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{{update|The list is out of date, the links to the Community map strategies of the [[Jungle Inferno Update]] and [[Scream Fortress 2018]] are missing, at least. Compare with the list in the [[Team Fortress Wiki:Community Strategy|Community Strategy Project Page]].}}
 
 
{{hatnote|For general [[List of maps|map-specific]] strategies, please see the pages for each map. Other pages on strategy can be found in [[:Category:Strategy]].}}
 
{{hatnote|For general [[List of maps|map-specific]] strategies, please see the pages for each map. Other pages on strategy can be found in [[:Category:Strategy]].}}
 
{{hatnote|To assist with the ''Team Fortress'' Wiki Community Strategy Project, visit the [[Team Fortress Wiki:Community Strategy|Community Strategy Project Page]], read the [[Help:Style guide/Community Strategy|Community Strategy Style Guide]], and see the [[:Category:Community strategy stubs|List of Community strategy stubs]].}}
 
{{hatnote|To assist with the ''Team Fortress'' Wiki Community Strategy Project, visit the [[Team Fortress Wiki:Community Strategy|Community Strategy Project Page]], read the [[Help:Style guide/Community Strategy|Community Strategy Style Guide]], and see the [[:Category:Community strategy stubs|List of Community strategy stubs]].}}
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Some '''strategies''' and explanations may use abbreviations, slang, or alternate names for various reasons, such as to maintain flow or encourage a casual and co-operative ethos. For any terms you are unsure of, see [[Glossary of player terms]].
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This page lists '''strategy''' guides to [[Class|class-specific]] play, different [[Game modes|game modes]], obtaining [[Achievements|achievements]] and general gameplay.
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Some '''strategies''' and explanations may use abbreviations, slang, or alternate names for various reasons, such as to maintain flow or encourage a casual and co-operative ethos. For unfamiliar terms, please see [[Glossary of player terms]].
  
 
== Class strategies ==
 
== Class strategies ==
''Note:'' These are basic, succinct strategies that teach the basics to a class and also any small, useful tips. Please edit with caution.
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These are basic, succinct strategies that teach the basics to a class and also any small, useful tips. Please edit with caution.
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Basic Scout strategy}} [[Basic Scout strategy]] <small>([[Scout match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Basic Scout strategy}} [[Basic Scout strategy]] <small>([[Scout match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Basic Soldier strategy}} [[Basic Soldier strategy]] <small>([[Soldier match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Basic Soldier strategy}} [[Basic Soldier strategy]] <small>([[Soldier match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Basic Spystrategy}} [[Basic Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
* {{icon class|Spy|link=Basic Spystrategy}} [[Basic Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
  
== Community strategies ==
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== Community class strategies ==
''Note:'' These are community-written strategies that can offer a lot more detail, but may be more subjective or situational than the basic strategies.
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These are community-written strategies that can offer a lot more detail, but may be more subjective or situational than basic strategies.
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Community Scout strategy}} [[Community Scout strategy]]
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Community Scout strategy}} [[Community Scout strategy]]
 
* {{icon class|Soldier |link=Community Soldier strategy}} [[Community Soldier strategy]]
 
* {{icon class|Soldier |link=Community Soldier strategy}} [[Community Soldier strategy]]
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== Anti-class strategies ==
 
== Anti-class strategies ==
''Note:'' These are strategies for playing ''against'' a class, instead of playing as the class.
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These are strategies for playing ''against'' a class, instead of playing as the class.
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Anti-Scout strategy}} [[Anti-Scout strategy]]
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Anti-Scout strategy}} [[Anti-Scout strategy]]
 
* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Anti-Soldier strategy}} [[Anti-Soldier strategy]]
 
* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Anti-Soldier strategy}} [[Anti-Soldier strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Anti-Sniper strategy}} [[Anti-Sniper strategy]]
 
* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Anti-Sniper strategy}} [[Anti-Sniper strategy]]
 
* {{icon class|Spy|link=Anti-Spy strategy}} [[Anti-Spy strategy]]
 
* {{icon class|Spy|link=Anti-Spy strategy}} [[Anti-Spy strategy]]
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== Class-mechanic strategies ==
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These are strategies regarding class-specific mechanics, such as cloaking for the Spy.
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* [[Backstab]]
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* [[Charging]]
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* [[Cloak]]
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* [[Compression blast]]
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* [[Disguise]]
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* [[Fire]]
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* [[Headshot]]
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* [[Healing]]
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* [[ÜberCharge strategy|ÜberCharge]]
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== General strategies ==
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These pages are general strategies not specific to a single class or game mode, and help guides for various gameplay elements. Also see [[Team strategy]], and the [[List of official tips]] provided in-game.
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* [[Aerial]]
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* [[Ambushing]]
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* [[Backcapping]]
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* [[Bleeding]]
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* [[Camping]]
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* [[Chokepoint]]
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* [[Communication]]
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* [[Control point timing]]
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* [[Crouching]]
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* [[High ground advantage]]
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* [[Juggling]]
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* [[Jumping]]
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* [[Medic buddy]]
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* [[Pick]]
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* [[Respawn times]]
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* [[Rush]]
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* [[Spy checking]]
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* [[Strafing]]
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* [[Stun]]
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* [[Text chat]]
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* [[Turtling]]
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* [[Voice chat]]
  
 
== Community game mode strategies ==
 
== Community game mode strategies ==
''Note:'' These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any of the [[List of game modes|game modes]], as any class.
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These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any game mode, as any class. Guides regarding game mode-specific elements are also included in this section.
 
* [[Community Arena strategy]]
 
* [[Community Arena strategy]]
 
* [[Community Capture the Flag strategy]]
 
* [[Community Capture the Flag strategy]]
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* [[Community Mannpower strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mannpower strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mann vs. Machine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mann vs. Machine strategy]]
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** [[Anti-Sentry Buster strategy]]
 
* [[Community PASS Time strategy]]
 
* [[Community PASS Time strategy]]
 
* [[Community Payload strategy]]
 
* [[Community Payload strategy]]
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== Community map strategies ==
 
== Community map strategies ==
These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any of the [[List of maps|official Team Fortress 2 maps]], as any class.
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These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any official Team Fortress 2 [[List of maps|map]], as any class.
  
 
=== Arena ===
 
=== Arena ===
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== Event strategies ==
 
== Event strategies ==
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These pages are for strategies limited to special events, such as Halloween.
 
* [[Community Halloween maps strategy]]
 
* [[Community Halloween maps strategy]]
 
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* [[Horseless Headless Horsemann match-ups]]
== Team strategies ==
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* [[Merasmus match-ups]]
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* [[MONOCULUS match-ups]]
 
 
* [[Rush]]
 
* [[Turtling]]
 
 
 
== Individual strategies ==
 
* [[Aerial]]
 
* [[Ambushing]]
 
* [[Back-capping]]
 
* [[Camping]]
 
* [[Chokepoint]]
 
* [[High ground advantage]]
 
* [[Juggling]]
 
* [[Jumping]]
 
* [[Strafing]]
 
* [[Compression blast|Airblast]]
 
* [[Tips]]
 
* [[ÜberCharge strategy|ÜberCharge]]
 
  
 
== Achievement strategies ==
 
== Achievement strategies ==
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These are strategies for obtaining different achievements.
 
* [[File:Achieved.png|20px|link=Obtaining achievements]] [[Obtaining achievements]]
 
* [[File:Achieved.png|20px|link=Obtaining achievements]] [[Obtaining achievements]]
* [[File:Pumpkin.png|20px|link=Obtaining Scarechievements]] [[Obtaining Scarechievements]]
 
* [[File:Ghostchievements icon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Ghostchievements]] [[Obtaining Ghostchievements]]
 
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Obtaining Scout achievements}} [[Obtaining Scout achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Scout|link=Obtaining Scout achievements}} [[Obtaining Scout achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Obtaining Soldier achievements}} [[Obtaining Soldier achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Obtaining Soldier achievements}} [[Obtaining Soldier achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Obtaining Sniper achievements}} [[Obtaining Sniper achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Obtaining Sniper achievements}} [[Obtaining Sniper achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Spy|link=Obtaining Spy achievements}} [[Obtaining Spy achievements]]
 
* {{icon class|Spy|link=Obtaining Spy achievements}} [[Obtaining Spy achievements]]
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* [[File:Tf2arrcamera.png|20px|link=Obtaining Replay achievements]] [[Obtaining Replay achievements]]
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* [[File:Pumpkin.png|20px|link=Obtaining Halloween achievements]] [[Obtaining Halloween achievements]]
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* [[File:Tf gift.png|20px|link=Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]] [[Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]]
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* [[File:Controlpoint.png|20px|link=Obtaining Foundry achievements]] [[Obtaining Foundry achievements]]
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* [[File:Doomsday icon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Astro-chievements]] [[Obtaining Astro-chievements]]
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* [[File:Mvm_navicon.png|20px|link=Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]] [[Obtaining Mann vs. Machievements]]
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* [[File:Backpack Backcountry Blaster Scattergun Battle Scarred.png|20px|link=Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]] [[Obtaining Powerhouse achievements]]
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* [[File:Menu photos cp snakewater final1.png|20px|link=Obtaining Snakewater achievements]] [[Obtaining Snakewater achievements]]
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* [[File:Menu photos cp process final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Process achievements]] [[Obtaining Process achievements]]
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* [[File:Menu photos cp standin final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Standin achievements]] [[Obtaining Standin achievements]]
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* [[File:Jack Neutral.png|20px|link=Obtaining PASS Time achievements]] [[Obtaining PASS Time achievements]]
  
 
== Contract strategies ==
 
== Contract strategies ==
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These are strategies to for completing various [[Contracts]].
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* [[Contract strategy]]
 
* [[Jungle Inferno Campaign#Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy|Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy]]
 
* [[Jungle Inferno Campaign#Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy|Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy]]
 
* [[Halloween Contracts#Strategy|Halloween Contracts Strategy]]
 
* [[Halloween Contracts#Strategy|Halloween Contracts Strategy]]
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{{Class Strategy Nav}}
 
{{Class Strategy Nav}}
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{{Map strategy}}
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{{Achievements Nav}}
  
 
[[Category:Community strategy| ]]
 
[[Category:Community strategy| ]]
 
[[Category:Community strategy project]]
 
[[Category:Community strategy project]]
 
[[Category:Strategy| ]]
 
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Revision as of 23:27, 17 March 2023

For general map-specific strategies, please see the pages for each map. Other pages on strategy can be found in Category:Strategy.
To assist with the Team Fortress Wiki Community Strategy Project, visit the Community Strategy Project Page, read the Community Strategy Style Guide, and see the List of Community strategy stubs.
Strategy image.png

This page lists strategy guides to class-specific play, different game modes, obtaining achievements and general gameplay.

Some strategies and explanations may use abbreviations, slang, or alternate names for various reasons, such as to maintain flow or encourage a casual and co-operative ethos. For unfamiliar terms, please see Glossary of player terms.

Class strategies

These are basic, succinct strategies that teach the basics to a class and also any small, useful tips. Please edit with caution.

Community class strategies

These are community-written strategies that can offer a lot more detail, but may be more subjective or situational than basic strategies.

Anti-class strategies

These are strategies for playing against a class, instead of playing as the class.

Class-mechanic strategies

These are strategies regarding class-specific mechanics, such as cloaking for the Spy.

General strategies

These pages are general strategies not specific to a single class or game mode, and help guides for various gameplay elements. Also see Team strategy, and the List of official tips provided in-game.

Community game mode strategies

These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any game mode, as any class. Guides regarding game mode-specific elements are also included in this section.

Community map strategies

These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any official Team Fortress 2 map, as any class.

Arena

Attack/Defend (Control Points)

Attack/Defend (Payload)

Capture the Flag

Control Points

King of the Hill

Mannpower

Mann vs. Machine

Medieval Mode (Control Points)

PASS Time

Payload

Payload Race

Player Destruction

Robot Destruction

Special Delivery

Territorial Control

Domination

Event strategies

These pages are for strategies limited to special events, such as Halloween.

Achievement strategies

These are strategies for obtaining different achievements.

Contract strategies

These are strategies to for completing various Contracts.