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{{hatnote|For general [[maps|map-specific]] strategies, please see the pages for each map. Other pages on strategy can be found in [[:Category:Strategy]].}}
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{{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]].}}
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{{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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== Class strategies ==
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This page lists '''strategy''' guides to [[Classes|class-specific]] play, different [[List of game modes|game modes]], obtaining [[Achievements|achievements]], and general gameplay.  
''Note:'' These are basic, succinct strategies that teach the basics to a class and also any small, useful tips. Please edit with caution.
 
*[[Basic Scout strategy]] <small>([[Scout match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Soldier strategy]] <small>([[Soldier match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Pyro strategy]] <small>([[Pyro match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Demoman strategy]] <small>([[Demoman match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Heavy strategy]] <small>([[Heavy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Engineer strategy]] <small>([[Engineer match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Medic strategy]] <small>([[Medic match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Sniper strategy]] <small>([[Sniper match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
*[[Basic Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
 
 
 
== Anti-class strategies ==
 
''Note:'' These are strategies for playing ''against'' a class, instead of playing as the class.
 
*[[Anti-Scout strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Soldier strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Pyro strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Demoman strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Heavy strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Engineer strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Medic strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Sniper strategy]]
 
*[[Anti-Spy strategy]]
 
  
== Community strategies ==
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Some '''strategies''' and explanations may use abbreviations, slangs, 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]].
''Note:'' These are community-written strategies that can offer a lot more detail, but may be more subjective or situational than the basic strategies.
 
*[[Community Scout strategy]]
 
*[[Community Soldier strategy]]
 
*[[Community Pyro strategy]]
 
*[[Community Demoman strategy]]
 
*[[Community Heavy strategy]]
 
*[[Community Engineer strategy]]
 
*[[Community Medic strategy]]
 
*[[Community Sniper strategy]]
 
*[[Community Spy strategy]]
 
  
== Community game mode strategies ==
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== Class strategies ==
''Note:'' These pages are for learning how to play more effectively on any of the [[Game modes]], as any class.
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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.
*[[Community Arena strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Scout|link=Basic Scout strategy}} [[Basic Scout strategy]] <small>([[Scout match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Capture the Flag strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Basic Soldier strategy}} [[Basic Soldier strategy]] <small>([[Soldier match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Control Point strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Pyro |link=Basic Pyro strategy}} [[Basic Pyro strategy]] <small>([[Pyro match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
**[[Community Attack/Defend strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Basic Demoman strategy}} [[Basic Demoman strategy]] <small>([[Demoman match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
**[[Community Medieval Mode strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Heavy |link=Basic Heavy strategy}} [[Basic Heavy strategy]] <small>([[Heavy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community King of the Hill strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Basic Engineer strategy}} [[Basic Engineer strategy]] <small>([[Engineer match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Mannpower strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Medic|link=Basic Medic strategy}} [[Basic Medic strategy]] <small>([[Medic match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Mann vs. Machine strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Basic Sniper strategy}} [[Basic Sniper strategy]] <small>([[Sniper match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community PASS Time strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Basic Spy strategy}} [[Basic Spy strategy]] <small>([[Spy match-ups|match-ups]])</small>
*[[Community Payload strategy]]
 
**[[Community Payload Race strategy]]
 
*[[Community Player Destruction strategy]]
 
*[[Community Robot Destruction strategy]]
 
*[[Community Special Delivery strategy]]
 
*[[Community Territorial Control strategy]]
 
*[[Community Domination strategy]]
 
  
==Community map strategies==
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== Community class 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 are community-written strategies that can offer a lot more detail, but may be more subjective or situational than basic strategies.
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* {{icon class|Scout|link=Community Scout strategy}} [[Community Scout strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Soldier |link=Community Soldier strategy}} [[Community Soldier strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Pyro|link=Community Pyro strategy}} [[Community Pyro strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Community Demoman strategy}} [[Community Demoman strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Heavy|link=Community Heavy strategy}} [[Community Heavy strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Community Engineer strategy}} [[Community Engineer strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Medic|link=Community Medic strategy}} [[Community Medic strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Community Sniper strategy}} [[Community Sniper strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Community Spy strategy}} [[Community Spy strategy]]
  
=== Arena ===
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== Anti-class strategies ==
* [[Community Badlands (Arena) strategy]]
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These are strategies for playing ''against'' a class, instead of playing as the class.
* [[Community Granary (Arena) strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Scout|link=Anti-Scout strategy}} [[Anti-Scout strategy]]
* [[Community Lumberyard strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Anti-Soldier strategy}} [[Anti-Soldier strategy]]
* [[Community Nucleus (Arena) strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Pyro|link=Anti-Pyro strategy}} [[Anti-Pyro strategy]]
* [[Community Offblast strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Anti-Demoman strategy}} [[Anti-Demoman strategy]]
* [[Community Ravine strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Heavy|link=Anti-Heavy strategy}} [[Anti-Heavy strategy]]
* [[Community Sawmill (Arena) strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Anti-Engineer strategy}} [[Anti-Engineer strategy]]
* [[Community Watchtower strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Medic|link=Anti-Medic strategy}} [[Anti-Medic strategy]]
* [[Community Well (Arena) strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Anti-Sniper strategy}} [[Anti-Sniper strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Anti-Spy strategy}} [[Anti-Spy strategy]]
  
=== Attack/Defend (Control Points) ===
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== Class-mechanic strategies ==
* [[Community Dustbowl strategy]]
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These are strategies regarding class-specific mechanics, such as cloaking for the Spy.
* [[Community Egypt strategy]]
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* [[Backstab]]
* [[Community Gorge strategy]]
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* [[Charging]]
* [[Community Gorge Event strategy]]
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* [[Cloak]]
* [[Community Gravel Pit strategy]]
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* [[Compression blast]]
* [[Community Junction strategy]]
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* [[Disguise]]
* [[Community Mann Manor strategy]]
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* [[Fire]]
* [[Community Mountain Lab strategy]]
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* [[Headshot]]
* [[Community Steel strategy]]
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* [[Healing]]
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* [[ÜberCharge strategy|ÜberCharge]]
  
=== Attack/Defend (Payload) ===
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== General strategies ==
* [[Community Snowplow strategy]]
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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]]
  
=== Capture the Flag ===
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== Community game mode strategies ==
* [[Community 2Fort strategy]]
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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 Double Cross strategy]]
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* [[Community Arena strategy]]
* [[Community Landfall strategy]]
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* [[Community Capture the Flag strategy]]
* [[Community Sawmill (CTF) strategy]]
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* [[Community Control Point strategy]]
* [[Community Turbine strategy]]
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** [[Community Attack/Defend strategy]]
* [[Community Well (CTF) strategy]]
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** [[Community Medieval Mode strategy]]
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* [[Community King of the Hill strategy]]
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* [[Community Mannpower strategy]]
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* [[Community Mann vs. Machine strategy]]
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** [[Anti-Sentry Buster strategy]]
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* [[Community PASS Time strategy]]
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* [[Community Payload strategy]]
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** [[Community Payload Race strategy]]
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* [[Community Player Destruction strategy]]
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* [[Community Robot Destruction strategy]]
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* [[Community Special Delivery strategy]]
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* [[Community Territorial Control strategy]]
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* [[Community Domination strategy]]
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* [[Community Versus Saxton Hale strategy]]
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* [[Community Zombie Infection strategy]]
  
=== Control Points ===
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== Community map strategies ==
* [[Community 5Gorge strategy]]
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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.
* [[Community Badlands (CP) strategy]]
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{{Community map strategies}}
* [[Community Coldfront strategy]]
 
* [[Community Fastlane strategy]]
 
* [[Community Foundry strategy]]
 
* [[Community Freight strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gullywash strategy]]
 
* [[Community Granary (CP) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Metalworks strategy]]
 
* [[Community Powerhouse strategy]]
 
* [[Community Process strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sunshine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Snakewater strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sunshine strategy]]
 
* [[Community Vanguard strategy]]
 
* [[Community Well (CP) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Yukon strategy]]
 
  
=== King of the Hill ===
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== Event strategies ==
* [[Community Badlands (King of the Hill) strategy]]
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These pages are for strategies limited to special events, such as Halloween.
* [[Community Eyeaduct strategy]]
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* [[Community Halloween maps strategy]]
* [[Community Harvest strategy]]
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* [[Horseless Headless Horsemann match-ups]]
* [[Community Harvest Event strategy]]
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* [[Merasmus match-ups]]
* [[Community Highpass strategy]]
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* [[MONOCULUS match-ups]]
* [[Community Kong King strategy]]
 
* [[Community Lakeside strategy]]
 
* [[Community Maple Ridge Event strategy]]
 
* [[Community Moonshine Event strategy]]
 
* [[Community Nucleus (King of the Hill) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Sawmill (King of the Hill) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Suijin strategy]]
 
* [[Community Viaduct strategy]]
 
  
=== Mannpower ===
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== Achievement strategies ==
* [[Community Foundry (Capture the Flag) strategy]]
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These are strategies for obtaining different achievements.
* [[Community Gorge (Capture the Flag) strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hellfire strategy]]
 
* [[Community Thunder Mountain (Capture the Flag) strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Mann vs. Machine ===
 
* [[Community Bigrock strategy]]
 
* [[Community Coal Town strategy]]
 
* [[Community Decoy strategy]]
 
* [[Community Ghost Town strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mannhattan strategy]]
 
* [[Community Mannworks strategy]]
 
* [[Community Rottenburg strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Medieval Mode (Control Points) ===
 
* [[Community DeGroot Keep strategy]]
 
 
 
=== PASS Time ===
 
* [[Community Brickyard strategy]]
 
* [[Community District strategy]]
 
* [[Community Timberlodge strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Payload ===
 
* [[Community Badwater Basin strategy]]
 
* [[Community Barnblitz strategy]]
 
* [[Community Borneo strategy]]
 
* [[Community Brimstone strategy]]
 
* [[Community Cactus Canyon strategy]]
 
* [[Community Frontier strategy]]
 
* [[Community Gold Rush strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hellstone strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hoodoo strategy]]
 
* [[Community Snowycoast strategy]]
 
* [[Community Swiftwater strategy]]
 
* [[Community Thunder Mountain strategy]]
 
* [[Community Upward strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Payload Race ===
 
* [[Community Helltower strategy]]
 
* [[Community Hightower strategy]]
 
* [[Community Pipeline strategy]]
 
* [[Community Nightfall strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Player Destruction ===
 
* [[Community Pit of Death strategy]]
 
* [[Community Watergate strategy]]
 
 
 
=== Robot Destruction ===
 
* [[Community Asteroid strategy]]
 
  
=== Special Delivery ===
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'''General achievements'''
* [[Community Doomsday strategy]]
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* [[File:Achieved.png|20px|link=Obtaining General achievements]] [[Obtaining General achievements]]
  
=== Territorial Control ===
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'''Class achievements'''
* [[Community Hydro strategy]]
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* {{icon class|Scout|link=Obtaining Scout achievements}} [[Obtaining Scout achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Soldier|link=Obtaining Soldier achievements}} [[Obtaining Soldier achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Pyro|link=Obtaining Pyro achievements}} [[Obtaining Pyro achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Demoman|link=Obtaining Demoman achievements}} [[Obtaining Demoman achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Heavy|link=Obtaining Heavy achievements}} [[Obtaining Heavy achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Engineer|link=Obtaining Engineer achievements}} [[Obtaining Engineer achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Medic|link=Obtaining Medic achievements}} [[Obtaining Medic achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Sniper|link=Obtaining Sniper achievements}} [[Obtaining Sniper achievements]]
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* {{icon class|Spy|link=Obtaining Spy achievements}} [[Obtaining Spy achievements]]
  
=== Domination ===
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'''Game mode achievements'''
* [[Community Standin strategy]]
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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:Jack Neutral.png|20px|link=Obtaining PASS Time achievements]] [[Obtaining PASS Time achievements]]
  
== Team strategies ==
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'''Map achievements'''
{{main|Team strategy}}
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* [[File:Controlpoint.png|20px|link=Obtaining Foundry achievements]] [[Obtaining Foundry achievements]]
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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 process final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Process achievements]] [[Obtaining Process 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 standin final.png|20px|link=Obtaining Standin achievements]] [[Obtaining Standin achievements]]
  
*[[Rush]]
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'''Event achievements'''
*[[Turtling]]
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* [[File:Tf gift.png|20px|link=Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]] [[Obtaining Christmas Event achievements]]
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* [[File:Pumpkin.png|20px|link=Obtaining Halloween achievements]] [[Obtaining Halloween achievements]]
  
== Individual strategies ==
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'''Other achievements'''
*[[Aerial]]
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* [[File:Tf2arrcamera.png|20px|link=Obtaining Replay achievements]] [[Obtaining Replay achievements]]
*[[Ambushing]]
 
*[[Back-capping]]
 
*[[Camping]]
 
*[[Chokepoint]]
 
*[[High ground advantage]]
 
*[[Juggling]]
 
*[[Jumping]]
 
*[[Strafing]]
 
*[[Compression blast|Airblast]]
 
*[[Tips]]
 
*[[ÜberCharge strategy|ÜberCharge]]
 
  
== Achievement strategies ==
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== Contract strategies ==
*[[Obtaining achievements]]
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These are strategies for completing various [[Contracts]].
*[[Obtaining Scarechievements]]
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* [[Contract strategy]]
*[[Obtaining Ghostchievements]]
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* [[Jungle Inferno Campaign#Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy|Mercenary Park Contracts rewards strategy]]
*[[Obtaining Scout achievements]]
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* [[Halloween Contracts#Strategy|Halloween Contracts Strategy]]
*[[Obtaining Soldier achievements]]
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* [[Pyroland Contracts#Strategy|Pyroland Contracts Strategy]]
*[[Obtaining Pyro achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Demoman achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Heavy achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Engineer achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Medic achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Sniper achievements]]
 
*[[Obtaining Spy achievements]]
 
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Latest revision as of 14:29, 28 October 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.
Remember, men, there is no 'I' in 'team'! And I am going to win, with or without you!
The Soldier on the importance of teamwork
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, slangs, 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 Point)

Attack/Defend (Payload)

Capture the Flag

Control Point

King of the Hill

Mannpower

Mann vs. Machine

Medieval Mode (Control Point)

PASS Time

Payload

Payload Race

Player Destruction

Robot Destruction

Special Delivery

Territorial Control

Domination

Versus Saxton Hale

Zombie Infection

Event strategies

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

Achievement strategies

These are strategies for obtaining different achievements.

General achievements

Class achievements

Game mode achievements

Map achievements

Event achievements

Other achievements

Contract strategies

These are strategies for completing various Contracts.