Part 6

Learn advanced strategies for the Engineer and Spy classes in Team Fortress Classic. Master Sentry Guns, Disguises, and Spy-checking to dominate the battlefield.

This section covers advanced strategies for the Pyro, Engineer, and Spy classes in Team Fortress Classic.

Pyro

The Pyro excels at setting enemies on fire, which disrupts sniper aim. The Incendiary Cannon is generally more effective than the Flamethrower due to its range and accuracy, though the Flamethrower deals high damage to slower enemies. Normal grenades are considered the Pyro's best weapon, with Fire Grenades being useful for damaging Sentry Guns if time permits. On servers without friendly fire (FF), the Pyro can detect enemy Spies by setting teammates on fire; if they burn, they are a Spy.

Engineer - "The King of Defense"

Health: 80
Armor: 50
Weapons: Wrench, Super-Shotgun, Laser

The Engineer is a versatile class, strong in both offense and defense, compensating for lower health with his Sentry Gun and EMP Grenades.

General Strategies

• Sentry Gun (SG): The primary function is to build and maintain Sentry Guns in strategic locations. Build an SG by opening the build menu (default right-mouse button), selecting SG, and potentially grabbing ammo. Upgrade the SG by hitting it with your wrench and repeating with ammo until it reaches level 3. Rotate the SG using the build menu if its facing is incorrect.
• SG Placement: Effective SG placement is crucial and depends on the map. Refer to map guides for optimal locations.
• Dispenser: This device resupplies teammates. It can be used to block narrow passageways. If enemies use it, a message will appear, and you can detonate it (via the build menu) to damage or kill them.
• EMP Grenades: These deal damage based on the opponent's carried metal, making them highly effective against Heavy Weapons Guys, Soldiers, and Scouts.
• Laser Gun: This weapon is generally considered ineffective and should be avoided.
• SG Durability: A level 3 SG can survive one normal grenade explosion but not two. Repair it quickly after one explosion if an opponent is likely to throw another. Scatter grenades are too dangerous to approach.
• Spy Checking (Engineer): If FF is off, shoot teammates with the Super-Shotgun; bleeding indicates a Spy. If FF is on, bump into teammates; a failed disguise reveals a Spy. Spies are a primary threat to SGs.
• SG Relocation: Like Snipers, Engineers benefit from changing SG locations occasionally to surprise the enemy, unless the current spot is exceptionally good.

Spy - "Watch Your Back"

Health: 90?
Armor: 100?
Weapons: Knife, Tranquilizer Gun, Super-Shotgun
Grenades: Normal Grenades, Gas Grenades

The Spy is a highly useful but difficult-to-master class, capable of scouting, destroying SGs, and assassinating key targets.

General Strategies

• Disguises: Use the disguise menu (default right-mouse button) to select an enemy class. Choose a disguise that is present on the enemy team to avoid easy detection.
• Acting the Part: Blend in by avoiding suspicious behavior. Do not rush objectives directly. Running backwards can create the illusion of having just disengaged from a fight.