ソルジャーの高度な戦術

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ソルジャーはTeam Fortress 2の中でも特に汎用性の高いクラスで、初心者でも選びやすい反面、使いこなすのは大変だ。ソルジャーは遠距離でも近距離でも戦うことが出来る。他のクラスでは到達できない場所にも、ロケットジャンプを使って登ることが可能だ。ソルジャーはまさに「どこでも戦える」クラスで、経験を詰んだプレイヤーなら敵陣への急襲も拠点の防衛もお手の物だ。

要点

• 常に高所を維持しよう。ソルジャーは自分より高い位置にいる敵を攻撃するのは苦手だ。逆に、高いところから撃ったロケットは敵にとっては避けにくい。

• ソルジャーのいないチームは攻撃力に欠ける。自分の役割を果たし、敵を押し返して任務を達成しよう。

• 旗取りやコントロールポイントモードでは、ロケットジャンプを使ったショートカットを活用しよう。裏取りをするのも敵チームを脅かすだろう。

• ロケットで敵の足元を撃ち、宙に浮いた相手を狙って仕留める空中コンボにトライしよう。

全般

• 初期ヘルス200は、ヘビーに次いで2番目の高さを誇る。オーバーヒールを受けると最大300ヘルスとなり、敵と交戦したときでも心強い。多くの間合いで戦うことが可能で、パイロよりは長くデモマンよりは短い程度の間合いを得意としており、柔軟な対応が出来るクラスだ。

• 移動速度はヘビーに次いで2番目に遅い。このため地上での攻撃や撤退の選択肢は限られるので、いつ進軍すべきかタイミングを見計ろう。ロケットジャンプを使うと、素早く前線に加わったり、離脱したり出来るだろう。

• 特に防衛側でのプレイにおいて、敵が拠点を奪取するを妨害するために、スナイパーのように遠距離に陣取って攻撃することも出来る。ただし距離減衰してダメージは低くなってしまうし、これは味方のディスペンサーや弾薬/ヘルスキットのスポーンポイントがある場所でないと、ロケットランチャー の弾薬はすぐに切れてしまう。

• ヘビーに次いで攻撃向きのクラスだ。メイン武器の火力を重視するなら、ソルジャーは選ぶに値するクラスだろう。

• 他のクラスと比較して、ソルジャー最大の特徴がロケットジャンプだ。メイン武器を使ったジャンプは、高い位置や遠い位置に素早く移動できる。この機動性の高さは戦闘において大きな利点となりうる。
  • 自分のロケットによる爆発は、その60%しかダメージを受けない(数値にして、ロケットジャンプの度におよそ40ヘルス分のダメージを受けるということになる)。 しかし、このダメージ軽減効果は爆風で宙に飛んだときにのみ発揮されるため、地上で受けた爆風からは100%のダメージを受けてしまう。
  • ロケットジャンプで垂直に飛べば、他のクラスでは到達できない場所へ登ることも出来る。これを利用して高所のアドバンテージを取ることで、ロケットの爆風を当てることがより容易になるだろう。

• ロケットの自爆ダメージを利用すると、味方のメディックが素早くユーバーチャージを溜めることが出来る。これをやるのは、敵が攻撃してくる可能性の無い場所だけにしておこう。
  • ただし、PC、MacおよびLinuxバージョンでは、ユーバーチャージの溜まるレートはセットアップ中は元々最大なので、このテクニックが有効なのはラウンド開始後だけだ。

• 詳細設定→戦闘設定から「武器を発砲していない間、自動的にリロードを行う」を有効にしておくと便利だ。このオプションを有効にすると、撃った後に自動的にリロードするようになり、再度撃てば中断することも出来る。ソルジャーの武器は弾倉が小さいため、戦闘を繰り返すとリロード完了した状態を維持するのが難しくなる。単発の攻撃では敵を脅かすことは出来ないだろう。ロケットジャンプした後すぐにリロード出来るのは有用だ。

• ロケットはキャラクターモデルに応じて、中心よりも右側または左側から発射される(右利きのモデルなら右側から、左利きのモデルなら左側から発射される)。これを利用して、曲がり角からロケットを発射するとき、完全に身を晒すことなく攻撃できる。このことはロケットジャンプ中は考慮されない。また、オリジナルを使用した場合は中心から発射される。

• ロケットの距離減衰は、どこから撃ったかではなく、どこで爆発したかで決まる。このことを利用して、ロケットジャンプで敵のグループに接近し、落下中にロケットを上から撃つことで、ダメージを増加させることが出来る。

ロケットジャンプはソルジャーの真髄。マップを素早く飛び回れる

ロケットジャンプ

• ロケットジャンプを使って、ソルジャーとデモマンでしか届かない場所に到達できる。ショートカットに利用したり、エリアを跳び越したり、敵の上に立って地の利を得たりと、さまざまな活用が考えられる。

• ロケットジャンプをするには、ジャンプ動作中に自分の足元にロケットを撃ち込むだけだ。垂直方向へのジャンプ力が増幅され、通常のジャンプよりはるか高くまで届くようになる。
  • 発射前にしゃがみながらジャンプすると、さらに高度が増し、通常届かないところへも到達できる。
  • ロケットジャンプは最初に勢いをつけるだけなので、行きたい方向を念頭において、ジャンプした後はその向きを維持することが重要だ。

• 垂直方向と同様に、ロケットジャンプで水平方向への機動力を得ることも出来る。どの方向への推進力を得るかは、キャラクターの中心から見てどちら側でロケットが爆発したかによって決まる。つまり、ロケットを地面や壁に向かって撃つことで、前方への推進力を得ることも可能になる。
  • 水平方向に飛ぶには、自分と同じかそれより低い位置にある壁やオブジェクトを利用して、爆発を起こそう。
  • 水平方向へ飛んだ後、ポゴジャンプでさらに加速することが出来る。これは着地前に足元を撃ってさらに前方に飛ぶ方法だ。

• 空中ではストレイフすることができる。敵の攻撃、特にソルジャーやデモマンが直撃を狙って撃ってきた投射物も、これで避けることが可能だ。
  • ロケットジャンプに加えて、エアストレイフを組み合わせることで、ジャンプの頂点に達しても、なお推進力を保つことが出来る。エアストレイフをするには、前進キーを離して、曲がりたい方向のキーを押しながら、同じ方向へ旋回する。これによって曲がり角を曲がったり、通常届かない位置に登ったり出来る。

• 考慮すべき点として、ロケットはロケットランチャーを構えている側から発射される。これは、特に水平方向へのロケットジャンプを行う際に影響を及ぼす。

• ロケットジャンプをした後は、すぐにロケットをリロードしておこう。敵を待ち伏せするにも急襲するにもロケットは1発では足らないし、上手くいかずに逃げるときにも必要になるだろう。

武器別の戦術

メイン武器

ロケットランチャー + リスキン

武器	キルアイコン	弾薬		ダメージ
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	自爆ダメージ	クリティカル	投射速度
初期装備 ロケットランチャー		4	20	105-112	50-90	45-60	27-89	270, 距離にかかわらずダメージは一定。クリティカルは建築物には適応されない	1100 ユニット/秒
開梱 Festive Rocket Launcher
Botkiller Rocket Launcher
プロモーション/作成 Original

• ロケットは常に装填しておこう。最大4発まで装填しておけるので、必ずフルリロードした状態を保とう。
  • 詳細設定→戦闘設定から「武器を発砲していない間、自動的にリロードを行う」を有効にするといい。

• ロケットはゆっくりと飛んでいくため、ターゲットの移動先を予測して、その近くの地面や壁に当てて爆風に巻き込もう。
  • 離れた地点から撃つ場合、敵をうまく誘導し、退却しそうなところに向けて2発目のロケットを撃ち込もう。この方法だと遠距離からでもヒットさせやすい。敵が遠すぎる場合、ロケットを無駄撃ちするよりショットガンを使った方がよい。たいしたダメージにはならないが、ショットガンはリロードが速く、即着弾でもあるため、敵に逃げる暇を与えない。
  • ロケットの爆発範囲に巻き込めば、直接射線が通っていなくともダメージを与えられる。これを利用すれば、角やオブジェクトに隠れながら敵にダメージを与えてキル出来る。

• 相手の足元にロケットを当てて、爆風で浮かしてジャグリングに持ち込もう。空中に浮かせば、2段ジャンプの出来るスカウト以外は、自由に制御出来なくなる。そのため第二波の攻撃を当てる絶好のチャンスだ。吹き飛ばされた敵はたいていまごついており、反撃を受けることも少ない。
  • 浮かせた敵には直撃を狙おう。爆風のみを当てたときよりもダメージが高くなるぞ。

• ロケットランチャーは他の多くの武器よりもリロードが遅い。弾倉を4発とも撃ち尽くしたからと言って、全部を敵に当てられるわけではないだろう。そこで、敵の動きをよく予想して、一度に1発ずつ撃とう。ソルジャーが一番無防備なのが、リロード中に攻撃されたときだ。そんなことにならないよう、常に少なくとも数発は装弾しておけば、敵の奇襲を受けても生き残る可能性が高くなる。
  • 交戦中は、ロケットランチャーのリロードを待つよりも、ショットガンに持ち替えた方が良い場合もある。攻撃の手を休めず、敵にプレッシャーをかけ続けよう。特に、敵ソルジャーと1対1になったときは、ショットガンを使うタイミングが生死の境を分けるだろう。

• 近距離の敵にロケットを撃つときは、ジャンプして足元に発射しよう。空中で自分のロケットのダメージを受けると、ロケットジャンプとして処理される。そのため敵と自分に同時に当たったとしても、自分へのダメージは軽減される。

• キャプチャーポイントやペイロードカートを奪取したいときは、ロケットジャンプして敵の上空からロケットを発射しよう。空中でリロードしておけば、ジャンプの頂点に達したときには4発装弾してある状態になる。高所から攻撃すれば、ロケットの爆風で広範囲を攻撃できて非常に有効だ。

• メディックのバディとして戦うなら、ダイレクトヒットよりもロケットランチャーを選択するのが良いだろう。ロケットランチャーの方が爆発範囲が広く、敵にダメージを与えやすいので、ジャグリングしたり相手の攻撃を止めたりしやすい。Kritzkriegのユーバーチャージの恩恵も最大限発揮できる。

• クリティカルを得たロケットは大ダメージを与えることが出来る。運良く出たときもクリティカルブーストを得たときもあるだろうが、とにかくクリティカルのロケットならほとんどの敵を1発で倒せるだろうし、倒しきれなくとも尻尾を巻いて逃げていくだろう。

• ヘルスの少ないスカウトやエンジニア、スパイと戦うときは、ロケットを2発当てようとするより、1発当てたらショットガンでトドメを刺そう。ロケットを温存しておけるので、攻撃/防衛を継続しやすくなる。

• オリジナルはクロスヘアに向かって真っ直ぐロケットが飛んで行くため、ロケットランチャーより少し精確だ。その代わり曲がり角を利用しての攻撃が難しくなる。

• オリジナル特有のビューモデルのおかげで、他のプライマリ武器と違って、ロケットジャンプの際にロケットが出てくる位置を考慮する必要がなくなる。

• ロケットランチャーのクリティカルは、エンジニアの建築物にはダメージ増加効果が無いことを覚えておこう。逆に、遠距離の敵を狙う時でも、クリティカル攻撃は距離によってダメージが減少することがない。
  • これはどのロケットランチャーにも当てはまる。ただしカウ・マングラー 5000はクリティカルを得られない。

Direct Hit

武器	キルアイコン	弾薬		ダメージ
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	自爆ダメージ	クリティカル	投射速度
実績 Direct Hit		4	20	140	112	57	27-89	336, 距離にかかわらずダメージは一定。クリティカルは建築物には適応されない	1980 ユニット/秒

ダイレクトヒットはソルジャー用のアンロックプライマリ武器だ。これを使うなら正確な射撃を心がけよう。デフォルトのロケットランチャーと比較して、ロケットの投射速度は80%増加、ダメージは25%増加している。その代わり爆発範囲は70%減少している。また、爆風で宙に浮かせた敵を攻撃するとミニクリティカルになるぞ。

• 足元を狙うのではなく、近距離から直接敵に当てるようにしよう。ロケットが速いため、ロケットランチャーほど敵の動きを先読みする必要はない。ただし、ダイレクトヒットのロケットは爆風が非常に小さいので、外してしまうと全く傷を負わせることができないと肝に銘じておこう。

• ダイレクトヒットの高い攻撃力を持ってすれば、基礎ヘルスが125HPのクラス（スカウト、エンジニア、スナイパー、スパイ）相手なら、一撃で仕留められる可能性を秘めた驚異となりうる。特にSandmanやCandy Caneを装備したスカウト、またはConniver's KunaiやBig Earnerを装備したスパイ相手ならその期待はさらに高まる。

• 爆風で宙に浮かせた敵への攻撃がミニクリティカルとなるので、ジャグリングしてダメージの増したロケットの直撃を狙おう。
  • このボーナス効果は、敵を浮かせたのが味方チームメイトや敵自身の爆風であっても適用される。味方ソルジャーやデモマンが相手を吹き飛ばしたら、トドメを刺すチャンスだ。
  • 高所のアドバンテージを得ようと爆風ジャンプしてくる敵ソルジャーやデモマンがいないか、目を光らせよう。エイムに自信があれば、直撃させてジャンプを止められるうえにミニクリティカルのおまけもついてくる。

• エンジニアがそばにいない建築物を壊すとき、ロケットランチャーでは3発必要なところ、ダイレクトヒットなら2発で済む。敵のセントリーガンが開けた場所にあるなら、ダイレクトヒットで速やかに破壊してしまおう。エンジニアが修理していたとしても、ダイレクトヒットの連射によるダメージの方が、修理速度を上回るので問題ない。

• ダイレクトヒットは狭い通路において素晴らしい働きをする。扱いに慣れていなくとも、逃げ場のない狭いエリアでなら、望みどおりの筋書きとなるだろう。また体が大きく動きの遅いヘビーと対峙したときにも有効だ。

• 爆風に頼らなくとも敵をキルできれば、1対1の状況においてはダイレクトヒットはロケットランチャーの上位互換となるだろう。
  • しかしながら、たとえ精確な射撃が出来たとしても、爆発範囲が小さいダイレクトヒットは複数の敵を相手にするには向いていない。

• ダイレクトヒットを持ったソルジャーは新たな戦法を手に入れる。その名の通り、直撃させられれば大きなダメージを食らわせることが可能だ。爆発範囲が狭いので爆風によるダメージでキルすることが出来なくなるが、直撃時のダメージはデフォルトのロケットランチャーを大きく上回る。投射速度も増したため、偏差射撃もそこまで苦にならないだろう。
  • ダイレクトヒットを使っているときは、敵を直接狙うようにしよう。爆風には頼れないので、狙いが上に外れても横に外れてもダメだ。低目を狙うと相手を空に打ち上げられ、うろたえているところにミニクリティカルのエアショットをおみまい出来る。この戦法はヘルスの高いクラス相手には特に有効だ。エアショットに自信がなければ、Reserve Shooterと組み合わせよう。ダイレクトヒットで吹き飛ばし、空中にいる間にすばやくリザーブ・シューターに持ち替えて1-2発ミニクリティカルを喰らわそう。ダイレクトヒットで2発目を当てるよりは、はるかに簡単だろう。しかしダイレクトヒットを扱いこなせば、よりパワフルなエアショットの追撃が可能になる。
  • ダイレクトヒットを使うなら、適切なリロード技術も必要になってくる。1発撃ってリロード、また1発撃ってリロードというのはマズイやり方だ。これではまず当てることは出来ないだろうし、接近戦では致命的に遅い。射撃の合間にリロードをしていたのでは、攻撃に空白期間が出来てしまい、相手に反撃する隙を与えてることになる。出来れば常に4発装填した状態を保つべきだが、緊急時にはリロードをやめて別の手を打とう。
    • エイムに自信がないなら、4発続けざまに撃つのがいいだろう。 一度に複数発のロケットは敵にとって脅威になりうるし、避けるのも難しくなる。ダイレクトヒットの扱いにくさにイライラするなら、この戦術が助けになるかもしれない。(他のロケットランチャーではそこまで外すことは少ないので、この戦術はあまり役に立たないだろう。)

• 投射速度がほぼ2倍になった分、パイロにロケットを反射される危険性が減り(遠距離から撃つ場合には、相手がロケットの位置を見極める余裕が出るので注意したい)、サーバーのラグやpingもそれほど気にせずに済む。当てる自信があるなら、ショットガンを選ぶ必要もなくなる。

Black Box

武器	キルアイコン	武器		ダメージ						回復量
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	自爆ダメージ	クリティカル	投射速度	ヒット時
作成 Black Box		3	20	105-112	50-90	45-60	27-89	270, 距離にかかわらずダメージは一定。クリティカルは建築物には適応されない	1100 ユニット/秒	15

ブラックボックスはソルジャー用のクラフトで作成可能なプライマリ武器だ。命中時に15ヘルス回復する。その代わり、ロケットランチャーが最大4発装填できるのに対して、ブラックボックスは3発までとなっている。

• 複数の敵にヒットしたときは、ダメージを与えた敵1人につき15ヘルスずつ回復する。

• ヒットのたびに15ヘルス回復するため、通常より長く戦闘を継続できる。しかしマガジンサイズが小さいため、他のプライマリ武器ほど多く連射することは出来ない。
  • ブラックボックスはスパイチェックにも使える。変装していようが透明化していようが、当てれば画面に+15ヘルスの表示が出るのを見逃すな。
    • スパイがDead Ringerを発動させた場合、回復効果は得られない。これを逆手に取れば、スパイがまだ生存しているかを見破ることが出来る。

• 回復によって生き残ることを目的とした武器なので、EqualizerやEscape Planとの併用はお勧めできない。ピッケルを持って玉砕覚悟で突っ込むリスキーな戦法は、ブラックボックスとはそぐわないため、別の近接武器を選んでおきたい。

• 弾装サイズが減っている分、頻繁にリロードする必要がある。セントリーガンを攻撃してもその都度エンジニアに修理されてしまう場合は、先にディスペンサーやエンジニア自身を狙おう。むやみに攻撃しても、リロードしている間にセントリーガンを直されるだけなので、 時間と弾、あるいはユーバーチャージを無駄にするだけだ。

• 弾装の少なさをカバーするため、ショットガンショットガンとの併用は一考に価する。敵が遠すぎてロケットを当てにくいときや、ロケット3発で仕留め切れなかったときにショットガンでトドメを刺そう。またリロード中に襲われたときにも役に立つ。
  • 同様にRighteous Bisonも役立つし、Junctionのような接近戦が多いマップではショットガン以上に有効だ。

• ヘビーとは距離を置いて戦おう。距離減衰のため、十分なダメージを負わせることは出来ないだろうが、ヘビーから受けたダメージはブラックボックスの効果で瞬時に回復できる。

• Gunboatsと併用する場合、ロケットジャンプのダメージが軽減される上に、数発ロケットを当てれば回復できてしまう。ジャンプ中にロケットを発射して着地するまでに回復しておきたい。ただし、攻撃力の高いクラスと1対1になった場合、セカンダリ武器がないことが決定的に不利になるので覚悟しておこう。

• 喉ごしガツン! アトミックパンチを発動中の敵スカウトでも、ロケットを当てればブラックボックスの回復効果は発揮される。その代わり、Bonk!の効果が切れたところをきっちり仕留められる様、ロケットの残弾数には気を配ろう。また自分のロケットの爆風に巻き込まれないようにしよう。

• ヘルスが少なくなったら、ヒット&ランを繰り返そう。回復したら退却して物陰に隠れて、を繰り返してメディキットやディスペンサー、味方メディックの元へ撤退すれば生還できる。

• 回復効果で生き延びるチャンスが増えるため、ヘルスよりも弾薬を探しに行くことの方が多くなるだろう。弾薬を浪費しないように他の武器を併用し、必要なときは弾薬パックやディスペンサーで補給しよう。

• 無敵ユーバー中の敵を撃っても、回復効果は発動しない。

Rocket Jumper

武器	キルアイコン	弾薬		ダメージ
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	自爆ダメージ	クリティカル	投射速度
作成 Rocket Jumper	なし	4	60	なし	なし	なし	なし	なし	1100 ユニット/秒

ロケット・ジャンパーはクラフトで作成可能なソルジャー用のプライマリ武器だ。これを使うと自爆ダメージが無くなり、持ち運べる弾薬数が20から60に増加している。しかし敵にもダメージを与えられず、またこの武器を装備していると機密情報を運ぶこともできない。

• 練習用に用意された武器のため様々な制約があるが、その中で使う方法もある。自爆ダメージを負わないため、連続ロケットジャンプで機動力を活かせる。
  • 自爆ダメージを受けないので、ロケットジャンプした後の着地時に発射して爆風をクッション代わりに利用すると、落下ダメージを受けずにすむ。

• Pain Trainと併用すると効果的だ。 敵の前線を飛び越えてコントロールポイントを奪取しよう。

• 機動力を活かすなら、Escape Planとの組み合わせがいいだろう。エスケープ・プランを持つとダメージを負う度にスピードが増すので、ロケットジャンプの落下ダメージとの相乗効果で、どのクラスよりも素早く移動できるようになる。

• 神風の自爆ダメージも無効化してしまうので、最も有用な罵倒攻撃になりうる。敵を爆殺したあとは上空に飛び上がるので、さらにロケットジャンプで敵の届かない場所まで逃げよう。
  • Equalizerを使うために自傷したくとも、その方法が落下ダメージに限られる。相手が既に瀕死でない限り、イコライザーで襲撃するのは賢明ではないだろう。

• 頻繁にロケットジャンプすることになるため、好機を逃さなければMarket Gardenerでクリティカルヒットを連発し、ほとんどのクラスを倒せるだろう。体力の高いクラスが相手ならショットガンでトドメを刺すか、Mantreadsの踏みつけで迅速に始末しよう。

• Mantreadsと併用すると、ソルジャーがデモナイトのようなクラスになる。Chargin' Targeの突進のように踏みつけでダメージを与えられ、落下ダメージも防いでくれる。さらに踏みつけ直前にMarket Gardenerを使うことで、突進によってクリティカルを得られるのと同様に、ほぼ一撃でキルできるだろう。これにはほぼ完璧な精確性とタイミングが求められるので、両方ヒットさせられなくとも、どちらか片方を当てられるように試してみよう。水平方向のジャンプをした方がクリティカルは当てやすいが、落下ダメージは低くなる。気をつけておきたいのが、マントレッズの効果は全ての落下ダメージに適用されるが、マーケット･ガーデナーはロケットジャンプによるものでなければならない。攻撃を外したらもう1,2発で片付けるのか、それとも逃げるべきか、よく考えよう。またデモナイト同様、遠距離攻撃のすべを持たないので、セントリーガンには無力である。動いている敵に当てるのは難しいので、スピンナップ中のヘビーやズーム中のスナイパー、またはこちらに気づかず棒立ちの敵を狙おう。

• プライマリとセカンダリでは火力が段違いだ。よっぽどロケットジャンプを多用するのでない限り、プライマリ枠のロケットジャンパーに代えてセカンダリのGunboatsを使おう。ロケットジャンパーを使うのは、絶えずロケットジャンプをしたい場合や、ロケットランチャー以外を主体に戦いたいときだけにしよう。

• 火力が高く、汎用性にも優れるロケットランチャーを手放すのは大きな痛手だ。ショットガンや近接武器を最大限活かせるよう近づいて戦い、スカウトのように機動力で相手の攻撃をかわそう。

• Market Gardenerと併用し、ロケットジャンプで素早くマップを飛び回りつつ、隙をついて一気に襲い掛かり致命傷を食らわせよう。

Liberty Launcher

武器	キルアイコン	弾薬		ダメージ
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	自爆ダメージ	クリティカル	投射速度
作成 Liberty Launcher		4	20	79-84	38-67	34-45	20-35	203, 距離にかかわらずダメージは一定。クリティカルは建築物には適応されない	1540 ユニット/秒

リバティー･ランチャーはクラフトで作成可能なソルジャー用のプライマリ武器だ。ロケットの投射速度が40%増加しており、また自爆ダメージは25%減少している反面、敵への与ダメージも25%減少している。

• ダメージが低いため、常にリロードしておき、エアショットを狙うようにしよう。この戦術ならDirect Hitの方が大きなダメージを見込めるが、リバティー･ランチャーなら多少のミスショットも爆風ダメージでカバーできる。

• 敵が攻撃を避けようとしたら足元を狙おう。直撃の可能性は減るが、ダメージを与えられるチャンスは増えるだろう。

• リバティー･ランチャーは長距離からの攻撃に向いている。弾速が速いうえに、Direct Hitに比べて爆発範囲が広いので避けるのは難しくなっている。しかし大ダメージを与えたくとも、軽減されており多くは望めない。

• ダイレクトヒットと似たところが多く、その戦術も応用できる。
  • ショットガンと併用しよう。ダメージは低いが、弾切れで退却するときに役に立つ。
  • 常に6発装填済みにしておかないと、ショットガンを持っている意味は無いぞ。
  • 精確な射撃が求められるのはダイレクトヒットと同様だ。1発撃つ毎にリロードするのではなく、絶え間なく攻撃をしかけて敵を脅かそう。爆風があるため、ミスショットしたときの痛手は少なくてすむ。

• 自爆ダメージが軽減されているため、ロケットジャンプで障害物を乗り越えていくのに役に立つ。ただし、自爆ダメージが軽減されるのはロケットジャンプのときだけだ。

Cow Mangler 5000

武器	キルアイコン	弾薬		ダメージ
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	自爆ダメージ	ミニクリッツ	投射速度	燃焼
作成 Cow Mangler 5000		4	∞	105-112	50-90	45-60	27-89	113	1100 ユニット/秒	6秒間で合計36

カウ・マングラー 5000はクラフトで作成可能なソルジャーのプライマリ武器だ。無制限の弾薬を持ち、チームカラーのエネルギー弾を4発装填しておけるが、建築物に対する与ダメージが80%減少している。またランダムクリティカルがなく、クリッツブーストを受けることも出来ない。

• カウ・マングラー 5000には装弾数の代わりに"Mangler"バーが表示されており、満タンのときにセカンダリファイアのキーを押すと、タメ動作のあとにチャージショットを1発発射する。このショットはプレイヤーに当たるとミニクリッツになり、さらに火炎放射器のように6秒間燃焼ダメージを与える。また建築物に当たると4秒間機能を停止させる。タメ動作には3秒間必要とし、発射するとManglerバーは空になる。
  • チャージショットで味方スナイパーのHuntsmanに点火することも出来る。自分では戦えない理由があるなら別だが、フルチャージが必要な上に時間をかけてリロードし直さなければならなくなるため、お勧めはしない。

• チャージショットは敵のセントリーガンを使用不可能にするより、後ろにいるエンジニアを倒したほうが有利になる。直撃でも、爆風によるダメージでもたいてい1撃で倒せるだろう。建築物を機能停止させるのも良いが、エンジニアをキルすることの方が重要だ。

• タメ動作中は動けなくなり、特に敵スナイパーからターゲットにされやすい。

• 狭いところに人が密集するトンネル内はカウ・マングラー 5000が役に立つ。カートを押している敵の集団に向かって連射しよう。

• 無制限に弾薬が使えるので、他のプライマリ武器よりもロケットジャンプがしやすい。マップ内を素早く行き来できるが、空中戦では残り体力に注意しよう。

• セカンダリ武器のRighteous Bisonは、カウ・マングラー 5000と同様に建築物に対してダメージが減少してしまうので、他の武器を選びたい。それ以外ならどの武器でも問題ないが、やはり敵セントリーガンに対しては、味方の援護がないと対処は難しいだろう。

Beggar's Bazooka

武器	キルアイコン	弾薬		ダメージ
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	自爆ダメージ	クリティカル	投射速度
作成 Beggar's Bazooka		0	20	105-112	50-90	45-60	27-89	270, 距離にかかわらずダメージは一定。クリティカルは建築物には適応されない	1100 ユニット/秒

ベガーズ・バズーカはクラフトで作成可能なソルジャー用のプライマリ武器だ。他のランチャーと根本的に異なり、ロケットを装填した状態を維持出来ない。発射キーを押し続けると3発までロケットを装填し、キーを離した瞬間に全て発射する。4発以上装填しようとすると、暴発して自爆ダメージを負ってしまう上に、既に装填した3発のうち1発分が無くなってしまう。また、この武器を構えている間はディスペンサーから弾薬を補充できない。

• 発射のたびにリロードしなければいけないので、とっさの事態に対応できない。

• 発射された各ロケットは、真っすぐ飛ばずに狙いから3度ほどコースを外れて飛んでいくので、そのデメリットを抑えるために近・中距離で戦おう。

• この武器を持ったままではディスペンサーから弾薬の補給を受けることが出来ない。些細なことではあるが、アリーナモードではエンジニアにあまり頼れないこともあり、戦旗系以外のセカンダリ武器がないとキツイだろう。十分注意されたい。

• この武器を使うならショットガンを装備しよう。弾薬切れのときやディスペンサーから補充を受けているとき、自分自身やディスペンサーを守るのに役に立つ。もしくは、Righteous Bisonでも良い。この武器はショットガンに比べるとダメージでは劣るが、弾薬が無限に持てる。その上ベガーズ・バズーカの苦手とする遠距離の間合いにも強い。

• 戦旗系の武器と併用してもいいが、弾薬が切れた場合に近接武器で戦わなければならない。名誉効果を持つハーフ座頭市や、待ち伏せ向きのEqualizerなど、その能力が環境に依存する武器を使用していると、場合によっては非常に不利になる。

• Escape Planは良い選択だ。誤射や装填しすぎによる暴発で自爆ダメージを受けたら、近くのロッカーやチームメイトのところまで素早く避難しよう。ただし、エスケープ・プランに持ち替えると、持っている間はデスマークがつくことに留意されたい。

• ベガーズ・バズーカの弾幕砲火は、敵集団への奇襲にうってつけだ。しかし、発射のたびにリロードが必要なので、直接戦闘では注意が必要だ。敵が追ってきたら、その少し前の地面にロケットを打ち込もう。発射キーを押してリロードし、発射するまでのタイムラグがあるため、着弾するころにはちょうどその位置まで敵が移動している。

• 敵エンジニアの拠点を奇襲し、一瞬で破壊しつくすだけのダメージを与えることも出来るが、十分な援護があるときにした方が良い。

• 装填のタイミングがよければ、敵にかわす暇を与えずにロケットの雨を浴びせられる。装填中は身を隠し、暴発しないよう装填数を数えよう。何度か練習すれば、3発装填するのにかかる時間や、4発目の装填が始まるタイミングを覚えられるだろう。

• Kritzkriegのユーバーチャージとの組み合わせで、敵陣を焦土にすることができる。3発のロケット全てが敵を倒せるだけの力を持ち、オーバーヒールされたヘビーですらも、ダメージ軽減効果や無敵状態がなければ倒せるだろう。

• 過剰装填による自爆を利用して爆風ジャンプをすることができ、残った2発のロケットを空中から撃てる。ジャンプしてから敵に到達するまでに余裕があれば、3発目を装填することも出来る。
  • 自爆ジャンプをしてから着地するまでの間に、もう一度自爆すればポゴジャンプが出来る。しかし、これを繰り返し行うのはほぼ不可能だろう。

• 敵を暴発に巻き込んでダメージを与えることもできるが、Gunboatsがないと自爆ダメージが大きすぎるので、お勧めできない。

サブ武器

ショットガン

武器	キルアイコン	弾薬		ダメージ
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	クリティカル
初期装備 ショットガン		6	32	86-90	24-67	3-26	180

• 中距離でも躊躇わずにショットガンを使おう。 6発当てればヘビー(と体力満タンのソルジャー)以外のクラスを倒すことが出来る。しかも即着弾なので、ちょろちょろと動き回ってロケットが当てにくい敵にも対応しやすい。
  • 遠くの敵や、逃げていく敵への追い討ちにも有用だ。

• 圧縮空気ブラストでロケットを反射してくるパイロは、火炎放射器の間合いに詰められる前にショットガンで倒そう。6発で仕留め切れなかったら、接近してからロケットを撃とう。

• ショットガンは即着弾なので、デモマンの粘着爆弾を破壊できる。ロケットの爆風で雑に吹き飛ばすと、デモマンが起爆させたとき、チームメイトに被害が及ぶことがある。後続の味方が安全に通れるよう、出来れば破壊しておきたい。

• 軽量級のクラスなら、1発ロケットを直撃させれば、もう1発ショットガンを当てれば大抵は倒せる。敵ソルジャーをキルするには、直撃でなくともいいのでロケットを2発と、ショットガン1発で普通は足りる。

• Direct Hitを使うなら、なるべく戦旗やGunboatsよりショットガンを持つようにしよう。
  • 同様に、弾装の小さいBlack Boxのセカンダリには、ショットガンを使うようにしよう。
  • Liberty Launcherのダメージの低さを補うために使うのも良い。

Reserve Shooter

武器	キルアイコン	弾薬		ダメージ
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	クリティカル
作成 Reserve Shooter		4	32	86-90	24-67	3-26	180

リザーブ・シューターはクラフトで作成可能なソルジャー用のセカンダリ武器だ。武器の切り替え速度を僅かに速め、切り替えてから5秒間は空中の敵に対して ミニクリティカルのダメージを与える。しかし、装弾数は4発となっている。

• リザーブ・シューターは武器の切り替え速度を15%速める効果を持つ。素早くロケットランチャーに持ち替えれば大きなダメージを与えられるだろう。
  • 切り替え速度上昇はどんな武器にも適用されるので、空中でEqualizerやMarket Gardenerなどの近接武器を使ったキルも決めやすくなる。

• Direct Hitとは違って、リザーブ・シューターは爆発で空中に飛んだものかどうかを問わずにミニクリティカルになる。そのため、落下したりジャンプしたりした敵をお手玉に取りやすくなる。

• ダブルジャンプで攻撃を避けるスカウトも、リザーブ・シューターならヒットさせやすい。

Righteous Bison

武器	キルアイコン	弾薬		ダメージ
		装弾数	弾薬数	近距離	中距離	遠距離	クリティカル	建築物へのダメージ	投射速度
作成 Righteous Bison		4	∞	17-63	11-42	11-42	36-60	4	??

ライチャス・バイソンはクラフトで作成可能なソルジャー用のセカンダリ武器だ。これは他の武器とは全く異なる性能を持つ。高精度のレーザービームを発射し、敵や建築物を貫通して複数の対象にダメージを与えられる。ライチャス・バイソンのレーザービームは、このゲームでは数少ない、反射されない性能を持つ投射物だ。欠点としては、建築物に対して与ダメージが80%減少し、弾装が6発から4発に減少しているほか、ビームは投射物扱いなので、ショットガンのような即着弾に比べると弾速が遅い。しかしリロードが非常に速く、他のGrordbort系武器と同様、弾薬数に制限がない。

• 味方が多いほど有効な戦旗系の武器と比較して、ライチャス・バイソンは敵が多いほどその威力を発揮できる。ショットガンのダメージ量には限度があるが、こちらは何人貫通しようと威力は全く低下せず、その威力は自分と敵との距離によってのみ制限される。エアブラストで跳ね返されない点も相まって、チームメイトの後ろに隠れた敵メディックや、負傷兵の集団などに撃ち込むと非常に強力だ。
  • ランダムなものかそうでないかを問わず、クリティカルやミニクリティカルが出ると非常に強力だ。貫通してもダメージは低下しないので、敵集団をズタズタにしてしまえる。素早いリロードと発射速度はバフ効果との相性もよく、味方との共闘を好むソルジャーのセカンダリにはうってつけだ。
  • 負傷した敵が逃げていくときも、追い討ちするのにこの武器は効果的だ。

• 敵を貫通し、それなりのダメージを与えるので、トンネルや長い通路内での戦闘で活躍する。NucleusやTurbine、2Fortといったマップでは有効だが、逆に開けたマップではストレイフで楽々と避けられてしまうだろう。
  • ペイロードの防衛側で使用すると、敵が都合よくカートの周りに集まってきてくれるので効果的だ。

• Cow Mangler 5000とこの武器を併用すると、敵セントリーガンがあるときに全くお手上げになってしまう。
  • Black BoxやBeggar's Bazookaなど、弾装の小さなプライマリ武器と併用すると、リロードの速さや無制限の弾薬という特性をうまく活かしたバックアップになる。特にブラック・ボックス使用時は、回復効果で長く生き延びられるので弾薬を探しにいく機会も増え、その間にバイソンが役立つ。

• ライチャス・バイソンでHuntsmanに矢を番えた味方スナイパーを撃つと、その矢に火を点すことができる。矢が敵に命中すれば、相手を燃やすことが可能だ。

• この武器は投射物の属性を持つため、プライマリとこれを併用すると即着弾を持てないということになる。敵チームにスカウトが多い場合や、自分のエイムに自信のない場合、ショットガンを装備した方が良いだろう。バイソンで戦うなら、与ダメージが高くなるよう近距離で戦おう。

• ライチャス・バイソンは建築物をも貫通するので、後ろに隠れたエンジニアを攻撃するのに効果的だ。エンジニアが修理しているセントリーガンを壊したいなら、バイソンでエンジニアをキルしてからプライマリ武器で破壊しよう。他の建築物も同様だ。

• バイソンは無限に弾薬を持っており、リロードも速いので火力を補うのにもってこいだ。敵に攻撃を避けられたとしても、チームメイトの弱点を守るため十分牽制になりうる。ダメージを負ったら、敵をチームメイトが食い止めている間に一時退却し、追いかけてこないように援護射撃しよう。射撃精度が高いので、遠くのスナイパーの狙撃を妨害することも出来る。

• 1発目をリロードする速さは並だが、2発目以降が非常に速い。そのため、撃つ度にリロードするよりも全て撃ちきってからまとめてリロードするほうが断然速い。そもそも、弾の浪費を心配する必要はない。

• パイロの存在に悩まされているならバイソンを装備しよう。ビームは投射物だが、反射されない。ロケットを跳ね返してくるエアブラスト狂のパイロをこてんぱんにしてやろう。やつらはしばしばビームを跳ね返せないことを知らずに真っ直ぐ突っ込んでくる。

• セカンダリ武器であるにもかかわらず、長距離ではロケットより頼りになる。武器の役割を一度見なおして、中距離ではロケット、間隔が開いたらバイソンを使おう。ロケットは敵が近いほどダメージが大きいので、エイムに自信がなければ爆風を利用して距離を詰めよう。
  • Direct Hitを装備した場合、逆に長距離は得意だが中距離では使いにくい。そのためバイソンを装備すると、装備の役割が被ってしまう。この場合は近距離戦を得意とするショットガンを装備するほうがいいだろう。もちろん、自分のプレイスタイルを考慮して、距離をおいて戦いたいなら長距離戦向きの武器を2つ装備しても構わない。

• 常に装弾数には注意しておこう。臨機応変に戦えるよう、切り替えてすぐ使える状態でないとならない。戦闘が一時中断したら、僅かな合間にフルリロードしておく癖をつけよう。,プライマリ武器が弾切れになったときや、リロードする暇が無いときに戦闘継続できるかが重要になってくる。

Gunboats

武器	効果
	常在型効果
作成 Gunboats	自分のロケットによる自爆ダメージを60%軽減する

ガンボートはクラフトで作成可能なソルジャー用のセカンダリ武器だ。装備すると、ロケットジャンプの自爆ダメージが60%軽減される。つまり、ロケットジャンプしたときのダメージが15ヘルス程度に抑えられることになる。

• ガンボートの長所は、ヘルス減少のリスクを減らし、高い機動性をもたらすことだ。これによって、続けざまにロケットジャンプして速やかに目的地に到達したり、ヘルスを保持したまま敵を急襲できる。また戦線離脱するときにも有効だ。

• ガンボートを使った戦術として、敵集団に空爆をしかけることが出来る。高い機動力を活かし、敵前線の裏を取ったり敵集団を分断したりした後に、ロケットジャンプで上空からロケットの雨を降らせよう。

• ショットガン装備に比べて火力では劣るので、ロケットを最大限活用しよう。ロケットをかわされそうな敵に出会ったら、ロケットジャンプで頭上から攻撃した方が良い。

• ブラック・ボックスとの組み合わせは、一見すると弾倉が少ない上にセカンダリ武器も使えないので不利に思える。しかし、単独行動をメインとしたソルジャーなら、その生存力と機動性を活かせるので、奇襲に向いている。

• ダイレクトヒットは爆風が小さいため、ロケットジャンプして上空から攻撃しても効果が薄いので、ガンボートとの組み合わせは基本的にオススメ出来ない。

• Cow Mangler 5000との併用は相性が良い。弾薬が無制限な上に自爆ダメージが軽減されるので、スカウトのように自由に飛び回れる。

• Beggar's Bazookaと組み合わると暴発によるダメージが軽減され、空中でポゴジャンプして壁や床がなくても連続ジャンプ出来る。敵のところまで辿り着いたら、2,3発当ててやれば大抵の敵はキル出来るだろう。

Mantreads

武器	キルアイコン	効果
		ダメージ	常在型効果
作成 Mantreads		落下ダメージの3倍	ダメージによる吹っ飛びを75%軽減

マントレッズはクラフトで作成可能なソルジャー用のセカンダリ武器だ。装備すると、敵の爆風によるノックバックが通常の4分の1になる。また、落下時に敵の頭上に着地すると、踏みつけダメージを与えられる。

• ソルジャーの他のセカンダリ武器同様、プライマリ武器はしっかりロードしておこう。

• マントレッズを装備していれば、落ちた時に落下ダメージで死にかねないような高所を維持するのに役に立つ。
  • 落ちてしまっても、敵の上に着地すれば自分は生き残れる。

• Rocket Jumperと併用すると使い勝手が増す。しかし、活躍出来るのはHightowerのような大きくて開けたマップに限られるだろう。

• Quick-Fixのユーバーチャージのようにノックバックを軽減出来るが、こちらは完全に無効化した訳ではない。通常の無敵ユーバーチャージと組み合わせれば、パイロのエアブラストも効きにくく、セントリーガンを破壊しやすくなるだろう。

バフ・バナー + リスキン

武器	効果
	バフ	発動に必要な与ダメージ	有効時間	有効距離
実績 バフ・バナー	近くの味方の与ダメージをミニクリティカルにする	600	10 秒	450 ユニット
開梱 Festive Buff Banner

The Buff Banner is an unlockable secondary weapon for the Soldier. By dealing damage to enemies, you build up your Rage meter, and upon activating it, nearby teammates will gain a Mini-Crit boost, while still in proximity to the Soldier with the buff active, for ten seconds.

• The Buff Banner is best used when teammates are about to make a push, or to counter enemy pushes. If teammates are attacking the enemy, the Buff Banner can give them enough firepower to dispatch their targets more easily, allowing them to quickly accomplish objectives or prevent the enemy team from accomplishing theirs.

• The area of effect for the Buff Banner is large and passes through walls and floors. Use the Buff Banner from a safe position that helps teammates to push objectives. While this will reduce a player's ability to cause damage to the enemy, it also allows teammates to make the most of the buff.

• Unlike Crits, Mini-Crits are still subject to damage ramp-up. Always take into account how far away enemies are, as a buff can help teammates to kill enemies more effectively at close range than at far.

• When you activate the Buff Banner's buff, you instantly become a priority target for the enemy team. Stand in the middle of teammates, preferably behind a tall class such as the Heavy.

• Just as with the Kritzkrieg, the Buff Banner is best when used with the Rocket Launcher. The wider blast radius will make it easier to build Rage, and - coupled with the non-reduced clip - also makes the Mini-Crit boost more effective.

• Though it's better to use the Buff Banner when there are many teammates around, the Rage meter is not carried over between deaths, so, as with ÜberCharges, it's best to use it instead of lose it, especially when alone.

• As a teamwork-oriented weapon, the Buff Banner can be employed far more effectively if working alongside a Medic.
  • When a friendly Medic ÜberCharges a teammate, contribute to the rampage by using the Buff Banner. This allows the Medic's heal target to deal increased damage while invulnerable. However, be sure not to use it during a Kritzkrieg charge, as the effects do not stack.

• If the Buff Banner is used next to an Engineer, that Engineer's Sentry Gun will fire Mini-Crits no matter where it is on the map.

• Snipers with the Bushwacka equipped can be effective with the Buff Banner's Mini-Crit boost, as their melee weapon deals full Critical hits instead of Mini-Crits.

• The teamwork-oriented nature of this weapon is seen most when it's activated, as it becomes more effective the more teammates you have in its range. If you prefer to work alone, you may want to take a non-banner secondary.

• Since the Buff Banner only charges on Damage done, it can be useful to aim for opponents that are under mini-crit debuffs, with weapons that deal more damage, such as the Direct Hit, or while under a crit-boost.
  • The Kritzkrieg Charge, other Soldiers' Buff Banner, and other critical hit boosts, when used on you, will help you charge your Buff Banner faster, assuming you can hit people. It is possible to get enough Rage within the time to use your Buff Banner before the effects from your teammates' buff has ended.

Battalion's Backup

武器	効果
	バフ	常在型効果	発動に必要な与ダメージ	有効時間	有効距離
作成 Battalion's Backup	近くの味方が受けるクリティカルを無効化しセントリーガンからの被ダメージを50%軽減、それ以外の被ダメージを35%軽減	追加ヘルス20を獲得	600	10 秒	450 ユニット

The Battalion's Backup is a craftable secondary item for the Soldier. The Rage meter builds up by dealing damage to enemies, requiring 600 damage dealt for a full charge. Once the buff is activated, all teammates within the vicinity of the Soldier will have 50% damage resistance from Sentry Guns and 35% damage resistance from all other damage. Teammates under the effect of the Batallion's Backup will also be immune to Critical hits and Mini-crits. Passively, the weapon also gives the player an additional 20 health.

• Like the Buff Banner, the Battalion's Backup is situational and most effective when multiple teammates are around to make use of it. It's best used when the team needs to make a push to accomplish an objective, or as a counter to an enemy push to prevent them from accomplishing an objective.
  • Kritzkrieg pairs can benefit from the damage reduction the Battalion's Backup provides if it's used to push in behind their ÜberCharge. Remember that the Kritzkrieg does not grant invulnerability to the Medic or patient, so they can still be damaged; the Battalion's Backup can give them the extra survivability needed to complete their task.
  • Try to pair a Battalion´s Backup with a friendly Soldier´s Buff Banner or Concheror. Using both will be very devastating.

• As with the Buff Banner, not having the Shotgun available can greatly increase vulnerability against enemies that can avoid being damaged by rockets. Always make sure to stick with teammates and have them assist against such enemies.

• The Battalion's Backup can act as a strong counter to the Buff Banner in that it can be used to completely nullify the Buff Banner's effects and protect teammates from an aggressive enemy push. However, this depends on being able to react quickly to the enemy push, as activating the banner takes time during which the enemy can still inflict Mini-Crits.

• The Battalion's Backup is excellent for pushing into areas covered by Snipers. Headshots count as Critical hits and will be nullified by the Backup's buff.
  • However, keep in mind that backstabs will still instantly kill anyone under the Battalion's Backup's effect.
  • As Snipers frequently occupy areas with long sight lines, you may find it's often more effective to deploy this in wider-open spaces instead of indoors or underground.

• Also like the Buff Banner, the Battalion's Backup becomes more useful the more teammates you can buff at once with its effect, so similar to that weapon, it may not be a wise choice to take this if you largely fight alone or with only a few teammates.

Concheror

武器	効果
	バフ	常在型効果	発動に必要な与ダメージ	有効時間	有効距離
プロモーション/作成 Concheror	近くの味方は与えたダメージの35%分回復、さらに移動速度アップ	毎秒2ヘルス回復	480	10 秒	450 ユニット

The Concheror is a craftable secondary weapon for the Soldier. It builds Rage by inflicting damage like the Buff Banner, and when activated, will provide a speed boost and cause 35% of all damage dealt to the enemy to return as healing to whoever inflicted the damage. Passively, the player gets 2 health restored every second when the weapon is equipped.

• The Concheror's health replenishment abilities, like the Black Box, can be used for rooting out enemy Spies, since shooting a disguised Spy will heal you.

• The Concheror's buff can bolster Medic healing considerably, taking pressure off of friendly Medics and allowing them to focus only on teammates who require the most attention.

• The Concheror is ideal for supporting a charge. Whereas the Battalion's Backup and Buff Banner are both useful for breaching enemy choke-points, the added survivability provided by the Concheror's buff can keep multiple teammates in the fight and on the front lines. This makes it especially valuable for attacking teams during Payload, some versions of Control Points, and King of the Hill.
  • Combined with the speed boost, the charge will go faster and have less of the slow classes falling behind, making it even more effective for a charge.

• Just like the other banner weapons, the Concheror's power scales with how much support from nearby teammates you have. However, it's somewhat easier to get away with using this on your own, since the health boosts can sometimes help you more when solo than mini-crits or reduced damage, though it's still recommended to take a non-banner secondary if you're not often fighting alongside your teammates.

近接武器

シャベル + リスキン

武器	キルアイコン	攻撃間隔	ダメージ
			近距離	クリティカル
初期装備 シャベル		0.8 秒	65	195
プロモーション フライパン
プロモーション Saxxy
ドロップ Conscientious Objector
プロモーション/作成 Freedom Staff
ドロップ Bat Outta Hell
ドロップ Ham Shank

The Shovel is a reasonable choice when conserving ammo

• The Shovel is a viable option for close-range enemies without the risk of inflicting self-damage by using the Rocket Launcher, or if reloading the Shotgun will take too long.

• Because you are slower than every other class, except for the Heavy or a Demoman using the Scotsman's Skullcutter, running after an enemy is not a good choice with the Shovel.

• A tricky strategy is to use the splash damage from your primary weapon to bounce an enemy directly into your Shovel.

• If you're out of ammo in your Shotgun clip (or don't have a Shotgun equipped at all), you can use the Shovel to finish off enemies in corners.
  • You can do this forcefully by using your rocket's strong knockback to throw them into a corner.

Equalizer

武器	キルアイコン	攻撃間隔	ダメージ
			近距離	クリティカル
実績 Equalizer		0.8 秒	33-107 (ヘルスに依存)	98-321 (ヘルスに依存)

The Equalizer is an unlockable melee weapon for the Soldier. You will deal more damage at low health while equipped with the Equalizer; however, you cannot be healed by Medics while the Equalizer is drawn.

• It's important to know how much damage the Equalizer can do at certain health brackets. Above 121 HP, the Equalizer does less damage than the Shovel, but with low enough health, it's capable of killing almost any class with just one or two hits.

• Rocket jumping and ambushing enemies is an excellent way to utilize the Equalizer. By using rocket jumps to hide in places where the enemy does not suspect, it's possible to ambush enemy players and score at least one or two kills.

• If you have the Equalizer drawn, you cannot be healed by Medics. If it is pulled out while being healed or during an ÜberCharge, the link to your Medic will be broken.

• Do not run into a fight alone with the Equalizer out; only take out the Equalizer when at low health and when already in the thick of an engagement. If there are more enemies around than allies, simply fight to the death. Even if the Equalizer isn't the active weapon, enemies will likely focus fire on Soldiers due to the high amount of threat they present on the battlefield. Usually, the only option is to make a last stand and take out as many enemies as possible.

• If you intend to keep your health high, take another weapon. As stated above, the Equalizer does less damage at higher health, and it will interfere with receiving health from Medics. It's probably not the best option if you've got many sources of healing available and you want to use them.

Escape Plan

武器	キルアイコン	攻撃間隔	ダメージ
			近距離	クリティカル
作成 Escape Plan		0.8 秒	65	195

The Escape Plan is a craftable melee weapon for the Soldier. It is the speed boost version of the Equalizer; as health decreases, speed increases, but while it is in use and for some time after, the user takes mini-crits. Like the Equalizer, the boost and mini-crits are restricted to when melee is equipped, and the player cannot be healed by Medics with the weapon equipped, allowing health and help to be reached faster in exchange for increased vulnerability and a basic-damage melee weapon.

• The speed boost that the Escape Plan grants you when you're injured can be used to reach or escape combat just as fast as rocket jumping; if there are more allies around than enemies, use the speed to run away for health packs or safety.

• The Escape Plan is a tool of escape: the speed increase you receive allows you to outrun all classes but the Scout. If a fight is not going well, equip it and retreat.

• Be careful about when you draw the Escape Plan. Players can easily gauge your health by looking at how fast your movement speed is, which can in turn cause them to focus fire on you and finish you off at range.

• Don't be fooled by this weapon's base damage; though not as powerful as the Equalizer, a critical hit will still kill all classes bar Heavies, Soldiers, and overhealed Pyros or Demomen.

• Try to get out of the line of fire before pulling out the Escape Plan; using it when the enemy can still directly hit you will make you extremely vulnerable.

• If you engage in melee often or use the Rocket Jumper or a non-Shotgun/Righteous Bison secondary, it may be better to use another weapon, or you could be left with only one viable weapon to defend yourself with.

Pain Train

武器	キルアイコン	攻撃間隔	ダメージ
			近距離	クリティカル
作成 Pain Train		0.8 秒	65	195

The Pain Train is a craftable melee weapon for the Soldier and Demoman. While equipped, it doubles the rate at which you capture control points, but leaves you more vulnerable to hitscan weapons. These effects are passive, and do not require the Pain Train to be active.

• The Pain Train is an ideal weapon for helping teammates to accomplish capture objectives more quickly. While Scouts can often lack the firepower required to contest a point, a Soldier can reliably fight off any defenders that try to stop a capture.

• Never equip the Pain Train on a Mann vs. Machine map, Capture the Flag map, or while defending in an Attack/Defend Control Point map or Payload map. The doubled capture speed will not do anything on those gamemodes, but bearing the weapon will still grant the +10% extra damage from bullets.

• The Pain Train is an effective tool for Back-capping, as it grants the same capturing abilities as a Scout. This can work very well combined with the Rocket Jumper or Gunboats.

• The healing from the Black Box can help to counter the 10% bullet vulnerability from the Pain Train.

• The Battalion's Backup may help you survive longer with its damage reduction by negating the damage penalty; however, try not to die while gaining rage.

• Do not use the Pain Train if you have a problem with Scouts, Heavies, Sentry Guns, and Snipers. The +10% hitscan damage vulnerability will make their job of killing you easier, as they primarily rely on bullet weaponry.

ハーフ座頭市

武器	キルアイコン	攻撃間隔	ダメージ	回復量
			近距離	クリティカル	キル時
作成 ハーフ座頭市		0.8 秒	65	195/即死	200

The Half-Zatoichi is a craftable melee weapon for the Soldier. It fully restores the player's health upon killing an enemy; however, the player cannot switch weapons until a kill has been made.

• Due to the Soldier's slow movement rate, it's often better to ambush enemies rather than try to attack head-on. Most players can easily outpace an approaching Soldier.

• Due to not being able to sheathe the weapon unless a kill is made, it's wise to only use the Half-Zatoichi either as a last resort or if a kill can be guaranteed. Failing to make a kill will leave players highly vulnerable to ranged attacks from enemies.
  • As such, it is often wise to switch between primary and secondary weapons upon spawning, so that if the quick-switch key is pressed, the Half-Zatoichi will not be accidentally equipped.

• Remember that when fighting an enemy equipped with the Half-Zatoichi, both players will be killed in one attack from the weapon, no matter how much health they have. As such, the key to dueling other Soldiers or Demomen who are brandishing the Half-Zatoichi is landing the first hit.

• This weapon is superb for Medieval Mode, due to weapons being restricted largely to melee weapons. However, be especially careful of other players also using the Half-Zatoichi.
  • Don't use the Mantreads with this weapon in this mode; the one-hit-kill only works when the weapon is active, while the Mantreads' effect is passive, leaving you with no weapon to switch if confronted with another wielder. Plus, the Mantreads are very limited in this game mode.

• Despite its length and being a sword weapon -- one also useable by the Demoman at that -- this weapon does not have increased attack range. Don't go into melee fights thinking you'll have a range advantage.

• A very useful trick when using this weapon is knowing when it actually equips. If you switch to the Half-Zatoichi and use the quick-switch key to change to another weapon before the switching animation finishes, it is possible to bypass the negative aspect of Honorbound. This is useful if you have a second thought of when to draw it or if you have already started switching to it.

• Don't equip the Gunboats or Mantreads when using this weapon; their effects are passive, which makes the Soldier automatically switch to this weapon if Rocket Launcher ammo runs out or you manually switch weapons. It's recommended that you take a Shotgun.

• If you're careless, consider turning off "fast weapon switch" just in case you do accidentally switch to it. This will give you a bit of time to think before you choose.

• If you get caught out in the open with the Zatoichi without a kill, such as when a teammate steals your melee kill, stick with a teammate that fights at close range (preferably an experienced one, or it may happen again) and tell them to try not to kill the next target so you can get a Zatoichi kill. However, it may be more viable to go back to a resupply closet, unless you're already in the battlefield.

• This weapon's healing bonus means you can take more risks; such as jumping off of something (taking fall damage) and killing a few enemies in a heavily populated area. Always only target one person at once, because they may kill you before you can get the health.

Disciplinary Action

武器	キルアイコン	攻撃間隔	ダメージ	効果
			近距離	クリティカル	移動速度ボーナス	効果時間
作成 Disciplinary Action		0.8 秒	49	147	40%	4 秒

The Disciplinary Action is a craftable melee weapon for the Soldier. Upon hitting a teammate, it gives both you and the teammate a speed boost for four seconds. It also has an extended melee range and strikes a full 360-degree area around the Soldier. However, the Disciplinary Action does 25% less damage compared to the Shovel.

• Hitting Scouts with the Disciplinary Action will give them a small speed boost, but will still grant you the full speed boost.

• Use the Disciplinary Action to get slower classes, along with yourself, to the front lines faster. Heavies especially will appreciate the speed boost.

• At the same time, don't be afraid to use this mid-battle; there are few things more terrifying than a speeding Pyro or a spun-up Heavy that can close in that much faster. Consider doing this to Übercharged allies to get more out of their limited charge.

• An Engineer hauling a building to the front lines will appreciate the speed boost very much. This can help them deploy Sentry Guns or Teleporters more quickly.

• If multiple teammates are in need of healing, but a Medic isn't nearby them, use the Disciplinary Action to get the Medic to teammates in need before they die.

• Don't let the reduced damage fool you - the Disciplinary Action can be very useful in melee fights. Boasting the highest attack range of any melee weapon in the game, it gives you longer melee reach than any other class, even sword-wielding Demomen. Take advantage of this and keep moving to land hits more often than your opponent and it'll quickly make up for the damage penalty.
  • The Disciplinary Action also has the curious property of being able to hit enemies to the side or behind you. This can be exploited to cover your flanks and back, but don't expect to save yourself from getting backstabbed this way; you aren't going to be able to kill a Spy in one swing.

• If there are multiple allies in an area, they'll form a "net" that you can run along with each teammate acting as a node. You'll be able to move quickly around friendly-occupied territory in this way by whipping your way from player to player.

• The Disciplinary Action is a good Spy-checking weapon. Not only are you already Spy-checking by whipping allies to speed them up - as disguised enemy Spies will be damaged instead of sped-up when hit - but it gives you an excuse to Spy-check an area for extended periods without rendering yourself useless, as any innocent teammates will receive a speed boost for their trouble.
  • As an example, this can be a good weapon to have on hand if you're holding down a defended area not under immediate attack, especially if it's near a respawn. Whipping anyone you see will get freshly-spawned teammates to their destinations quicker and will weed out enemy Spies.
  • As previously mentioned, the Disciplinary Action hits a full 360-degree area around you. This means that you don't need to be facing a Spy to hit them (though you should never turn your back to a potential Spy).

• While the Escape Plan is ideal for getting out of combat, the Disciplinary Action is best for getting you and your allies into combat. On a related note, the former's boost is more reliable, while the latter's is more versatile. When deciding which weapon to use, think about which of these traits you consider to be more important.

• This is a useful weapon to have with a pocket Medic, as you won't be engaging into melee combat often with a Medic, and if your Medic gets hurt, you can "whip him to safety" with the speed boost to escape the front lines.

Market Gardener

武器	キルアイコン	攻撃間隔	ダメージ
			近距離	クリティカル
作成 Market Gardener		0.8 秒	65	195

The Market Gardener is a craftable melee weapon for the Soldier. The Market Gardener inflicts Critical hits any time you are airborne during a rocket jump. However, the Market Gardener does not roll for random Critical hits.

• The Market Gardener pairs well with the Reserve Shooter's slight decrease in weapon-switching delay, making for easier mid-air attacks.

• Alternatively, the Market Gardener can be paired with the Gunboats to rocket-jump more often, and thus open up more opportunities to inflict Critical hits.

• If the server has turned off critical hits, the Market Gardener becomes a direct upgrade to the Shovel. In that case, if you intend to use either Shovel weapon, equip this if you have it.

• If an enemy is also in midair while you hit them with the Market Gardener, a Critical hit will still apply, regardless of what class.

特殊な罵倒行為

神風

	Kill Icon	Weapon	Damage	Duration	Details
グレネード		Equalizer Escape Plan	500	4 seconds	The Soldier throws his weapon, cracks his knuckles, rips a Grenade from his bandolier and pulls the pin. The blast kills him and any enemy within 6 feet.
	(Lumbricus Lid)				Just like the above description, but with a special "Hallelujah" sound clip that will play before exploding when the Lumbricus Lid is equipped.

Kamikaze is the third longest-range taunt in the game and works independent of direction. When this taunt is performed, the Soldier will die; any enemy players and buildings that are close by will also die or be destroyed, respectively.

• Wearing the Lumbricus Lid while taunting will play the "Hallelujah" sound clip roughly 1.5 seconds before the explosion, which may be long enough to warn nearby enemies to keep a safe distance away.
• Use the Kamikaze during humiliation. You'll likely die anyway and this can help you take out as many enemies as possible as you go. At the very least, better to die than be killed, right?
• This is a powerful taunt if used with the Rocket Jumper, since it will not kill you with the Jumper equipped, though it will still blast you upwards, and it is possible to ambush unaware enemies to kill.

武器の組み合わせ

Example Combinations
Combo			Usage
Rocket Launcher	Shotgun	Equalizer or Escape Plan	A well-balanced setup, the Shotgun provides an alternative firearm when all four rounds for the Rocket Launcher have been expended. It's a great weapon to finish off weak opponents or dealing with classes at close ranges where explosives will inflict self-damage. Furthermore, the Shotgun is ideal for dealing with Pyros that use compression blast to deflect rockets, and Scouts that use their double-jump ability to avoid splash damage and prevent players from landing clean hits. The Equalizer can provide an additional edge against enemies when both of the other weapons are fully expended, and the Escape Plan can provide a much-needed speed boost in order to escape.
Cow Mangler 5000	Gunboats	Shovel or Equalizer or Market Gardener	This setup focuses on using the Gunboats to gain a major mobility advantage over other Soldiers. Due to the increased ammo count and greatly decreased damage taken from rocket jumps, players can chain consecutive jumps together and reach their destinations very quickly, while retaining sufficient fire power to take out enemies. Furthermore, rocket jumps can be executed to fly over groups of enemies to rain down energy bolts from above, or to escape from situations where a normal rocket jump would lead to death. However, remember that due to the absence of the Shotgun, certain classes like Pyros and Scouts will be much harder to deal with, and the much weaker damage against Sentry Guns makes it dangerous to enter a sentry farm.
Direct Hit	Righteous Bison	Shovel	Recommended for players with exceptional aim, this setup takes advantage of the Direct Hit's higher damage. Dispatching Sentry Guns at a distance becomes easier, and dealing decisively with classes at close range without the risk of self-damage is another major advantage. However, due to the smaller splash damage radius, the Righteous Bison is recommended in order to give such players another level of firepower against players that are able to dodge the rockets, while maintaining a high level of damage; its fast reload speed and accuracy also provide a larger range for the Soldier. The Shovel can deal damage reliably at higher health levels, though it also prevents players from escaping easily when losing a fight.
Rocket Launcher	Buff Banner	Shovel or Pain Train	This set is designed for a more team-oriented offensive Soldier. The Rocket Launcher's wide splash damage radius allows players to build up the Buff Banner's Rage meter quickly, and the Pain Train's increased capture rate can help to accomplish capturing objectives faster. Remember, however, that without the Shotgun and due to the Pain Train's higher hitscan vulnerability, being isolated against enemies can often result in death, so teamwork is a must. Carrying the Shovel instead can enhance survivability but reduces capturing ability.
Direct Hit	Battalion's Backup	Equalizer	This setup is geared primarily towards team support and Sentry Gun elimination on offensive pushes. The Direct Hit can eliminate Sentry Guns quickly and can deal severe damage even to Wrangled Sentry Guns, and the boost given by the Backup gives twice the survivability against the turret.
Black Box	Buff Banner	Shovel or Equalizer	For support Soldiers who focus on assisting their teammates rather than directly killing the enemy. Every hit landed will replenish health as well as help to build up the Rage meter, making things easier for friendly Medics as they will be able to focus on healing teammates more. With only three rockets and no Shotgun shells, target prioritization and team support is crucial.
Black Box	Shotgun	Escape Plan	A loadout more geared towards roaming Soldiers. The Black Box provides players with a way to regain health while away from friendly Medics and Dispensers, but suffers from a smaller magazine size. Try to use mobility to ambush enemies and retreat before they can retaliate; don't get pulled into drawn-out fights where the reduced magazine capacity will become a disadvantage. Due to being away from teammates more frequently, carrying a backpack buff will not benefit teammates, so the Shotgun is preferable in that it can provide an additional level of firepower when the Black Box's ammo runs out. The Escape Plan provides a quick getaway when no one is around to provide support.
Black Box	Concheror	Escape Plan or Half-Zatoichi	This loadout is for Soldiers focused on surviving for as long as possible. The Black Box simultaneously replenishes health as well as building Rage for the Concheror. When the Concheror is fully charged, it can then be deployed to replenish even more health from damaging enemies, as well as help teammates to survive longer. When the tables turn, the Escape Plan can be used to make a fast getaway, or the Half-Zatoichi can be used to kill an enemy to restore full health.
Rocket Jumper	Shotgun or Mantreads	Pain Train or Equalizer or Market Gardener	A nice setup dedicated to capturing points when facing an enemy team that continuously pushes forward. Using the Rocket Jumper in the same manner as the Gunboats, chain rocket jumps together to traverse great distances quickly, and try to get behind enemy lines to reach uncontested points, using the Pain Train's increased capture rate to capture the control point behind the enemy's back before they can react. As the Rocket Jumper is incapable of damaging enemy players, the Shotgun is the only real means of self-defense, and can be used to destroy any Stickybombs that may be placed on control points. For a less point-oriented Rocket Jumper Soldier, the Equalizer can be used, as the Soldier will take no damage from his Kamikaze taunt, making it one of the most powerful taunts in the game. It can be used as a way to instantly kill unaware or distracted enemies, such as Snipers or Heavies. For a more melee-oriented mobile Soldier, the Mantreads and Market Gardener make deadly combo. A critical hit followed by a stomp will kill almost any class before they knew what hit them. However, keep in mind that you will be particularly weak at long range, so keep moving to avoid being hit.
Liberty Launcher	Reserve Shooter	Market Gardener	The Airborne Armaments Setup Even though the set doesn't provide any bonus, the combination of these weapons provides 3 ways of finishing the enemy. The fast projectile bonus for Liberty Launcher lets you hit the enemy directly under their feet with additional splash damage at the nearest one without worrying that you will miss him. The enemy you have launched can be killed either with another shot from the rocket, using the Reserve Shooter, or by launching yourself up to him and using the Market Gardener's critical hit bonus upon rocket jumping. The fast projectile lets you pull out other kids of rocket jumping easier. But you have to watch out for your ammo. The Reserve Shooter holds 4 ammo in its clip, while the Market Gardener doesn't deal critical hits randomly.
Cow Mangler 5000 or Beggar's Bazooka	Buff Banner	Escape Plan	A defensive loadout best suited for a Soldier to mutilate his enemies. The Cow Mangler 5000 does slightly lower damage than the standard Rocket Launcher when firing normally, but it deals a good amount of damage via mini-crits with charged shots, which can also deal fire damage to fill the Rage meter for the Buff Banner at a higher rate. Despite that the Cow Mangler 5000 is unable to be crit-boosted and is weak against Sentry Guns, it pairs very well with the Buff Banner, creating a combo to deal devastating damage and afterburn. This will reduce the need to charge a shot, as normal shots under the Buff Banner's effects will deal as much damage as a charged shot. The Beggar's Bazooka can also pair very well with the Buff Banner, enabling you to shoot 3 mini-crit boosted rockets at a time, sending an explosive cluster to your enemies. This will also provide you and your teammates a good amount of support to destroy a disabled Sentry Gun (with the Cow Mangler 5000), and ambush enemies capturing Control Points or pushing the Payload Cart. Using the Escape Plan during the Buff Banner's mini-crit buff can assist you greatly for close range battles or in Medieval Mode, mixing speed and power, but keep watch of your health, and time your melee attacks accordingly.
Black Box	Righteous Bison	Disciplinary Action	A good all-around loadout for the team-focused Soldier who wants to be prepared for a little bit of everything, trading sheer power for versatility. The Black Box is used primarily for mid-ranged fighting in this setup, reliably dealing big damage during smaller fights or in case of an ambush. The steady stream of health from hits will soak up some of the splash damage you'll receive at this range and aids in survivability, keeping you in the fray and lifting some of the burden off of friendly Medics. The Righteous Bison and Disciplinary Action cover long and short ranges, respectively, and will compensate for the Black Box's reduced clip due to their non-reliance on ammo (and quick reload, in the Bison's case.) Both are also great utility weapons and excel when used alongside teammates; see their respective sections above for details.
Direct Hit or Liberty Launcher	Shotgun or Reserve Shooter	Escape Plan or Disciplinary Action	A loadout set up for a Soldier who is sure of their aim, and will consistently hit enemies with airshots, be it with rockets or Shotgun blasts. The Direct Hit and Liberty Launcher both have a rocket speed increase, the former more so than the latter, which is helpful for airshots. The Direct Hit's damage increase and mini-crits on airborne enemies make it deadly with people whose aim is excellent, but the Liberty Launcher allows for more people to be hit with the explosion. Both are effective at knocking enemies into the air, allowing them to be hit with another rocket or a Shotgun blast. The default Shotgun provides a reliable back-up, without a damage increase against airborne enemies. The Reserve Shooter has a mini-crit damage bonus against any enemy in the air, making it more deadly against airborne enemies, but it is a less useful fallback weapon with only 3 shells loaded. The Escape Plan allows one to quickly retreat when badly damaged, and the Disciplinary Action acts as additional support for getting allies to the front line faster.
Direct Hit	Mantreads	Escape Plan or Disciplinary Action	A loadout that's best suited for Soldiers who want to crack open Engineer nests. The Mantreads are the key to this set, as the 75% reduction in push force taken from damage will mean that you will be able to approach Sentry Guns without immediately being pushed back and knocked into the air. The Direct Hit also works well against Engineer buildings, as you will be bombarding stationary targets most of the time, and one rocket will be able to finish off an Engineer turtling behind his Dispenser. If you are overpowered, switch to the Escape Plan to retreat and seek a health supply.
Black Box	Righteous Bison	Half-Zatoichi	This loadout is for Soldiers who want to survive for a long time without losing much firepower. The Black Box and Half-Zatoichi heal on a hit/kill, respectively, and the Righteous Bison is a good backup weapon due to the Black Box's reduced clip. The lack of a need for ammo makes the Bison good for times when the Black Box is low on it, but you don't want to be honor-bound by the Half-Zatoichi.
Cow Mangler 5000	Righteous Bison	Escape Plan or Disciplinary Action or Half-Zatoichi	Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack Setup This set requires patience and good aiming, but it rewards you with the ability to fight for long periods of time without having to search for ammo or health. A Soldier with this set will be focusing on killing enemy players more than anything, as both the Cow Mangler and the Righteous Bison deal greatly reduced damage to buildings. The Mangler's charge ability and the Bison's ability to pierce enemy targets allow the Soldier to deal heavy damage to various enemy formations, and the Half-Zatoichi can pick off individual targets for a free health refill. Remember that infinite ammo is not infinite clip size; keep your weapons loaded to prevent a forced switch to the Half-Zatoichi, which is honor-bound.

クラス毎の対策

関連項目： Soldier match-ups

 スカウト

• While Scouts are weak enough to be dispatched by a few rockets, few Scouts will give Soldiers the opportunity to do so. Scouts will often use their double-jump ability to dodge fire and prevent Soldiers from landing clean hits at close range.
  • The easiest way to counter a double-jumping Scout is to predict where the second jump will place the Scout, then fire a rocket there to juggle the Scout, allowing for easy follow-up.
  • It's also possible to directly hit the Scout with a contact rocket. Direct contact rockets are often enough to either kill a Scout outright or force a retreat, due to the Scout's low health.
  • The Shotgun can be a useful choice for engaging Scouts, as it prevents them from dodging around to avoid damage as easily as with the Rocket Launcher. Good aim and prediction with the Shotgun can usually result in a victory.
  • Be warned that using the Direct Hit can be a major disadvantage when fighting a Scout due to the reduced splash damage radius. While a direct contact rocket will almost certainly kill a Scout at close range, landing splash damage in an attempt to juggle the Scout is much harder.
• Scouts often tend to use their speed to flank and ambush their enemies, dealing as much damage as possible at close range and then retreating before the enemy can react. Always keep an eye on surroundings, and try to spot Scouts as they maneuver for a flank in order to predict where they might reappear.
• If a Scout tries to perform a weapon heckle, there is little that can be done besides trying to predict the range at which the Scout may try to engage at. In general, try to avoid fighting Scouts in open areas where they can use their maneuverability to heckle their targets.
• Be especially aware of Scouts using the Force-A-Nature, as it is capable of dealing significant damage in ambushes, and its knockback can prevent their targets from immediately responding. Whenever possible, try to catch Scouts in the middle of reloading their weapons, and fight them at a distance.
  • Be further aware of Scouts using the Force-A-Nature to force jump up to areas that are normally only accessible via rocket jumping. Scouts can sometimes follow Soldiers up vertical access points and ambush them from behind.
• A Scout with Bonk! Atomic Punch will usually attempt to use it to get past friendly Sentry Guns. When dealing with such a Scout, try to physically body-block them to halt progress; this is especially useful in narrow corridors and doorways.
  • The Rocket Launcher can also be used to juggle them; however, beware of Scouts attempting to close the distance in order to cause the rockets to inflict self-damage. In such a case, simply switch to the Shotgun and wait for the Bonk!'s effects to wear off.
• A Scout under the effects of Crit-a-Cola can deal a tremendous amount of damage in a flanking maneuver; however, as the Scout will also take 10% increased damage, a few Shotgun blasts or a single rocket is usually enough to end the fight. The trick for dealing with such Scouts is to attack first.
• If a Scout manages to inflict stun using the Sandman, try to face the Scout and attack as soon as its effects wear off. Scouts will rarely attempt to dodge when attacking a stunned enemy, and are easier to dispatch due to the Sandman's -15 maximum HP penalty.

 ソルジャー

• Fighting another Soldier largely depends on judging where to land rockets for the greatest amount of damage, individual loadouts, and aiming skill with the Shotgun.
  • In general, if both Soldiers are using the Rocket Launcher, the outcome of the duel will depend mostly on aim and dodging. Maneuvering to avoid the most splash damage from the enemy Soldier's rockets will be the key to surviving, as well as trying to place rockets where they will do the most damage to the enemy Soldier.
  • A Soldier using the Direct Hit can cause more damage to the other with contact hits, but will have trouble landing splash damage or juggling the enemy Soldier for a Mini-Crit. Furthermore, corners and obstacles cannot be utilized to land splash damage, which can be a significant problem if the other Soldier is not using the Direct Hit.
  • Fighting using the Black Box is similar to the Rocket Launcher; however, it can be harder to finish an opponent off with only three rockets, and its health regeneration capabilities are easily overwhelmed by the raw damage that rockets can inflict. If one or both Soldiers are using the Black Box, the outcome of the duel will depend more on what secondary and melee weapons are being carried.
• Deciding when to take the Shotgun out is important, as it can be used to quickly finish off enemy Soldiers after two or so rockets if both Soldiers' rockets have placed the two very close together.
  • If a backpack buff item is equipped, the outcome will depend on what type of buff is being carried, as well as whether or not it's active. Furthermore, the melee weapons being carried will be the final decider in the event that both Soldiers are carrying backpack buff items.
• Melee duels between Soldiers can vary widely, as the Soldier has several different melee weapons available. The Equalizer is often the most-frequently wielded melee weapon for the Soldier, and the outcome will often depend on who lands the first hit as well as the health levels of both Soldiers at that point. The Half-Zatoichi is capable of healing upon kill, but does not benefit from increased damage or speed; furthermore, it poses the danger of the enemy Soldier simply retreating out of melee range and switching to another weapon. If both Soldiers are wielding the Half-Zatoichi, either will be killed in a single hit.
• When fighting an enemy Soldier, always try to take the height advantage first and prevent the enemy Soldier from doing the same. The general rule is that the Soldier who has the height advantage is often the winner.
  • If the enemy Soldier tries to take the height advantage, try to prevent this using whatever means possible, from hitting them in midair with rockets to using the Shotgun to push them away.
  • Learning how to air-strafe can be crucial to survival when fighting an enemy Soldier who has the height advantage. Air-strafing prevents enemy Soldiers from landing clean hits with the Rocket Launcher, making achieving height parity easier.
• If an enemy Soldier has an active backpack buff, it's often best to simply deny combat until its effects wear off. Fighting an enemy Soldier who has a Mini-Crit, damage resistance, or health regeneration buff can be hard if both start off on equal footing otherwise. Try to use the Shotgun to gain an advantage over enemy Soldiers with backpack buff items.
  • If both Soldiers are carrying backpack buff items, it's possible to negate the enemy's buff by countering with another buff, or vice-versa. In particular, the Battalion's Backup is capable of nullifying any advantage from the Buff Banner, and the Concheror can help to mitigate any Mini-Crit damage taken as well.
• The Direct Hit is an excellent tool for taking down Soldiers who rocket-jump often. As Mini-Crits are inflicted on enemies sent skyward by explosives, a single Direct Hit rocket is capable of decisively dealing with an enemy Soldier.

 パイロ

• The Pyro's greatest advantage lies in the ability to use compression blast to deflect rockets and inflict Mini-Crits on foes using deflected projectiles. When fighting alongside teammates, always be careful about firing rockets as a skilled Pyro can use those rockets against them.
  • If using rockets to deal with the Pyro, try to launch them in such a way that the Pyro has no chance to deflect the rocket properly, or try to fire them into gaps between compression blasts. Using obstacles to land splash damage also prevents clean reflects.
  • If using the Direct Hit, be sure to actively dodge the rockets as well since damage can be avoided by staying outside of the rockets' small splash radius.
  • Only try to fire rockets at a Pyro if there are teammates to provide a distraction. Pyros cannot deflect rockets that they cannot see, so ambushing them or attacking from above can make a huge difference.
• The best way to deal with a Pyro is simply to use the Shotgun to deny the Pyro a chance to deflect any rockets. Try to engage Pyros from outside of their Flamethrower's range and deal as much damage as possible to force a retreat.
  • Another trick is to try to goad them into using the Shotgun, and then quickly switching to the Rocket Launcher to attack them while they do not have the Flamethrower out. However, this is not possible against Pyros using the Degreaser.
• In general, never try to use a melee weapon against a Pyro, as it offers the significant danger of being ignited and then finished off with the Axtinguisher. Unless the Pyro has been juggled, it's always possible to have the tables turned in a fight.
• The Righteous Bison, with its slow but unreflectable projectile, is very useful against the Pyro in tight quarters and long ranges, such as the sewers in 2Fort.

 デモマン

• Demomen, like Soldiers, rely largely on explosive projectiles and a combination of knockback and juggling to defeat their opponents. Depending on the circumstances, they are easier and harder to defeat than a Soldier.
  • A Demoman's greatest advantage over the Soldier is the ability to arc projectiles over obstacles or around corners where Soldiers cannot respond in kind. However, Demomen are somewhat easier to fight in direct combat since their explosives are either time-delayed or must be manually detonated.
  • Demomen often rely on using their Stickybomb Launcher in order to deal damage. While it has a considerably shorter range than the Rocket Launcher, it can deal more damage per projectile and can juggle their targets more easily, as well as deploy more than one bomb simultaneously. The easiest way to deal with the Stickybomb Launcher is to stay outside of its range.
  • The Grenade Launcher is usually simple to deal with, as it mainly comes down to avoiding getting hit directly by a grenade. Any grenades that hit the ground will automatically detonate after a set period of time, so it's simply a matter of avoiding them when they do detonate.
• Demomen can use their Stickybomb Launcher to lay sticky traps and detonate them when the enemy crosses it. Always be ready to deal with stick traps around corners or doorways.
  • The most reliable way to deal with sticky traps is simply to use the Shotgun to destroy them. Take advantage of the fact that the first projectile for hitscan weapons that have not been fired for at least one second always travels straight down the crosshair to precisely destroy stickies at a distance. Always be careful not to get within range of the sticky trap's blast radius when removing them.
  • The Rocket Launcher can also be used to scatter sticky traps quickly if using the Shotgun will take too long. This can reduce the chances of a sticky trap killing any teammates; however, the stickies are still under the control of the Demoman, who can still detonate them and damage or kill any players within the trap. Try to scatter stickies in a direction where they cannot harm teammates (such as pushing them towards enemy lines), or simply off of ledges.
• Like the Soldier, Demomen can explosive-jump by using the Stickybomb Launcher. While they take more damage from such jumps, they can jump farther distances. If using the Direct Hit, try to knock them out of the sky, as a single rocket is often enough to finish a Demoman.
• A Demoman who has the Chargin' Targe and a long-range melee weapon equipped (a Demoknight) can be difficult to deal with without a Shotgun handy. As the Chargin' Targe effectively halves any damage that the Rocket Launcher can inflict, the Rocket Launcher can only really juggle the Demoman, but not reliably kill unless the Demoman was already previously damaged.
  • If a Demoman uses a charge to close the distance, try to use the Rocket Launcher to juggle them and stop the charge, or try to stay out of its line of charge. Remember that weapons like the Eyelander and Scotsman's Skullcutter have a surprisingly long melee range, so Demomen can land hits at ranges that may seem safe.
  • The best melee counter to this is the Disciplinary Action. The fact that it deals less damage is not enough to offset the fact that it has the longest melee weapon reach in the game, meaning you can attack from an even safer distance than the Demoknight. If Demoknights are on the other team, make use of this weapon.
• Demomen using the Scottish Resistance are easier to deal with directly due to the weapon's longer bomb arm time, but harder to defeat if they have laid multiple sticky traps. Stickies laid by the Scottish Resistance can be selectively detonated by the Demoman, and are highlighted no matter their location, so Demomen can detonate sticky traps that they see are under attack, or selectively detonate scattered bombs that have been pushed towards teammates.
  • Sticky traps can also be selectively detonated and used as decoys. Remember that even if one trap may be laid in an obvious place and easily dealt with, it may be a decoy that is being used to distract players from a better-hidden trap nearby. If a trap is detonated by the Demoman, never assume that there are no other sticky traps nearby.
• The Loch-n-Load allows Demomen to land direct contact grenades more easily, but limits the Demoman to two rounds and the inability to land splash damage with missed grenades. While the grenades are considerably harder to dodge and deal more damage, the Demoman is left more vulnerable while reloading, which can be used as an opportunity to deal with them.
• If a Demoman is using the Ullapool Caber, simply try to stay outside of its range while dealing damage. The Rocket Launcher can be used to juggle any that are combining it with the Chargin' Targe, though the Shotgun can more easily deal with them as well.

 ヘビー

• Fighting Heavies mainly depends on the terrain. A Heavy's Minigun will quickly kill any Soldiers within a certain range given a clear line of sight; however, the Rocket Launcher can be used to inflict splash damage around obstacles and corners, where the Heavy cannot counterattack.
  • In general, if obstacles cannot be used to inflict splash damage, try to fight Heavies at long range where their Minigun's damage falloff and spread reduces the amount of damage taken.
  • Ambushing Heavies from higher ground also provides a measure of cover. Often, Heavy players will only focus on what is in front of them, and can be dispatched quickly by ambushing them with rockets.
• Letting a Heavy within close range is not advised, as the Minigun will quickly shred any targets at close range and they can simply outlast Soldiers in Shotgun or melee fights. As Heavies are the slowest class in the game, it's not hard for a Soldier to outmaneuver a Heavy, so use this to deny Heavies a chance to close in.
• Spun-up Heavies are easy targets for rockets from the Direct Hit, as they are not hard to lead. Try engaging such Heavies at a distance, especially if they are out in the open and especially if they are using the Brass Beast.
• The Battalion's Backup is an excellent Heavy counter, as it can drastically cut down the Heavy's firepower advantage. Heavies that are preventing teammates from advancing can often be made to retreat by using the Battalion's Backup.
• Be especially wary of Heavies that are using the Fists of Steel, as it greatly reduces all projectile damage taken. Try to slow the Heavy's progress by juggling the enemy player with rockets, but if the distance is close enough, simply take out a melee weapon and charge the Heavy.
• Heavies using the Gloves of Running Urgently are rarely a direct threat due to the weapon's low damage output. However, most Heavies simply use them for maneuvering and reaching their destinations faster, so it's always advised to try to kill them quickly while they cannot counterattack.

 エンジニア

• By themselves, Engineers are not hard to deal with, since they lack the firepower needed to kill a Soldier except through ambushes. Two rockets is usually enough to dispatch an Engineer reliably.
• Be cautious of Engineers who set up ambush Sentry Guns by using the Gunslinger, as Combat Mini-Sentry Guns can deal a surprising amount of damage when used in an ambush, and the Engineer is harder to kill due to the +25 HP bonus. When dealing with such an Engineer, try to fight them one at a time instead of both simultaneously, and try to destroy the Sentry Gun from outside of its range first if possible.
• An Engineer using the Frontier Justice can kill Soldiers with just two shots, so tread carefully if dealing with such an Engineer. Try to ambush them from high areas where the terrain can be used as a shield against Crits.

Engineer Buildings

• The key to destroying Sentry Guns as a Soldier lies in the Rocket Launcher's ability to deal splash damage. By using splash damage, players can effectively damage a Sentry Gun from outside of its range of fire or from around corners, without the Sentry Gun being able to return fire.
• If an Engineer is constantly repairing the Sentry Gun, direct fire to the ground surrounding the Engineer (or nearby objects) to kill him or her, or attack the Dispenser.
• Once a Sentry Gun is unattended or the Dispenser is down, it will only take a maximum of three well-aimed rockets to destroy it, or in the case of the Direct Hit, two rockets will suffice.
• Since the Engineer update, Engineers are now stationing their Sentry Guns out in the open and using the Wrangler, as they would normally fall victim to attackers outside its sensor range when in an open area. They are still vulnerable to long-range rocket attacks, since the turret is now under manual control and cannot be as quickly reloaded and repaired.
  • Pay attention to where the laser from the Sentry Gun is pointing, and then fire into the Sentry Gun from afar. This tactic works best during heavy fighting, when the Engineer is distracted.
  • If the Engineer is also out in the open, focus on killing him or her first, as an Engineer is easier to kill than a Wrangler-shielded Sentry Gun. Once dead, the Engineer's Sentry Gun will be disabled (but shielded) for 3 seconds, leaving it vulnerable to follow-up attacks.
• It's possible to "edge" a Sentry Gun by shooting at it from around a corner where it cannot fire back, and damage it with the rockets' splash damage.
• While popping in and out of cover to attack a Sentry Gun, be wary while reloading, as more skilled Engineers will often leave the protection of the sentry to ambush you and try for a lucky kill rather than let you harass their Sentry Gun.

 メディック

• Dealing with lone Medics is not hard, but the real trouble comes from their patients, who will always do everything possible to protect the Medic.
  • When dealing with a Medic travelling with a buddy, try to ambush them and use the Rocket Launcher's knockback to separate the pair, then prey on the Medic. Using rocket jumps to gain a height or maneuverability advantage also helps.
• Medics will often refuse combat against a Soldier and retreat when things turn against them. As Medics are the second-fastest class in the game, getting a successful kill often relies on the terrain and whether the Medic is fighting back.
  • In tight corridors, Medics using the Syringe Gun or Blutsauger will often retreat while firing around corners, using the syringes' delay to prevent enemies from pursuing. Never chase a Medic around a corner, and try to use alternate paths to ambush them.
  • Try to juggle retreating Medics if possible, to prevent them from successfully escaping. Bouncing a Medic into a corner will make landing a follow-up rocket much easier.
• Medics fighting at long range will often use the Crusader's Crossbow. This cannot be countered easily except with the Direct Hit. Whenever possible, try to use rocket jumps to quickly close the gap, where the weapon's long reload time works against the Medic.

 スナイパー

• As Snipers fight at long range, the Rocket Launcher is the only weapon that can reliably counter a Sniper. In general, try to fire rockets at objects near the Sniper to inflict splash damage, or simply to suppress the Sniper in order to get closer.
  • The Direct Hit is capable of countering Snipers at range, as the fast projectile travel time allows Soldiers to hit Snipers with more reliability. However, proper aim is required due to the significantly smaller splash damage radius.
• Snipers will often take the high ground in order to get a better view of the battlefield. Whenever possible, use rocket jumps to reach these locations, as well as to close the gap faster.
  • Never rocket jump in plain view of a Sniper, as good Snipers can often predict the travel arc and land a headshot in midair.
• Like Medics, Snipers will often refuse combat, and will immediately retreat if attacked. Use the Rocket Launcher's splash radius to juggle them and prevent this.
  • Snipers will sometimes equip Jarate and throw it at ambushers, then take out a melee weapon and go on the offensive; this can be especially deadly if the Sniper is using the Bushwacka in conjunction with Jarate. If this happens, simply keep out of melee range and continue attacking.
  • If a Sniper knows that an enemy is approaching, he or she may attempt to scope in with the Sniper Rifle and land a headshot when the attacker appears. Equip the Shotgun and constantly fire at the Sniper to prevent this.
• Snipers equipped with the SMG are far from helpless in close-range combat, but not a huge threat, either. Simply keep out of the firing range and attack the Sniper while he is reloading.
  • The Cleaner's Carbine is lethal during close-range combat due to to its 3 seconds of critical hit on kill. Since it needs a kill to obtain the critical hits, try attacking him first with the Rocket Launcher before he kills someone from your team. But if he does have the critical hits, simply stay out of the firing range for 3 seconds, and use the Rocket Launcher to try to juggle him around, then finish him with a Shotgun.

 スパイ

• The key to dealing with Spies is to identify them before they can strike. Check teammates frequently, and always be sure to turn around frequently, as Soldiers are frequent targets for Spies.
  • Use the Rocket Launcher to juggle Spies whenever they have been identified. This can often prevent a Spy from getting a successful backstab against teammates.
  • If dealing with a Spy at close range, using the Shotgun or a melee weapon can reduce the chances of inflicting self-damage. However, using a melee weapon may give the Spy a chance to strafe and perform a sidestab, or even a facestab.
• The Shotgun is a useful weapon for checking areas for cloaked Spies. Once a Spy's location has been determined, switch to the Rocket Launcher and splash the area to kill the Spy.
• When using a backpack buff item, be wary of teammates who are not being affected by the buff, as this normally indicates that that player is an enemy Spy. Also, be sure to turn around frequently as a Soldier with an active banner is a high-priority target for Spies.
• If a Spy is using the Dead Ringer, be sure to take out the Shotgun to Spy-check instead of the Rocket Launcher, as some Spies deliberately step in the way of rockets to cause them to inflict self-damage.
• Cloaked Spy Detection: With a bit of skill and really good headphones, you can easily pinpoint cloaked Spy location trough his footsteps when he is moving.

各クラスとの共闘

 スカウト

• As Scouts are the most fragile offensive class, they sometimes have trouble fighting against tougher classes. Be sure to offer assistance against these classes whenever possible.
  • The Rocket Launcher's knockback can be used to pin enemies, making them easier targets for the Scout, or to push them away if the Scout is retreating.
  • Soldiers, presenting the most threat in combat out of all classes except the Heavy, can also serve as distractions against enemies, which can create opportunities for friendly Scouts to perform flanks and ambushes.
  • Both Scouts and Soldiers have a great deal of mobility. As such, both classes are able to use this maneuverability to conduct synchronized ambushes against unsuspecting groups of enemies.
• A Scout using the Sandman can make enemies considerably easier to hit with rockets. A Sandman-wielding Scout and a Soldier can work in tandem to stun high-priority targets and eliminate them quickly.
• A Scout using Mad Milk can help Soldiers to quickly recover health if used against an enemy group. The Rocket Launcher's splash damage can be used to replenish large amounts of health at a time. This effect can be amplified further for both by using the Buff Banner or augmented with the Concheror.
• When using a backpack buff item, remember that Scouts cannot benefit from its effects without restricting their movements, which makes them easier targets for the enemy. If paired up with a Scout, try to fight as close to the enemy as possible.
  • In particular, a Scout can use the Boston Basher to inflict bleeding on an enemy, then retreat to inside of the radius of a Buff Banner to inflict Mini-Crit bleeding or that of a Concheror to slowly heal. The Battalion's Backup can also lessen damage if they hit themselves, although it's probably not a good idea to waste a charge on just that.
• A Scout using the Fan O'War can make a Soldier's target significantly easier to kill by hitting the enemy and then retreating, making follow-up attacks for the next 10 seconds Mini-Crits. In particular, Mini-Crit rockets can kill almost any class in just two well-placed hits.
• When equipped with the Pain Train, Soldiers can assist Scouts in capturing points, especially back-caps, while providing a significant amount of firepower to protect the Scout.
• Soldiers equipped with the Disciplinary Action should hit the Scout to boost his speed up; this will make the Scout run even faster to objectives or capture points.

 ソルジャー

• When working alongside other Soldiers, try to use each other's rockets to juggle enemies and make follow-up attacks easier.
  • Using their mobility, two Soldiers can use rocket jumps to perform ambushes on enemy groups very successfully. This can significantly amplify the power of an ambush since two Soldiers can land large amounts of splash damage over enemy groups.
  • One of the best ways to work together with another Soldier is for one to have the Direct Hit while the other carries the a different primary. One Soldier can juggle opponents with rockets, while the Soldier with the Direct Hit can finish off juggled enemies with mini-crits. The other Soldier can further use their wider splash radius to deal with targets that the Soldier with the Direct Hit cannot.
    • This can also work with the Reserve Shooter, as that also deals mini-crits to airborne enemies. One Soldier can juggle opponents while the other uses the Shooter to finish them off. The beauty of this method is that both can carry the Shooter and alternate roles, which helps with the three-second limit.
  • Soldier pairs can also overwhelm Pyros using compression blast to deflect rockets by alternating fire to get rockets through the gaps between Compression Blasts. However, this is also dangerous, as improper timing can result in the Pyro deflecting both rockets at once into a single target.
• Soldiers can also use their backpack buff items in tandem to build up their Rage meters.
  • If both Soldiers are using the Buff Banner, one can activate the banner, allowing the second Soldier to inflict Mini-Crits to quickly charge up his or her banner, which can then be used to allow the first Soldier to quickly build up another full Rage meter. This can also be used with the Batallion's Backup by using the protection from one to tank damage and build up Rage for the other; ditto with the Concheror, where the extra health from attacks will keep the Soldier alive longer to both take and deal more damage.
  • Different backpacks can also be combined for devastating effect. A simultaneous Buff Banner and Battalion's Backup push creates a nearly two-to-one firepower difference between teams with even numbers, a Concheror and Buff Banner together can allow players to recover large amounts of health, a Battalion's Backup and Concheror combo will severely bolster team defense by providing both protection and health recovery, and so on.
• Two Soldiers wielding the Pain Train can use their mobility to perform back caps on push maps. However, unlike doing so with a Scout, two Soldiers have considerably more firepower and can more easily fend off any attempts to defend the capture point.
• If one or both Soldiers are using the Half-Zatoichi, one of the Soldiers can use rockets to juggle and pin enemies, making it easier for the other Soldier to make a kill. Similarly, one Soldier can serve as a distraction to set the ground for an ambush by the other, which can be crucial due to the Soldier's slow movement speed.

 パイロ

• Soldiers can support Pyros with the Rocket Launcher, which has considerably more range than the Flamethrower or Shotgun. This can help to negate the Pyro's range weaknesses.
• When setting up ambushes, Soldiers can use high ground to get the attention of enemy groups while the Pyro attacks from behind. This can be especially effective if the Pyro is using the Backburner.
• Compression blast is extremely helpful for Soldiers, as Pyros can extinguish flames as well as deflect explosives and juggle enemies to make landing rockets easier. They can help against enemy Pyros reflecting the Soldier's rockets by reflecting them back.
• Using the Buff Banner or Concheror can help Pyros to inflict greater damage or replenish health, respectively, due to either inflicting Mini-Crit afterburn or replenishing health from the same. This is especially noticeable if the Pyro has ignited multiple foes.
• A Soldier with the Direct Hit and a Pyro with the Flare Gun can provide long-range support for teammates when fighting Snipers or other Soldiers.

 デモマン

• A Soldier and Demoman working side by side can deal out a huge amount of explosive damage. Both can cover each other by using direct-fire and arcing projectiles to attack targets as the situation demands.
  • In particular, Soldiers can cover the Demoman's close-range weakness with the Shotgun and Rocket Launcher, allowing the Demoman to make the most of locking down areas with the sticky traps. This is especially useful if the Demoman is using the Scottish Resistance, as the longer bomb arm time is less of an issue.
  • Demomen can set sticky traps to juggle and pin enemies for Soldiers to attack, or vice versa with the Soldier using the Rocket Launcher to knock enemies into sticky traps. Soldiers can also take advantage of friendly sticky traps by using the Direct Hit to inflict Mini-Crits on juggled targets.
• As both classes can perform explosive jumps, Soldiers and Demomen can perform devastating ambushes by using their mobility to attack enemies from unexpected angles. However, keep in mind that Demomen take more self-damage from explosive jumps, so it's usually wise to allow them to grab health pickups first whenever possible.
  • By both using the Pain Train, a Soldier and Demoman can perform fast back-caps in the same manner as two Soldiers. However, in this case, the Demoman brings more flexibility in the ability to lay sticky traps to preemptively deny approaches to enemies attempting to stop the capture.
• If an enemy Demoman is attempting to destroy friendly sticky traps with the Scottish Resistance, use the Shotgun to destroy the incoming stickybombs. Remember that the Scottish Resistance has a longer arming time, during which the stickies can still be destroyed.
  • If you don't have the Shotgun equipped, a rocket blast can scatter enemy stickies, lessening the damage they do to the traps.
• Remember that the Buff Banner causes all damage inflicted by friendly players within its radius to become Mini-Crits. Any explosives fired or deployed by a Demoman prior to the banner being activated will inflict Mini-Crit damage while the Demoman is within its active radius.
  • Conversely, any explosives fired or deployed while within the radius of an active banner will cease to deal Mini-Crit damage when the Demoman walks out of its radius or the banner expires.
• Rockets can be used to bounce opponents to make them easier for a Demoman using the Chargin' Targe to kill. Remember that the Chargin' Targe replaces the Stickybomb Launcher, so the Demoman loses the ability to place precise explosives.

 ヘビー

• As the Heavy and Soldier are the most powerful direct combat classes in the game, a Soldier-Heavy pair can easily kill any enemies that stand in their path. They can use their hitscan and explosive weapons as the situation warrants to counter any attacks.
  • As the Soldier has more mobility than the Heavy, Soldiers can move in front of the Heavy and attack enemies first, giving the Heavy time to spin up the Minigun to deal with enemies as needed. Soldiers can also escape from losing combat situations more easily, so they can warn their partners of incoming danger more safely.
  • Rocket jumping onto higher terrain also allows Soldier to cover Heavies from above. The higher terrain gives enemies fewer places to hide, and allows the Soldier to spot targets or ambushes for the Heavy.
• Always be especially wary of Spies. As the Soldier and Heavy are the slowest classes in the game, they are particularly vulnerable to backstabs. The pair should always watch each other's backs for Spies, and never focus on only a single direction while fighting.
• As Heavies are fairly easy targets for Snipers, always be sure to use the Rocket Launcher or Righteous Bison to suppress enemy Sniper positions. This can allow Heavies to proceed forward more safely.
• A Heavy using Natascha can slow enemies down, making them easier to hit with rockets.
  • Conversely, rockets can be used to juggle enemies, making them easier to hit for a Heavy using the Minigun or the Brass Beast.
  • Rockets can also be used to pin enemies against walls or corners, allowing a Heavy using the Killing Gloves of Boxing to score a kill more easily.
• Whenever a Heavy is recovering health by eating a lunchbox item, be sure to watch for enemy pushes, and protect the Heavy as necessary. The Heavy may return the favor later by providing a Sandvich or Buffalo Steak Sandvich via dropping.
• By consuming a Buffalo Steak Sandvich or equipping the Gloves of Running Urgently, a Heavy can move much faster. This added mobility can be used to reach ambush locations almost as quickly as a Soldier. Using this, Soldiers and Heavies can perform ambushes on unsuspecting groups that do not expect either to be there.
• A Heavy with the Fists of Steel can act as a mobile shield for Soldiers. This can be especially helpful if dealing with Sentry Guns.
• Use the Disciplinary Action to give a Heavy a speed boost while they have their gun revved. This is especially true with Heavies wielding the Brass Beast, as whipping them brings them back up to the base movement speed for the other miniguns.

 エンジニア

• In general, Soldiers can assist Engineers by guarding their Buildings while the Engineer is setting up. Buildings are most vulnerable while they are being upgraded, so preventing or discouraging enemies from approaching can make setting them up easier.
• If an ÜberCharge pushes in to destroy an Engineer's Buildings, try to use the Rocket Launcher to juggle one of the pair. The Sentry Gun's knockback is usually enough to push enemies away once they are airborne.
  • Conversely, try ambushing pushing enemies from behind and using the Rocket Launcher to knock them around corners into friendly Sentry Guns.
• Soldiers can serve as useful escorts for Engineers who are hauling their Buildings forward. As an Engineer carrying a Building moves at about the same speed as a Heavy, Soldiers can keep up with little problem.
  • When an Engineer is hauling a Sentry Gun to the front lines, try to suppress any enemies attacking the Engineer. However, if the enemy has not noticed the Engineer's presence, it's usually wiser not to attract attention.
  • Soldiers Equipped with the Disciplinary Action, should hit the Engineer to bring his speed up, this will bring the buildings to where they are useful sooner.
• If an Engineer is under the effects of the Buff Banner, any damage dealt by the Engineer's Sentry Gun will inflict Mini-Crits. If providing support from the rear alongside an Engineer with the Wrangler, a Buff Banner can help to suppress enemies more effectively. The effect can be shared further with teammates if the Engineer has hauled the Sentry Gun to the front lines.
  • An Engineer using the Gunslinger can also benefit from the Buff Banner, as any supporting Combat Mini-Sentry Guns that have been deployed can inflict more damage against enemies that wander into its range.

 メディック

• Soldiers are excellent Medic buddies, as like the Heavy they can use the the Rocket Launcher to bounce away attackers, and their large amount of health allows for constant healing to build up an Übercharge quicker.
• Medics benefit most greatly from being under the effects of the Battalion's Backup, as they will rarely actively attack enemies. If the Medic is pushing forward with a Kritzkrieg ÜberCharge, using the Battalion's Backup can help the pair to survive considerably longer.
  • Similarly, a Medic pushing forward using an ÜberCharge from the Medi Gun can benefit from the effects of the Buff Banner.
• A Kritzed Soldier is one of the most devastating Übercharge combinations in the game (less so with the Direct Hit, due to the reduced splash radius.) Due to critical splash damage and relatively large blast radius, a single rocket can easily gib five players, should they be standing next to one another.
  • One or two well-aimed Crit-boosted rockets can be all that is needed to defend a control point or Payload cart, or stop an enemy push.

 スナイパー

• Often the best thing that a Soldier can do for Snipers is to escort them while they are moving between sniping positions. As the Sniper fights from the rear, Soldiers have few opportunities to fight alongside Snipers.
  • Soldiers using the Direct Hit can sometimes work alongside Snipers to provide long-range support firepower for teammates.
• A Sniper can use Jarate to make a Soldier's targets easier to dispatch. This is especially effective with the Rocket Launcher due to its wide splash radius.
• A Sniper using the Sydney Sleeper can "tag" enemies for the Soldier from a distance. The damage from the Sleeper paired with the mini-crit will make enemies fall much quicker.
• If a Sniper is using the Bushwacka, using the Buff Banner can allow him or her to inflict guaranteed Critical hits on enemies, which can be especially devastating in ambushes.

 スパイ

• As with other classes, Spies can place Sappers on enemy Sentry Guns prior to attacks, making them far easier to dispatch.
• Soldiers can attract the attention of enemy groups easily, opening a window for Spies to approach and backstab them.
  • Conversely, Spies using the Cloak and Dagger can warn Soldiers of enemy movements, which can make performing ambushes easier.

関連項目

• チーム戦術
• 発射物（投射物）
• ソルジャーのジャンプ
• ソルジャーのエアショット

外部リンク

• Pway a Weal Cwass - A Guide to Soldier in TF2 by PandaPoops
  • Part 2
  • Part 3
• TF2 rocket jumping 101 by honorablejay
• compLexity TF2: rocket jumping by Jaeger
• Competitive Soldier tutorial by Fragga