Scout Tips

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LOADOUT GENERALS:
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-Vanilla, substitute pistol for mad milk if you're unfamiliar with the map, substitute for Bonk if the other team is using multiple sentries, use Atomizer if you want. Atomizer is the best melee from a utilities side. The extra jump can really help you fly around the map. If you can aim and are a tru 1337 hax pro, try the Sandman for demolishing in 1v1's.

-The Soda Popper teachnically has the largest damage output but ends up being situational and just not as good as the Vanilla. Feel free to substitute it, though, if you need a little extra boost.

-Pistols are a good choice so that you can pick off sentries from a distance. The Winger is bad and actually does less damage than the Vanilla, so eh.

-You really shouldn't be using melee, but you need a slot anyway. Vanilla is totally fine. Fan O' War is good if you're a Scout that likes to hang around your teammates. Sandman is hilarious for totally disabiling a rampaging Heavy or Soldier or Medic. Candy Cane is usually acceptable if you have basic dodging skills. Atomizer is the utility weapon that most people use for 3x jumps.

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A PUBSTAR'S FAVORITE TIPS 'N TRICKS:
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-Use judgment, if a fight looks to be going badly do not be afraid to flee. The Scout moves at 133% and 120% backwards, so turning around while dodging like a motherfucker may be your best bet.

-Your shit is hitscan, so that means leading is not necessary. However, when it comes to twitch aiming, you'll always want to aim slightly ahead so that you can be clocking your mouse as they move in.

-Communication is essential, tell your team when something big is coming. This is important for all classes. If only people used it.

-Medics are your biggest target. Most heavies, once distracted, will NOT pay attention to medics. Use this to kill them. Take note and don't get to casual around Medics. Their high crit chance means they can probably crit you with their Ubersaw if you fuck it up.

-Demomen are easy targets if you stay mobile and avoid stickies. Never run directly at them. Come in from a side and don't even think about scooting your ass over their stickies. Watch for rollies, too.

-Unless you really genuinely know what you're doing, use hit and run tactics against anybody who turns to look at you funny. Never fight on fair ground and always try to flank your enemies. A meatshot can do up to 150 damage. This means you can kill other Scouts, Engis, Medics, and Spies if you get lucky with one shot.

-JUMP ON POINTS. This is your job. Get on the point, if things start looking grim GET AWAY. Let's not forget that this is an objective-based game.

-Most importantly, always remember: You are more use alive then dead, and you cannot afford to over-extend. Use the road less traveled by, get behind the enemy, get a couple of quick kills, get out.

-BY POPULAR DEMAND, if you're using the Pistol, use to take out a sentry. Stand out of its range and start blowing your load at it. If an Engi pops up and starts wailing on it, it's best to go do something else; you can't out DPS him.

-Use the Holy Mackerel for Spy checking. If you kill the Spy with it, FISH KILL will be in the feed. If he used the DR, it'll just add another hit count.

-Dropshotting, of course. But no really, if you want to totally throw off someone's aim and be sooper pro, crouch once as you come down from a jump. Totally throws 'em off.

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PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS NOW
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-Don't just take health packs like a fucking scrub, check around for your teammates. If you got nicked by a pistol bullet and the Heavy next to you is bleeding rectally, let him take the health pack instead. This also goes for enemies. If they start to retreat and are headed in the general direction of a health pack, beat them to it and finish the fight (yea guise just played sum le halo 3 XD).

-Map Awareness is also important. Check Youtube for videos of your favorite maps and look for clipping issues, places where a triple jump can really help you, and other interesting tips. These can help you flank better and more casually.


Thanks to Cumbuck and slg for some of this stuff.