Community Skirmish strategy

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Skirmish
Vsh skirmish.png
Basic Information
Map type: Versus Saxton Hale (Community)
File name: vsh_skirmish
Released: July 12, 2023 Patch
(Summer 2023 Update)
Developer(s): John "MilkMaster72" Worden
Lizard Of Oz
Jason "Yaki" Herman
Szabó "Maxxy" Attila
Joaquim "JPRAS" Silva
Matthew "MegapiemanPHD" Simmons
James M.
Maxim "VellyVice" Streltsov
Aeon "Void" Bollig
Louie "bakscratch" Turner
Map Info
Environment: Jungle, theme park, caves
Setting: Dusk, sunset
Hazards: Crocodiles, Lava fire
Map Items
Healthico.png Health Kits: Smallhealth.png ×2  •  Mediumhealth.png ×5
Ammoico.png Ammo Boxes: Smallammo.png ×9   •   Mediumammo.png ×4
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map overview
Skirmish overview.png

This article is about Community Skirmish strategy.

Note: It is recommended to read the main Skirmish article first to become familiar with the names of key map locations used in this article.

General Strategy (All Classes)

See also: Community Versus Saxton Hale strategy
  • The Upper Walkway can be used as a place to hide from Hale, as he likely would not go out of his way to check there. It can be reached through explosive jumps or wall climbing.
  • If Hale is on the Upper Walkway, avoid crossing the Main Walkway when possible. He may use this position to bait mercenaries into isolating themselves, then ambush them with a surprise Ground Pound.

Class-specific strategy

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

  • In addition to its regular use to get health back, the Mad Milk is extremely useful for putting yourself or your teammates out when they are on fire from the lava.
  • The Force-A-Nature's self-knockback can be used to save yourself after being pushed by Hale into the Crocodile pit, alongside being able to knock Hale into the Crocodile pit itself.

Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier

  • The Concheror's healing can help negate the damage taken from being set on fire by the Tram's lava.

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

  • If Hale is caught on fire after walking through the Tram's lava, use the Axtinguisher on Hale to deal extra damage and gain a speed boost.
  • Use your airblast to push Hale into the Crocodile Pit.
    • Your airblast can also be used to defend the Upper Walkway from Hale's attacks.

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

  • You can set up a stickybomb trap hidden around the entrances from the Food Court and Tram to the security room to deter Hale from attacking Engineer buildings inside.

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

  • The Sandvich can be used to help burning teammates after being caught on fire from the Tram's lava.

Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer

  • A good spot to build a nest is in the security room and the Upper Walkway. The Upper Walkway is high ground advantageous, and with the help of a willing Pyro, you can use their airblast to defend your buildings, wasting Hale's time.

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

  • As you can't normally get to the Upper Walkway without an Engineer's Teleporter, the Quick-Fix's blast jump mirroring can be used with the help of a willing explosive jumper to reach the area.

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

  • The Upper Walkway is a good spot to snipe Hale, as Hale must go out of his way to attack you from its high ground, wasting precious time.

Leaderboard class spy.png Spy

  • The Spy-cicle can be used to protect yourself from the Tram's lava, but this will leave you in a bad spot if Saxton is nearby, as you are without a melee weapon. Thus it's most advantageous if you have a clear escape route or if Hale is distracted.

VS Saxton Hale Responses Icon.png Saxton Hale

  • If you are fighting a player while in the lower half of the Food Court, the Crocodile pit can be used to instantly kill players by knocking them into it.
  • If several players are turtling in the security room, your Mighty Slam can weaken their buildings significantly. The Sweeping Charge can be used to charge through any buildings blocking the entrance.