Scout

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Scout
Scout.png
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Scout.png
Basic Information
Icon: Leaderboard class scout.png
Type: Offensive
Health: 125 / 185
110 / 165 with the Sandman equipped
150 / 225 with the Special Delivery item set
Speed: 133%
Meet the Scout
ScoutVidSplash.png

A fast-talking kid from Boston with a penchant for baseball, the Scout is the fastest of all classes. His speed and ability to double jump will leave slower opponents struggling to keep up. This, coupled with his Scattergun, makes the Scout ideal at hit and run tactics, allowing him to inflict massive close-range damage before dashing away to safety. The Scout can also equip his trusty Sandman to stun opponents with long-range baseballs, sip some of his Bonk! Atomic Punch to make a getaway without taking damage, or drink his Crit-a-Cola to take out unaware opponents in seconds.

The Scout is an ideal choice to complete an objective quickly, as he can capture control points and push carts twice as fast as any other class. His petite stature and swiftness also make him useful at harassing opponents and providing distractions. With the addition of Mad Milk, the Scout now has a larger role and can provide additional support to the team.

The Scout is voiced by Nathan Vetterlein.

Bio

Name: Unknown
Location of origin: Boston, Massachusetts, USA[1]
Job: Rapid Recovery[2]
Motto: "Too. Much. Caffeine."[2]
Emblems: Scout emblem RED.png  Scout emblem BLU.png
Description: The youngest of eight boys from the south side of Boston, the Scout learned early how to problem solve with his fists. With seven older brothers on his side, fights tended to end before the runt of the litter could maneuver into punching distance, so the Scout trained himself to run. He ran everywhere, all the time, until he could beat his pack of mad dog siblings to the fray.[1]

Basic strategy

Template:Basic strategy

Weapons

Main article: Weapons

Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. See individual weapon pages for additional figures.

Primary

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Scattergun
Stock
Scattergun
Killicon scattergun.png 6 32 Base: 60

Crit: 180
[6 dmg. × 10 pellets]

Force-A-Nature
Unlock
Force-A-Nature
Killicon force-a-nature.png 2 32 Base: 65

Crit: 194
[5.4 dmg. × 12 pellets]

Pictogram plus.png On hit applies an enhanced knockback effect that propels enemies backwards and the user in the opposite direction (if airborne). Allows the user to perform a triple jump.

Pictogram plus.png Has 50% faster firing speed.

Pictogram plus.png Has 2 (20%) more pellets per shot.

Pictogram minus.png Has a two-thirds (66%) smaller clip size.

Pictogram minus.png Deals 10% less damage per pellet.

Pictogram minus.png Reloads very slowly; if one shot is unused before reloading, it is lost.

Shortstop
Craft
Shortstop
Killicon shortstop.png 4 36 Base: 48

Crit: 144
[12 dmg. × 4 pellets]

Pictogram plus.png Has 78% faster firing speed.

Pictogram plus.png Deals 100% more damage per pellet.

Pictogram plus.png Has a fast clip-based reload.

Pictogram minus.png Has 6 (60%) fewer pellets per shot.

Pictogram minus.png Has a one-third (33%) smaller clip size.

Pictogram minus.png Uses Pistol ammo (draws from same ammo pool as Pistol).

Secondary

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Pistol
Stock
Pistol
Killicon pistol.png 12 36 Base: 15

Crit: 45
[6 rounds / sec.]

Lugermorph
Promotional
Lugermorph
Killicon lugermorph.png 12 36 Base: 15

Crit: 45
[6 rounds / sec.]

Originally a promotional item for pre-ordering Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse. It is also available as a reward in Poker Night at the Inventory.
Pictogram info.png Same as the Pistol's specs.

Bonk! Atomic Punch
Unlock
Bonk! Atomic Punch
1 N/A

Pictogram info.png When used, the player is immune to all damage but isn't able to attack. Knockback still affects him.

Pictogram info.png The effect lasts 6 seconds then has to recharge for about 24 seconds to be used again.

Crit-a-Cola
Craft
Crit-a-Cola
1 N/A

Pictogram info.png When used, all damage dealt and damage taken are Mini-Crits.

Pictogram info.png The effect lasts 6 seconds then has to recharge for about 24 seconds to be used again.

Mad Milk
Craft
Mad Milk
1 N/A

Pictogram info.png Any damage (except afterburn) done to enemies covered in milk restores 75% of the damage to the attacking player's health.

Pictogram info.png Nullifies Cloak on enemy Spies.

Pictogram info.png Extinguishes fire on wielder and allied players.

Pictogram info.png Has a 24 second recharge time.

Melee

Weapon Kill Icon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Bat
Stock
Bat
Killicon bat.png N/A N/A Base: 35

Crit: 105

Sandman
Unlock
Sandman
Killicon sandman.png Bat:
N/A
Bat:
N/A
Bat:
Base: 35
Crit: 105

Pictogram plus.png With secondary fire, launches a baseball that stuns the enemy between 1–8 seconds, depending on ascending distance. The baseball has a recharge over 15 seconds or can be picked up from the ground after launch to fully regenerate.
Pictogram minus.png Lowers maximum health by 15 points.

Killicon sandman ball.png Ball:
1
Ball:
Ball:
Base: 15
Crit: 45
Holy Mackerel
Craft
Holy Mackerel
Killicon holy mackerel.png N/A N/A Base: 35

Crit: 105

Pictogram info.png Broadcasts every successful hit on an enemy player over the death-notice area (purely cosmetic feature).

Pictogram info.png Kills are labeled as "FISH-KILL!" in the death-notice area (purely cosmetic feature).

Candy Cane
Craft
Candy Cane
Killicon candy cane.png N/A N/A Base: 35

Crit: 105

Pictogram plus.png On Kill: A small health pack is dropped.

Pictogram minus.png +25% Explosive damage vulnerability on wearer.

Boston Basher
Craft
Boston Basher
Killicon boston basher.png N/A N/A Base: 35

Crit: 105

Pictogram plus.png On Hit: Bleed for 5 seconds.

Pictogram minus.png On Miss: Hit yourself. Idiot.

Sun-on-a-Stick
Promotional / Craft
Sun-on-a-Stick
Killicon sun-on-a-stick.png N/A N/A Base: 30

Crit: 90

Pictogram plus.png 100% Minicrits vs burning players.

Pictogram minus.png -15% Damage done.

Fan O'War
Promotional / Craft
Fan O'War
Killicon fan o'war.png N/A N/A Base: 3.5

Crit: 10.5

Pictogram info.png On Hit: one target at a time is marked for death, causing all damage taken to be mini-crits.

Pictogram minus.png -90% damage done.

Taunt Attack

Scouttaunt4.PNG Associated item DescriptionKill Icon
Main article: Home Run

The Scout points to the sky, winds up and swings his bat, all without sound.

If an enemy is successfully hit, a loud "Bonk!" is heard, followed by a round of applause.
  • Killicon grand slam.png

Item sets

Main article: Item sets
The Special Delivery
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Effect

Leave a Calling Card on your victims

Hats

Main article: Hats

Official class avatars

Official class avatars
Original set RED ÜberCharged set BLU ÜberCharged set
Scoutava.jpg Buffed red scout.jpg Buffed blu scout.jpg
Get TF2 avatars on Steam: Original

Achievements

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Main article: Scout achievements

Trivia

  • After players noted a resemblance between the Scout and TV pitchman Template:W (also known as Vince Offer), many requested that Valve add a reference to this in-game. With the release of The Scout Update, lines such as "If you order now, I'll throw in a second beatin', absolutely free." and "No otha' class' gonna do dat!" were added to the game files.
  • The Scout's voice actor, Nathan Vetterlein, also provides the voice for the "Church Guy" character in the Valve title Left 4 Dead.
  • The excited Scout mascot in the Force-A-Nature ad also appears in a slightly altered form as the icon for the "You'll Feel a Little Prick" Medic achievement.
  • The Submachine Gun for the Sniper was originally intended as the primary weapon for the Scout.
    • The Nailgun, a scrapped weapon carried over from Team Fortress Classic, was also intended for the Scout.
  • In Template:W, an image of the BLU Scout makes a cameo as the Jack card for the black suits (spades and clubs) in the "TF2" card deck.
  • The Scout makes an appearance in Template:W as part of one of the forts; the rest of the fort is composed of Granary. The Scout's headset and cap are also available as a selectable hat for the player's worms.
  • Billy the Kid was hired as the first BLU Scout.
  • The Scout's icon has the resemblance of Template:W winged foot.
  • The Assassin class of Monday Night Combat has a promo item with the Scout's headset and the Spy's disguise mask named "Bonk! Slash!".
  • According to the Official Team Fortress 2 Blog, the Scout lives in an apartment that is crammed full of promotional items.
  • Heavy refers to Scout as Tiny Baby Man


Related merchandise

Related memes

See also

References

  1. a b Scout Trading Card
  2. a b Team Fortress 2 Trailer 2, released in September 2006.

External links