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==General== | ==General== | ||
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| + | *Keeping your distance will negate much of the Pyro's strength. | ||
| + | *Use [[Weapon_heckling#Heckling_A_Pyro|Weapon Heckling]] to effectively deal with some Pyros. | ||
==Weapon Specific== | ==Weapon Specific== | ||
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{{Icon weapon|weapon=Flamethrower|icon-size=100x100px}} | {{Icon weapon|weapon=Flamethrower|icon-size=100x100px}} | ||
==== [[Compression blast]] ==== | ==== [[Compression blast]] ==== | ||
| + | *Pyros will often panic when confronted by a Soldier or Demoman. Fire your rockets or grenades immediately after the airblast for a guaranteed hit. | ||
| + | *Do not fire your rockets straight at the enemy Pyro. This makes it easier for him to both aim and reflect the rocket. Use splash damage. | ||
=== [[Backburner]] === | === [[Backburner]] === | ||
{{Icon weapon|weapon=Backburner|icon-size=100x100px}} | {{Icon weapon|weapon=Backburner|icon-size=100x100px}} | ||
| + | *The Backburner lacks the Compression Blast ability. Don't hesitate with your shots. | ||
=== [[Degreaser]] === | === [[Degreaser]] === | ||
{{Icon weapon|weapon=Degreaser|icon-size=100x100px}} | {{Icon weapon|weapon=Degreaser|icon-size=100x100px}} | ||
| + | *The Degreaser is deadly with the Axetinguisher. Try to avoid areas where the Pyro can corner you with the airblast. | ||
=== [[Shotgun]] === | === [[Shotgun]] === | ||
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=== [[Axtinguisher]] === | === [[Axtinguisher]] === | ||
{{Icon weapon|weapon=Axtinguisher|icon-size=100x100px}} | {{Icon weapon|weapon=Axtinguisher|icon-size=100x100px}} | ||
| + | *If you are not on fire, the Axetinguisher is easy to overcome in a melee fight due to reduced damage against non-burning enemies. | ||
=== [[Homewrecker]] === | === [[Homewrecker]] === | ||
{{Icon weapon|weapon=Homewrecker|icon-size=100x100px}} | {{Icon weapon|weapon=Homewrecker|icon-size=100x100px}} | ||
| + | *The Homewrecker does decreased damage to players, making it less effective as a melee weapon. | ||
=== [[Powerjack]] === | === [[Powerjack]] === | ||
{{Icon weapon|weapon=Powerjack|icon-size=100x100px}} | {{Icon weapon|weapon=Powerjack|icon-size=100x100px}} | ||
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=== [[Back Scratcher]] === | === [[Back Scratcher]] === | ||
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===[[Item sets#Pyro|The Gas Jockey's Gear]]=== | ===[[Item sets#Pyro|The Gas Jockey's Gear]]=== | ||
[[File:Backpack Pyro Bundle.png|100px|The Gas Jockey's Gear Set]] | [[File:Backpack Pyro Bundle.png|100px|The Gas Jockey's Gear Set]] | ||
| + | *The Pyro has 10% bullet vulnerability using this set. Use the pistol to harass him from range. | ||
== See also== | == See also== | ||
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The Pyro is a huge threat at close range. Keeping your distance can make the fight much easier.
Contents
General
- Keeping your distance will negate much of the Pyro's strength.
- Use Weapon Heckling to effectively deal with some Pyros.
Weapon Specific
A list of useful tidbits about the Pyro's tools, and how to counter them.
Flamethrower
Compression blast
- Pyros will often panic when confronted by a Soldier or Demoman. Fire your rockets or grenades immediately after the airblast for a guaranteed hit.
- Do not fire your rockets straight at the enemy Pyro. This makes it easier for him to both aim and reflect the rocket. Use splash damage.
Backburner
- The Backburner lacks the Compression Blast ability. Don't hesitate with your shots.
Degreaser
- The Degreaser is deadly with the Axetinguisher. Try to avoid areas where the Pyro can corner you with the airblast.
Shotgun
Flare Gun
Fire Axe
Axtinguisher
- If you are not on fire, the Axetinguisher is easy to overcome in a melee fight due to reduced damage against non-burning enemies.
Homewrecker
- The Homewrecker does decreased damage to players, making it less effective as a melee weapon.
Powerjack
Back Scratcher
The Gas Jockey's Gear
- The Pyro has 10% bullet vulnerability using this set. Use the pistol to harass him from range.
See also
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