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The [[Heavy]] is the sturdiest class, but also the least maneuverable. He has a huge amount of health and heavy firepower, but is poor at speed and maneuvering, requiring the swift observation behind himself and ambushing. Generally, going against a Heavy head-on is suicide: his Miniguns can mow down any class within seconds at close range, and Medics tend to hang around Heavies for protection and kill assists. While not having quite as a diverse loadout as other classes, the Heavy can nevertheless change his gameplay in several different ways, including the ability to heal, run substantially faster than normal, and even shrug off a majority of ranged damage. Surprise is often the best way to overcome a Heavy's massive amount of firepower.
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The '''[[Heavy]]''' is the sturdiest but least maneuverable class. He easily soaks up damage and still poses a threat thanks to his Minigun, which can mow down anyone who dares face him head-on. The Heavy will almost always be found at the frontlines, often supported by a Medic. Because his direct combat is so powerful, taking him down will require smart play or additional firepower from teammates. The Heavy's weakness lies in his size and lack of speed, which makes him an easy target for sneak attacks or long-range weapons. Additionally, he has less diverse loadout options than other classes, limiting his unpredictability; any weapon that provides utility usually comes with heavy combat drawbacks.
  
==General==
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== General ==
 
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*The Heavy's large size and weapon makes him a great shield for his allies. Taking him out can make your assault far easier.
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* The Heavy, with his large size and firepower, is often found at the center of any fight.
*The Heavy is often the focus of many pushes. Taking out the Heavy can often defeat an entire push.
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* He is a natural shield and rallying point for his allies - taking him out can often cause the enemy team to consider falling back.
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" |[[Image:Leaderboard_class_medic.png|40px]] [[Health]]
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*The Heavy can soak up a lot of damage, especially if overhealed. Teams should focus their fire on Heavies in order to take them down quickly.
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* The Heavy has the largest health pool of all nine classes. Defeating him will usually require focused fire from multiple allies, especially if he is being healed.
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* The Heavy can use his large size to draw attention away from frailer teammates.
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* Certain lunchbox items let the Heavy bring his own healing to a fight, which can be shared with teammates.
 
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*The Heavy's slow movement speed makes him an easy target for Snipers and Spies. Try to catch him off guard and take him out quickly, before he can spin his gun up and start firing on you.  Effects that depend on hits such as [[Jarate]] and [[The Buff Banner]] will be very effective due the Heavy's inability to dodge.
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* The Heavy's main weakness is his slow movement speed. He has a tough time dodging attacks, chasing enemies, or retreating when damaged.
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* Most other classes can decide when to attack him, rather than the other way around.
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* The Heavy's lack of movement options make him a juicy target for enemy Snipers and Spies.
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* If you can't take a Heavy by surprise, take potshots from behind cover or take alternate routes to attack his teammates.
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" |[[Image:Leaderboard_class_soldier.png|40px]] [[Weapons|Power]]
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*The Heavy's Minigun is quite a formidable weapon. It will quickly take care of any unaware class in seconds, so remain far away and wait for the Heavy's Minigun to stop spinning to strike.
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* The Heavy possesses the most powerful weapons in the game. Fighting him head-on without backup is usually a bad idea.
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* The Heavy's guns are inaccurate at long range.
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==Weapon Specific==
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== Weapon-specific ==
 
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{{main|Weapons#Heavy|l1=Heavy weapons}}
A list of useful tidbits about the Heavy's tools, and how to counter them.
 
 
 
===Primary Weapons===
 
 
 
*All of the Heavy's primary weapons all require a moment to spin up before he can start firing. This makes him vulnerable to ambushes.
 
*When any of the Heavy's weapons are spun up, the Heavy moves much more slowly. A preoccupied Heavy can easily be taken down.
 
*Keep your distance from Heavies with their miniguns spun up, as at close range, a Minigun can mow down enemies.
 
 
 
  
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=== Primary weapons ===
 
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* The Minigun rapidly fires rounds that deal immense damage at close range, but is inaccurate at long range. Use cover, attack from longer ranges, and don't charge directly at him.
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* The Minigun must be spun for one second before firing and takes an additional second to ramp up to full damage and accuracy. If the Heavy does not already have the weapon spun up, you can retreat or take him out quickly.
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* Firing the Minigun slows the Heavy's movement speed to a crawl, making him vulnerable to flanking and coordinated attacks from different directions.
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* If you absolutely must fight at close range, circle-strafe around the Heavy at point-blank range to become harder to hit.
 
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| align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | {{Table icon|Natascha}}
 
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*The Minigun has a shorter spin-up time than most of the Heavy's other primary weapons. Be aware of this and retreat if you are facing a Minigun-wielding Heavy at mid-to-close range.
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* Natascha has a longer spin-up than the default Minigun, but slows targets it hits. This makes hit-and-run tactics easier to begin, but harder to run away from should you be caught in its fire.
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* Natascha grants 20% damage resistance to the Heavy when he's below 50% health, so be prepared to deal more damage than usual.
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* Natascha deals significantly reduced damage. Bulky classes, such as the Soldier or Demoman, can face its user head-on with proper positioning.
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* At long distances, this weapon's [[Slowdown|slow down]] has little effect.
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | {{Table icon|Natascha}}
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*Natascha has a longer spin-up than the Minigun. Hit-and-run tactics are more effective on Heavies using this weapon.
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* Of the Heavy's primary weapons, the Brass Beast is the most damaging, but takes the longest to spin up and reduces his movement speed the most once revved.
*At long distances, this weapon's slow down has little effect, but don't get caught at mid-range or closer, or you'll likely be unable to escape.
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* Catching him off-guard or chipping away at his health are the best options, as he remains unable to chase you.
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* The Brass Beast grants 20% damage resistance to the Heavy when he's below 50% health. Have your team focus fire him if he is suppressing an important area.
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* The Heavy's decreased movement speed encourages him to linger in defensive locations longer. When fighting in enemy territory, take care to not run straight into a Heavy.
 
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*With the Brass Beast spun up, the Heavy becomes slightly more vulnerable to projectile weapons fired from afar. Take advantage of this and attack the Heavy outside of his weapon's effective range.
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* The Tomislav spins up quickly and quietly, making it excellent at ambushing.
*The Brass Beast has an even longer spin-up time than the Natascha, so hit-and-run tactics are much more effective here.
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* Listen for a rattling noise when approaching corners, which indicates a Heavy with the Tomislav.
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* The Tomislav fires 20% slower than the Minigun. Forcing the Heavy to fight in the open lowers his effectiveness.
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* The Tomislav has 20% increased accuracy, increasing the Heavy's effective range. Space yourself a little further away than usual.  
 
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| class="small" align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | {{Table icon|Tomislav}}
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*The Tomislav sports a 40% faster spin-up time and as such, hit-and-run tactics will be much less effective, though still viable.  
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* When the Huo-Long Heater is spun up, it consumes 4 ammo per second to deploy a ring of flames. Grab the Heavy's attention and stay behind cover to force him to either keep his gun revved and waste ammunition, or un-spin the gun, which leaves him vulnerable.
*Because the Tomislav also does not any sound prior to firing, it can be more difficult to tell if a Heavy is lying or is just coming around a corner.
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* With proper timing, a Spy can jump over the ring of flames and backstab the Heavy without being set on fire.
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===Secondary Weapons===
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=== Secondary weapons ===
  
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==== Armaments ====
 
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*Heavies will switch to their Shotgun when their primary weapon runs out of ammunition. Try to take them down before they find more.
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* A Heavy may switch to the Shotgun when he is moving between areas or his Minigun runs out of ammunition. It is a powerful secondary weapon, but the Heavy runs as slow as usual when using it.
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* The Shotgun is a close-to-medium range weapon and ineffective at long range.
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* The Shotgun only has six shots. If the Heavy feels pressured enough to switch back to the Minigun, you should easily be able to finish him off.
 
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*The Family Business has a 40% increased ammo clip compared to the Shotgun, at the cost of doing 15% less damage.
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* The Family Business has an increased shot capacity of 8, fires 15% faster, but deals 15% less damage per shot. This makes constantly pressuring him less effective, but will also make combat beyond close-range less dangerous.
*It will be easier to fight Heavies equipped with The Family Business at close quarters than with the Shotgun due to the decreased damage, but The Family Business can still pack a punch up close.
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* The Panic Attack deploys quickly, but suffers from massive bullet spread with consecutive shots. Survive the first shot, and the following ones are easier to dodge.
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* Like with the other Shotguns, if the Heavy is pressured enough to switch back to the Minigun, you should easily be able to finish him off.
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====Edibles====
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==== Edibles ====
*Dropped edibles can be picked up by anyone. Try to steal them before the Heavy or his team reaches them.
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* A "Lunchbox" item replaces the Heavy's Shotgun, leaving him with only one ranged weapon.
*Watch for Heavies retreating from a fight to run around a corner. They are probably low on health and about to use an edible. At this point, even a low-damage attack might finish them off before they get the chance.
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* If a Heavy retreats from a fight, listen for the telltale [[Media:SandwichEat09.wav|eating lines]] and check if he is trying to heal.
*Edibles make a distinct noise when being eaten. Use this sound to track down the retreating Heavy.
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* A Heavy is completely defenseless while eating. If no other enemies are nearby, interrupt his meal and kill him. Many [[kill taunts|taunt kills]] are faster than the eating animation and are guaranteed to outdamage the maximum healing of 300.
*The Heavy is relatively defenseless when consuming an edible. Try to attack a Heavy while he is eating.
 
  
 
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*The Sandvich replenishes health quickly. Make sure you can out-damage him while he's eating before engaging him. A kill taunt may be best to quickly kill him.
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* The Sandvich quickly restores 300 health to the Heavy as he eats it. It is the most potent of his edibles, so he may be able to soak up your attacks if you catch him eating. At the very least, harm him enough so that eating the Sandvich was a pointless endeavor.  
*The Heavy can drop the Sandvich to recover health quickly. Try to grab the dropped Sandvich before the Heavy gets near.
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* A Heavy can throw his Sandvich on the ground for anyone else to pick up in order to regain 50% of their HP instantly. This is commonly done to heal a friendly [[Medic]]. Steal the Sandvich yourself or knock his allies away using [[knock back]].
*A majority of the time, the Heavy will try to place himself between the Sandvich and you. His back would most likely be to you as he tries to ingest the Sandvich. At this time, you can prepare for your next move as the Heavy might prepare to replenish his Health.
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* The Sandvich has a recharge time of 30 seconds. The Heavy can acquire a new Sandvich by picking up a medkit while at full health. Take any nearby medkits for yourself or damage him so that he does not receive a new Sandvich.
 
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*This weapon only heals the Heavy for 60 health, making him more vulnerable while eating it than with the Sandvich.
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* The Heavy can eat the Dalokohs Bar every 10 seconds to heal 100 health. Compared to the Sandvich, the Dalokohs Bar can be used more often but restores less health. Most significantly, it can be thrown more often as a small health kit to dispense more total health.
*However, it gives him more maximum health for a short period of time, so try to kill him when he is eating it.
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* The Dalokohs Bar only heals the Heavy for 100 HP, but increases his maximum Health by 50 for 30 seconds, which can determine a duel if he's fighting alone.
 
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*Attack from a distance while retreating, as the Heavy can only use his melee weapon when under this item's effect. He will receive Mini-Crit damage from all of your weapons.
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* The Buffalo Steak Sandvich increases the Heavy's speed and damage, but locks him into his melee weapon and increases the damage he takes by 20%. Keep a distance and shoot him down.
*The Buffalo Steak Sandvich provides the Heavy with no health when eaten via primary fire, rendering him extremely vulnerable.
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* The Heavy may consume the Steak Sandvich to reach the front lines faster. If you catch him while he is traveling, he is helpless against your ranged attacks.
*With the [[Bushwacka]]'s special effect, you can kill even an overhealed Heavy in 3 hits. Circle strafe around the Heavy while spamming your attack.
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* Like the regular Sandvich, a Heavy can toss his Buffalo Steak Sandvich for others to pick up, restoring 50% of their max health. Deny his allies this healing by knocking them away with rockets or grenades, or stealing the Steak for yourself.
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* The Second Banana recharges twice as fast the Sandvich, but only heals 200 health at a time. Aggressively prevent the Heavy from having any meals by constantly following and attacking him.
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* Similarly to the Dalokohs Bar, a thrown Second Banana heals for less than the Sandvich, but can be thrown more often to dispense more total health.
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* Expect the Heavy to eat the Second Banana more often. Attack if his mealtimes are too predictable.
 
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===Melee Weapons===
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*The Heavy's slow speed is a disadvantage that can be exploited by faster classes during a melee fight.
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* Faster classes can exploit the Heavy's slow speed during a melee fight; strafe around him, back up between attacks, and use high ground to jump over his head to disorient him.
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* The Heavy is the class with the highest health; it will take more hits to take him down, which gives the Heavy more chances to strike you.
 
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*If the Heavy has a critical buff from the K.G.B., stay back until it wears off. Your death will just extend the effect.
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* The K.G.B. grants the Heavy 5 seconds of critical hits when used to strike a killing blow. If you are low on health, refrain from entering melee range to prevent him from getting the Crit boost, taking cover before he switches to his Minigun.
*The Heavy can also apply his K.G.B. Crit bonus to his other weapons when switched. Take him down as fast as possible to prevent this from happening.
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* If the Heavy has gained the critical hit boost, stay back until it wears off so you don't get killed by a critical punch and reset the buff's duration.
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* The Heavy can also apply the Crit boost to his other weapons. React properly if he switches to a gun.
 
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*A Heavy will usually only have these selected whilst running to a contested area on the map then change to a Minigun when he gets closer. Therefore, the Heavy will likely not expect an attack; this is a good time to ambush him.
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* The G.R.U. significantly boosts the Heavy's movement speed but drains his maximum health over time. He will typically use them to run to a battlefield, then switch weapons upon arriving.
*Beware that enemy Heavies will try and chase you down with the increased movement speed from these gloves. Try to kill them before they switch to their primary weapon and spin it up.
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* The G.R.U. take a significant amount of time to holster. Catching the Heavy before he can switch weapons lets you deal significant damage for free.
*A Heavy with the GRU equipped is an easier target than most, not only will his health be slightly below maximum, but in order to cause any significant damage, he will have to switch to his Minigun and spin it up - this extra time may be all you need to kill him.
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* Depending on how long the Heavy wore the G.R.U., you may deal enough damage to burst down his lowered maximum health.  
 
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*The Warrior's Spirit inflicts more damage per hit than other melee weapons. Try to retreat from a melee battle with a Heavy wielding them unless you know that you are able to kill him.
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* A Heavy using the Warrior's Spirit inflicts and receives 30% more damage, leaving less room for mistakes for both of you.
*A Heavy with these in his loadout will have 20hp less than default. While still the highest-hp class in the game, he will be that much easier to take down - afterburn or bleed effects might finish him off when they ordinarily wouldn't.
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* The Warrior's Spirit deals 20 more base damage than the Fists. This increased damage lets the Heavy three-hit the Soldier and two-hit the Medic from full health.
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* If the Heavy recently obtained a kill using the Warrior's Spirit, keep in mind that he will have recovered some health and won't be an easy kill.
 
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*Heavies take double melee damage with the Fists of Steel equipped. However, they tend to switch to their primary weapon when you approach them with your melee weapon out. Try to ambush them from behind instead if you're trying to take them out with your melee weapon.
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* The Fists of Steel reduce ranged damage, allowing the Heavy to approach the battlefield a bit more safely. It increases the time it takes for him to switch to another weapon, so catching him by surprise is always a good option.
*If the Heavy is taking any fire from a teammate, switch out a melee weapon to trick him into pulling out his Minigun or Shotgun, thus making him receive full damage from your teammate. Otherwise, hit him with the melee weapon.
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* The Heavy takes doubled melee damage while the Fists of Steel are active. Flank him with your melee weapon, fake a direct approach to weapon heckle him, or attack with both ranged and melee alongside teammates.
*A Heavy with the Fists of Steel out is hard to kill, even without a Medic. Use teamwork to take down the Heavy from outside of melee range.  
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* A Heavy with the Fists of Steel is healed and overhealed less by the Medic, making him easier to wear down in combat.
 
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*The Eviction Notice attacks 50% faster than the default [[Fists]], at a rate slightly faster than the [[Scout]]'s default Bat, but deals 60% less damage with each hit.
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* Outside of combat, the Eviction Notice acts as a watered-down version of the Gloves of Running Urgently; the speed boost is smaller, but the health drain is lower.
*To deal with the Eviction Notice, attack while moving back. It's great to attack while moving back, since the Heavy is slow, and with his Eviction Notice doing less damage, you would take him out before he takes you out.
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* In combat, treat the Eviction Notice as if dealing with the default Fists; it attacks almost twice as fast but deals 60% less damage, making it inflict 20% less damage than the Fists overall.
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* The Eviction Notice gives the Heavy a speed boost on-hit. Slower classes might have trouble avoiding him if he manages to land the first hit.
 
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* Depending on how long the Heavy wore the Eviction Notice, you may deal enough damage to burst down his lowered maximum health.  
==Class Set==
 
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*A Heavy wearing this set is especially vulnerable to ambushes, because of his lower health, slow wind-up speed, and slow movement with the Brass Beast spun up. Hit-and-run tactics may prove to be effective against a Heavy using this set.
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* The Holiday Punch forces its victims to [[Schadenfreude|laugh in place]] upon being hit in the back or with a Critical hit.
*A Heavy using this set can heal themselves quickly by using alt-fire to throw out their Buffalo Steak Sandvich for themselves to replenish their health, providing more reason to finish them sooner.
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* Don't leave your back exposed; if the Heavy manages to hit your back with the Holiday Punch, you will be stuck [[Schadenfreude|laughing in place]] and will [[High Noon|probably suffer a humiliating death]].
*The Crit resistance this set provides is easily overcome when you spam attacks.
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* You cannot be forced into an animation while airborne. Try to jump whenever the Heavy punches to avoid [[Critical Hits|Random Critical Hits]].
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* This weapon's forced-laughter effect can pierce through an ÜberCharge, wasting the invulnerability. Watch for any enemies coming from behind to displace you when using an ÜberCharge.
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Latest revision as of 02:01, 17 March 2024

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The Heavy is the sturdiest but least maneuverable class. He easily soaks up damage and still poses a threat thanks to his Minigun, which can mow down anyone who dares face him head-on. The Heavy will almost always be found at the frontlines, often supported by a Medic. Because his direct combat is so powerful, taking him down will require smart play or additional firepower from teammates. The Heavy's weakness lies in his size and lack of speed, which makes him an easy target for sneak attacks or long-range weapons. Additionally, he has less diverse loadout options than other classes, limiting his unpredictability; any weapon that provides utility usually comes with heavy combat drawbacks.

General

Attributes Anti-Heavy strategy
Heavy emblem RED.png Role
  • The Heavy, with his large size and firepower, is often found at the center of any fight.
  • He is a natural shield and rallying point for his allies - taking him out can often cause the enemy team to consider falling back.
Leaderboard class medic.png Health
  • The Heavy has the largest health pool of all nine classes. Defeating him will usually require focused fire from multiple allies, especially if he is being healed.
  • The Heavy can use his large size to draw attention away from frailer teammates.
  • Certain lunchbox items let the Heavy bring his own healing to a fight, which can be shared with teammates.
Leaderboard class scout.png Speed
  • The Heavy's main weakness is his slow movement speed. He has a tough time dodging attacks, chasing enemies, or retreating when damaged.
  • Most other classes can decide when to attack him, rather than the other way around.
  • The Heavy's lack of movement options make him a juicy target for enemy Snipers and Spies.
  • If you can't take a Heavy by surprise, take potshots from behind cover or take alternate routes to attack his teammates.
Leaderboard class soldier.png Power
  • The Heavy possesses the most powerful weapons in the game. Fighting him head-on without backup is usually a bad idea.
  • The Heavy's guns are inaccurate at long range.

Weapon-specific

Main article: Heavy weapons

Primary weapons

Weapon Anti-Heavy strategy
Minigun
Minigun + reskins
  • The Minigun rapidly fires rounds that deal immense damage at close range, but is inaccurate at long range. Use cover, attack from longer ranges, and don't charge directly at him.
  • The Minigun must be spun for one second before firing and takes an additional second to ramp up to full damage and accuracy. If the Heavy does not already have the weapon spun up, you can retreat or take him out quickly.
  • Firing the Minigun slows the Heavy's movement speed to a crawl, making him vulnerable to flanking and coordinated attacks from different directions.
  • If you absolutely must fight at close range, circle-strafe around the Heavy at point-blank range to become harder to hit.
Natascha
Natascha
  • Natascha has a longer spin-up than the default Minigun, but slows targets it hits. This makes hit-and-run tactics easier to begin, but harder to run away from should you be caught in its fire.
  • Natascha grants 20% damage resistance to the Heavy when he's below 50% health, so be prepared to deal more damage than usual.
  • Natascha deals significantly reduced damage. Bulky classes, such as the Soldier or Demoman, can face its user head-on with proper positioning.
  • At long distances, this weapon's slow down has little effect.
Brass Beast
Brass Beast
  • Of the Heavy's primary weapons, the Brass Beast is the most damaging, but takes the longest to spin up and reduces his movement speed the most once revved.
  • Catching him off-guard or chipping away at his health are the best options, as he remains unable to chase you.
  • The Brass Beast grants 20% damage resistance to the Heavy when he's below 50% health. Have your team focus fire him if he is suppressing an important area.
  • The Heavy's decreased movement speed encourages him to linger in defensive locations longer. When fighting in enemy territory, take care to not run straight into a Heavy.
Tomislav
Tomislav
  • The Tomislav spins up quickly and quietly, making it excellent at ambushing.
  • Listen for a rattling noise when approaching corners, which indicates a Heavy with the Tomislav.
  • The Tomislav fires 20% slower than the Minigun. Forcing the Heavy to fight in the open lowers his effectiveness.
  • The Tomislav has 20% increased accuracy, increasing the Heavy's effective range. Space yourself a little further away than usual.
Huo-Long Heater
Huo-Long Heater
  • When the Huo-Long Heater is spun up, it consumes 4 ammo per second to deploy a ring of flames. Grab the Heavy's attention and stay behind cover to force him to either keep his gun revved and waste ammunition, or un-spin the gun, which leaves him vulnerable.
  • With proper timing, a Spy can jump over the ring of flames and backstab the Heavy without being set on fire.

Secondary weapons

Armaments

Weapon Anti-Heavy strategy
Shotgun
Shotgun + reskins
  • A Heavy may switch to the Shotgun when he is moving between areas or his Minigun runs out of ammunition. It is a powerful secondary weapon, but the Heavy runs as slow as usual when using it.
  • The Shotgun is a close-to-medium range weapon and ineffective at long range.
  • The Shotgun only has six shots. If the Heavy feels pressured enough to switch back to the Minigun, you should easily be able to finish him off.
Family Business
Family Business
  • The Family Business has an increased shot capacity of 8, fires 15% faster, but deals 15% less damage per shot. This makes constantly pressuring him less effective, but will also make combat beyond close-range less dangerous.
Panic Attack
Panic Attack
  • The Panic Attack deploys quickly, but suffers from massive bullet spread with consecutive shots. Survive the first shot, and the following ones are easier to dodge.
  • Like with the other Shotguns, if the Heavy is pressured enough to switch back to the Minigun, you should easily be able to finish him off.

Edibles

  • A "Lunchbox" item replaces the Heavy's Shotgun, leaving him with only one ranged weapon.
  • If a Heavy retreats from a fight, listen for the telltale eating lines and check if he is trying to heal.
  • A Heavy is completely defenseless while eating. If no other enemies are nearby, interrupt his meal and kill him. Many taunt kills are faster than the eating animation and are guaranteed to outdamage the maximum healing of 300.
Weapon Anti-Heavy strategy
Sandvich
Sandvich + reskins
  • The Sandvich quickly restores 300 health to the Heavy as he eats it. It is the most potent of his edibles, so he may be able to soak up your attacks if you catch him eating. At the very least, harm him enough so that eating the Sandvich was a pointless endeavor.
  • A Heavy can throw his Sandvich on the ground for anyone else to pick up in order to regain 50% of their HP instantly. This is commonly done to heal a friendly Medic. Steal the Sandvich yourself or knock his allies away using knock back.
  • The Sandvich has a recharge time of 30 seconds. The Heavy can acquire a new Sandvich by picking up a medkit while at full health. Take any nearby medkits for yourself or damage him so that he does not receive a new Sandvich.
Dalokohs Bar
Dalokohs Bar + reskins
  • The Heavy can eat the Dalokohs Bar every 10 seconds to heal 100 health. Compared to the Sandvich, the Dalokohs Bar can be used more often but restores less health. Most significantly, it can be thrown more often as a small health kit to dispense more total health.
  • The Dalokohs Bar only heals the Heavy for 100 HP, but increases his maximum Health by 50 for 30 seconds, which can determine a duel if he's fighting alone.
Buffalo Steak Sandvich
Buffalo Steak Sandvich
  • The Buffalo Steak Sandvich increases the Heavy's speed and damage, but locks him into his melee weapon and increases the damage he takes by 20%. Keep a distance and shoot him down.
  • The Heavy may consume the Steak Sandvich to reach the front lines faster. If you catch him while he is traveling, he is helpless against your ranged attacks.
  • Like the regular Sandvich, a Heavy can toss his Buffalo Steak Sandvich for others to pick up, restoring 50% of their max health. Deny his allies this healing by knocking them away with rockets or grenades, or stealing the Steak for yourself.
Second Banana
Second Banana
  • The Second Banana recharges twice as fast the Sandvich, but only heals 200 health at a time. Aggressively prevent the Heavy from having any meals by constantly following and attacking him.
  • Similarly to the Dalokohs Bar, a thrown Second Banana heals for less than the Sandvich, but can be thrown more often to dispense more total health.
  • Expect the Heavy to eat the Second Banana more often. Attack if his mealtimes are too predictable.

Melee weapons

Weapon Anti-Heavy strategy
Fists
Fists + reskins
  • Faster classes can exploit the Heavy's slow speed during a melee fight; strafe around him, back up between attacks, and use high ground to jump over his head to disorient him.
  • The Heavy is the class with the highest health; it will take more hits to take him down, which gives the Heavy more chances to strike you.
Killing Gloves of Boxing
Killing Gloves of Boxing
  • The K.G.B. grants the Heavy 5 seconds of critical hits when used to strike a killing blow. If you are low on health, refrain from entering melee range to prevent him from getting the Crit boost, taking cover before he switches to his Minigun.
  • If the Heavy has gained the critical hit boost, stay back until it wears off so you don't get killed by a critical punch and reset the buff's duration.
  • The Heavy can also apply the Crit boost to his other weapons. React properly if he switches to a gun.
Gloves of Running Urgently
Gloves of Running Urgently + reskins
  • The G.R.U. significantly boosts the Heavy's movement speed but drains his maximum health over time. He will typically use them to run to a battlefield, then switch weapons upon arriving.
  • The G.R.U. take a significant amount of time to holster. Catching the Heavy before he can switch weapons lets you deal significant damage for free.
  • Depending on how long the Heavy wore the G.R.U., you may deal enough damage to burst down his lowered maximum health.
Warrior's Spirit
Warrior's Spirit
  • A Heavy using the Warrior's Spirit inflicts and receives 30% more damage, leaving less room for mistakes for both of you.
  • The Warrior's Spirit deals 20 more base damage than the Fists. This increased damage lets the Heavy three-hit the Soldier and two-hit the Medic from full health.
  • If the Heavy recently obtained a kill using the Warrior's Spirit, keep in mind that he will have recovered some health and won't be an easy kill.
Fists of Steel
Fists of Steel
  • The Fists of Steel reduce ranged damage, allowing the Heavy to approach the battlefield a bit more safely. It increases the time it takes for him to switch to another weapon, so catching him by surprise is always a good option.
  • The Heavy takes doubled melee damage while the Fists of Steel are active. Flank him with your melee weapon, fake a direct approach to weapon heckle him, or attack with both ranged and melee alongside teammates.
  • A Heavy with the Fists of Steel is healed and overhealed less by the Medic, making him easier to wear down in combat.
Eviction Notice
Eviction Notice
  • Outside of combat, the Eviction Notice acts as a watered-down version of the Gloves of Running Urgently; the speed boost is smaller, but the health drain is lower.
  • In combat, treat the Eviction Notice as if dealing with the default Fists; it attacks almost twice as fast but deals 60% less damage, making it inflict 20% less damage than the Fists overall.
  • The Eviction Notice gives the Heavy a speed boost on-hit. Slower classes might have trouble avoiding him if he manages to land the first hit.
  • Depending on how long the Heavy wore the Eviction Notice, you may deal enough damage to burst down his lowered maximum health.
Holiday Punch
Holiday Punch
  • The Holiday Punch forces its victims to laugh in place upon being hit in the back or with a Critical hit.
  • Don't leave your back exposed; if the Heavy manages to hit your back with the Holiday Punch, you will be stuck laughing in place and will probably suffer a humiliating death.
  • You cannot be forced into an animation while airborne. Try to jump whenever the Heavy punches to avoid Random Critical Hits.
  • This weapon's forced-laughter effect can pierce through an ÜberCharge, wasting the invulnerability. Watch for any enemies coming from behind to displace you when using an ÜberCharge.

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