TF2 Maining guide
TF2 Maining guide
I don’t favor the Soldier build patterns; I lean toward a cleaner Rocket Launcher, Gunboats, or Market Gardener setup. The extra movement from Gunboats plus the rewards from a Market Gardener create a well-rounded and effective Soldier. Stock flamethrower feels like a step back compared to other choices, as it’s mainly about showing off stock use.
For me, the preferred gear includes Degreaser, Backburner, or heading home. My favorite pyro builds are Degreaser with a Flare Gun, or Reserve Shooter paired with an Axtinguisher or Powerjack for mobility. I don’t like Demo loadouts either. Demoman excels at DPS and is often swiped as a cheap asset, especially with a charge that can be countered by decent players.
Heavy’s go-to combo is Minigun, Sandvich, or Gloves of Running Urgently. If you’re in tight spots and relying on melee, that’s a mistake. Heavy packs a punch with his minigun at close range.
Engi’s setup—Rescue Ranger, Wrangler, or Wrench—boosts sentry health while keeping the stock wrench safe from detection. Jag works well in casual spots where random damage matters more than precision.
For snipers, I stick with Sniper Rifle, Darwin’s Danger Shield, or Ham. This is my go-to for pub matches, though I don’t use it in competitive settings.
Medic loadouts vary: Vaccinator is a poor choice, and anyone using it is clearly not serious. Stock Medigun works for pushes, Kritskrieg blocks charging, and Quick Fix is handy but banned in some leagues because it’s mainly healing-focused.
My preferred medic is Crusader’s Crossbow, often paired with Medigun, Kritskrieg, and Quick Fix—though it’s not ideal for competitive play.
Spy doesn’t use it outside of being the lone player who relies on Ambassador for headshots. I see these strategies clearly.
I'm really frustrated with the framerate, so I'm stuck choosing Disciplinary Action. It helps with taking down Snipers. My go-to setup is Backburner/Detonator/Back Scratcher. Demoknighting isn't great. Loose Cannon is my top pick—no questions asked—and a frying pan is my favorite heavy loadout, especially in koth pubs. Engineer looks good too. Vaccinator is solid; Sniper is awful but that loadout has some decent stuff.