Anti-Medic strategy

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The Medic moves quickly and has a decent amount of health, but is poor at self-defense, requiring the protection of his healing partner and team to survive.

General

  • The Medic should always be top priority when you are considering whom to kill. A team without their Medic is at a severe disadvantage.
  • The Scout's Force-A-Nature knockback and the Pyro's airblast can be used to disconnect enemy Medics from their partners, or vice versa.
  • It's always best to disconnect and isolate the Medic to prevent him merely latching onto another team-mate, especially during an ÜberCharge.
  • When fighting a Medic and his healing partner, try to kill the Medic instead. His partner will merely shrug off your damage.
  • As a Sniper, it is easier to bodyshot the Medic then go for a headshot. A fully charged bodyshot will kill in one hit, granted the Medic is not overhealed.
  • As a Spy, disguise as an offensive class, preferably Heavy, Demoman, or Soldier, then try to lead the Medic to his death.

Weapon Specific

A list of useful tidbits about the Medic's tools, and how to best counter them.

Syringe Gun

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Blutsauger

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Crusader's Crossbow

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  • The Crusader's Crossbow deals damage based on how far away the target is. Closing the distance will make it deal less damage.
  • The bolts fired from this crossbow heal the Medic's allies. Consider taking a shot if it means denying someone a quick heal.
  • The Crusader's Crossbow has a slow firing rate. Take advantage of this by countering between shots.

Bonesaw

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Übersaw

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  • Meleeing a Medic with the Übersaw should be last resort due to each hit giving him 25% Übercharge.
  • Because of its 20% slower firing speed, you can defeat the Medic wielding it easily with ranged weapons and melee weapons.

Vita-Saw

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Amputator

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  • The Amputator requires the Medic to taunt to heal his allies. This makes him an easy target, especially for enemy Snipers and Spies.

The Medieval Medic

The Medieval Medic

ÜberCharge

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See also