Obtaining Scout achievements

A Year to Remember Get 2004 lifetime kills. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: This should happen naturally after some time. If you want to speed up the process, play on servers with faster spawn times. The achievement is a reference to the 2004 Boston Red Sox Season, where they won the World Series.

Artful Dodger Dodge 1000 damage in a single life using your Bonk! Atomic Punch. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: Use the energy drink, then run into a large amount of gunfire, such as in front of a Sentry Gun, then retreat to cover before it wears off, repeating until you get the achievement. Another way to do this is to get the attention of a Heavy, run around a corner (works well on Dustbowl), use your Bonk! and run into him after he's spun up. Be sure to retreat a bit earlier though, since unlike a Sentry Gun, a Heavy can follow you around the corner. Remember that the energy drink only lasts 6 seconds and has a 24 second cooldown, so be sure to give yourself enough time to retreat, depending on how far away you are from cover. Avoid getting killed before you have another drink ready.

Batter Up Perform 1000 double jumps. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: Simply double jump until you unlock the achievement. It is not necessary to "grind" for this achievement, as you will jump enough in regular play to get it eventually. Any double jumps performed in the set up phase count towards this achievement. The fastest way to "grind" this achievement is by spamming the jump button up flights of stairs, giving yourself several small double jumps. You can also get a lot of small double jumps in areas with low ceilings, such as doorways.

Batting the Doctor Kill a Medic that is ready to deploy an ÜberCharge. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: Coming across a lone Medic who is fully charged is quite rare. The key to this achievement is making use of the Scout's superb ability to ambush and flank at an opportune time, as a Medic will usually be surrounded by their teammates. Most aware Medics will deploy their charge if they are being attacked, but if you can catch a Medic by surprise, two point-blank shots from the Scattergun or Force-A-Nature can kill them before they even realize you're there. The Sandman can be used to stun the Medic before going in for the kill, ensuring that they won't be able to counterattack or even activate the Über. If you don't mind the additional risk, drink Crit-a-Cola shortly before attacking to increase your chances of killing the Medic before he can deploy his charge.

Beanball Stun a Scout with their own ball. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: Watch for any enemy Scouts carrying the Sandman, and make sure that you are as well. When you see a Scout hit his ball, shoot your own, pick his ball up, then try to hit him with it. Remember that the enemy Scout must be stunned, so be sure to hit the ball from a far enough distance to cause the stun effect. Occasionally enemy Scouts will fire their ball through the start gate. Taking that ball and waiting for the Scout to rush out of the spawn and stunning him is a quick and easy way to get this achievement.

Belittled Beleaguer Kill an opposing player that has your intelligence while holding theirs. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: This can happen at the beginning of a CTF round, when Scouts on both teams are rushing to capture the intelligence before defenses are fully set up. If doing so, make sure you reach the enemy intelligence before the other Scouts on your team do. Remember that your intelligence compass is disabled if you are carrying the enemy intelligence, so if an enemy picks up your team's intelligence, be sure to ask your team where it's headed so you can intercept it. Against another Scout, try to use Crit-a-Cola and get the drop on him. If you're patient (and have a cooperative team), you can camp your team's intel room while carrying the enemy's, and kill anyone who picks it up.

Block the Plate Block 50 point captures. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: While Defense isn't exactly the Scout's cup of tea, you can hang around points being assaulted and run in when it's being capped. Remember that you need to be standing on the point for a defense to be successful, so make sure not to accidentally stray off of it before killing anyone trying to capture it. The cart does not count as a control point, so you cannot get this achievement on Payload maps.

Brushback Stun 50 enemies while they are capturing a point or pushing the cart. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: Stand back from the cart or CP and send those balls flying. On Payload maps, look for the cart's location. When it's being pushed, lob a ball at it. While the description only mentions enemies capturing or pushing, you can stun anyone on a point or cart, no matter who controls it or whether it is locked, and it will count towards the achievement. You do not need to immobilize your target with a long-range ball; simply causing the stun effect while they're on the point or cart will suffice.

Caught Napping Kill 50 enemies from behind with the Force-A-Nature. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: Try circle strafing (the Scout's default way to attack) or ambushing opponents from behind, and this should come over time. Remember that you need to kill the enemy from behind - so if circle strafing, don't strafe too far. You can use your speed to bump into and reveal enemy Spies, and shoot them in the back when they try to run away. If ambushing, a Crit-a-Cola can help significantly as it will allow you to kill any 125-HP class in one shot as well as almost anything else in two, provided that they're not overhealed.

Closer Destroy 3 teleporter entrances. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: Smaller CTF-style maps often have Scouts running past the other team's spawn points with high frequency, giving them easy access to the enemy Teleporters. On longer maps like Dustbowl or Badwater Basin, a Bonk! drinking Scout can run past the forward lines and destroy the Teleporters by the spawn. Using the Force-A-Nature on a map with numerous vertical access points and alternate paths, like Upward and Thunder Mountain, can allow players to easily sneak into the enemy base and destroy the entrances. The Scattergun is recommended for this achievement, since most Teleporters will require at least three rounds to destroy, and active Teleporters can be repaired from the other side.

Doctoring the Ball Kill 3 enemies while under the effects of a Medic's ÜberCharge. Difficulty: Hard How to obtain: This achievement is easier said than done, as few Medics would Über a Scout unless the situation is desperate enough. However, this achievement coincides with one for the Medic (You'll Feel a Little Prick), so you may get lucky and find a willing Medic. If you do convince a Medic to Über you, try using the Kritzkrieg, as you should be using your mobility to avoid damage while the crits make killing targets much easier. While under the effects of the ÜberCharge, remember not to stray too far from the Medic to avoid breaking the connection. Using the regular Scattergun or Shortstop is more favorable than the Force-A-Nature, as you will not have to reload after only two shots. Using the Crit-a-Cola with an ÜberCharge from the Medigun is an alternate method, allowing you to deal Mini-Crits with impunity.

Dodgers 1, Giants 0 Kill an enemy Heavy and take his Sandvich. Difficulty: Easy-Medium How to obtain: Simply try to deal a large amount of damage to a enemy Heavy that has the Sandvich equipped (using the damage number indications in advanced multiplayer options, you can estimate how much health the Heavy in question will have), or shadow one that's being attacked by a teammate. Avoid killing the Heavy, and follow him at a medium range, using corners to avoid being caught off guard. Listen for the distinct chewing sounds the Heavy makes when eating the Sandvich and move in for the kill. Once you pick up the Sandvich you will obtain the achievement. As the Heavy cannot equip both the Sandvich and Shotgun, the chances of being caught off-guard is low, as the spinup time of his Minigun will give you more than enough time to retreat to a safe range or finish him off. Killing a Heavy carrying the Dalokohs Bar will also get you this achievement, and may be easier to accomplish since they will not be able to heal nearly as fast as with the Sandvich. Note that because of this, they may also be less willing to use it too close to the front lines.

Fall Classic Cause an environmental death or suicide using the Force-A-Nature's knockback. Difficulty: Easy-Medium How to obtain: Remember that the Force-A-Nature does upwards of 110 damage point-blank, so be sure to fire only a single shot if you are trying to attack weaker classes. Try to catch an enemy at high elevation and shoot him off, and hopefully the fall damage will finish the job. In maps with instant death pits, such as Steel, Lumberyard, and Double Cross, stay near the pit and push an unlucky player down into it. With good timing and luck, you can also use the trains in Well.

First Blood Get the first kill in an Arena or Competitive match. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: As the fastest class, Scouts are often the first to make contact with the enemy in Arena matches, so try to play aggressively. While unsporting, you can try to attack the same target as a teammate and hope that you get the kill. If you encounter a rocket-jumping Soldier or sticky-jumping Demo, try to target them over other Scouts, as they will already have been previously injured while Demomen are easy Scout targets.

First Blood, Part 2 Kill 5 enemies with the First Blood crit buff in an Arena match. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: This is a follow-up of the First Blood achievement. It requires you to not only get First Blood, but goes further, requiring you to use the First Blood Crit buff to get additional kills. While obtaining First Blood may be reasonably easy, getting another kill within the five seconds when the Crit buff is applied can be quite difficult. Your best bet is to use the Scattergun or Pistol since the ammo capacity of those weapons allows you to quickly use the First Blood buff to get a second kill without having to reload.

Foul Territory Cause an environmental death by stunning or slowing an enemy. Difficulty: Very Hard How to obtain: This achievement is highly dependent on the map. The more reliable ways to get this are at the central area of Well, by stunning a player on the train tracks as the train is about to cross, and at the center point of Sawmill, by stunning a player in the path of a saw. On Hightower, stunning a player right before they get to the top of the elevator will result in the explosion killing them and giving you the achievement. Alternate methods include knocking an enemy into an instant death pit with the Force-A-Nature, then hitting him with the Sandman's ball before he touches the bottom, as well as stunning the player designated as “IT” on Mann Manor right before the Horseless Headless Horsemann kills them.

Gun Down Destroy an active sentry gun using your pistol. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: The easiest way to do this is to find a Sentry Gun being built, kill the Engineer working on it, wait until it's up, then shoot it down. You can also circle strafe around the Sentry Gun and Pistol it to death, or stand outside of its range and take advantage of the fact that attacking buildings does not suffer from falloff damage. Remember to use corners and the Sentry Gun's short range to your advantage if possible. If the Engineer is still alive (or worse, has a Wrangler equipped), this achievement is best attempted on another Sentry Gun. Getting assistance from a heavier class also works, so long as you land the finishing hit. Combat Mini-Sentry Guns used by Gunslinger-equipped Engineers are particularly easy to destroy with your Pistol, so don't pass up the chance.

If You Build It Destroy 3 enemy buildings while they are still under construction. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: It’s possible to shadow or ambush an enemy Engineer and shoot down his buildings with your Pistol as soon as they are deployed. Engineers may or may not run off to collect more metal while their buildings are under construction. If an Engineer remains at his position, adamant on seeing his structures built, kill the Engineer first before destroying his in-construction buildings at your leisure. You will have ample time, given the span required for a building to completely be assembled. Remember that Combat Mini-Sentries deploy in less than two seconds, so try to avoid doing this to Engineers with the Gunslinger equipped.

I'm Bat Man Survive 500 damage in one life. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: While Scouts aren't built to take much damage in one life thanks to their low health, staying near spawn exits while on defense in Payload matches is a good way to take small amounts of damage while being able to heal quickly. If on offense, try to hang around a Dispenser or a Medic, as most Medics can't keep up with the Scout's quick movement. Alternatively, use fall damage and health kits to obtain this achievement. While attempting this achievement, make sure to be carrying the default bat instead of the Sandman to increase your survivability. The set bonus offered by The Special Delivery (+25 max health) can increase survivability further.

Moon Shot Stun an enemy for the maximum possible duration by hitting them with a long-range ball. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: On maps with large, open areas, hit speculative balls across the field. Eventually one will connect. Remember, if you can see the target, aim above their head. Snipers are easy targets, as they generally stay stationary while aiming. As long as you keep strafing or attack from outside their vision, you should remain relatively safe. For calculating stun time, the Sandman ball’s total distance is measured rather than just horizontal distance. Shooting a ball straight up into the air while retreating may result in it coming down on an unlucky fellow now occupying your former position, earning the achievement. On Watchtower, try launching a ball above the watchtower at the beginning of a round. The other team will be running along the pipe opposite the one you team is on, and just might be hit the ball. Alternatively, on the first stage of Gold Rush at the first cap, a baseball from somewhere around the cap point to BLU's spawn doors should work as well. The hill should provide cover for scouts if they miss and have to wait to recharge, while the choke point at the spawn doors means spamming balls at the enemy has some chance of success.

No-Hitter Steal and then capture the enemy intelligence without firing a shot. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: This achievement does not need to be done all the way from the enemy intelligence spawn area; you can pick it up where a teammate dropped it and get this achievement so long as you don't fire your weapons while carrying it (note that your melee weapon can still be used). If you are capturing the intelligence yourself, you can drop it before reaching your own intelligence (default "L") and pick it up again and cap it.

Out of the Park Bat an enemy 25 meters. Difficulty: Hard How to obtain: To obtain this achievement, you must have the Sandman equipped, and taunt with it; furthermore, the enemy must actually fly 25 meters. If their ragdoll collides into another object before doing so, you will not get the achievement. Thus, this achievement can only be done outdoors or in open areas. Note that this is the longest taunt in the game, so it is best tried on a scoped Sniper or distracted and revved-up Heavy. It is possible to attempt this near the end of Setup time, at the gates that separate the two teams. Make sure that you're aiming towards an open space so that your enemy's ragdoll flies far enough.

Pop Fly Kill 20 players while double-jumping. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: Double jumping constantly and firing will help get this achievement. Constantly moving and jumping around go hand and hand with firing your gun. Be sure to carry the Scattergun instead of the Force-a-Nature since the knockback can affect your jumping trajectory, putting you in a vulnerable position.

Quick Hook Kill a player in Well before the round starts. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: It is possible for Soldiers and Demomen to use their explosives to jump over the trains to the other side, so one way to get this achievement is to simply wait for someone on the enemy team to try to jump over, and then ambush and kill them. However, using the Force-a-Nature, you can use the Force Jump to get over the trains yourself and kill the enemy on their side. Counting the time it takes to reach the center, you will have roughly 15 seconds to get a kill once on the other side, so try to make the most of it by targeting either a Demoman or a low-health class like a Spy, Sniper, or Engineer. There is a small space between one of the obstructing train cars and the wall of the first control point building through which you can see enemy players and shoot them with your Pistol. It is a very small gap, but it is still possible to achieve a kill this way.

Race for the Pennant Run 25 kilometers. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: This will come naturally over time (approximately 172 minutes of running).

Retire the Runner Kill a Scout while they are under the effect of Crit-a-Cola. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: Shoot at Scouts with a glowing weapon equipped, a clear sign that they are under the effects of Crit-a-Cola. Remember that they will have Mini-Crits inflicted upon themselves as well, so there is no damage falloff. Using the Pistol's longer range will give you an advantage since a player cannot equip both the Pistol and the Crit-a-Cola simultaneously.

Round-Tripper Capture the enemy intelligence 25 times. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: This should come after a reasonable amount of playing time, as the Scout's speed makes him a natural candidate for running intelligence. The beginning of a match is the easiest time to accomplish this, when the enemy's Engineers will have not completed setting up defenses in their base. When making team pushes into the enemy intelligence, make sure that your teammates allow you to pick up the intelligence. Have them distract the enemy as you run out.

Set the Table Initiate 10 point captures that ultimately succeed. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: Just like capping intelligence, this should come over time. Note that you just have to initiate a cap. A suicidal dash that initiates the capture will work, as long as your team finishes the job. Capping points by yourself (aided by the Scout's double capture rate advantage) will also get you points towards this achievement.

Side Retired Capture the last point in a CP map. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: Sneak behind enemy lines and wait on or near the final CP. Once the preceding one has been captured, jump onto the point and try to cap it before the enemy knows you're there. While this achievement does not have a time limit, it is generally easier to capture the final point while the enemy is focused on the first point(s). Playing on 5-point maps like Well and Granary make this easier because it takes less than 3 seconds to capture the final point. Try to avoid maps that have long cap times for the final point such as Gravel Pit and Steel.

Stealing Home Start capping a capture point within a second of it becoming available. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: Sneak behind enemy lines and wait on or near the next CP, then jump on it right before the contested point finishes capping. You do not need to actually capture it; only initiating the cap is required for this achievement. On maps like Granary or Well, capturing a point right after the enemy has finished capturing it or pushing them off the middle point at the beginning of the round also works.

Strike Zone Kill or assist kill 50 enemies while they are stunned or slowed. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: You can get points towards this achievement via assists as well as personal kills. Try stunning enemies when your teammates are around, and they may finish off your target for you and credit you with an assist (though this may also conflict with other assists such as those due to the Buff Banner, fire, Jarate, or being healed by a Medic). If you are trying to kill the targets yourself, try hitting the ball from a farther distance away and then closing in to kill, or using the Pistol after weakening your target. If you have time, you can down a Crit-a-Cola right before hitting your ball at your target, and then kill them with your primary weapon. The Force-A-Nature is usually sufficient to put down any target with 150 HP or below, and the short delay between shots allows you to place both shots before the stun wears off. Although rare, killing someone with the ball itself also earns a point toward this achievement.

The Big Hurt Stun 2 Medics that are ready to deploy an ÜberCharge. Difficulty: Hard How to obtain: As with Batting the Doctor, your best bet will be to sneak behind enemy lines and find a fully charged Medic who isn't paying attention to his flank.

The Cycle In a single life, kill an enemy while you are on the ground, in the air, and in the water. Difficulty: Medium How to obtain: You have to be submerged in water for part of this achievement, which not many maps have. Maps suitable for this include 2Fort and Well, where a body of water is situated reasonably near areas of combat. Most people misunderstand this achievement, thinking that they have to kill someone who is in the air, water, and on land. Land and Air are easy (also gets a kill towards Pop Fly), so a good idea might be to stay in the water until someone jumps in with you, and then go for the other two kills.

Triple Play Capture three capture points in a row in one life. Difficulty: Easy How to obtain: Play Well or Granary until you get the achievement. This can also be done on maps like Gravel Pit and Junction, but be sure to not die after capturing the first point. If a group of enemies approaches while you are capping a point, it's wise to retreat unless you are alongside numerous allies.

Triple Steal Capture the enemy intelligence 3 times in a single CTF round. Difficulty: Hard How to obtain: This is best done on 24/7 CTF servers, as those usually have the time limits for each round greatly extended. Note that the captures do not need to be in a single life or even consecutive, so you do not have to worry about getting killed while carrying the intelligence or about other Scouts capturing it in-between your runs, unless the capture limit is only 3 (some servers will set it at 4 or more).