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* The Minigun rapidly fires rounds that deal immense damage, but is inaccurate over distances. Use cover and don't charge directly at him. | * The Minigun rapidly fires rounds that deal immense damage, but is inaccurate over distances. Use cover and don't charge directly at him. | ||
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* A Heavy may switch to the Shotgun when he is moving between areas or his Minigun runs out of ammunition. Take him down before he can prepare his other weapon. | * A Heavy may switch to the Shotgun when he is moving between areas or his Minigun runs out of ammunition. Take him down before he can prepare his other weapon. | ||
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* The Sandvich slowly restores the Heavy to full health as he eats it, so he may be able to soak up the damage dealt by your attacks. At the very least, harm him enough so that eating the Sandvich was a pointless endeavor. Alternatively, use a [[kill taunt]] that is faster than the eating animation. | * The Sandvich slowly restores the Heavy to full health as he eats it, so he may be able to soak up the damage dealt by your attacks. At the very least, harm him enough so that eating the Sandvich was a pointless endeavor. Alternatively, use a [[kill taunt]] that is faster than the eating animation. | ||
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* A Heavy can throw his Sandvich on the ground for anyone else to pick up in order to regain 50% of their HP instantly. This is commonly done to heal a friendly [[Medic]]. Steal the Sandvich yourself or knock his allies away using [[knock back]]. | * A Heavy can throw his Sandvich on the ground for anyone else to pick up in order to regain 50% of their HP instantly. This is commonly done to heal a friendly [[Medic]]. Steal the Sandvich yourself or knock his allies away using [[knock back]]. | ||
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* The Dalokohs Bar only heals the Heavy for 100 HP but does not have a cooldown timer. He can eat it constantly to heal minor injuries and stay healthy. | * The Dalokohs Bar only heals the Heavy for 100 HP but does not have a cooldown timer. He can eat it constantly to heal minor injuries and stay healthy. | ||
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* The Heavy's slow speed is a disadvantage that can be exploited by faster classes during a melee fight; strafe around him or back up as you attack. | * The Heavy's slow speed is a disadvantage that can be exploited by faster classes during a melee fight; strafe around him or back up as you attack. | ||
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* The Heavy can also apply the Crit boost to his other weapons when switched. Quickly decide whether to take him down or temporarily retreat. | * The Heavy can also apply the Crit boost to his other weapons when switched. Quickly decide whether to take him down or temporarily retreat. | ||
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* A Heavy will usually only have the G.R.U. out while running to a battlefield and switch weapons once he arrives. While they are active, he takes increased damage. He might not expect enemies along the way, so you can ambush him en route. | * A Heavy will usually only have the G.R.U. out while running to a battlefield and switch weapons once he arrives. While they are active, he takes increased damage. He might not expect enemies along the way, so you can ambush him en route. |
Revision as of 06:13, 23 December 2014
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The Heavy is the sturdiest but least maneuverable class. He easily soaks up damage and still poses a threat thanks to his Minigun, which can mow down anyone who dares face him head-on. The Heavy will almost always be found at the frontlines, supported by a Medic. Because his direct combat capabilities are so powerful, taking him down will require smart play or additional firepower from teammates. The Heavy's weakness lies in his size and lack of speed, which makes him an easy target for sneak attacks or ranged weapons. Additionally, less diverse loadout options limit his unpredictability; any of his weapons that provide utility usually come with heavy drawbacks in combat.
Contents
General
Attributes | Anti-Heavy strategy |
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Health |
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Speed |
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Power |
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Weapon-specific
Main article: Heavy weapons
Primary weapons
Weapon | Anti-Heavy strategy |
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Minigun + reskins |
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Natascha |
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Brass Beast |
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Tomislav |
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Huo-Long Heater |
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Secondary weapons
Armaments
Weapon | Anti-Heavy strategy |
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Shotgun + reskins |
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Family Business |
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Edibles
- A Lunchbox item replaces the Heavy's Shotgun, leaving him with one less weapon to attack you with.
- If a Heavy retreats from a fight, check if he's trying to eat. The distinct "nomming" sound makes him easy to track down.
- A Heavy is defenseless while eating. If no other enemies are nearby, interrupt his meal and kill him.
Weapon | Anti-Heavy strategy |
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Sandvich + reskins |
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Dahlokohs Bar [[Dahlokohs Bar|Template:Dictionary/items/dahlokohs bar]] + reskins |
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Buffalo Steak Sandvich |
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Melee weapons
Weapon | Anti-Heavy strategy |
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Fists + reskins |
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Killing Gloves of Boxing |
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Gloves of Running Urgently + reskins |
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Warrior's Spirit |
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Fists of Steel |
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Eviction Notice |
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Holiday Punch |
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See also
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