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− | * The Detonator's flares can be manually triggered by the Pyro to explode, creating a small blast that can ignite multiple targets. Stay away from your teammates to minimize splash damage. | + | * The Detonator's flares can be manually triggered by the Pyro to explode, creating a small blast that can ignite multiple targets and even explode through walls. Stay away from your teammates to minimize splash damage, and dodge incoming flares to avoid mid-air explosions. |
− | * Compared to the [[Flare Gun]], Detonator flares only deal mini-crits to burning players, making it less effective for killing enemies. | + | * Compared to the [[Flare Gun]], Detonator flares only deal mini-crits to burning players, making it less effective for killing enemies. Despite this, the Detonator is less punishing at hitting players, as the Pyro only needs to aim the flare directly at you or your teammates to follow up with the blast. |
* A Pyro can use the Detonator to perform a small Flare Jump at the cost of health. Stay aware of all possible routes that the Pyro can take to reach you. | * A Pyro can use the Detonator to perform a small Flare Jump at the cost of health. Stay aware of all possible routes that the Pyro can take to reach you. | ||
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+ | * The Scorch Shot encourages persistent harassment and aggressive offense rather than finishing off players, making use of the widespread afterburn and increased knockback from the double flares that explode on direct hits on players or any surface. If you know there is an aggressive Scorch Shot Pyro, avoid exposing yourself to vulnerable locations and move erratically to avoid getting hit with the double flare combo. | ||
* The Scorch Shot can ignite multiple targets with one hit. Don't stay clustered with teammates. | * The Scorch Shot can ignite multiple targets with one hit. Don't stay clustered with teammates. | ||
* The Scorch Shot's flares can knock enemies back; the knockback increases if you already are on fire. Don't idle close to environmental hazards. | * The Scorch Shot's flares can knock enemies back; the knockback increases if you already are on fire. Don't idle close to environmental hazards. |
Revision as of 01:08, 3 February 2023
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The Pyro is a hardy class that excels at close range combat, particularly in confined areas where their Flame Thrower is difficult to avoid. Due to the Flame Thrower’s wide damage spread, the Pyro can focus more on outmaneuvering their opponents than aiming and has leeway when fighting at close range. Additionally, the Pyro has access to the compression blast, a powerful source of utility that allows them to forcibly reposition enemies or reflect projectiles. The overall theme of the Pyro’s available weapons is close range power; because their best long range weapon is just the Flare Gun, they are most vulnerable when distant from enemies or when in open areas.
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General
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Weapon-specific
Main article: Pyro weapons
Primary weapons
Weapon | Anti-Pyro strategy |
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![]() Flame Thrower + reskins |
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![]() Backburner + reskins |
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![]() Degreaser |
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![]() Phlogistinator |
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![]() Dragon's Fury |
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![]() Rainblower |
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![]() Compression Blast |
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Secondary weapons
Weapon | Anti-Pyro strategy |
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![]() Shotgun + reskins |
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![]() Flare Gun + reskins |
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![]() Detonator |
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![]() Reserve Shooter |
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![]() Manmelter |
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![]() Scorch Shot |
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![]() Panic Attack |
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![]() Thermal Thruster |
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![]() Gas Passer |
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Melee weapons
Weapon | Anti-Pyro strategy |
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![]() Fire Axe + reskins |
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![]() Axtinguisher + reskins |
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![]() Homewrecker + reskins |
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![]() Powerjack |
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![]() Back Scratcher |
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![]() Sharpened Volcano Fragment |
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![]() Third Degree |
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![]() Neon Annihilator |
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![]() Hot Hand |
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See also
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