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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Scout.png|100x100px|link=Scout]]<br>[[Scout match-ups|Scout]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Scout.png|100x100px|link=Scout]]<br>[[Scout match-ups|Scout]]
| Much like the Pyro, the [[Scout]] prefers to surprise and retreat. Don't let the Scout know where you are until you're within range to keep him warm.  The key is common sense: With increased speed, far-range bullets, and high damage from the Scattergun, the Scout can easily best you if he spots you first.  However, light a Scout on fire, and his common sense will go up in flames, along with his accuracy and patience. Flamethrower fire is difficult to dodge, so spraying your shots is recommended. A [[Compression Blast]] will propel a Scout away from you, but slower than the Scout's running speed, effectively stalling any retreats.  It also launches the Scout in a predictable trajectory, making [[Shotgun]] or [[Flare Gun]] blasts much easier.  [[Axtinguisher|Axtinguishing]] will also drop a Scout in one shot, which is much easier after puffing him against a wall.
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| The battle against a Scout depends entirely on your use of all three weapons when appropriate. If he gets too close, light him on fire with one of your flamethrowers. If he steps out of range, try to pull off a [[Flare Gun]] shot or pepper him with [[Shotgun]] fire. If he insists on staying close by, consider an [[Axtinguisher]] or [[Powerjack]] hit. Airblasting can help if you're trying to pull him into a corner for more focused fire.
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Soldier.png|100x100px|link=Soldier]]<br>[[Soldier match-ups|Soldier]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Soldier.png|100x100px|link=Soldier]]<br>[[Soldier match-ups|Soldier]]
| [[Soldier]]s are more direct opponents:  Their slow speed, high health, and powerful rockets give them little reason to retreat. The rockets make [[Axtinguisher|Axtinguishing]] near impossible, unless you run into a very non-reflexive player.  The best way to take down a Soldier is to engage him outside of [[Shotgun]] range and reflect rockets back at him.  (Reflecting can be difficult at first, but with practice it soon becomes routine.)  Listen carefully to which type of [[Rocket Launcher]] he uses to time your blasts correctly.  Once a Soldier notices you reflecting his rockets, they’ll most likely switch to the Shotgun, even if you’re too far away.  The [[Flare Gun]] makes a handy tool at this point if you manage to hit him once or twice.
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| Key in a Soldier matchup is managing his rockets. If you're running with an airblast-capable flamethrower, reflect his rockets as well as you can (remember, they deal [[Mini-Crit]] damage). If he switches to his [[Shotgun]], counter with your own secondary weapon. Remember, you're faster than him (unless he's taken out the [[Equalizer]]), so don't be afraid to close the distance and use your flames and your melees.
Ambushing a Soldier can be effective too;  Light them up from the back, and they’ll instantly turn around fire a rocket.  Reflecting this in his face will damage him enough for the afterburn to pick them off.  The [[Backburner]] can also work like this if you can survive a direct rocket to the face.  (The closer you are, the more splash damage the Soldier will absorb.)  The [[Equalizer]] is bad news for you if you don’t have the [[Compression blast]] ability.  Quickly light up any pickaxe-wielding foes and blast him out of harm’s way;  If he’s hurt enough to use the Equalizer, afterburn will finish him off.
 
Soldiers tend to attract [[Medic]]s as a primary healing target; They’re slightly faster than a Heavy, almost as deadly, and very protective of their doctor.  Always engage the Medic first if you can catch them around a corner, where the Soldier can’t see you.  Separating the two, even if you can’t kill them, is key.
 
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>Pyro
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>Pyro
| Fighting fire with fire can be difficult, since [[Pyro]]s are immune to afterburn. If it comes down to a [[Flamethrower]] duel, play defensive and backpedal:  More flames connect if your  enemy runs towards your muzzle.  While the [[Backburner]] deals 15% more damage, the Compression blast can negate this easily in a one-on-one. If you're out of Flamethrower range, use your secondary weapons without hesitation.  (Do not dismiss the Flares as useless; A single shot still deals 35 damage, afterburn or not.) Reflecting  flares is possible, but most Pyros will dismiss it as pointless.  Pyro vs. Pyro is usually a game of who gets the first move. Saying that, an effective strategy with the Degreaser and Shotgun is to continuously Compression blast the enemy Pyro away from you and fire a few quick shots in between with your Shotgun. The Compression blast will disorientate the enemy Pyro while at the same time making them an easy target for your shots.
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| The largest problem with fighting an enemy [[Pyro]] is the simple fact that all Pyros are immune to afterburn. The [[Flare Gun]] and the [[Axtinguisher]] are borderline useless against another Pyro, and the three flamethrowers aren't much better. If you have a [[Backburner]] and the opposing Pyro doesn't, you can try to out-damage him at point-blank range. Otherwise, Shotgun blasts are the most reliable method, and melee swings from the [[Fire Ax]] or [[Powerjack]] never hurt.
If the other team has multiple Pyros, consider equipping the [[Shotgun]], [[Powerjack]] and/or [[Fire Axe]].  While the Fire Axe is less effective than the Flamethrower, Powerjack and Shotgun at point blank, it does sport a 25% chance for [[Critical hit]]s and may come in handy if your fuel and ammo runs out.  The main thing to worry about with enemy Pyros is their tendency to set other people on fire.  The [[Compression blast]] will put out burning teammates, don't hesitate to use it.  Beware of enemy airblasts, since they can knock you off a cliff or pin you against a wall faster than you can call for a Medic.  Again, playing smart is important with the Pyro, despite what your domination-targets may claim.
 
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Demoman.png|100x100px|link=Demoman]]<br>[[Demoman match-ups|Demoman]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Demoman.png|100x100px|link=Demoman]]<br>[[Demoman match-ups|Demoman]]
|The Demoman is like a slightly more dangerous Soldier.  Their [[Grenade launcher|Grenades]] fire faster than rockets, and reflected grenades are much trickier to be offensive with.  Not to mention their near-average speed gives them the opportunity to retreat, find a health kit, and keep on fighting.
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| Dealing with a [[Demoman]] requires similar tactics used for the Soldier. If you can reflect projectiles, keep his Grenades and his stickies away from you at all costs, as a couple of direct hits will ruin you. Remember, the Demoman doesn't have a hitscan weapon, so your [[Shotgun]] and [[Flare Gun]] are fantastic for racking up damage. If he has equipped the [[Chargin' Targe]], fire won't be as effective. Shotgun blasts or a puff-and-sting [[Axtinguisher]] swipe are useful in these situations.
Always send a quick puff of flame before a compression blast to light up the Demoman. While reflect-grenades are hard to hit your opponent with, you can still easily reflect them towards his feet.  The Mini-Crit bonus is well worth the reflection, if you can get it far enough away from your own hide.  If a teammate or Engineer’s [[building]] is in danger, reflect any incoming bombs as they won’t hurt your allies.  Reflecting [[Sticky bomb]]s is the easiest way to clean a “carpet,” but the mines will not change ownership upon reflection: They still belong to the Demoman.
 
The [[Chargin' Targe]] effectively makes the Demoman much, much weaker. Yes, the shield will reduce some afterburn damage, but once you hear a Demoman’s charge, the airblast makes him as useful as a [[Spycrab]].  Quickly airblast him outside of melee range, puff him with fire, and keep juggling him and watch his sword flail uselessly as he tries to hit you.  Using the [[Axtinguisher]] or reflecting a grenade back at him will finish the job.
 
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Heavy.png|100x100px|link=Heavy]]<br>[[Heavy match-ups|Heavy]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Heavy.png|100x100px|link=Heavy]]<br>[[Heavy match-ups|Heavy]]
|Heavies are bad news.  Approached from the front, you will die, pretty much every time. The only way to survive a one-on-one with the Heavy is to, once again, surprise him from behind. The [[Backburner]] was designed with the Heavy in mind, and will quickly down the beast in seconds.  Otherwise, don’t engage a Heavy if his [[Minigun]] is revving:  The moment it takes to rev up his gun is a perfect opportunity for attack.   When the Backburner’s out of the question, the easiest way to kill a Heavy is to ignite him with a single puff and [[Axtinguisher|Axtinguish]] him twice.  If you do it fast enough to not get killed yourself, there’s no way he can survive two Critical hits.
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| Dealing with a Heavy means staying out of the sights of his weapons. Taking on a Heavy head-on without some kind of surprise or health advantage isn't recommended. He has the biggest back in the game, a prime target for the Backburner. He is also susceptible to airblasts, particularly if you can exploit his speed weakness to put distance between you. Concentrated fire or sneaky [[Shotgun]] / [[Flare Gun]] work can take down a Heavy.
If a Heavy is constantly spinning his Minigun, stay out of sight and use the [[Flare Gun]].  His slow speed makes him a much easier target, and from a long distance, flares will Crit on flaming targets. On maps like Nucleus and Offblast, which feature perilous pitfalls, a [[Compression Blast]] is a shameless, but wholly effective means of eliminating a Heavy in one stroke.
 
Never leave a Heavy half-finished if you can help it.  More often than not, he’s hiding a [[Sandvich]] and can run off for a quick bite to eat, making any previous efforts to kill him worthless.  Follow him stealthily if you think he’s running off to eat, since a quick puff and an Axtinguisher will cut his lunch break short.  Remember that [[Natascha]]-wielding Heavies are difficult to evade, and if you find yourself caught with one, it’s often just best to take whatever health you can off of his counter.
 
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Engineer.png|100x100px|link=Engineer]]<br>[[Engineer match-ups|Engineer]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Engineer.png|100x100px|link=Engineer]]<br>[[Engineer match-ups|Engineer]]
|The [[Engineer]] is not much for a Pyro to worry about. As weak as a [[Scout]], but with normal speed and mediocre weapons, Engies are more of a novelty than a threat.  The [[Flamethrower]], [[Flare Gun]], [[Shotgun]], pretty much any weapon can make Texas Toast out of any hardhat.
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| The Engineer by himself is hardly a threat. With identical speed and a fifty-point health advantage, any manner of strategies will be sufficient. However, the Engineer with a Sentry will be a problem. Even with your high health, you can't stand a Sentry for long. Avoid it as much as possible and sneak up on the Engineer if you can. The [[Flare Gun]] can be useful if you find an out-of-range spot to hide in.
The main problem is, of course, his [[Sentry Gun]].  Directly engaging he Sentry Gun is not impossible, but made difficult the higher-upgraded and protected it is.  Level 1 Sentry Guns and [[Combat Mini-Sentry Guns|Mini-Sentry Guns]] can be [[Circle strafing|circle strafed]] with the Flamethrower easily, but not so much for its upgraded brethren.  These are best taken out by peeking around a corner or ledge where you can see the Sentry Gun but it can’t see you.  Fire away.  The [[Homewrecker]] weapon, while originally intended for taking out Sentry Guns, is much too difficult to use effectively on an active Sentry Gun. Save it for removing Sappers, Dispensers, teleports, or just for humiliating the enemy team when you feel lucky.
 
If your team features a Soldier, Demoman, Sniper, or Spy, simply tell them through chat the whereabouts of the Sentry Gun and let them deal with it.  Explosives, Sappers, or Sniper rifles make quick work of Sentry Guns; you most likely won’t, unless you manage to plug the Sentry Gun with six flares in a row before an Engineer can repair it.  However, if you discover a large Engineer camp, nothing takes it out faster than an [[ÜberCharge]]d Pyro with a sticky trigger.
 
 
 
If the Engineer is manually controlling his Sentry with the [[Wrangler]], you'll need to be sneaky to deal with him. The Backburner is ideal to take out the Engineer while his attention is focused on the action, or, if using the regular Flamethrower, a compression blast or two into the air will disorient him enough to be incapable of reacting in time before you can take him out. Once he's dead, or if you're feeling lucky while he's still alive, you can take out the Sentry with the Homewrecker in a matter of seconds, or else it'll be revved back up to blow you to pieces in no time.
 
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Medic.png|100x100px|link=Medic]]<br>[[Medic match-ups|Medic]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Medic.png|100x100px|link=Medic]]<br>[[Medic match-ups|Medic]]
| Everyone seems to have it out for the Medic, and for good reason. With instantaneous healing powers and the ability to negate your afterburn effects, you have every reason to want to target him.  But don’t take the Medic as a harmless threat:  [[Needle gun|Needles]] hurt, and if they’re  [[Blutsauger]] needles, they’re real bad news. Just remember that even a burning Medic, after retreating, will be able to heal up more and more with time.  Kill him quickly and quietly, if at all possible.
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| Fighting a Medic one-on-one is far from impossible. While his needles pack a bit of a punch, they travel in fairly predictable paths. Avoid them as best you can and set him on fire. Bear in mind that his health regeneration will keep your afterburn from being particularly effective, so light him up with secondary and melee shots as appropriate. If he brings a friend with him, focus fire on the Medic. Your airblast can be useful in this situation to separate any help he may bring.
More than likely, a good Medic will bring a big dog on his leash:  Heavies, Soldiers, and other Pyros will often keep the Medic in their pocket, leeching off of the [[overheal]] effects.  Use the [[Compression blast|Airblast]] to separate a Medic from their buddy, even during [[ÜberCharge]]s, but try to do it without being spotted by the Medic-buddy.  The [[Axtinguisher]] will kill a Medic instantly if you’ve already lit him up.  Remember that leaving a single Medic alive is the equivalent of letting the entire other team survive.
 
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Sniper.png|100x100px|link=Sniper]]<br>[[Sniper match-ups|Sniper]]
 
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| The Sniper is perhaps the Pyro’s foil: You thrive at small quarters, the Sniper likes long range.  His kills are instantaneous, you take things slow with fire.  The obvious choice is to not let the Sniper know where you are, much less see you.  Ambush is the best way to kill a Sniper, no matter what, but sometimes that option is difficult. A Sniper set on fire will find it very hard to line up a shot, effectively saving you from headshots. [[Jarate]] is your worst enemy, as it can be used offensively, defensively, and every other way against fire.  Just after a Sniper throws his jar is the best time to light him on fire, since he’s helpless to extinguish it. If a Sniper is foolish enough to throw Jarate in your presence, reflecting it will make your fire Mini-Crit on the Sniper himself, even at point-blank.
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| The Sniper, perhaps the opposite of the Pyro, isn't difficult in close-quarters combat. Light him on fire and [[Shotgun]] / [[Flare Gun]] / [[Axtinguisher]] / [[Powerjack]] him to death as you please. Beware of his [[Jarate]], though, which can extinguish your flames and give him a shot at redemption. At longer ranges, try to stay out of sight. Flare Gun shots can be particularly useful here, as well as any Shotgun damage that lands, since his aim will jump. You can also attempt to reflect his arrows, should he be carrying the Huntsman.
[[Huntsman]] arrows are tricky to reflect, but with practice you can become rather good at it.  Remember that a Sniper cannot fire arrows while mid-air, so [[juggling]] him will keep his arrows at bay. The instant he touches ground, however he can and will fire, so timing a reflect of his arrow is both impressive and easy.  Again, with the [[Sniper Rifle]] or Huntsman, the key is to engage him up close and not be seen from far away.
 
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Pyro.png|100x100px|link=Pyro]]<br>[[Pyro]]
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Spy.png|100x100px|link=Spy]]<br>[[Spy match-ups|Spy]]
 
| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | [[Image:Spy.png|100x100px|link=Spy]]<br>[[Spy match-ups|Spy]]
| The Spy is your natural prey.  Disguise or not, you can burn any Spy to the ground within seconds, and in fact, [[spy-check|Spy checking]] is the Pyro’s most important job. Light a Spy up, and he’ll stay burning whether he’s disguised or cloaked, save for [[Dead Ringer]] users.  The [[Homewrecker]] is a great tool for removing enemy [[Sappers]] in one stroke, if you’re a real credit to team.  The main problem is not the Spy’s [[Revolver]], or even his ability to headshot with the [[Ambassador]], but it is those Spies who use the Dead Ringer over… and over… and over.
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| To find a Spy, there is no better way than to spray fire on every friendly who has not exhibited any convincing behavior recently (as well as in corners and other common Spy hangouts). Once a Spy is found, simply set him on fire and kill him however you please. Should he be carrying the [[Dead Ringer]], beware: activating the Dead Ringer extinguishes the fire, meaning that he can escape. Spray the area around his body after death if possible to certify that he is, indeed, dead.
Light a Spy on fire, and if he dies within one second, you can rest assured he’s still alive. Keep firing on the Spy long beyond its death, even in the general vicinity, and you can light him up again.  Airblast him against a wall until his Cloak runs out, and you’ve got him in the bag.  The [[Backburner]] can take out a Spy equally as quick, but has no failsafe in case they use the Dead Ringer.  [[Axtinguisher]] chops are very effective as soon as he decloaks.  Another great way to keep a Spy from continuously cloaking is to take all the ammunition available, forcing him to decloak.  Spies everywhere will hate you for this.
 
 
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Class Strategy
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Pyro
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Scout
The battle against a Scout depends entirely on your use of all three weapons when appropriate. If he gets too close, light him on fire with one of your flamethrowers. If he steps out of range, try to pull off a Flare Gun shot or pepper him with Shotgun fire. If he insists on staying close by, consider an Axtinguisher or Powerjack hit. Airblasting can help if you're trying to pull him into a corner for more focused fire.
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Pyro
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Soldier
Key in a Soldier matchup is managing his rockets. If you're running with an airblast-capable flamethrower, reflect his rockets as well as you can (remember, they deal Mini-Crit damage). If he switches to his Shotgun, counter with your own secondary weapon. Remember, you're faster than him (unless he's taken out the Equalizer), so don't be afraid to close the distance and use your flames and your melees.
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Pyro
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Pyro
The largest problem with fighting an enemy Pyro is the simple fact that all Pyros are immune to afterburn. The Flare Gun and the Axtinguisher are borderline useless against another Pyro, and the three flamethrowers aren't much better. If you have a Backburner and the opposing Pyro doesn't, you can try to out-damage him at point-blank range. Otherwise, Shotgun blasts are the most reliable method, and melee swings from the Fire Ax or Powerjack never hurt.
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Pyro
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Demoman
Dealing with a Demoman requires similar tactics used for the Soldier. If you can reflect projectiles, keep his Grenades and his stickies away from you at all costs, as a couple of direct hits will ruin you. Remember, the Demoman doesn't have a hitscan weapon, so your Shotgun and Flare Gun are fantastic for racking up damage. If he has equipped the Chargin' Targe, fire won't be as effective. Shotgun blasts or a puff-and-sting Axtinguisher swipe are useful in these situations.
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Pyro
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Heavy
Dealing with a Heavy means staying out of the sights of his weapons. Taking on a Heavy head-on without some kind of surprise or health advantage isn't recommended. He has the biggest back in the game, a prime target for the Backburner. He is also susceptible to airblasts, particularly if you can exploit his speed weakness to put distance between you. Concentrated fire or sneaky Shotgun / Flare Gun work can take down a Heavy.
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Pyro
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Engineer
The Engineer by himself is hardly a threat. With identical speed and a fifty-point health advantage, any manner of strategies will be sufficient. However, the Engineer with a Sentry will be a problem. Even with your high health, you can't stand a Sentry for long. Avoid it as much as possible and sneak up on the Engineer if you can. The Flare Gun can be useful if you find an out-of-range spot to hide in.
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Pyro
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Medic
Fighting a Medic one-on-one is far from impossible. While his needles pack a bit of a punch, they travel in fairly predictable paths. Avoid them as best you can and set him on fire. Bear in mind that his health regeneration will keep your afterburn from being particularly effective, so light him up with secondary and melee shots as appropriate. If he brings a friend with him, focus fire on the Medic. Your airblast can be useful in this situation to separate any help he may bring.
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Pyro
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Sniper
The Sniper, perhaps the opposite of the Pyro, isn't difficult in close-quarters combat. Light him on fire and Shotgun / Flare Gun / Axtinguisher / Powerjack him to death as you please. Beware of his Jarate, though, which can extinguish your flames and give him a shot at redemption. At longer ranges, try to stay out of sight. Flare Gun shots can be particularly useful here, as well as any Shotgun damage that lands, since his aim will jump. You can also attempt to reflect his arrows, should he be carrying the Huntsman.
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Pyro
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Spy
To find a Spy, there is no better way than to spray fire on every friendly who has not exhibited any convincing behavior recently (as well as in corners and other common Spy hangouts). Once a Spy is found, simply set him on fire and kill him however you please. Should he be carrying the Dead Ringer, beware: activating the Dead Ringer extinguishes the fire, meaning that he can escape. Spray the area around his body after death if possible to certify that he is, indeed, dead.