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The Demoman is one of the few classes left to get their update in Valve's fantastic online shooter, Team Fortress 2. Some may argue that this is because he is already incredibly well-equipped to handle anything that comes his way.
This is certainly possible as the Demoman is a versatile fighter that can defend and attack effectively when played well. A foolish Demoman will die just as quickly as anyone else, however, so be sure to follow these tips to make the most out of your time playing this class in TF2.
Bomb Trapping
Bomb trapping is one of the techniques that any player will pick up quite quickly when playing as the Demoman. The basic premise is to use the stickybomb launcher to hide bombs at chokepoints or points of interest, thereby creating a guaranteed kill when the enemy passes by.
- Keep bombs near the cart on Payload maps or on points to defend.
- Many maps have hidden corners - use them to your advantage.
- Keep bombs out of obvious sight to ensure they're not shot down or blown away.
Grenade Flushing
The Demo's primary weapon in TF2 is his grenade launcher. This weapon has 4 shots and each one will bounce in random directions before blowing up. They will trigger automatically if they hit an enemy player. Using this weapon to flush out enemies from strongholds is a great strategy.
- Bounce grenades around corners and into small spaces.
- Don't worry about hitting directly but provide splash damage to rack up assist kills.
- Points of importance can be defended by a constant stream of grenades as other players will avoid them.
Stickybomb Offense
The Demo's secondary weapon is the stickybomb launcher. One feature of this gun that is often overlooked is the ability to hold down the button before firing a shot, extending the reach of the gun. This can be used to great effect.
- Find a sheltered spot to fire bombs toward sentry guns. The launcher can out-range the sentry with ease.
- Spread sticky bombs around the ground when in close combat and trigger them shortly after for damage.
- Fire a bomb at the ground, jump over it and trigger the explosive. The force will send a player to advantageous heights and allow them to cover large spaces quickly.
With these techniques at one's disposal, the Demoman will be an effective adversary indeed. No matter what the map is or role of your team, the Demoman can adapt to the situation and provide excellent damage and control in the face of the opposition.
