Estrategia de la Comunidad del Medic

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Como Medic, tu tarea más importante es mantener con vida a tus aliados mediante el uso de la Pistola Médica. El Medic es capaz de otorgar invencibilidad, garantizar impactos críticos o curar muy rápido a cualquier compañero durante un corto periodo de tiempo al utilizar una SuperCarga, la cual suele cambiar el curso de una batalla.

Consejos Rápidos

  • Cura a cualquiera que lo necesite pero céntrate en los Heavies, Soldiers, Pyros y Demomen. Es más difícil que estas clases mueran por una explosión, por un Impacto Crítico u otras cosas al azar. Además, estas clases usan armas poderosas, lo que les permite acabar rápidamente con cualquier enemigo que te ataque.
  • Intenta permanecer con tu equipo todo el tiempo. No estás preparado para sobrevivir en un combate directo tú solo.
  • Mantén tu movimiento de forma constante y de manera impredecible y vigila siempre los alrededores. Los Medics suelen ser una de las prioridades para los enemigos, especialmente para los Spies.
  • No tengas miedo de usar la SuperCarga para salvarte, incluso si no hay enemigos cerca. Es mejor usarla demasiado pronto que morir. Así podrás reagruparte con tu equipo más rápidamente.
  • Si te quedas separado del equipo, llama a un Medic para alertar a los demás de tu localización.

Estrategia General

  • Eres la única clase (aparte del Sniper con el Camper Comodón) que puede regenerar su salud de forma pasiva, pero no dependas demasiado de esto para mantenerte con vida. Dile a tus aliados que te dejen los Botiquines para ti si los necesitas y asegúrate de mantenerles sanos a cambio.
  • Ser un buen Medic depende mucho más que cualquier otra clase en una buena comunicación con tus aliados. Deberías informar a tus compañeros sobre los peligros que se avecinen y sobre los Spies enemigos para que puedan valerse de dicha información para mejorar su respuesta contra esas amenazas. Usar un micrófono puede ser tremendamente útil ya que permite transmitir los datos mencionados de manera rápida y precisa.
  • El rayo de la Pistola Médica puede curar desde una distancia considerable, lo que te permite estar a cubierto mientras curas a tu paciente. Si no hay donde cubrirse, quédate tras tus aliados.
  • Una vez tengas la Pistola Médica fijada en un objetivo, puedes mirar a cualquier lugar sin parar la curación. Esto te da libertad para vigilar si hay Spies o amenazas en general.
  • Intenta centrarte siempre en curar. No caigas en la tentación de querer abatir a un Spy huidizo si ya hay una batalla en marcha; en su lugar, alerta a tus compañeros, ya que ellos estarán mejor preparados para una persecución.


Estrategia de Combate

  • Cuando estés en combate, tu prioridad principal es mantener a tantos aliados vivos como te sea posible al mismo tiempo que cuidas de ti mismo. Céntrate siempre en los aliados bajo ataque y/o ardiendo.
  • Atento a tus alrededores, pues tus compañeros podrían no hacerlo por estar peleando. Avisa a tus aliados cercanos para que los enemigos no les pillen totalmente desprevenidos cuando os ataquen.
  • Puede que, bajo ciertas circunstancias, sea necesario curar contínuamente al mismo jugador en lugar de repartirte entre todos, una táctica llamada pocketing (hacer de mascota en inglés). Esta táctica puede volverse necesaria al enfrentarse a Armas Centinelas, otra pareja enemiga o al lanzar SuperCargas.
  • A pesar de lo dicho anteriormente, es mejor mantener sano a todo el equipo a tu alrededor. Si tu objetivo más importante ya está sano o con exceso de curación, cambia de objetivo según la necesidad. Un equipo sano suele ser más efectivo que un par con exceso de curación.
  • Si un enemigo te aísla, dale con las jeringuillas desde lejos mientras esquivas lo que te lance. Después, cuando se acerque, atízale con el Serrucho.
  • Tu Pistola de Jeringas es un buen arma pero sus proyectiles son lentos y con rango limitado. Úsalo para defenderte o en situaciones desesperadas y céntrate en curar.

Estrategia General de la SuperCarga

  • La SuperCarga es una de las habilidades más poderosas del juego cuando se usa correctamente. Maximiza tu atención cuando tu medidor esté casi lleno para mantenerte con vida.
  • El medidor de SuperCarga se rellena más rápido al curar a enemigos heridos en lugar de centrarse en los que tienen exceso de curaciónT. Por ello, las clases que pueden dañarse a sí mismas (Soldiers, Demomen, Scouts con el Machacador de Boston y Pyros con el Detonador o el Chamuscador) pueden ser de grandísima ayuda cuando no estéis en combate. (Ten en cuenta que durante el tiempo de preparación, el medidor se recarga siempre a máxima velocidad, siempre que no haya dos Medics curando al mismo objetivo).
  • A pesar de que la SuperCarga de la Pistola Médica por defecto te protege del daño, a tu objetivo y a ti os sigue afectando el retroceso. Un Pyro puede usar su aire comprimido para separarte de tu paciente, algo de lo que tienes que estar siempre alerta. Sin embargo, el retroceso no afecta a ningún jugador bajo el efecto de la SuperCarga del Apañador.
  • Incluso a un jugador invencible puede resultarle difícil encargarse de todos los enemigos él solo. Para hacer más efectiva la SuperCarga, actívala cuando haya otros compañeros cerca y atacad como equipo.
  • Es posible cambiar de objetivos mientras usas una SuperCarga. Hay un pequeño retardo entre el final de la curación e invencibilidad, así que puedes cambiar entre varios objetivos rápidamente para hacer a ambos invencibles durante un breve periodo de tiempo.
    • Ten en cuenta que esto hace que la SuperCarga se gaste más rápido que al usarla en una sola persona.
  • Si atacas a las cosas de un Engineer con la invulnerabilidad de la SuperCarga, ponte en frente de tu paciente para atraer el fuego del Arma Centinela. Esto permitirá a tu equipo avanzar y hacer más daño.
  • La clase más apropiada para recibir una SuperCarga cambia según la situación. Los Soldiers y los Demomen son excelentes para destruir construcciones de Engineer con sus ataques explosivos pero suelen gastar un tiempo precioso recargando. Los Heavies y los Pyros, con su capacidad para disparar continuamente, suelen ser mejor para atacar a grupos de enemigos.
  • Si usas la Kritzkrieg, recuerda que las construcciones son inmunes a los impactos críticos. Por tanto, es mejor no atacar bases de Engineers.
  • La SuperCarga del Apañador es probablemente la mejor contra un Arma Centinela, debido a la inmunidad al retroceso que otorga. Recuerda que se puede matar a un jugador bajo los efectos de esta SuperCarga con ataques poderosos.

Estrategia de la ÜberChain

  • La Überchain del Medic (SuperCadena en inglés) es una táctica que consiste en que dos Medics con la Pistola Médica por defecto y la Übersaw vayan juntos. Esta táctica se vale del hecho de que la Übersaw añade 25% de SuperCarga al medidor por cada golpe realizado con éxito.
  • Esta táctica debería realizarse durante una ronda de ataque/defensa, dentro de los 60 segundos que se dan antes de empezar, si es posible. Curáos el uno al otro durante todo ese tiempo hasta conseguir una SuperCarga Cuando empiece la partida, activad la SuperCarga. El Medic que esté siendo cargado tiene que llevar la Übersaw equipada. Es tan simple como golpear a los enemigos con la Übersaw hasta tener una segunda SuperCarga lista. Cuando se acabe la primera, cambiad las tareas y volveros invulnerables de nuevo. Si alguno consigue menos de 4 golpes, puedes intentar golpear siendo vulnerable bajo tu propio riesgo. Si se hace bien, los dos Medics pueden ser siempre invulnerables.
  • Sin embargo, hay una gran forma de contrarrestar la Überchain. Si un Pyro enemigo usa su aire comprimido contra los Medics, la carga se gastará y los Medics serán fáciles de matar. También pueden aparecer Soldiers o Demomen y aprovechar el retroceso de sus explosiones para empujar a los Medics lejos de ellos.
  • En general, la Überchain solo debería usarse si las condiciones lo permiten, pese a que puede ser muy eficaz.
  • Para más información, visita la página de la ÜberChain.

Específicos de Armas

Armas Primarias

Syringe Gun

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage
Loaded Carried Point Blank Medium Range Long Range Critical
Syringe Gun
Stock
Pistola de Jeringas
Killicon syringe gun.png 40 150 10-12 5-10 5-6 30
  • Despite each syringe dealing weak damage, the Syringe Gun has a very fast rate of fire and quick reload time, making it deceptively strong at close ranges.
  • The Syringe Gun's needles arc over distance and take time to travel, which makes aiming harder. Lead your targets, as the needles travel fairly slowly. This makes it harder to hit moving targets, but by predicting the path of an enemy, you can do a good deal of damage.
    • The needle travel delay can also be used as an advantage when firing at corners or while retreating. When fighting an enemy, retreating around a corner while firing can suppress enemy players and discourage them from pursuing.
  • Classes that move at the normal run speed (Engineers, Spies, Pyros, Snipers) are only slightly faster than you running backwards. This allows you to spray your pursuers with needles while keeping your opponents at a respectable distance.

Blutsauger

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage Health
Loaded Carried Point Blank Medium Range Long Range Critical On Hit
Blutsauger
Unlock
Blutsauger
Killicon blutsauger.png 40 150 10-12 5-10 5-6 30 3
  • The Blutsauger is an unlockable primary weapon for the Medic. Whenever a needle hits an enemy, 3 HP is restored to the Medic. However, passive health regeneration is reduced by 2 HP/sec, with a total of 1 HP/sec to 4 HP/sec regeneration.
  • The Blutsauger's health regeneration makes it a much better retreat weapon if attacked by enemy players and no teammates are nearby. If you expect to have to fend for yourself, consider using the Blutsauger.
  • An accurate Medic can stand to gain a "maximum" of 30 HP per second, from this weapon (not counting reload times). When added to the health from regeneration, and if all Syringes hit, a Medic can recover 31 to 34 HP in one second. However this rate was determined by the Medic and his target not moving. In reality, You can get a gain more than 30 HP per sec when closing in to the target or gain less when moving away.

Crusader's Crossbow

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage/Healing
Loaded Carried Point Blank Medium Range Long Range Critical
Crusader's Crossbow
Craft
Ballesta del Cruzado
Killicon crusader's crossbow.png 1 38 38/75 56/112 75/150 113-225
  • The Crusader's Crossbow is a craftable primary weapon for the Medic. It deals damage based on the distance traveled by the bolt, and can heal teammates based on distance traveled as well.
    • Both the damage dealt to enemy players and the amount of health that teammates are healed by are directly proportional to the distance that the crossbow bolt has traveled.
    • The Crusader's Crossbow cannot overheal teammates.
  • The Crusader's Crossbow is completely different from both the Syringe Gun and the Blutsauger, which rely on numerous low-damage projectiles, as it relies on dealing large amounts of damage one projectile at a time. It functions very similarly to the Sniper's Huntsman, so try to use it in the same way. However, remember that unlike the Huntsman, the Crusader's Crossbow cannot deal headshots.
  • When trying to attack enemies while teammates are in the line of fire, try to jump while firing to gain a temporary height advantage. This ensures that the bolt will not accidentally hit a teammate and heal them instead of damaging an enemy farther away.
    • If you see a cluster of teammates and enemies fighting, chances are, they're running erratically. Instead of aiming for someone, you can shoot into the crowd, either healing a teammate or damaging an enemy.
  • If a teammate needs healing but it's dangerous to reach him, using the Crossbow might be a good idea.
  • The Crusader's Crossbow can provide a quick burst of healing. When the teammate you are healing is under heavy fire and your healing rate is not able to keep up with the damage, switch to the Crusader's Crossbow, fire a shot at your teammate to heal 75 HP, then quickly switch back to your Medi Gun and continue healing.
  • Due to the Crusader's Crossbow's low rate of fire, try not to let enemy players get too close. If enemies do manage to perform a successful ambush or flank, it's usually better to take out your melee weapon or try to retreat behind a teammate.
  • Unlike the Huntsman, the Crusader's Crossbow can be fired underwater and in midair.
  • If need be, you can fit a long range fire support role with this weapon. The damage over range effect can stack up from a good vantage point, and you can not only deal damage but heal teammates from far away. You may need to ask them to stop moving with voice chat so the arrow hits and heals the target.
  • If aimed well at longer ranges, a Critical full range Crossbow shot is capable of killing any class outright except for an Overhealed Soldier or a Heavy.

Overdose

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo Damage Effect
Loaded Carried Point Blank Medium Range Long Range Critical Speed with 100% ÜberCharge
Overdose
Craft
Sobredosis
Killicon overdose.png 40 150 9-11 5-9 5-6 27 117.33%
  • The Overdose is a craftable primary for the Medic. It does 10% less damage than the standard Syringe Gun but will increase the Medic's speed as his Über meter increases. The speed boost caps at 10% faster than standard Medic speed.
    • The speed boost only applies while you have the Overdose drawn.
  • If you are building an ÜberCharge but your heal target gets killed with no one else around, you can use the Overdose to escape and regroup with your team.
  • If you need to make an urgent kill, you can chase an enemy down with your increased speed.
  • The speed bonus is less effective when using Mediguns that charge more slowly, particularly the stock Medi Gun, and on smaller maps. In these cases, consider using the stock Syringe Gun, unless you are set on avoiding all enemy contact.
  • Considering that a Medic rarely engages in direct combat, the Overdose's damage reduction can be considered negligible. If you do not pursue combat engagement actively, consider utilising the Overdose's speed boost, and instead rely on your teammate's protection.

Secondary Weapons

Medi Gun / Festive Medi Gun

Weapon Healing ÜberCharge
Normal Healing Rate Maximum Healing Rate ÜberCharge ÜberCharge Time Charge Speed Maximum Charge Time
Medi Gun
Stock
Pistola Médica
24 health/sec 72 health/sec Invulnerability 8 seconds 2.5%/sec 40 seconds (80)
Festive Medi Gun
Uncrate
Pistola Médica Festiva
  • The Medi Gun's base healing rate is 24 HP/sec. If healing a teammate that has not taken damage in the last 10 seconds, the healing rate increases linearly, up to 72 HP/sec on a teammate that has not taken damage in the last 15 seconds.
  • When healing a heal target, the Medi Gun will stay "locked-on" to the heal target until the primary fire key is released, or your heal target moves out of range.
  • If ambushed, remember that it's better to use an ÜberCharge to survive than to die with a full ÜberCharge meter.
  • Heal other Medics whenever possible. This way, you and other Medics can stay alive longer and retain any charge in your ÜberCharge meters.
  • Heal damaged players first. Healing a damaged player takes only a few seconds, but a player dying, respawning, and then returning to the front lines can take up to half a minute. Even healing them a small amount is often better than overhealing another to 150%.
  • It's useful to turn on "Medi Gun continues healing without holding down fire button" in the Advanced multiplayer options so you won't have to hold down the primary fire button while healing someone.
  • Focus on all your teammates - often there's a temptation to stick with stronger classes such as Heavies and neglect other teammates. Heal all your teammates actively.
  • Use setup time to build up ÜberCharge in preparation for enemy engagement.
  • Remember to continually 'top-up' your teammate's health with your Medi Gun's overheal. Such 'pocketing' is very useful for your team.
    • Note that some classes take longer to reach their maximum overhealed health than others. For instance, it takes a couple of seconds of continuous Medi Gun healing to completely overheal a Heavy or Soldier, but far less time to other classes, such as the Scout. Take this into account when pocketing.

Kritzkrieg

Weapon Healing ÜberCharge
Normal Healing Rate Maximum Healing Rate ÜberCharge ÜberCharge Time Charge Speed Maximum Charge Time
Kritzkrieg
Unlock
Kritzkrieg
24 health/sec 72 health/sec Critical hits 8 seconds 3.125%/sec 32 seconds (64)
  • The Kritzkrieg is an unlockable Medi Gun for the Medic. Its ÜberCharge builds 25% faster than the Medi Gun's and provides guaranteed Critical hits to the Medic's heal target instead of invulnerability for the duration of its deployment.
  • The Kritzkrieg's ÜberCharge is useless against a Medi Gun's ÜberCharge due to its invulnerability, but due to the faster charge rate it can be deployed before the enemy's Medi Gun charge, and can be deployed more frequently.
  • Although Critical hits count as normal damage against buildings, and as such don't help against a Sentry Gun by itself, a Kritzkrieg ÜberCharge on a Demoman or Soldier allows them to utilize the splash damage from their rockets and grenades to easily kill the Engineer hiding behind the Sentry Gun. Once the Engineer is dead, the Sentry Gun can be quickly destroyed.
  • Heavies, Soldiers and Demomen are among the three best classes to deploy a Kritz on. Though any class can be lethal while Kritzkrieg ÜberCharged, these three are far more lethal than the rest. The choice is situational:
    • Soldiers and Demomen are very similar: they can use the splash damage from their rockets, grenades, and stickybombs to clear off Control points or Payload carts.
    • Kritzing a Heavy is great for large, spread out groups of enemies, as the continuous fire and quick target switching allows the Heavy to concentrate on as many enemies as he can hit in the duration of the Kritz. Critical hits also don't suffer from damage falloff over distance, so the Heavy can be very lethal even at long ranges.
    • Although not as effective as Kritzing a Heavy, Soldier or Demoman, a Kritz'd Pyro is very deadly at close ranges, as critical point-blank damage from a Pyro's Flamethrower can kill most classes near instantly. Also note that critical afterburn is highly damaging, similarly. Consider Kritzing a Pyro when it's important to remove close-range threats.
  • If there are no powerful offensive classes to Kritz, the Sniper can be an effective Kritz target - every hit while charged does the same damage as an un-charged headshot.
  • The Kritzkrieg excels at ambushes. Try to flank the enemy or fire from behind cover, or anywhere that the enemy is not looking at. Most enemies will be dead before they have time to react to a surprise attack.
  • For all intensive purposes, the Kritzkrieg is a cross between the Quick-Fix and the stock Medi Gun - it has the overheal ability of the Medi Gun, and the faster charge rate of the Quick-Fix.
Oktoberfest
Weapon Healing Duration Details
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Kritzkrieg 11 health 4 seconds The Medic takes a brief whiff out of the barrel of his weapon.
  • Due to the duration of the taunt, the low amount of health recovered, and the increased vulnerability, only try to use this taunt when safely behind cover and while backed up against a wall. In such situations, however, it's usually far better to simply seek out a better source of healing.
  • In dire situations such as being on fire or bleeding, it's possible that using this taunt can prevent death.

Quick-Fix

Weapon Healing ÜberCharge
Normal Healing Rate Maximum Healing Rate ÜberCharge ÜberCharge Time Charge Speed Maximum Charge Time
Quick-Fix
Craft
Apañador
33.6 health/sec 100.8 health/sec Megaheal 8 seconds 3.125%/sec (1.5625%/sec) 32 seconds (64)
  • The Quick-Fix is a craftable secondary for the Medic. It has a 40% faster heal rate and a 25% faster charge rate than the Medi Gun. The Quick-Fix's ÜberCharge is the "Megaheal", which increases healing speed to 300% and negates movement impairing effects, such as Natascha's slowdown and compression blasts. It cannot overheal, however.
  • The Quick-Fix and its Megaheal are meant for keeping many teammates alive during pushes as opposed to making it easier to push through territory or kill the enemy faster. With the faster heal rate, it's best to stay with a group to maximize the Quick-Fix's usefulness.
  • The Quick-Fix lets you move as fast as the person you are healing. With the stock load-out, this only applies to Scouts when you heal them, so hitch a ride if you're in a hurry to get to the front lines. However, this also applies to the all speed-boosting weapons, such as the Scout's Baby Face's Blaster and Crit-a-Cola, the Demoman's Eyelander, the Pyro's Gas Jockey's Gear (although this is by a negligible 3%, and the Medic's Overdose. You can get to the front lines and move around quicker by healing any one of these classes. However, note that you still cannot double jump like a Scout, so some obstacles you will not be able to get over.
  • The Ability to use your team members explosive jump can allow you to stay with team mates when they jump to areas that you could not get to with ease, or at higher speed. Your Healing Target should be able to travel much more than normal due to the healing during flight, and in combat, your presence could keep your partner alive longer. Be aware that you can easily can become separated with your Jump partner, especially if the Medic is has little experience with Explosive jumping. If you suspect your teammate is going to explosive jump, stand close to him and be ready to air-strafe to control your jump. Keep in mind that although you take no damage from the initial jump, you still take fall damage.
  • The increased mobility means that the Quick-Fix is less useful for pocketing slower classes such as the heavy, but can be used in pocketing situations where the Medi Gun would not be applicable, especially with a Soldier, Demoman, or Scout. Keep in mind, however, that you cannot overheal.
  • When pocketing a Soldier or Demoman with any other Medi Gun, their mobility is greatly restricted, as they cannot explosive-jump without losing their source of healing. However, with the Quick-Fix they can use their explosive jumps to their full potential, moving around the map quickly and to places not normally accessible. Your increased healing will also allow him to jump much more frequently, so he can constantly change positions constantly, making the pair a force to be reckoned with. Keep in mind that you cannot heal a Soldier while he is using the Escape Plan, so you cannot use his speed boost.
  • A Demoman using the Eyelander is your best friend. A Demoman with four heads is very powerful and a useful class to pocket, but he runs faster than a Medic and can be difficult to keep up with, especially if he sticky-jumps, so here the Quick-Fix shines. Make up for his health loss while he sticky-jumps to an enemy, and support him by healing him while he makes the kill. After he gets three heads he will give you a noticeable speed boost, and a large boost at four. This tactic also works with a shield, but is most effective with the vanilla Stickybomb Launcher, as you are not boosted when he charges. The Sticky Jumper is not necessary as your increased healing should make up for his self-damage, but can be used for very large or frequent sticky-jumps that would normally kill him.
  • Due to their low health and damage, Scouts are usually best left to getting to the front lines faster, instead of pocketing them. A vanilla Scout will only increase your speed slightly, and you cannot double-jump with him, so certain obstacles may pose problems. However, it may be a good idea to heal a Scout when he drinks Crit-a-Cola, as this increases his move speed and damage significantly, and the healing will make up for the Mini-Crits he takes. Also, a Scout using the Baby Face's Blaster provides a huge boost of speed. If he is also using the Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol he has increased health, but is very vulnerable to fire, which your healing will make up for, so he can be healed for his mobility and pocketed if there are no other mobile classes around. This is especially useful for an objective-oriented Medic, so give him back-up while he captures the Intelligence or a control point.
  • Don't pocket too much with this weapon; as it can not overheal, continually healing one target is useless. Unless your main target is under heavy fire, spread your healing around while you are not moving. If you prefer to pocket a single, less mobile target, consider using a different weapon.
  • Try not to deploy your Megaheal if you and your heal target are alone and against one or two enemies. The Megaheal is best used to support large pushes and keep teammates alive while under heavy fire. However, don't be afraid to use it to avoid death, especially because it will build back quickly.
  • Always keep in mind that you are never invincible with the Quick-Fix; whilst you may be impossible to separate from your heal target (due to knock-back prevention) and be very hard to kill, remember that a well structured opposition, a single Spy, or a carefully placed headshot can easily render your push moot.
  • The strategy of deploying a vanilla ÜberCharge as your patient approaches death does not work with the Quick-Fix. If you are planning to make a push using Megaheal, activate it as soon as your teammate comes under heavy fire, and before his health dips low - Otherwise, even the Quick-Fix's healing rate will not be enough to save him.
  • If your patient thinks the Megaheal will be enough to break through a solid defense line and rushes towards it, it may be better to let them go than follow them to your death and waste your ÜberCharge.
  • The Quick-Fix is most effective when working with another Medic using the Medi Gun or Kritzkrieg; you can quickly bring injured allies back to their prime with the faster heal rate, while the other Medic will be able to cover for the Quick-Fix's lack of overheal.

Melee Weapons

Bonesaw / Saxxy / Conscientious Objector / Frying Pan

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
Point Blank Critical
Bonesaw
Stock
Serrucho
Killicon bonesaw.png 0.8 seconds 65 195
Saxxy
Promotional
Saxxy
Killicon saxxy.png
Conscientious Objector
Drop
Manifestante Concienzudo
Killicon conscientious objector.png
Frying Pan
Promotional
Sartén
Killicon frying pan.png
  • The Bonesaw has more front-loaded damage than the Syringe Gun but suffers in terms of damage over time. This makes it good for getting in the first strike on a distracted opponent. Like other melee weapons, it also has a higher Crit rate than the Syringe Gun, which can further help in dealing with an opponent on the first strike.
  • When Spy-checking teammates, using the Bonesaw is more reliable due to the difficulty in aiming with the Syringe Gun. Spies will often try to attack you whenever possible, so always be prepared to take out the Bonesaw in order to deal with them.
  • The Amputator and Solemn Vow both have no downsides and should be used instead of the Bonesaw if you have them.
  • You are vaguely faster than most other classes, and as of such, your greater agility in combat can put you at an advantage. That being said, it's a bad idea to engage in any real sort of combat, so avoid melee combat where possible.

Übersaw

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
Point Blank Critical
Übersaw
Unlock
Übersaw
Killicon ubersaw.png 0.96 seconds 65 195
  • The Übersaw is an unlockable melee weapon for the Medic. It has a 20% slower attack rate than the Bonesaw but will add 25% to the ÜberCharge meter for each successful hit.
  • The Übersaw is especially useful for taking out Spies that may be attempting to backstab teammates, as it will not only kill the Spy in two hits, but also build the ÜberCharge meter more safely than if attempted on other enemies.
    • Your ÜberCharge meter does not increase upon killing a Spy that is using the Dead Ringer. Be sure to keep an eye out for this to see if the Spy is really dead.
  • The Übersaw will still add to the ÜberCharge meter if you hit a Scout under the effects of Bonk! Atomic Punch.
  • Rather than using the Übersaw for killing enemies, try to use it with the mindset of building up ÜberCharge. If possible, try to simply land a hit and retreat safely, rather than fighting an enemy to the death.
  • If fighting an enemy and the ÜberCharge meter is almost full, try to use the Übersaw to finish up the charge and quickly switch to the Medi Gun to activate the charge. In desperate situations, this can ensure survival provided that the Kritzkrieg or Quick-Fix is not being used.
  • When healing a heal target and an enemy approaches, don't be afraid to quickly stop healing and go in to attack with the Übersaw, even if teammates are already attacking that enemy. This is a relatively safe way to gain additional charge, as enemies will often have trouble dealing with more than one attacker simultaneously. However, remember not to chase any enemies who try to flee.
Spinal Tap
Kill Icon Weapon Damage Duration Details
Spinal Tap
Punción Lumbar
Killicon ubersaw.png Übersaw 500 4 seconds The Medic throws his coattails back and enters a combat pose before thrusting his Übersaw forward and retracting it, killing any enemy player to be in the way. Gives 100% ÜberCharge.
  • Due to the length of the taunt, performing Spinal Tap is not recommended unless used against distracted foes.
  • This taunt can be used to stun ÜberCharged enemies and waste their Über time. The taunt won't kill the ÜberCharged player, but it will still give 100% ÜberCharge.
  • Remember that like the Skewer taunt, an enemy does not need to be stunned in order to kill them. They simply need to be in front of you during the retraction part of the animation.
    • Similarly, stunning an enemy doesn't necessarily guarantee a kill, as explosion blasts, air blasts or simple momentum gained by the enemy may move you or the target outside of the kill zone before the retraction animation.

Vita-Saw

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
Point Blank Critical
Vita-Saw
Craft
Vitasierra
Killicon vita-saw.png 0.8 seconds 65 195
  • The Vita-Saw is a craftable melee weapon for the Medic. It allows the Medic to retain up to 20% of his ÜberCharge meter upon death. However, it also reduces the Medic's maximum HP by 10, to 140 HP.
  • Due to the health penalty, you can be killed more easily by lighter classes such as Scouts and Pyros.
  • Due to being able to retain up to 20% of the ÜberCharge meter, it's possible to deploy ÜberCharges faster upon respawning. This will allow you and your team to put more pressure on the enemy team.
    • Using the Kritzkrieg or Quick-Fix in combination with the Vita-Saw will allow you to build up ÜberCharges even faster.
  • Remember that if you're killed during an ÜberCharge, up to 20% of what charge you had left will still be retained.

Amputator

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage Healing
Point Blank Critical On Taunt
Amputator
Craft
Amputador
Killicon amputator.png 0.8 seconds 65 195 75
  • The Amputator is a craftable melee weapon for the Medic. It allows Medics to perform the Medicating Melody taunt. Upon taunting, all teammates within 450 units of the Medic will be healed for 4 seconds at the same rate as if they are being healed by the Medi Gun or Kritzkrieg.
    • As with the Crusader's Crossbow, it's not possible to overheal players using this weapon. It will also not build any ÜberCharge.
  • Having no downsides, the Amputator is a complete upgrade to the Bonesaw, so use it if you have it.
  • Always use the taunt when behind cover, rather than out in the open. Only use it when teammates are guaranteed hold their position for the duration of the taunt; if not, it's better to simply keep using the Medi Gun rather than risk being caught in the middle of the taunt and killed.
  • The Medicating Melody is a good healing option if you quickly need to heal a large group of teammates.
    • It's a good idea to deploy a Medicating Melody if you're attacking, and just as setup time finishes and the spawn gates open. This can give teammates a 'safety net' as they move off out into combat.

Solemn Vow

Weapon Kill Icon Attack Interval Damage
Point Blank Critical
Solemn Vow
Craft
Juramento Solemne
Killicon solemn vow.png 0.8 seconds 65 195
  • The Solemn Vow is a craftable melee weapon for the Medic. It allows you to see the opposing team's health and enemy Medics' Über meters.
  • Having no downsides, the Solemn Vow is a complete upgrade over the Bonesaw, so use it if you have it.
  • The Solemn Vow allows you to see enemy health, so you can tell your teammates if a retreating enemy is easy pickings or might be trying to trick you around a corner.
  • The Solemn Vow can also be useful when deciding when to fight or flee. If you can tell that only a few needles is all it takes to kill the enemy, it might be better to kill him, rather than let him live long enough to pursue you.
  • Unless you're using a mic to communicate with your team, consider using an alternative melee weapon so you aren't losing potential bonuses.

Class Combat Strategies

  • As a Medic, it is a good idea to have a mic to communicate to the team. You are a prime class to be defended, and you should have a sharp eye for any attackers.

Leaderboard class scout.png Scout

  • Scouts will target you, as you are the primary source of healing and do not have too much health.
  • Due to their speed, obtaining a melee hit on a Scout will be very tricky. Your Syringe Gun can deal great damage if the Scout is running predictably. Try to keep him in your sight and hit him with needles.
  • Try focusing on where the Scout "will be" not where he is. Since the Scout will be moving fast aiming where the Scout is will often cause you to miss.If the Scout is moving left, shoot farther left and the Scout will probably run into the needles.

Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier

  • A Soldier has two major damage sources: Rockets at long range, and a Shotgun at close. Be wary of combating this individual, as the sheer quantity of ammo he has is enough for him to keep laying fire on you.
  • Your Syringe Gun can deal some good damage, but if he rocket jumps, you will find yourself unprotected. Melee, likewise, is a bad option, as the Soldier's Shotgun can deal extreme damage at close range.
  • Due to his high HP and powerful weapons, combating a Soldier is, in general, a bad idea. The Medic is significantly faster on the ground than the Soldier, so running is a viable option.
    • However, the Soldier's rocket jump can greatly increase his speed, so if possible, try to get to an area where he doesn't have enough space to rocket jump. From there, try to make your escape.

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

  • Pyros are less likely to target you directly. They tend to rush in with a bout of fire.
  • Be wary of Pyros if you deploy an ÜberCharge, as you may be airblasted backwards and separated from your target. Talk with your target to have him kill Pyros to prevent them separating you.
  • In a one on one fight, you should pull out your Syringe Gun. Since the Pyro specializes in close-range damage, you should avoid the use of your melee weapon. If you are set on fire, the Pyro will likely pull out a Shotgun. This can deal significant damage, but provided you keep your distance, you should be fine.
  • Beware Backburner Pyros. If you are ambushed by a Pyro with this weapon, you will most likely die. If you have a full Über, pop it immediately if you take damage from this weapon.
  • Afterburn on you may not be a problem, as you have significant health regeneration. Focus primarily on extinguishing low-health teammates, then extinguish the ones that are at higher health.
    • The damage from Afterburn may have little effect on you, but beware of Flare Guns and Axtinguishers. These weapons deal powerful Critical damage to all targets on fire.

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

  • Due to their defensive nature, the only glimpse of a Demoman that you will likely see is a sticky trap. Keep a wary eye, and be sure to notify teammates if you spot one. These can be taken down with your Syringe Gun.
  • In a one on one fight, you have the upper hand. Since the Demoman's projectiles are not hitscan and move much slower than your syringes, you can quite easily keep your distance and lay down fire. If he starts putting down stickies to cover the area, target them with the syringes to take them out. As you run faster than him, melee is also a viable option. Be wary of grenades, however.
    • Depnding on his very diverse options for melee weapons, melee can be a very dangerous or very safe maneuver. Demomen using the Eyelander will regard you as a free head, the Ullapool Caber can kill you instantly, the Bottle is not much of a threat, and the Scotsman's Skullcutter has a better chance of killing you, if the Demoman can catch you. They might even pair melee with speed-boosting shields. If this happens, immediately retreat, since you are not suited to melee combat against a Demoknight, who can easily outdamage your weapons.

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy

  • In a one on one fight, you will likely lose. Heavies have a large quantity of health and do a significant amount of damage from their Minigun. If the Heavy is out of Minigun ammo, use your Syringe Gun to attack him, as his Shotgun will not deal significant long-range damage, and he cannot catch you.

Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer

  • You will rarely meet an Engineer when not accompanied by your buddy. In this case, allow your teammate to pop in and out of the Sentry Gun's sight and deal solid damage while you hang back and watch for other threats.
  • If you find yourself in a one-on-one fight with an Engineer, be careful. Their Shotgun deals strong damage in close range, and their Pistol has practically infinite ammo. They will resort to melee as a close range damager if they have run out of Shotgun ammo. Try to use your Syringe Gun and dodge.
  • Engineers using the Forajido are a powerful threat. They have more HP, and can instantly drop a mini sentry that builds very fast. It can be difficult to quickly take out a mini sentry with needles before either it or the Engineer kill you. If you must take out the gun yourself, try to do so by popping in and out of cover, or destroy it before it's finished building.

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic

  • You will likely only meet a Medic if you both are healing someone.
  • In a one-on-one fight, you have the same weapons. Since the Syringe Gun is not of perfect accuracy, melee is suggested as the primary form of combat. If the enemy runs, try to tag him with syringes.

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

  • Snipers will target you, as you are the main source of healing for the team and have little health. You will likely only see them from afar, or not see them at all.
  • If you spot a Sniper at range, alert your team. You have no means of taking him out, as your Syringe Gun has too much gravitational falloff. Get a friendly Sniper or Spy to try to kill him. Meanwhile, go around and attack from a different angle, or hold a defensive position.
    • The Crusader's Crossbow is Medic's most effective weapon for countering a far away Sniper should you see one. Since Snipers are usually far away, and the Crossbow's damage scales based on how far the target is, you can kill the Sniper outright if you are far enough. The fast reloading time allows you to shoot the Sniper continously and distract him from shooting you and your allies. However, do not forget to heal your teammates after this.
  • In a one-on-one fight, be wary of the Sniper's SMG. It deals considerable damage if used properly, but only has four complete clips. Try to get in close and melee him. Be wary of no-scopes with the Sniper Rifle and of quick-scoped headshots.

Leaderboard class spy.png Spy

  • Spies will target you or your pocket, as you two are the strongest force.
  • Be wary of Spies in general. Spies can look like anyone, so unless your teammate is severely damaged, first Spy-check before healing him.
  • Watch out for your pocket. He will likely be oblivious to Spies, and it is your job to warn him if there is one nearby. In the worst case, pop your ÜberCharge to defend a backstab.
  • In a one-on-one fight, a Spy may pull out his Revolver, which deals significant damage. Trade fire with your Syringe Gun until he runs out of ammo. Be wary when trying to melee a Spy, as they may resort to swinging their knife while circle strafing, which can land a backstab. A Spy's knife deals little damage otherwise.
  • Listen for uncloaking sounds. Often inexperienced Spies will uncloak with the Dead Ringer right behind you emitting a loud sound. Turning around and using your melee weapon is recommended. If the Spy is using another invis watch, you may be out of luck. Just make sure to always Spy check.
  • Backstabs may cause a distinct killfeed and/or sounds. Turn around if you suspect a Spy is near, but not in your line of sight. You might just stop a chain of backstabs.

Item set effects

The Medieval Medic

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Médico Medieval
Backpack The Medieval Medic Bundle.png
Efecto

Sin efecto

  • Both of the weapons in this set give you more tools with which to heal your teammates, which can increase your team's survivability significantly.
  • The Medieval Medic's set bonus gives you a total HP regeneration rate of 4 HP/sec to 7 HP/sec. This can significantly increase your survivability.

Weapon combinations

See also