Community Pyro strategy

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The Pyro on strategizing

The Pyro is a class whose combat strategies mostly revolve around close-range combat. The Pyro's Flamethrower can dish out huge amounts of damage at close range in conjunction with the Shotgun. The Pyro can also alter the flow of gameplay with compression blasts, which can push back enemies, even ÜberCharged enemies, and extinguish teammates on fire.

Quick tips

General

Ambushing/Roaming

Frontline combat/Support

Defensive

Compression blast

Weapon specific

Primary weapons

Flamethrower + reskins

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Carried Point Blank Medium Range Afterburn Critical
Flamethrower
Stock
Flame Thrower
Killicon flamethrower.png 200 6.82/particle 4.09/particle 60 over 10 seconds 12-21/particle
Festive Flamethrower
Uncrate
Festive Flame Thrower
Killicon flamethrower.png
Item icon Rust Botkiller Flame Thrower.png Item icon Blood Botkiller Flame Thrower.png Item icon Silver Botkiller Flame Thrower.png Item icon Gold Botkiller Flame Thrower.png Item icon Carbonado Botkiller Flame Thrower.png Item icon Diamond Botkiller Flame Thrower.png

Botkiller Flame Thrower

Killicon flamethrower.png
Rainblower
Craft
Rainblower
Killicon rainblower.png

Backburner

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Carried Point Blank Medium Range Afterburn Critical
Backburner
Unlock
Backburner
Killicon backburner.png 200 6.82/particle 4.09/particle 60 over 10 seconds 12-21/particle

Degreaser

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Carried Point Blank Medium Range Afterburn Critical
Degreaser
Craft
Degreaser
Killicon degreaser.png 200 6.14/particle 3.68/particle 45 over 10 seconds 11-18/particle

Phlogistinator

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Carried Point Blank Medium Range Afterburn Critical
Phlogistinator
Craft
Phlogistinator
Killicon phlogistinator.png 200 6.14/particle 3.68/particle 60 over 10 seconds 11-18/particle

Secondary weapons

Shotgun

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Loaded Carried Point Blank Medium Range Long Range Critical
Shotgun
Stock
Shotgun
Killicon shotgun.png 6 32 86-90 24-67 3-26 180

Reserve Shooter

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Loaded Carried Point Blank Medium Range Long Range Critical
Reserve Shooter
Craft
Reserve Shooter
Killicon reserve shooter.png 3 32 86-90 24-67 3-26 180

Flare Gun

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Loaded Carried Base Damage Afterburn Critical Projectile Speed
Flare Gun
Unlock
Flare Gun
Killicon flare gun.png 1 16 30 60 over 10 seconds 90 1450 Hammer units/sec

Detonator

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Loaded Carried Base Damage Afterburn Flare Detonation Flare Explosion Self-Damage Critical Projectile Speed
Detonator
Craft
Detonator
Killicon detonator.png 1 16 30 60 over 10 seconds 10-20 56 39-68 90 1450 Hammer units/sec

Manmelter

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Loaded Carried Base Damage Afterburn Critical Projectile Speed
Manmelter
Unlock
Manmelter
Killicon manmelter.png 4 30 60 over 10 seconds 90 1450 Hammer units/sec

Scorch Shot

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Loaded Carried Base Damage Afterburn Critical Projectile Speed
Scorch Shot
Craft
Scorch Shot
Killicon scorch shot.png 1 16 15 60 45 1450 Hammer units/sec

Melee weapons

Fire Axe + reskins

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
Point Blank Critical
Fire Axe
Stock
Fire Axe
Killicon fire axe.png 0.8 seconds 65 195
Saxxy
Promotional
Saxxy
Killicon saxxy.png
Conscientious Objector
Craft
Conscientious Objector
Killicon conscientious objector.png
Frying Pan
Promotional
Frying Pan
Killicon frying pan.png
Lollichop
Craft
Lollichop
Killicon lollichop.png
Freedom Staff
Craft
Freedom Staff
Killicon freedom staff.png
Bat Outta Hell
Drop
Bat Outta Hell
Killicon bat outta hell.png
Ham Shank
Drop
Ham Shank
Killicon ham shank.png

Axtinguisher + reskins

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
On Burning Enemies On Non-Burning Enemies and Buildings Critical
Axtinguisher
Unlock
Axtinguisher
Killicon axtinguisher.png 0.8 seconds 65 33 195
Postal Pummeler
Craft
Postal Pummeler
Killicon postal pummeler.png
Festive Axtinguisher
Uncrate
Festive Axtinguisher
Killicon axtinguisher.png

Homewrecker + reskins

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
On Enemies On Buildings Critical
Homewrecker
Craft
Homewrecker
Killicon homewrecker.png 0.8 seconds 42-55 130 147
Maul
Promotional/Craft
Maul
Killicon maul.png

Powerjack

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage Healing
Point Blank Critical From Kill
Powerjack
Craft
Powerjack
Killicon powerjack.png 0.8 seconds 65 195 75

Back Scratcher

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage Healing
Point Blank Critical From Small Health Packs From Medium Health Packs From Mediguns From Dispensers From Payload Carts
Back Scratcher
Craft
Back Scratcher
Killicon back scratcher.png 0.8 seconds 81 244 54 132 6-18/sec 2.5-5/sec 2.5/sec

Sharpened Volcano Fragment

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
Point Blank Afterburn Critical
Sharpened Volcano Fragment
Promotional/Craft
Sharpened Volcano Fragment
Killicon sharpened volcano fragment.png 0.8 seconds 52 60 over 10 seconds 156

Third Degree

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
Point Blank Critical
Third Degree
Craft
Third Degree
Killicon third degree.png 0.8 seconds 65 195

Neon Annihilator

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
Point Blank Critical
Neon Annihilator
Promotional/Craft
Neon Annihilator
Killicon neon annihilator.png 0.8 seconds 52 156

Taunt attacks

Armageddon

Kill Icon Damage Duration Details
Armageddon
Armageddon
Killicon armageddon.png 400/15 6 seconds The Pyro blows a stream of bubbles as a rainbow forms over him, complete with a sparkling Balloonicorn in the center of the rainbow. The Pyro then leans over as foreboding music plays, causing the rainbow to become engulfed in flames while The Pyro laughs demonically. Players not in Pyroland see a stream of fire instead of a rainbow.

Hadouken

Kill Icon Damage Duration Details
Hadouken
Hadouken
Killicon hadouken.png 500 3 seconds The Pyro winds his hands back, concentrates, then releases his inner fire energy as a Hadouken. Capable of hitting multiple enemies and can destroy buildings. If the enemy survives the attack, he will be set on fire.

Execution

Kill Icon Damage Duration Details
Execution
Execution
Killicon scorch shot.png 400/15 3 seconds The Pyro holds his Scorch Shot upwards, before bringing it down to aim ahead and fire. The shot uses ammo, and causes the same damage and effects as a normal shot at long ranges, short range shots are far deadlier.

Item set effects

The Gas Jockey's Gear

The Gas Jockey's Gear
Backpack The Gas Jockey's Gear Bundle.png
Effect

+10% faster move speed on wearer
+10% bullet damage vulnerability on wearer

Weapon combinations

Cooperative Class Strategies

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Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

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Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

Leaderboard class spy.png Spy

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