] [[Obtaining Foundry achievements]]
+* [[File:Backpack Backcountry Blaster Scattergun Battle Scarred.png|20px|link=Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]] [[Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]]
+* [[File:Menu photos cp process final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Process achievements]] [[Obtaining Process achievements]]
+* [[File:Menu photos cp snakewater final1.png|20px|link=Obtaining Snakewater achievements]] [[Obtaining Snakewater achievements]]
+* [[File:Menu photos cp standin final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Standin achievements]] [[Obtaining Standin achievements]]
-== Individual Strategies ==
+'''Event achievements'''
+* [[File:Tf gift.png|20px|link=Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]] [[Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]]
+* [[File:Pumpkin.png|20px|link=Obtaining Halloween achievements]] [[Obtaining Halloween achievements]]
-*[[Aerial]]
+'''Other achievements'''
+* [[File:Tf2arrcamera.png|20px|link=Obtaining Replay achievements]] [[Obtaining Replay achievements]]
-*[[Ambushing]]
+== Contract strategies ==
+These are strategies for completing various [[Contracts]].
+* [[Contract strategy]]
+* [[Jungle Inferno Campaign#Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy|Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy]]
+* [[Halloween Contracts#Strategy|Halloween Contracts Strategy]]
+* [[Pyroland Contracts#Strategy|Pyroland Contracts Strategy]]
-*[[Back-capping]]
+{{Class Strategy Nav}}
+{{Map Strategy Nav}}
+{{Achievements Nav}}
-*[[Camping]]
+[[Category:Community strategy| ]]
+[[Category:Community strategy project]]
-*[[Compression blast]]
+[[Category:Strategy| ]]
-*[[Juggling]]
-*[[Jumping]]
-*[[Strafing]]
-*[[Team strategy]]
-*[[Tips]]
-*[[ÜberCharge strategy]]
-== Achievement Strategies ==
-*[[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]]
-== See Also: ==
-[[User Guides | User Guides]]
-[[Category:Strategy]]
-{{Languages}}