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Soldier
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Soldier.png
Basic Information
Icon: Leaderboard class soldier.png
Type: Offensive
Health: 200 / 300
Speed: 80%
128% wielding the Equalizer at low health
Meet the Soldier
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I have personally killed 6,078 men in cold blood while looking them in the eye; jumped on 1,455 live grenades; and stuffed fourteen feet of my own intestine back into my stomach.
If that doesn't scare you out of your frilly pink leotards, guess what: You are an idiot and you hate America.
The Soldier on real fear

A crazy patriot from the heart of America, the Soldier (allegedly Mister Jane Doe) is the bread and butter general assault unit of the team. While one of the easier to understand classes on the roster, he is far from the weakest. In fact, when played right, the Soldier can be one of the most dangerous classes on the battlefield. Equipped with his Rocket Launcher and stamina to spare, the Soldier is a highly versatile class for both offensive and defensive roles. A great starter class to get familiar with the game.

The ability the Soldier is infamous for is the spectacular rocket jump. In defiance of all good sense and judgment, the Soldier can point his Rocket Launcher downward, leap into the air, and fire, propelling himself skyward at the cost of some health (though as the Soldier attests, "Pain is weakness leaving the body.") This ability allows the Soldier to pop up in unexpected places and reach areas off-limits even to the Scout and his leaping prowess.

The Soldier is voiced by Rick May.

Bio

Basic Strategy

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Main articles: Soldier tips, Soldier strategy
  • You can rocket jump to great heights by simultaneously jumping and firing a rocket at the ground.
  • Aim rockets at enemy's feet to ensure they can't avoid the explosion damage.
  • Make sure you keep your Rocket Launcher loaded. Hit R to reload it at any time.
  • Hit E to call for a Medic if you get hurt. Nearby Medics will be notified of your need.

Weapons

Main article: Weapons

Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. See individual weapon pages for additional figures.

Primary

Weapon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Item icon Rocket Launcher.png
Standard
Rocket Launcher 4 20 Base: 90

Crit: 270

Item icon Direct Hit.png
Unlock
Direct Hit 4 20 Base: 112

Crit: 338

Rocket Launcher alternative:

Pictogram plus.png . Has 80% faster rocket speed.

Pictogram plus.png . Deals 25% more damage.

Pictogram plus.png . Guarantees Mini-Crit damage on juggled opponents.

Pictogram minus.png . Has 70% smaller splash damage radius.

Item icon Black Box.png
Craft
Black Box 3 20 Base: 90

Crit: 270

Rocket Launcher alternative:

Pictogram plus.png . On hit, restores 15 health points.

Pictogram minus.png . Has a 25% smaller clip size.

Item icon Rocket Jumper.png
Drop
Rocket Jumper 4 60 Base: 0

Crit: 0

Rocket Launcher alternative:

Pictogram plus.png . Has 200% more ammo carried.

Pictogram plus.png . Makes user immume to self-inflicted explosive damage.

Pictogram minus.png . Deals no damage at all to enemies.

Secondary

Weapon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Item icon Shotgun.png
Standard
Shotgun 6 32 Base: 60

Crit: 180
[6 dmg. × 10 pellets]

File:Item icon Buff banner.png
Unlock
Buff Banner N/A N/A N/A
  • Charges its rage meter with damage dealt - takes 600 damage to fully charge rage meter.
  • At 100% charge, using it grants player and nearby teammates 10 seconds of guaranteed Mini-Crits.
Item icon Gunboats.png
Craft
Gunboats N/A N/A N/A
  • Grants 60% less self-damage by rockets, including rocket jumps.
  • Grants its abilities passively, does not need to be selected.
Item icon Battalion's Backup.png
Craft
Battalion's Backup N/A N/A N/A
  • Charges its rage meter with damage received - takes 175 damage to fully charge.
  • At 100% charge, using it grants player and nearby teammates 10 seconds of guaranteed immunity to Critical damage and raises resistance to damage by 35%.

Melee

Weapon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Item icon Shovel.png
Standard
Shovel N/A N/A Base: 65

Crit: 195

Item icon Equalizer.png
Unlock
Equalizer N/A N/A Base:
33–113

Crit:

base damage.

Pictogram plus.png . Damage dealt and movement speed increase as user's remaining health decreases.

Pictogram minus.png . Does little damage when the user is healthy.

Pictogram minus.png . Blocks healing by Medics when in hand.

Item icon Pain Train.png
Craft
Pain Train N/A N/A Base: 65

Crit: 195

Pictogram plus.png . Doubles capture power for points and carts.

Pictogram minus.png . Raises bullet vulnerability by 10%.

Item icon Frying Pan.png
Promotional
Frying Pan N/A N/A Base: 65

Crit: 195

Taunt attack

Attack Weapon Duration Damage
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Melee
Kamikaze Item icon Equalizer.png
Equalizer
4 seconds
  • 500 hp (instant kill) on hit.
  • 320 hp self-damage. Damage modified from 256 to 320 since Mann-Conomy Update.
  • 6 ft. radius.

Item sets

Main article: Item sets
The Tank Buster
Backpack The Tank Buster Bundle.png
Effect

Leave a Calling Card on your victims


Hats

Main article: Hats

Miscellaneous items

Main article: Miscellaneous items

Template:Soldier misc item table

Official class avatars

Official class avatars
Original set RED ÜberCharged set BLU ÜberCharged set
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Achievements

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Main article: Soldier achievements

Related merchandise

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Trivia

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See also

Concept art of the Soldier

References

  1. a b Team Fortress 2 Trailer 2, released in September 2006.

External links