Anti-Soldier strategy

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The Soldier is a devastating, bulky predator who has an above average health and powerful rockets, but he lags behind with his cumbersome speed and ammo.

General

• Keeping your distance will negate much of the Soldier's rocket power.
• His slow mobility can cripple his attempt to catch up with a retreat.

Weapon Specific

A list of useful tidbits about the Soldier's arsenals, and how to counter them.

Rocket Launcher

Direct Hit

Black Box

• Mobility is key as this Rocket Launcher will grant the Soldier with more health each time he hits you.

Rocket Jumper

• Although there is practically no use in serious gameplay, the Soldier might use this to assault higher positions, so tread carefully with a height advantage.

Shotgun

Buff Banner

Gunboats

Battalion's Backup

• Watch out for a Soldier with this when Übercharging with the Kritzkrieg since it renders the effect null.

Shovel

Equalizer

Pain Train

The Tank Buster

See also

• Soldier strategy
• Community Soldier strategy
• Rocket jumping
• Soldier match-ups
• Team strategy