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{{See also|Community Payload strategy}}
 
{{See also|Community Payload strategy}}
 
* The map is very open, allowing for much vertical mobility, such as the [[Thermal Thruster]] or [[Jumping|explosive jumping]].
 
* The map is very open, allowing for much vertical mobility, such as the [[Thermal Thruster]] or [[Jumping|explosive jumping]].
* Because of the wide open sightlines, when moving around near a high traffic area try to Juke to throw off the tracking of snipers.
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== Class-specific strategy ==
 
== Class-specific strategy ==
 
=== {{class link|Scout}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Scout}} ===
 
* At the end of the map, the attacking team has to capture a control point. This makes the Scout's double capture rate especially effective. Use a flank route or unexpected angle to start capture progress and force the enemy team to respond to it, while your own team moves in.
 
* At the end of the map, the attacking team has to capture a control point. This makes the Scout's double capture rate especially effective. Use a flank route or unexpected angle to start capture progress and force the enemy team to respond to it, while your own team moves in.
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=== {{class link|Soldier}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Soldier}} ===
* The high spybox makes [[Jumping|explosive jumping]] a good choice to flank a gathering push or to jump behind defencive lines; do note that point C and D are a bit more enclosed than the rest of the map, so this strategy may not be as viable there.
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* The open sky of the map and majority outdoor areas give plenty of opportunities to rocket jump for flanks or simply jumping behind the enemy. Checkpoint C and D are a bit more enclosed than the rest of the map, so this strategy may not be as viable there.
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=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Pyro}} ===
 
* The many flank routes make the [[Backburner]] a good choice. High up ledges above the Payload cart are ideal spots to jump down to Crit players pushing the cart. The Thermal Thruster can aid in this with its vertical movement.
 
* The many flank routes make the [[Backburner]] a good choice. High up ledges above the Payload cart are ideal spots to jump down to Crit players pushing the cart. The Thermal Thruster can aid in this with its vertical movement.
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=== {{class link|Demoman}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Demoman}} ===
* The map has an abundance of slopes and angled props to use [[Jumping|Rampsliding]] off of; one useful example is the large hill by BLU teams first spawn, an defending [[Demoman]] could use the [[Tide Turner]] to Rampslide up the slope behind enemies pushing the cart.
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* The map has an abundance of slopes and angled props to [[Jumping#Rampsliding|trimp]] off of, one useful example is the large hill by BLU team's first spawn. A defending Demoman can use the [[Tide Turner]] to trimp behind the enemies pushing the cart.
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=== {{class link|Heavy}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Heavy}} ===
* Because of the [[Heavy]]'s slow movement speed, walking though the map is quite risky. You should try to take flank routes to minimise danger and suprise the enemy team.
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* Because of the Heavy's slow movement speed, walking though the map is quite risky. You should try to take flank routes to minimise danger and suprise the enemy team.
** Once you do flank you have the option to use your powerful Minigun to kill and distract the enemy team, giving an opening for your team to push.
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=== {{class link|Engineer}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Engineer}} ===
 
* The bricks by the side exit of BLU's first spawn are an ideal place for a [[Sentry Gun]], placing one on top allows for it to shoot the RED team and give an opening to push the cart.
 
* The bricks by the side exit of BLU's first spawn are an ideal place for a [[Sentry Gun]], placing one on top allows for it to shoot the RED team and give an opening to push the cart.
 
* The many ledges allow for creative Sentry Gun positions, but keep in mind that anything too out in the open can be shot down by a Soldier or a [[Sniper]] out of its range.
 
* The many ledges allow for creative Sentry Gun positions, but keep in mind that anything too out in the open can be shot down by a Soldier or a [[Sniper]] out of its range.
 
* The map's ending control point makes it easy for you to build a Sentry Gun on the cliff above the point to stop pushes. The [[Wrangler]] allows for manual aiming of targets that might hide behind the cart, as well as significantly reducing damage from incoming fire.
 
* The map's ending control point makes it easy for you to build a Sentry Gun on the cliff above the point to stop pushes. The [[Wrangler]] allows for manual aiming of targets that might hide behind the cart, as well as significantly reducing damage from incoming fire.
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=== {{class link|Medic}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Medic}} ===
* The capture at the end of the map can be made easier with the [[Amputator]]'s AOE healing effect; allowing you to heal your entire team.
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* The capture at the end of the map can be made easier with the [[Amputator]]'s area of effect healing, allowing you to heal your entire team from a safe spot.
* The abundance of explosive jumping players on the map makes the [[Quick-Fix]] a good choice; due to its ability to mimic the explosive jumps and shield charges of the people the Medic is healing.
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* The viability of explosive jumping makes the [[Quick-Fix]] a good choice due to its ability to mimic the explosive jumps and shield charges of the patient.
** If you have an uber ready and cordination with your paitent; you can have them explosive jump you behind the enemy lines; and then you can pop [[Ubercharge]], causing enough chaos to either clear out the cart/control point or cause enough discord for your team to take the opening and push.
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** If you have an [[ÜberCharge]] ready and coordinate with your patient you can have them explosive jump you behind the enemy lines and pop your ÜberCharge. Causing chaos behind the enemy's lines like this provides an opportunity for the rest of your team to start pushing in.
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=== {{class link|Sniper}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Sniper}} ===
* The many ledges are great spots for a Sniper to stand from, the high ground giving the advantage of being able to look over a lot of the cover.
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* The many ledges are great spots for a Sniper to stand from, the high ground giving the advantage of being able to look over a lot of the cover. For example, the high up platform outside of BLU's spawn can be used to spawncamp the enemy team before they can reach the cart.
* All segments of the map have a ledge or overhang you can use to pick off targets pushing the cart, one example is the high up platform outside of BLU's spawn; this platform can also be used to spawncamp the enemy team before they can reach the cart.
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=== {{class link|Spy}} ===
 
=== {{class link|Spy}} ===
* The abundance of hidden or out of sight areas in this map makes decloaking in a safe spot far easier; a good example is the small network of tunnels around the first capture point, assessable by the side building overlooking point A.
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* The many hidden or out-of-sight areas on this map makes decloaking in a safe spot far easier to do. For example, the small network of tunnels around the first capture point, accessible by the side building overlooking checkpoint A, is a great spot for decloaking.
* You can use the abundance of [[Ammo]] packs around the map to plan a route and stay cloaked as you go behind the enemy; one good example is the large Ammo pack to the left of the capture point A.
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* You can use the abundance of [[Ammo#Ammo boxes|ammo packs]] around the map to plan a route and stay cloaked as you go behind the enemy.
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Revision as of 18:40, 21 November 2024

Odyssey
Odyssey.png
Basic Information
Map type: Payload
File name: pl_odyssey
Released: July 18, 2024 Patch
(Summer 2024 Update)
Developer(s): Evan "Defcon" LeBlanc
Nickolas "KrazyZark" Fenech
Freyja
Sarexicus
Map Info
Environment: Ancient Greece, Mining
Setting: Daylight, Sunny
Hazards: Pitfalls,
Excavator blade (edge only)
Bot support: Yes
Map Items
Healthico.png Health Kits: Smallhealth.png ×15  •  Mediumhealth.png ×15  •  
Largehealth.png ×2
Ammoico.png Ammo Boxes: Smallammo.png ×11   •   Mediumammo.png ×14   •  
Largeammo.png ×7
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Odyssey overview.png

This article is about Community Odyssey strategy.

Note: It is recommended to read the main Odyssey article first to become familiar with the names of key map locations used in this article.

General Strategy (All Classes)

See also: Community Payload strategy

Class-specific strategy

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

  • At the end of the map, the attacking team has to capture a control point. This makes the Scout's double capture rate especially effective. Use a flank route or unexpected angle to start capture progress and force the enemy team to respond to it, while your own team moves in.

Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier

  • The open sky of the map and majority outdoor areas give plenty of opportunities to rocket jump for flanks or simply jumping behind the enemy. Checkpoint C and D are a bit more enclosed than the rest of the map, so this strategy may not be as viable there.

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

  • The many flank routes make the Backburner a good choice. High up ledges above the Payload cart are ideal spots to jump down to Crit players pushing the cart. The Thermal Thruster can aid in this with its vertical movement.

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

  • The map has an abundance of slopes and angled props to trimp off of, one useful example is the large hill by BLU team's first spawn. A defending Demoman can use the Tide Turner to trimp behind the enemies pushing the cart.

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

  • Because of the Heavy's slow movement speed, walking though the map is quite risky. You should try to take flank routes to minimise danger and suprise the enemy team.

Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer

  • The bricks by the side exit of BLU's first spawn are an ideal place for a Sentry Gun, placing one on top allows for it to shoot the RED team and give an opening to push the cart.
  • The many ledges allow for creative Sentry Gun positions, but keep in mind that anything too out in the open can be shot down by a Soldier or a Sniper out of its range.
  • The map's ending control point makes it easy for you to build a Sentry Gun on the cliff above the point to stop pushes. The Wrangler allows for manual aiming of targets that might hide behind the cart, as well as significantly reducing damage from incoming fire.

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

  • The capture at the end of the map can be made easier with the Amputator's area of effect healing, allowing you to heal your entire team from a safe spot.
  • The viability of explosive jumping makes the Quick-Fix a good choice due to its ability to mimic the explosive jumps and shield charges of the patient.
    • If you have an ÜberCharge ready and coordinate with your patient you can have them explosive jump you behind the enemy lines and pop your ÜberCharge. Causing chaos behind the enemy's lines like this provides an opportunity for the rest of your team to start pushing in.

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

  • The many ledges are great spots for a Sniper to stand from, the high ground giving the advantage of being able to look over a lot of the cover. For example, the high up platform outside of BLU's spawn can be used to spawncamp the enemy team before they can reach the cart.

Leaderboard class spy.png Spy

  • The many hidden or out-of-sight areas on this map makes decloaking in a safe spot far easier to do. For example, the small network of tunnels around the first capture point, accessible by the side building overlooking checkpoint A, is a great spot for decloaking.
  • You can use the abundance of ammo packs around the map to plan a route and stay cloaked as you go behind the enemy.