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   | scout-strategy = If you’re alone, a Scout is a dangerous opponent; he’s like you, but faster and armed with a [[Scattergun|better Shotgun]]. However, your [[Sentry Gun]] can track his movements and completely deny him access to an area. An experienced Scout can duck in and out of cover to deal chip damage before your Sentry Gun can turn on him, so you still need to supervise your buildings. Additionally, he can use [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] to become invulnerable and distract your Sentry Gun for his teammates; this can be countered by using the [[Wrangler]] to manually target other enemies. The Scout can arrive before you can set up your buildings in game modes such as [[King of the Hill]]; an effective way deal with him one-on-one is to equip the [[Gunslinger]] and deploy a [[Combat Mini-Sentry Gun]].  
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  | soldier-strategy = Instead of directly facing the Soldier, try to lead him into your Sentry Gun or retreat. A smart Soldier will use his [[Rocket Launcher]] to take out your Sentry Gun from outside its range, take cover between shots, or simply target you first. His rockets' splash damage can hurt multiple buildings at the same time, so space them apart. Against such a pesky Soldier, you can use the [[Wrangler]] to fight back, fire the [[Short Circuit]] to destroy his rockets, or [[haul]] your buildings to a better position. If holding your current location is too important, ask teammates for help or engage the Soldier yourself.
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'''Relative merits:''' Your Sentry Gun makes you the best class for defending an area against the Scout. The Sentry Gun never misses, making the Scout's [[Speed|mobility]] completely useless, and quickly chews through the Scout's low 125 [[Health|health]]. The Scout's weapons are not powerful enough to handle a Sentry Gun directly; the best he can do is phase through with [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]].
  | pyro-strategy = Proper Sentry Gun placement can protect a wide area, forcing the Pyro to approach you. Keep in mind your Sentry Gun's placement; the Pyro can use the Flame Thrower or [[Dragon's Fury]] to attack from around a corner, the Flare Gun to harass you at a distance, or the [[compression blast]] to reflect your Sentry Gun's rockets back to you. The [[Sentry Gun#Combat Mini-Sentry Gun|Combat Mini-Sentry Gun]] is particularly less effective against the Pyro, as it is easily circle strafed or destroyed during deployment.
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  | demoman-strategy = The Demoman is one of your biggest threats. He can fire [[Grenade Launcher|explosive projectiles]] to attack your buildings from behind cover, making him extremely dangerous to your Sentry Gun. Multiple [[Stickybomb Launcher|Stickybombs]], in particular, can destroy your buildings in just one explosion, rendering you unable to repair them. Avoid placing your Sentry Gun out in the open or right around corners, where a Demoman can easily place a carpet of Stickybombs. Rather than sit behind and continuously repair your buildings, take the fight to an aggressive Demoman with your Shotgun or lay down suppressive fire with the Wrangler. If necessary, shoot the Stickybombs with bullets to destroy them or haul your Sentry Gun away. You have considerably less to worry about if the Demoman trades in the Stickybomb Launcher for a shield and melee weapon.
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'''Tactics:''' To keep the Scout away, stay near your buildings and repair any chip damage he might inflict. If you can rely on teammates to hold a main area, your Sentry Gun can be instead placed to cover flanking routes to specifically deter ambushers.
  | heavy-strategy = It's unlikely that you can survive a direct encounter with a Heavy, even with your Sentry Gun's extra firepower. Instead, repair your Sentry Gun as it does your dirty work, crouching between your buildings to minimize the damage you take. At medium range or beyond, a level 3 Sentry Gun under constant repair can tank a Heavy's fire for the full duration of an [[ÜberCharge]]. At point blank range, however, a Heavy can easily destroy any Sentry Gun, no matter how fast it's being repaired. If the [[knock back]] from your Sentry Gun can't keep him at bay, flee. Consider using the Wrangler to take advantage of the Heavy’s slow speed and counter his massive firepower. If a Heavy is not spun up and not paying attention, you can attempt to circle-strafe him and bring him down with 2 or 3 well-placed Shotgun shots. This sort of direct fight is best done with a Combat Mini-Sentry, as it may provide a vital distraction as you pump the Heavy full of lead.
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  | engineer-strategy = Because of your defensive nature, you’re unlikely to come up against another Engineer unless one of you is aggressive. More often than not, both of you will have a full nest of buildings that deters the other from attacking, so leave taking out enemy buildings to your teammates. If he’s near his Sentry Gun, the best you’ll probably be able to do is harass him at range with your Pistol. In a one-on-one fight, an Engineer with a Gunslinger and the ability to place Combat Mini-Sentry Guns for quick support will have an extreme advantage. In an offensive push, hauling your standard Sentry Gun up to a chokepoint can give you zone control against the enemy Engineer.
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If you are on the offensive or constantly on the move, you may be forced to directly fight the Scout without your Sentry Gun. In this case, strafe side-to-side, fire away whenever he enters your crosshairs, and consider using the [[Gunslinger]] and [[Combat Mini-Sentry Gun]]s.
  | medic-strategy = A lone Medic is at a slight disadvantage with you if fighting one-on-one. He will usually be found with teammates, so you probably won't get to pick him off. The main threat brought by a Medic is his ÜberCharge, which will render a chosen teammate immune to your Sentry Gun's firepower. While invulnerable, he will generally run in front of his patient to draw fire and knock back from the Sentry Gun, allowing his patient to get close and easily destroy it. If you think your team can hold the position, crouch behind your Sentry Gun while repairing to minimize the damage you take. If you choose to use the Wrangler, you can switch between it and your Wrench to maintain the shield and still repair your Sentry Gun. If you know you can't remain in the area, haul one building out and prepare for the next fight. The [[Rescue Ranger]] may be useful to haul your buildings away from the pair at long range.
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  | sniper-strategy = You will probably meet the Sniper away from your Sentry Gun, as Snipers should stay out of its targeting range. Harass him with your Pistol to throw off his aim until you get close, then use the Shotgun. A Sniper is most deadly to you on more open maps. A Sentry Gun that is placed in a bad position can be easily picked off, and he can headshot you while you are repairing or upgrading buildings. If you use your Wrangler to fight back, you’ll also end up exposed. In this case, consider a more concealed spot for your Sentry Gun; if the Sniper kills you, he is then free to pick off your structures at his leisure. If you’re desperate, use your Sentry Gun as impromptu cover as you continuously repair it.
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'''Useful weapons:'''
  | spy-strategy = The Spy is your natural predator. A [[disguise]]d Spy doesn’t draw your Sentry Gun’s fire, allowing him to use [[Sapper]]s to disable all of your buildings. If your buildings aren't under enemy fire, stay busy by looking for enemy Spies. Use your Shotgun or the Wrangler to [[Spy-check]] anyone that comes within range of your Sentry Gun and listen carefully for the Spy’s [[cloak|decloaking]] sound.  To prevent [[backstab]]s as you work, glance over your shoulder between swings of your [[Wrench]] to check for any approaching “teammates”. If a Spy saps your equipment, eliminate the Spy first, as he can place Sappers faster than you can remove them, and be ready for any enemies that might simultaneously attack. Refrain from standing on your [[Teleporter Exit]] at all times, as even an undisguised Spy can come through to [[telefrag]] you. The [[Southern Hospitality]] inflicts [[bleed]], which can help track down a Spy trying to sneak away. Consider calling over a friendly [[Pyro]] to guard your buildings and help Spy-check.
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* If the Scout uses [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] to distract your Sentry Gun for his teammates, you can use the [[Wrangler]] to manually target other enemies.
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* Equipping the [[Gunslinger]] gives additional health and [[Combat Mini-Sentry Gun]]s, which let you dominate the match-up if you are roaming.
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'''Relative merits:''' The Soldier can freely barrage your buildings from outside your Sentry Gun's range while taking cover between shots. He also has the firepower to deal with you if you try chasing him down.
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'''Tactics:''' Position your Sentry Gun so that the enemy Soldier cannot freely fire upon it. You can utilize cover, ask teammates for help, or engage the Soldier himself while your Sentry Gun distracts him. If you can't do any of those, [[haul]] your buildings to a better position.
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'''Useful weapons:'''
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* You can use the Wrangler to extend your Sentry Gun's range. The Wrangler's shielding also buys you time for a proper response.
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* The [[Short Circuit]] can destroy his rockets for as long as you have [[metal]].
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'''Relative merits:''' Proper Sentry Gun placement can protect a wide area, completely forcing the Pyro away. The Pyro's Flame Thrower can damage you through your buildings, making enclosed areas more pressuring to hold.
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'''Tactics:''' Mindful building placement prevents the Pyro from using the Flame Thrower attack from around a corner, while taking cover behind your buildings neutralizes any long range potential the [[Flare Gun]] holds. If your Sentry Gun is at level 3, be prepared for the occasional [[compression blast]] that reflects your Sentry Gun's rockets back to you.
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The [[Sentry Gun#Combat Mini-Sentry Gun|Combat Mini-Sentry Gun]] is particularly less effective against the Pyro, as it is easily circle strafed or destroyed during deployment.
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'''Relative merits:''' The Demoman is one of your greatest threats. He can fire [[Grenade Launcher|projectiles]] from behind cover or simply prepare a pile of [[Stickybomb]]s to destroy your buildings in a single explosion, preventing any repairs.
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'''Tactics:''' Avoid placing your Sentry Gun out in the open or right around corners, where a Demoman can easily place a carpet of Stickybombs. Rather than sit behind and continuously repair your buildings, take the fight to an aggressive Demoman with your Shotgun or lay down suppressive fire with the Wrangler. If necessary, shoot the Stickybombs with bullets to destroy them or haul your Sentry Gun away. You have considerably less to worry about if the Demoman trades in the Stickybomb Launcher for a shield and melee weapon.
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'''Useful weapons:'''  
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* The [[Shotgun]] is one of your best direct combat weapons for pursuing the Demoman.
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* The [[Short Circuit]] can destroy his explosives for as long as you have [[metal]].
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'''Relative merits:''' Your Sentry Gun has plenty of firepower and bulk, but you yourself do not. Your Sentry Gun may need support to hold an area against an aggressive Heavy.  
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'''Tactics:''' Repair your Sentry Gun as it does your dirty work, crouching between your buildings to minimize the damage you take. At medium range or beyond, a level 3 Sentry Gun under constant repair can tank a Heavy's fire for the full duration of an [[ÜberCharge]]. At point blank range, however, a Heavy can easily destroy any Sentry Gun, no matter how fast it's being repaired. If the [[knock back]] from your Sentry Gun can't keep him at bay, flee.
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'''Useful weapons:'''
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* The [[Shotgun]] or [[Widowmaker]] are your best bets in a direct fight against the Heavy; attempt to circle-strafe him and bring him down with 3 well-placed shots.
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* The default [[Wrench]] is best for repairing against a Heavy's continuous assault.
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'''Mirror match-up:''' Because of your defensive nature, you’re unlikely to come up against another Engineer unless one of you is aggressive.  
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'''Tactics:''' More often than not, both of you will have a full nest of buildings that deters the other from attacking, so leave taking out enemy buildings to your teammates. If he’s near his Sentry Gun, the best you’ll probably be able to do is harass him at range with your Pistol. In an offensive push, hauling a level 3 Sentry Gun up to a chokepoint can give you zone control against the enemy Engineer.
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'''Useful weapons:'''
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* In a one-on-one fight, an Engineer with the Gunslinger and the ability to place Combat Mini-Sentry Guns for quick support will have an extreme advantage.  
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'''Relative merits:''' An enemy Medic provides healing to his team as they harass your Sentry Gun from behind cover. Without interference from your team, it is only a matter of time before you cannot keep up with repairs. A lone Medic is at a slight disadvantage with you if fighting one-on-one, but that will rarely happen.
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'''Tactics:''' Evaluate the enemy team as they harass your position. If you think your team can hold, crouch behind your Sentry Gun while repairing to minimize the damage you take. Otherwise, haul one building out and prepare for the next fight.
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The main threat brought by a Medic is his ÜberCharge, which will render a chosen teammate immune to your Sentry Gun's firepower. While invulnerable, he will generally run in front of his patient to draw fire and knock back from the Sentry Gun, allowing his patient to get close and easily destroy it.
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'''Useful weapons:'''
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* The [[Wrangler]] can be used to shield your Sentry Gun and manually knock away a single ÜberCharged enemy.
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* The [[Rescue Ranger]] may be useful for hauling your buildings away from an ÜberCharged enemy at long range.
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  | sniper-strategy =
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'''Relative merits:''' You have no long ranged options, so a Sniper can freely target you and a poorly positioned Sentry Gun. Your Shotgun holds the advantage at close range, should you pursue him.
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'''Tactics:''' A Sentry Gun that is placed in a bad position can be easily picked off. If you use the Wrangler to fight back or try to repair your buildings, you risk being shot yourself. For this match-up, consider a more concealed spot for your Sentry Gun, even if it covers a smaller area. If you are desperate, use your Sentry Gun as impromptu cover as you continuously repair it.
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'''Useful weapons:'''
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* The [[Rescue Ranger]] can repair your buildings without you having to expose yourself.
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* The [[Pistol]] is your best option for harassing the Sniper at range to throw off his aim.
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'''Relative merits:''' The Spy is your natural predator. A [[disguise]]d Spy doesn’t draw your Sentry Gun’s fire, allowing him to use [[Sapper]]s to disable all of your buildings so his team can freely attack.
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'''Tactics:''' If your buildings aren't under enemy fire, stay busy by looking for enemy Spies. Use your Shotgun or the Wrangler to [[Spy-check]] anyone that comes within range of your Sentry Gun and listen carefully for the Spy’s [[cloak|decloaking]] sound.  To prevent [[backstab]]s as you work, glance over your shoulder between swings of your [[Wrench]] to check for any approaching “teammates”. If a Spy saps your equipment, eliminate the Spy first, as he can place Sappers faster than you can remove them, and be ready for any enemies that might simultaneously attack. Refrain from standing on your [[Teleporter Exit]] at all times, as even an undisguised Spy can come through to [[telefrag]] you.
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'''Useful weapons:'''
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* The [[Southern Hospitality]] inflicts [[bleed]], which can help track down a Spy trying to sneak away
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* Consider calling over a friendly [[Pyro]] to guard your buildings and help Spy-check with his fiery weaponry.
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Revision as of 04:51, 16 May 2021

Son, I'm gonna' blow that dumb look right off your stupid face!
The Engineer on his battle plan
Class Strategy
Engineer.png
Engineer
vs. Scout.png
Scout
Relative merits: Your Sentry Gun makes you the best class for defending an area against the Scout. The Sentry Gun never misses, making the Scout's mobility completely useless, and quickly chews through the Scout's low 125 health. The Scout's weapons are not powerful enough to handle a Sentry Gun directly; the best he can do is phase through with Bonk! Atomic Punch.

Tactics: To keep the Scout away, stay near your buildings and repair any chip damage he might inflict. If you can rely on teammates to hold a main area, your Sentry Gun can be instead placed to cover flanking routes to specifically deter ambushers.

If you are on the offensive or constantly on the move, you may be forced to directly fight the Scout without your Sentry Gun. In this case, strafe side-to-side, fire away whenever he enters your crosshairs, and consider using the Gunslinger and Combat Mini-Sentry Guns.

Useful weapons:

Engineer.png
Engineer
vs. Soldier.png
Soldier
Relative merits: The Soldier can freely barrage your buildings from outside your Sentry Gun's range while taking cover between shots. He also has the firepower to deal with you if you try chasing him down.

Tactics: Position your Sentry Gun so that the enemy Soldier cannot freely fire upon it. You can utilize cover, ask teammates for help, or engage the Soldier himself while your Sentry Gun distracts him. If you can't do any of those, haul your buildings to a better position.

Useful weapons:

  • You can use the Wrangler to extend your Sentry Gun's range. The Wrangler's shielding also buys you time for a proper response.
  • The Short Circuit can destroy his rockets for as long as you have metal.
Engineer.png
Engineer
vs. Pyro.png
Pyro
Relative merits: Proper Sentry Gun placement can protect a wide area, completely forcing the Pyro away. The Pyro's Flame Thrower can damage you through your buildings, making enclosed areas more pressuring to hold.

Tactics: Mindful building placement prevents the Pyro from using the Flame Thrower attack from around a corner, while taking cover behind your buildings neutralizes any long range potential the Flare Gun holds. If your Sentry Gun is at level 3, be prepared for the occasional compression blast that reflects your Sentry Gun's rockets back to you.

The Combat Mini-Sentry Gun is particularly less effective against the Pyro, as it is easily circle strafed or destroyed during deployment.

Engineer.png
Engineer
vs. Demoman.png
Demoman
Relative merits: The Demoman is one of your greatest threats. He can fire projectiles from behind cover or simply prepare a pile of Stickybombs to destroy your buildings in a single explosion, preventing any repairs.

Tactics: Avoid placing your Sentry Gun out in the open or right around corners, where a Demoman can easily place a carpet of Stickybombs. Rather than sit behind and continuously repair your buildings, take the fight to an aggressive Demoman with your Shotgun or lay down suppressive fire with the Wrangler. If necessary, shoot the Stickybombs with bullets to destroy them or haul your Sentry Gun away. You have considerably less to worry about if the Demoman trades in the Stickybomb Launcher for a shield and melee weapon.

Useful weapons:

  • The Shotgun is one of your best direct combat weapons for pursuing the Demoman.
  • The Short Circuit can destroy his explosives for as long as you have metal.
Engineer.png
Engineer
vs. Heavy.png
Heavy
Relative merits: Your Sentry Gun has plenty of firepower and bulk, but you yourself do not. Your Sentry Gun may need support to hold an area against an aggressive Heavy.

Tactics: Repair your Sentry Gun as it does your dirty work, crouching between your buildings to minimize the damage you take. At medium range or beyond, a level 3 Sentry Gun under constant repair can tank a Heavy's fire for the full duration of an ÜberCharge. At point blank range, however, a Heavy can easily destroy any Sentry Gun, no matter how fast it's being repaired. If the knock back from your Sentry Gun can't keep him at bay, flee.

Useful weapons:

  • The Shotgun or Widowmaker are your best bets in a direct fight against the Heavy; attempt to circle-strafe him and bring him down with 3 well-placed shots.
  • The default Wrench is best for repairing against a Heavy's continuous assault.
Engineer.png
Engineer
vs. Engineer.png
Engineer
Mirror match-up: Because of your defensive nature, you’re unlikely to come up against another Engineer unless one of you is aggressive.

Tactics: More often than not, both of you will have a full nest of buildings that deters the other from attacking, so leave taking out enemy buildings to your teammates. If he’s near his Sentry Gun, the best you’ll probably be able to do is harass him at range with your Pistol. In an offensive push, hauling a level 3 Sentry Gun up to a chokepoint can give you zone control against the enemy Engineer.

Useful weapons:

  • In a one-on-one fight, an Engineer with the Gunslinger and the ability to place Combat Mini-Sentry Guns for quick support will have an extreme advantage.
Engineer.png
Engineer
vs. Medic.png
Medic
Relative merits: An enemy Medic provides healing to his team as they harass your Sentry Gun from behind cover. Without interference from your team, it is only a matter of time before you cannot keep up with repairs. A lone Medic is at a slight disadvantage with you if fighting one-on-one, but that will rarely happen.

Tactics: Evaluate the enemy team as they harass your position. If you think your team can hold, crouch behind your Sentry Gun while repairing to minimize the damage you take. Otherwise, haul one building out and prepare for the next fight.

The main threat brought by a Medic is his ÜberCharge, which will render a chosen teammate immune to your Sentry Gun's firepower. While invulnerable, he will generally run in front of his patient to draw fire and knock back from the Sentry Gun, allowing his patient to get close and easily destroy it.

Useful weapons:

  • The Wrangler can be used to shield your Sentry Gun and manually knock away a single ÜberCharged enemy.
  • The Rescue Ranger may be useful for hauling your buildings away from an ÜberCharged enemy at long range.
Engineer.png
Engineer
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Sniper
Relative merits: You have no long ranged options, so a Sniper can freely target you and a poorly positioned Sentry Gun. Your Shotgun holds the advantage at close range, should you pursue him.

Tactics: A Sentry Gun that is placed in a bad position can be easily picked off. If you use the Wrangler to fight back or try to repair your buildings, you risk being shot yourself. For this match-up, consider a more concealed spot for your Sentry Gun, even if it covers a smaller area. If you are desperate, use your Sentry Gun as impromptu cover as you continuously repair it.

Useful weapons:

  • The Rescue Ranger can repair your buildings without you having to expose yourself.
  • The Pistol is your best option for harassing the Sniper at range to throw off his aim.
Engineer.png
Engineer
vs. Spy.png
Spy
Relative merits: The Spy is your natural predator. A disguised Spy doesn’t draw your Sentry Gun’s fire, allowing him to use Sappers to disable all of your buildings so his team can freely attack.

Tactics: If your buildings aren't under enemy fire, stay busy by looking for enemy Spies. Use your Shotgun or the Wrangler to Spy-check anyone that comes within range of your Sentry Gun and listen carefully for the Spy’s decloaking sound. To prevent backstabs as you work, glance over your shoulder between swings of your Wrench to check for any approaching “teammates”. If a Spy saps your equipment, eliminate the Spy first, as he can place Sappers faster than you can remove them, and be ready for any enemies that might simultaneously attack. Refrain from standing on your Teleporter Exit at all times, as even an undisguised Spy can come through to telefrag you.

Useful weapons:

  • The Southern Hospitality inflicts bleed, which can help track down a Spy trying to sneak away
  • Consider calling over a friendly Pyro to guard your buildings and help Spy-check with his fiery weaponry.


See also