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The Medic is a German man of questionable medical practices from Stuttgart, Germany. As the only class with a consistent healing source, he is often found near the front lines bolstering his teammates. Although the Medic's Syringe Gun and Bonesaw aren't the most excellent weapons for direct combat, he can typically still be found near the front lines, healing wounded teammates while trying to stay out of enemy fire. When the Medic focuses his Medi Gun on a nearby teammate, they will gradually regain health; patients who are already at full health have their health temporarily increased up to 150% of their base health capacity, allowing them to fight more aggressively. However, teammates who have not taken damage recently are healed faster, encouraging other players' withdrawals when injured. When healing, the Medic gradually fills a unique ÜberCharge bar, which can fill faster if healing injured or not-fully-overhealed teammates. When the ÜberCharge bar is fully charged, the Medic's Medi Gun begins to crackle, accompanied by small electric team-colored particles at its tip, indicating that he can now deploy a unique charge to benefit his healing target (and himself) for eight seconds. A charge from the Medi Gun offers temporary invulnerability; a charge from the Kritzkrieg grants guaranteed Critical hits to your heal target; the Quick-Fix grants rapid healing, along with immunity to knockback and compression blasts from Pyros; and the Vaccinator grants enhanced damage resistance to a specific damage type (bullets, explosives, and fire). Although the Medic cannot heal himself with his Medi Gun (unless using the Quick-Fix's ÜberCharge or the Kritzkrieg's Oktoberfest taunt), he is capable of passively regenerating health over time. The longer he stays out of combat and avoids taking damage, the faster he will heal. By default, an injured Medic begins regenerating health at a rate of 3 points per second, increasing over the following ten seconds to a maximum of 6 health per second, though this base rate increases while holding the Amputator and is reduced if the Blutsauger is equipped. Healing injured teammates will double the current rate of health regeneration, encouraging the Medic to heal them over healthy patients. The Medic's lower firepower and combat abilities mean that he is more reliant on his teammates defending him than his own weapons defending him. The Syringe Gun's slow projectiles and low damage make it hard to fight any class head on, while the Bonesaw's limited range puts the Medic in considerable danger.

Herbert Ludwig[1]

Location of origin: Stuttgart, Germany Job: Doctor Assisted Homicide Motto: "Prepare for your examination" Emblems:

Description: What he lacks in compassion for the sick, respect for human dignity, and any sort of verifiable formal training in medicine, the Medic more than makes up for with a bottomless supply of giant needles and a trembling enthusiasm for plunging them into exposed flesh. Raised in Stuttgart, Germany during an era when the Hippocratic oath had been downgraded to an optional Hippocratic suggestion, the Medic considers healing a generally unintended side effect of satisfying his own morbid curiosity.

The Medic, surnamed Ludwig, is a support class. The Medic can heal his teammates, even overheal, which gives his team more time in combat rather than spending it going for health pickups/a resupply cabinet Raised in Stuttgart, Germany during an era when the Hippocratic oath did not exist, what he lacks in compassion for the sick, respect for human dignity, and any sort of verifiable formal training in medicine, the Medic more than makes up for with a bottomless supply of giant needlees and a trembling enthusiasm for plunging them into exposed flesh. The Medic starts off equipped with the Medigun, Syringe Gun, and Bonesaw in his inventory. The Medigun produces a beam of team-colored energy used for healing. The Medigun also allows the Medic to heal teammates up to 150% of their maximum health (The Heavy, for instance, normally has a maximum of 300 health; a Medic can raise this to 450 health.). While healing, the Medic also charges the Medigun, which, when full, allows the Medic to use an "Übercharge". The Übercharge, used with the special button, makes the Medic and his target invulnerable to all damage for a fairly long 8 seconds. While the Medic cannot turn the Medigun on himself, he constantly regenerates health at an average of 2-3 points per second. The Syringe Gun serves as the Medic's secondary weapon and does a fair amount of damage. It is a flechette gun, however, so its projectiles travel at a slower pace than a bullet. The decreased velocity of the round causes a notable drop in the trajectory of the syringe. For this reason, it is required to aim above and ahead of your target (known as 'leading' a target) for the syringes to hit their mark. The Syringe Gun, while difficult to adjust to both the speed and arc of the projectile, is extremely effective when backpedaling away from enemy Pyros and, occasionally, Scouts if they give chase to your retreat. Used in this manner, a skilled Medic can frequently kill Pyros as they try to get the Medic in range of their Flamethrower. Also, because the Syringe Gun fires slightly to the right of where it is aimed, it has proven useful in taking down Sentries lurking around corners or behind obstacles, while the Medic is still safely out of harm's reach. As for the Blutsauger, the Medic's updated Syringe Gun, it's very effective in terms of combat. When in a firefight, each hit of the Blutsauger's syringe grants the Medic +3 health. This is handy when being constantly shot at when making an escape for the field. You maintain your health while making a break for safety. Although a good weapon of choice, it won't necessarily save you every time. It is also quite weak, so use it when you really need to defend yourself. When using the Medigun, the Medic is vulnerable to almost all the other classes, relying entirely on his heal-buddy to defend him. While healing teammates, it is generally best to constantly remain in motion, as this makes the Medic slightly less vulnerable to both Spies and Snipers, who love stationary targets. This also allows the Medic to use their team member as cover while they heal them. It is also critical for Medics to heal all of their teammates rather than focusing only on their Heavy-buddy. This recovers all of your teammates after taking a point from the other team, charges your Medigun faster (The Medigun charges faster when healing teammates than when over-healing teammates), and also allows you to over-heal multiple teammates simultaneously, giving them that much more health to take enemy hits. The Übercharge is also able to be shared among multiple teammates due to the delay before the invulnerability wears off. (Due to a recent update, this also drains the Übercharge faster.) The Übercharge is also useful for saving teammates near death, or the Medic himself if near death. One concern with both the standard healing beam and the Übercharge is that if your target is knocked away from you, (via rocket, grenade, or stickybomb) both the healing beam and the Übercharge are broken from your target. The Medic's updated healing device, the Kritzkrieg (named after the Blitzkrieg technique used by the Germans in WWII) builds Übercharge faster than the Medigun. However, instead of deploying a normal Übercharge, the gun deploys a different version of the Übercharge which gives the patient to engage the target with 100% Critical Hits for the duration of the time. This comes at a small disadvantage, however: for enemies that evade the critical fire, the patient as well as the Medic is still vunerable from incoming fire, giving them a chance to cancel the charge shortly after it's deployed. The best use of this gun would be during the event where enemies thin out the number of Sentries and when Spies are few on the opposing team. It also makes a good offensive maneuver when keeping the enemy at bay. The Medic's updated bonesaw, the Übersaw, is slightly more effective than the normal Bonesaw. This tool gives the Medic the ability to build up a charge faster for the Übercharge by giving 25% Übercharge on hit rather than the healing a teammate. Each successful hit of the Übersaw grants a chunk of Übercharge. However, its attack rate is slower than the normal Bonesaw which may give the Medic a second of vulnerability when he attacks. The Medic has difficulty on his own offensively; it is crucial to defend and alert your heal-buddy to enemies he may not be aware of. Spies in particular will be quick to attack a Heavy-buddy after being killed by an alert Medic a few times. The best friend a Medic can have is a working microphone. By communicating where you are and where enemies are, you can keep your team better healed and more aware of attacks against you. Mic problems are usually solved by muting the stereo mix in your volume task bar and/or purchasing a headset or microphone fit for communicating online.

Primary Weapon Taunts "Another successful procedure!" "Whoops! Zat vus not medicine!" ( "Whoops! That was not medicine!" ) "Dat vas doctor assisted homicide!" ( "That was doctor assisted homicide!" ) "Did zat sting? Saw-rry!" ( "Did that sting? Sorry!" ) Medigun Taunts "Danke, dummkopfs" ("Thank you, fools" or "Thank you, idiots." Bad grammar, correct would've been "Danke, ihr Dummköpfe") "(Laughs) OKTOBERFEST!" (Kritzkrieg equipped) Melee Taunts Bonesaw/Amputator: The Medic plays it as though it were a violin. (With Amputator equipped, heals surrounding allies) Vita-Saw: Same as above, only with a deeper cello sound. Übersaw: "I'm going to saw through your bones!" (The Medic enters a combat pose and thrusts his Übersaw forward, stunning anyone unfortunate to be in front of him. He then retracts it, killing the enemy instantly (unless the enemy is Übercharged) and gaining 100% Übercharge on hit.) Solemn Vow: Uses the Primary Weapon taunt. 2-Victim Streak "Another successful procedure!" "Ze healing leaves little time for ze hurting..." "Did ze Frauleins have their Mittelschmerz?" (German: "middle pain", reference to pain during ovulation) "Can you feel the Schadenfreude?" (German: "Pleasure taken from someone else's pain") "Haha! Vut a bloodbath!" "Diagnosis?... YOU'RE DEAD!" "It looks like Dummkopffest!" "Vud you like a second opinion? You are also ugly!" 5-Victim Streak "Eins, zwei, drei... Ugh, I do not think we brought enough bodybags..." (German: "one, two, three") "Auf Wiedersehen, Schweinhunds!" (German: "Farewell, Pig Dogs!" or "Farewell Bastards!") Capture Point/Intelligence "I vill do vutever it takes!" "Dey are veakened!" "Where are your precious papers now, Dummkopfs?" (When the Medic has the Intelligence) (German; "Dumb heads, literally. Morons.") "How embarrassing; zey let a man ov science escape with ze papers!" (When the Medic has the Intelligence) "Papers please." (When the Medic has the Intelligence) "Danke, Dummkopfs!" (German: Translation - "Thanks, morons!") Round Start/Battle Cry "Raus, Raus!" (German: "Go, Go!") "Heil Us!" (German: "Heal Us!" [Heil means heal]) "Horrido!" (German: Hunting Cry) "Hyaaaa!" "Gesundheit" (German: "Bless you!" or "Health!") "Los Weiter!" (German: Go Forward, Onward!) "Forward!" Achieved Übercharge "I am fully charged!" "I am charged!" "I need to charge!" "I am ready to charge!" Activate Übercharge "Schnell! Go get zem!" (German: "Fast!" or "Quickly!") "Move, schnell!" "Get zem, raus, raus!" Round Win/Cheers "Oktoberfest!" "Excellent!" "Keep it up!" "Vell Done!" "Sturm und Drang!" (German: "Storm and Stress") "I am ze Übermensch!" (German: "I am the supreme man"; it's a reference to the concept of "Supreme man" of Friedrich Nietzsche) Round Loss/Sudden Death/Jeers "Ach, was ist los?" (German: "Gah, what's the matter?") "Fess..." (German: "Tired...") "Teaaaaam!" (Hogan's Heroes reference) "'Iz zere a point to your lives?" "My skill is VASTED on zis team!" "DUMMKOPFS!" (German: "Idiots!") "Booo!" "You are trying my patience!" "Velcome to the 've lose vonce again'-fest." "From now on, losing is verboten!" (German: "Forbidden") "Schweinhunds!" (German: Literally "Pig Dog") Melee Dare "I healed zuh man who will kill you." "All I can tell you about this next procedure is that it will be... excruciating!" "You have thirty seconds to live!" "Prepare for your examination. (laughs)" "Turn your head and cough." "Hold still Schweindhund, this will only sting for a moment." "Come over here, I promise I will heal you!" "I'm going to saw through your bones!" Comics "That... won't be a problem at all." "ARCHIMEDES!!" Miss Pauling to Soldier: "Medic is German and Heavy is Russ-" Unknown/Uncategorized "Saw-ry!" (Kill with the Bonesaw or Ubersaw) "You are...schtupid!" "Standing near ze point does nothing! GET ON ZE POINT DUMMKOPF!" "Hello, Fräuleins!" (Cheery, taunting voice) (German: "Hello Ladies!") "Ze healing is not as rewarding as ze hurting." The Medic's real last name was confirmed as Ludwig in Team Fortress Comic #6, The Naked and the Dead. Later on, his full name was confirmed by Jay Pinkerton (a writer for the Team Fortress comic series) to be Herbert Ludwig. Medic is seen in the comics having the basic Bonesaw and the Übersaw Medic knows how to bring beings back to life (as shown via his revival of Archimedes and Sniper). He’s said to have created a new eye for Demoman multiple times, but won't because by his own words: "By my medical opinion, and as a man of science, I do not say this lightly, that eye socket is haunted" Demoman doesn't remember any of this because Medic has "scooped that part" of his brains out, so he would stop asking Medic to make more eyes for him- however since "brain-scooping is not an exact science" Demoman still asks about it on occasion. In the same comic, is also confirmed that Medic sold his own soul to the devil, but after that has "surgically added eight more", and wangles himself back to life by promising that the devil would have enough time to get the eight other souls in fifty years of extra life, and before leaving hell, he sells one soul for a pen to convince the devil. The eight extra souls are assumed to be his team mates' souls as later in the comic, when Miss Pauling is wondering how they won, Medic says "It's because we don't have souls", then Miss Pauling looks at Medic asks "What?", which Medic responds "Well, they don't. But- Nothing, carry on" The Medic was the first class of the nine to receive his own class specific update. This update was prompted due to players feeling that the Medic was underpowered and was therefore the least played class overall. After the Gold Rush/Medic Update was released, the amount of players playing Medic on a regular basis increased dramatically. The Medic's glasses and hair make an appearance in Worms: Reloaded as one of the selectable hats for the player's worms. The Support class of Monday Night Combat has a promo item of the Medic's backpack and the Engineer's hardhat named "Doctor Dispenser". In Meet the Medic, the Medic revealed that he lost his medical license when one of his patients' skeletons went missing, implying that he stole it. The Medic has a refrigerator filled with: Three hearts sitting atop petri dishes, each bigger than the last, labeled "Loch Ness Hamster" and "Mega Baboon". The smallest heart has no visible label. Half of a Sandvich Three beer bottles The head of a presumably otherwise deceased BLU Spy, connected to a battery to keep it "alive", who asks for Medic to kill him, which Medic replies "Later" (this is a refrence to the Meet the Medic Outtakes). An ashtray, full of cigarette butts, likely from the Spy. The Medic appears to keep a flight of doves as pets, which are allowed to fly around in his office (despite hygiene concerns). One of them is named Archimedes. Archimedes seems to share his owner's fascination with blood, evidenced by his leaning in while watching surgery, and nesting in open wounds (as Heavy and Scout found out the hard way in the "Meet the Medic" video). Although the Medic is German, and was presumably raised during the Second World War, with his backstory hinting at a dark past, he is confirmed to be not a Nazi. None of the other classes call him a Nazi in any of their taunts or domination quips. In the Medic's "Meet The Team Video" he is Using The Quick-Fix. However, the Quick-Fix does NOT grant a normal Übercharge like the default Medigun does. As well as this interesting fact, in that same scene, the Übercharge he deploys does not make the Medic himself invulnerable, only the Heavy. In the Meet the Medic trailer, multiple items for the other classes make appearances, including several different cosmetics for the Soldier class, the Frontier Justice for the Engineer class, and incidentally, what would later become the Quick-Fix for the Medic, although it was featured in the video as though it were the default. Medic is said to have been raised during a time where the hypocratic oath did not exist, this implies he was brought up during, or just before WWII. Given Team Fortress 2 is set in 1968, this makes Medic considerably younger than he looks. Physical appearance The Medic is a middle-aged male German with short black hair and brown eyes. He wears a long Medic coat with white shirt underneath and red or blue necktie and medical gloves. He wears dark red or blue pants and black boots.

The RED Medic from Team Fortress 2 is generally understood to be a tall adult man, standing at roughly 1.85–1.90 meters (around 6'1"–6'3"), most commonly estimated at about 1.88 m (6'2"), with an age that appears to fall somewhere in the late 30s to mid 40s. His height and age together create a presence that feels both authoritative and refined, like someone who has spent years mastering his craft and now carries himself with complete confidence in his own abilities. His build is lean and elongated, not weak but controlled, with long limbs that give him a slightly stretched silhouette. His shoulders are relatively narrow compared to more physically imposing figures, yet his posture is straight and deliberate, never slouched or careless. He stands with a kind of quiet rigidity, as if every movement is intentional. This upright stance, combined with his height, makes him appear naturally commanding without needing physical bulk. There is a sense of efficiency in his physique, as though nothing about him is accidental or unnecessary. His neck is somewhat long, supporting his head in a way that enhances his composed, almost formal bearing. His face is narrow and structured, with defined cheekbones that subtly catch the light and give depth to his features. His jawline is clean and firm, tapering neatly toward his chin, which is balanced and proportional rather than exaggerated. His skin is pale and smooth, with very little visible texture, giving him a slightly sterile, almost clinical appearance that aligns with his profession. Despite his implied age, he shows minimal signs of aging—no deep wrinkles or sagging—suggesting either careful self-maintenance or simply a stylized, timeless quality. His eyes are a clear, light blue, and they stand out sharply against his pale complexion and dark hair. The color gives his gaze a cold, piercing quality that feels both intelligent and unsettling. They are medium-sized but appear more prominent due to the way they are framed by his glasses and brows. His eyelids are highly expressive, capable of widening into a look of intense excitement or narrowing into a focused, almost dissecting stare. The blue of his eyes often feels almost icy, reinforcing the sense that he is constantly analyzing whatever he looks at, rather than simply seeing it. His thin, dark eyebrows sit slightly arched above them, allowing for a wide range of expressions that can shift quickly from calm professionalism to something far more intense and unnerving. Resting on his nose are his small, round, wire-frame glasses, a defining feature of his appearance. The thin metal frames are delicate and unobtrusive, doing nothing to hide his eyes—instead, they draw more attention to them. The lenses are clear, allowing his blue gaze to remain fully visible, which only enhances the impact of his expressions. The glasses sit neatly and securely, never crooked or out of place, reinforcing his sense of control and precision. His nose is straight and narrow, fitting harmoniously within the length of his face. It does not dominate his features but contributes to the overall symmetry and refinement. His mouth, however, plays a more active role in defining his expression. His lips are thin and often held with a slight tension, making it easy for them to curl into a smirk. When he smiles, the expression can widen into something that feels almost too deliberate, a grin that suggests satisfaction rather than warmth. The corners of his mouth tend to lift sharply, giving his face an edge that can quickly become unsettling. His hair is dark brown, kept short and meticulously styled. It is combed straight back with a subtle part, maintaining a clean and orderly appearance. There is a slight sheen to it, suggesting care and attention, but it never appears overly styled or artificial. No strands fall out of place, and the overall effect is one of strict control and discipline, matching the rest of his presentation. His clothing is centered around a long white lab coat that fits his tall frame with precision. The coat is tailored enough to follow the lines of his shoulders and torso without clinging too tightly, falling straight down to mid-thigh. The fabric appears structured, holding its shape with minimal wrinkling, which gives it a uniform-like quality. The lapels are sharp and clean, framing the upper chest and drawing attention inward. Beneath the coat, he wears a light-colored dress shirt with a crisp collar, perfectly aligned and neatly pressed. Around his neck is a deep red tie, tied in a tight, centered knot that does not shift or loosen, reinforcing the idea of constant control. His gloves are tight-fitting and smooth, colored a strong red that matches his team. They cling closely to his hands, emphasizing the length and precision of his fingers. The material has a slight sheen, resembling latex, which adds to his clinical aesthetic. These gloves make his hands appear even more deliberate and practiced, as though every movement is calculated and exact. His trousers are a darker, more subdued red, straight-cut and practical, without decoration or excess detail. They complement the brighter accents above without drawing attention away from them. His shoes are black, sturdy, and simple, designed for function rather than style, grounding his otherwise refined appearance. Attached to his back is his medical apparatus, a compact yet complex device that integrates seamlessly into his silhouette. Tubes extend from the pack and connect to his Medi Gun, forming smooth, curved lines that contrast with the rigid structure of his clothing. The machinery adds a layer of technological sophistication, suggesting advanced knowledge and experimentation. It feels less like an accessory and more like an extension of himself, reinforcing his identity as a healer whose methods may go beyond conventional limits. Taken together, every detail of the RED Medic’s appearance—from his height and age to his pale skin, precise grooming, and striking blue eyes—creates a character who embodies both professionalism and something far more intense beneath the surface. His clean, controlled exterior suggests competence and intelligence, while his piercing gaze and expressive features hint at a mind that operates with a level of enthusiasm and detachment that can feel deeply unsettling. Raised in Stuttgart, Germany during an era when the Hippocratic oath did not exist, what he lacks in compassion for the sick, respect for human dignity, and any sort of verifiable formal training in medicine, the Medic more than makes up for with a bottomless supply of giant needlees and a trembling enthusiasm for plunging them into exposed flesh. He is a German Teutonic man of medicine with a rather tenuous adherence to medical ethics, and the primary healing class of the team. He can typically be found near the front-lines, healing wounded teammates while trying to stay out of trouble. While his Medigun is focused on an ally, wounded teammates will quickly regain health, while unharmed teammates' health will be temporarily topped up. While healing, the Medic's ÜberCharge bar will fill up until the weapon begins to crackle, at which point he can activate a deadly charge that either makes himself and an ally temporarily invulnerable (when using the default Medigun) or gives his patient guaranteed critical hits for eight seconds (when using the Kritzkrieg).

He is voiced by Robin Atkin Downes, who also voiced Mumm-Ra in the 2011 Thundercats TV series, Gary in Regular Show, Travis Touchdown in the No More Heroes series, Emperor Nefarious in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Luxord in the Kingdom Hearts franchise and Talbot in the 2011 video-game Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Jonah Melville from Ben 10. Full Name Herbert Ludwig Alias The Medic Doktor Doctor Doc Dr. Ludwig Mr. Ludwig Fritz (by Soldier) Frankenstein (by TFC Heavy) The Bavarian Butcher Little Healing Man (by Heavy) Humboldt (in Rottenburg stage, Mann vs. Machine)

Origin Team Fortress 2 Occupation Field medic Mercenary Certified doctor (formerly) Scientist

Powers / Skills Genius-level intelligence Medical expertise Scientific knowledge Health regeneration Combat proficiency Peak human durability Syringe gun Weapon expertise Invincibility (via stock Medigun's ÜberCharge) Gunmanship Use of melee weapons

Goals Help his team win against the enemy team. Help the enemy team win against his team (As shown in official comics).

Crimes Unethical experimentation Mass murder Torture Malefic Mutilation Organ trafficking Medical malpractice Practicing without a license Assault and battery War crimes Property damage Grand theft auto Soul theft Kidnapping Animal cruelty Aiding and abetting

Type of Villain Sadomasochistic Scientis Based on his explanation about his past during his surgery to graft a Mega Baboon heart into the Heavy's chest so he can survive ÜberCharge, he was once a surgeon but had his medical license revoked after causing the entire skeleton of a patient to disappear. He is also hinted to have fought in World War 2, fue to the description of the "Bavarian Butcher" hat stating that the name was Medic's nickname in his troop.

For the most part, the Medic only recently began playing a major role in the comics.

In the comic Ring of Fired, the Medic is considered the best off while the rest of the mercenaries were fired, presumed to be working as a highly paid Doctor. It later becomes apparent he is now working for the Team Fortress Classic Team, who has been hired by Gray Mann to find the Administrator and kill the TF2 mercenary team.

After the Classic Team killed Sniper, Medic used that opportunity to experiment on the corpse. He successfully revived Sniper even after twelve hours of brain death, and warned him about how his experiments were very expensive, so it would be a bad idea to get killed again. Classic Heavy caught him doing so and was furious, and then killed Medic's pet dove, Archimedes. Medic was able to revive him too. Even as Medic prepared to return to the field, Classic Heavy ordered him to remain in his lab, angering the Medic.

Medic rejoins his team, and when their blood is sucked out by robots, puts the blood back in. Shortly he repairs Demoman's knee (putting a little brain in there even as he did so). Classic Heavy turned up and ordered Medic to help sew the immortality machine into him, but to his surprise Medic fought back. However, Classic Heavy overcame Medic, and was about to kill him when Heavy showed up. Just before fighting Heavy, Classic Heavy shot Medic twice in the chest, killing him.

However, it is revealed that Medic had made a deal with Satan, and owes his soul to him (although it is not revealed exactly what he sold his soul for). But before he completes the deal, he informs Satan that he has surgically grafted eight more souls onto his own and so Satan is not a majority shareholder. This time, Medic sells one of his souls for a pen, to get at least fifty years more of life - during which Satan must successfully tempt him at least three more times to get a majority stake to send him to hell.

He then uses this opportunity to rejoin the fight and help the RED team, mainly by distracting the Classic Heavy.

Advertisement Personality “ Heavy: Are you sure this will work? Medic: I have no idea! „ ~ A conversation between the two, just before the Medic tests out the Quick Fix. Medic is a maniacal scientist, shown to much, like the other characters, enjoy violence at great heights, as shown in his voice lines and Meet the Team video, where he keeps varying organs including a dismembered head of a BLU Spy, ready for use inside a fridge. Despite this, Medic is supportive and responsible to his own team, especially Heavy, taking the role of the only mercenary dedicated to medical expertise among them. Medic is a scientific genius; inventing the Medi Gun and Kritzkrieg, calculating how many days they have left before the "tumor" kills them, and even assisting Engineer in his experiments. His intelligence even outsmarted Satan's, allowing Medic to escape Hell and return to the living world, resurrected.

Biography Born with an ingenious mind and remarkable intelligence, Dell Conagher is the only son of Fred Conagher, the Engineer from the Team Fortress Classic series. In 1968, Dell was hired as a mercenary to fight on either RED or BLU during the Gravel Wars. In 1972, after Gray Mann took over Mann Co, Dell was fired along with the rest of the mercenaries. Shortly after being fired, he disappeared without a trace. As of now, Dell's whereabouts are unknown, even to the rest of his team. Six months later, he began to take care of a now messy-haired Administrator in her secret quarters.

As her life and health began to fail, Dell installed a small life extender machine into her arm so that she could continue to live to settle an "old debt". He would later, install a second and more improved life extender machine (which he called the Mark Five), as the previous one is not working well. Later, he called the Administrator's assistant Miss Pauling, saying that he needs the cache of Australium from New Zealand, which is what the Administrator needs. Dell expressed dismay when Miss Pauling tells him that its in space, having been launched by the Sniper's birth mom Lar-Nah.

Because the Engineer's ingenious devices are under constant threat from explosives and devious enemy Spies, a good Engineer must keep his gear under a watchful eye and repair with them his wrench at all times. When the Engineer needs to get his hands dirty, his trio of generic yet capable weapons, along with the assistance of his helpful hardware, make him more than capable of holding his own in a fight.

If need be, the Engineer can pick up and haul constructed buildings to redeploy them in more favorable locations.

In Expiration Date In the TF2 short film Expiration Date, Dell fears that his teleporters may be causing tumors in his teammates, and experiments with teleporting bread along with the Medic. They later learn that the "tumors" only form in pure wheat, and that they are actually a living organism.

Advertisement Personality Unlike the other TF2 mercenaries who usually talk loudly (besides of Sniper and Spy), the Engineer is very calm, collected, and soft-spoken, mostly speaking in Western slang, but enough provocation may cause him to start yelling or talking in an angry, and much louder tone. He takes great pride in his buildings, especially his sentry gun, to which he refers it as a "cute little gun". Engineer is strongly supportive and caring of his team, but most importantly the administrator, as when the latter's health began to fail in the coming months, he would do whatever he can to keep her life going so that she may settle an old score.

Abilities and Skills Genius-level intelligence: The Engineer is proven to be one of the most adaptive and high class of the entire merc and relies only on creating a multitude of machinery staggeringly rivalling the Medic’s medgun, with keen perception on targeting distant range opponents, The Engineer mentions he has scored eleven phd’s prior to being a mercenary.

Weapons Primary Weapons Shotgun Frontier Justice Widowmaker Pomson 6000 Rescue Ranger Panic Attack Secondary Weapons Pistol Lugermorph C.A.P.P.E.R Wrangler Giger Counter Short Circuit

Advertisement Melee Weapons Wrench Necro Smasher Prinny Machete Golden Wrench Saxxy Golden Frying Pan Gunslinger Southern Hospitality Jag Eureka Effect Buildings Sentry Gun Combat Mini-Sentry Gun Dispenser Teleporter Trivia The Engineer wears his construction helmet backwards. This is not an uncommon practice among real life construction workers. The Engineer's primary weapons are his sentry guns to shoot enemies on sight. His secondary weapons are a pistol and shotgun, usually used primarily for spy checking or when his buildings are destroyed. His melee weapon is a wrench that he also uses to repair or rebuild his structures. It is heavily implied that The Engineer voluntarily cut off his right hand to replace it with the Gunslinger. While dominating an enemy Sniper, Engie will poke fun at him for being a "camper" and/or a squatter, due to Sniper having to stay in one spot and waiting for the right moment to land a headshot, even though Engineers on the defensive side tend to do nothing but stay in one area to with their machines, thus making Engineer be capable of being just as much of a camper as Sniper is. He is a soft-spoken and amiable Texan with an interest in all things mechanical. He specializes in constructing and maintaining Buildings that provide support to his team, rather than fighting at the front lines. The Engineer's various gadgets include the Sentry Gun (an automated turret that fires at any enemy in range), the Dispenser (a device that restores the health and ammo of nearby teammates) and Teleporters that quickly transport players from place to place. The RED Engineer from Team Fortress 2 has a compact, practical, and highly functional physical design that reflects intelligence, craftsmanship, and calm confidence. He is generally estimated to be around 1.75–1.80 meters tall (about 5'9"–5'11"), with a lean but sturdy build. His physique is not bulky or heavily muscular; instead, it looks naturally strong from years of manual work—lifting equipment, building structures, and handling tools. His age is typically interpreted as being in his mid 30s to early 40s, giving him a mature, experienced presence without feeling old or worn down. His body is balanced and efficient-looking, with moderately broad shoulders and strong forearms that hint at repeated physical labor. He does not carry himself with intimidation or aggression like the Soldier or Heavy; instead, his posture is relaxed but steady, often slightly leaned forward as if he is observing or thinking about how things are constructed. Even when standing still, there is a sense of readiness in his body language—calm, but always mentally engaged. His face is rounder and softer than many of the other mercenaries, giving him a more approachable and friendly appearance. His skin tone is fair, with a slightly sun-exposed, work-worn texture that reflects outdoor labor and time spent on construction sites. His features are not sharp or dramatic, but they are expressive and warm. His eyes are typically dark brown and partially hidden behind protective goggles, one of his most iconic features. The goggles are worn over his eyes or pushed up onto his hard hat depending on the moment, and they give him a distinctly industrial, hands-on appearance. When visible, his eyes are calm, focused, and thoughtful. They often reflect concentration rather than intensity, suggesting someone who solves problems rather than reacts emotionally. His eyebrows are moderately thick and naturally expressive, moving subtly when he is thinking or reacting to situations. His nose is broad and proportional, fitting naturally within his face. His mouth is one of his most expressive features—he often wears a relaxed, friendly smile or a small, satisfied grin. This expression reinforces his calm, confident personality. When he speaks, his mouth movements are natural and unforced, contributing to his grounded and approachable demeanor. He wears a yellow construction hard hat, another defining element of his appearance. The hard hat is slightly worn but well-maintained, sitting firmly on his head and reinforcing his identity as a builder. It sometimes holds his goggles, which rest either on his eyes or pushed up onto the brim. This combination creates a recognizable silhouette that instantly communicates his role as an engineer and builder. His hair is light brown or reddish-brown, short and somewhat tucked under the hard hat. It is not styled in any elaborate way, instead appearing naturally practical and slightly flattened from wearing protective gear. His clothing is functional and work-oriented. He wears a red short-sleeved work shirt that fits comfortably without being tight, allowing freedom of movement. Over or around it, he often carries utility straps, tool belts, or holsters that hold his equipment. These include wrenches, blueprints (PDA-like devices), and other engineering tools. The red shirt is simple but iconic, immediately tying him to his team while maintaining a utilitarian look. His arms are moderately muscular from manual labor, especially in the forearms and hands. His hands are one of his most important physical features—they are steady, capable, and precise. He wears sturdy gloves that protect his hands while still allowing dexterity for detailed work. These hands are always associated with building, repairing, and constructing rather than fighting directly. His lower body consists of durable work pants, usually a muted or dark tone, designed for movement and resistance to wear. These pants are practical and unembellished, often slightly loose for comfort. He wears heavy work boots that are thick, stable, and built for construction environments, reinforcing his grounded and practical nature. What truly defines his physical presence is not just his body, but how it interacts with his tools. The wrench he carries is almost an extension of his arm, and his relationship with machinery—especially sentry guns, dispensers, and teleporters—visually defines him as much as his own body does. His equipment becomes part of his silhouette, making him feel like a walking workshop. Overall, the RED Engineer’s appearance is defined by practical intelligence, calm confidence, and physical functionality. His height and age give him maturity and experience, his lean but sturdy build reflects years of hands-on work, and his friendly, focused expression makes him approachable rather than intimidating. Every detail—from his hard hat and goggles to his tools and relaxed posture—reinforces the image of a man who builds, fixes, and maintains order through skill rather than force. Full Name Dell Conagher Alias The Engineer Engy Engie Cowboy Toy Maker

Origin Team Fortress 2 Occupation Engineering expert Mercenary Scientist

Powers / Skills Genius-level intelligence Mechanical engineering Master craftsman Robotic knowledge Leadership Cybernetic arm Brute strength Fighting skills Gunmanship Use of melee weapons Charisma

Goals Area Denial. Protect his inventions from enemy mercenaries. Defeat his enemies (all ongoing).

Crimes Mass murder Mass destruction Mass espionage Theft Trespassing War crimes Using weapons of mass destruction Black magic

Type of Villain Charismatic M

Overview The Soldier is well known for his spectacular rocket jump. In defiance of all common sense and judgment, the Soldier can detonate a rocket at his feet and launch himself skyward at the cost of some health. This ability allows the Soldier to pop up in unexpected places and reach areas off-limits even to the Scout's double jump.

The two grenades on the Soldier's character model cannot be used unless the player finishes the Kamikaze taunt, which can only be used when the Equalizer or the Escape Plan are equipped.

While most if not all of the characters in Team Fortress 2 are mentally unstable, he is one of the two that seem to be completely insane (along with the Pyro). This is demonstrated in his Meet the Team video where he talks to the heads of decapitated BLU mercenaries, as well as to his "war buddies", which are actually cardboard cutouts that he talks to in the TF2 comic Grordbort`s Crash, where he named them Salty Pete, Iron Eye, Pepper Pot Pete, Peter Pepper-Pants, and Salsa Pete.

The Soldier "claims" his name is Mr. "Jane Doe" despite that name being used for unidentified corpses of women, instead of John Doe, the male equivalent. In the Shadow Boxers comic he is shown to believe his entire team consists of only Americans, even though only he, the Engineer, and the Scout are confirmed to be American (Medic is German, Demoman is Scottish, Heavy is Russian, Spy is French, Sniper is Oceanic, and no one knows the Pyro's nationality, though it's theorized that it is of Mexican origin.).

In Grave Matters, a possible "real" name or just another alias "Barrister Joe" and rank are mentioned by the ghost of his boss Redmond Mann. The Soldier was the basis for many Freak Fortress freaks, such as Painis Cupcake and Rubberfruit.

Personality The Soldier is a patriotic extremist who strives to fight for his own country and is known to take great pride in his status as an American, even looking down on people from every country that isn’t America, openly insulting the nationality of non-American classes (as his domination quotes contain a number of offensive slurs against the Scottish, the French, the Germans, the Russians, the Australians, and even the Canadians, as he calls the Engineer a "cow-herdin' Canadian" in one such response).

In battle, he is known to yell out insults/threats in a nonsensical way in which the words he speaks are mostly or in complete nonsense. He is strongly in denial as he proclaims himself as a military man, even though he didn't serve in the army (in fact, he was regarded as so mentally unstable for even qualify for national service, being rejected of every branch of the United States Armed Forces), and refused to accept the fact that he is just a normal civilian. Because of this, the Soldier becomes really secretive and kept his true status from anyone, even his own team and enemies. If he is called a civilian, which would thus expose his secret, the Soldier becomes furious and vengeful. As he believes himself to be an actual military man and soldier and is also delusional, he would tell false tales of his time in wars, which never existed as he never joined the army. In additions, he likes to eat from military rations such as cans of surplus Captain Dan's soup, which his BLU counterpart hoards in his apartment.

The Soldier, like the lead-poisoned citizens of Teufort, is not particularly bright and is known to be foolish/stupid at times, but in Meet the Spy and later appearances, he tends to act more idiotic and immature. This may be due to him drinking groundwater that was contaminated by chemicals from a leaking mill instead of the bottled water usually provided for the team (as revealed in Ring of Fired). Aside from his idiocy, Soldier is shown to have a lack of clear knowledge; This is confirmed in Meet the Soldier and Meet the Director, where he gave out false claims of Sun Tzu by stating that the latter had punched through a man's ribcage and invented fighting, and that his name is the reason why the word “Zoo” exists. In addition, he mixed more of his claims of Sun Tzu with that of Noah’s Ark, making them sound misinforming and confusing.

While being an extremist and patriot, the Soldier is also a fruitcake, nutcase and psychopath, who is notorious for committing acts that can be seen by others as crazy; Collecting the heads of his enemies to add to his collection, giving a lecture to a row of disembodied heads as if their “raw recruits”, trashing the castle of Merasmus as a way of welcoming him home, shaving off the hair of a boy named Jack while dressed as Santa Claus, and remorselessly murdering Merasmus’ new roommate Tom Jones over the nonsensical excuse of living miserably, after losing everything, even his job, while Merasmus got to live a better life (though it was short-lived). Despite his instability and psychotic nature, the Soldier is strongly supportive of his team and greatly cares for his teammates in which he will help them in dire situations.

Weapons Primary Rocket Launcher Original Direct Hit Beggar's Bazooka Air Strike Liberty Launcher Black Box Rocket Jumper Cow Mangler 5000 Secondary Shotgun Panic Attack Reserve Shooter Righteous Bison Gunboats Mantreads Buff Banner Battalion's Backup Concheror B.A.S.E. Jumper Melee Shovel Market Gardener Escape Plan Equalizer Pain Train Half-Zatoichi History Born sometime in the early to mid 1920s, Jane Doe was an extremely insane, patriotic and jingoistic individual that wanted nothing more than to serve his country. When America joined World War 2 in 1941, Jane enlisted in every single branch of the military because he wanted to fight so desperately. However, he was rejected from all of them likely for his insanity. Jane Doe was not one to go down easy, though. He bought his own plane ticket to Poland and taught himself how to use weapons and he went on a Nazi-killing spree that lasted until 1949 when he was informed that the war has ended 4 years earlier. During his genocide, Jane went into concentration camps voluntarily and was asked to leave every single one.

Jane returned to America and met the wizard Merasmus, who he became roommates with in his castle. The two weren't the fondest of each other especially on Merasmus' side since Jane stole his stuff many times. However, Merasmus helped him sometimes, like helping Jane become a lawyer.

Nearly 20 years later, Jane was enlisted into the Gravel War in June of 1968 as their Soldier. It fit him perfectly and was the job he had always wanted. Unlike the other members of his team, the new Soldier drank Teufort's groundwater instead of the bottled water and the lead has infected his brain, making him stupid.

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Trivia The Soldier can be considered to be the antithesis of the Engineer; Engineer is from the southern part of the US, is calm, intelligent, and constructive, he wears a hardhat, and seems to be mostly sane. For the Soldier, he is from the northern part of America, is belligerent, idiotic, and destructive, he wears a metal military helmet, and is generally unstable. While the Soldier has a xenophobic dislike for foreigners such as French and Scottish people, he has been shown to enjoy The Art of War, which is of Chinese origins as the author Sun Tzu is Chinese. Additionally, he seems to make exceptions for some of his teammates like the Demoman, Spy, Heavy, Sniper, and Medic, but that only depends on what team the Soldier is aligned with. But in the continuity of the comics (Specifically the Shadow Boxers issue), Solider isn’t aware of his teammate's true nationalities, and assumes that they are all American. Each of the Soldier's primary weapons are some form of rocket launchers. His default secondary weapon is a shotgun, though he may also equip a wide variety of useful tools instead, such as an energy weapon pistol or specialized bugles that grant status buffs to his team. His default melee weapon is a shovel, though he has access to several military-grade tools such as pickaxes. The BLU Soldier formed a strong friendship with the RED Demoman. Their employer did not appreciate this arrangement, and tricked the two into becoming enemies again. The "Meet the Scout" video and "Righteous Bison" taunt show that he enjoys juggling explosives, despite the risk. When Soldier screamed "I teleported bread!" in "Expiration Day", his dialogue was briefly provided by Nolan North as Rick May at the time had throat cancer and couldn't properly scream. He is one of the only two mercenaries in TF2 that do not wear any hand protection whatsoever, the other being Demoman. The Scout wears hand wraps, and the other classes wear gloves. Soldier was rejected from every branch of the United States military during World War II, so to get around this, he bought a plane ticket to Poland and went on a "Nazi" killing spree, which quickly ended when he found out that the war had already ended in 1949 (meaning he spent four years killing non-belligerent Germans, assuming his rampage overlapped at all with the actual war). He awarded himself with medals that he designed and patented himself. After the Soldier's voice actor Rick May passed away from complications related to COVID-19 in 2020, Valve, the company that made Team Fortress 2, placed numerous statues of the Soldier across twenty-nine maps in tribute, with a plaque on each reading, "Rick May / 1940 - 2020 / That was a hell of a campaign son!". The statues only appear every April 8th, but the one located in Granary is permanent, as the map is where Meet the Soldier took place. Soldier almost always talks in a shout, regardless of who he's talking to or what he's talking about. By default, the Soldier has a crew cut beneath his helmet. He also speaks derisively of long hair in many of his voice lines, sometimes vowing to give his opponents haircuts. Ironically, a handful of his cosmetic items gift him a fuller head of hair. In the comic "Grave Matters," Soldier claimed to be a priest in Guam. Sometimes, especially when he's on a kill streak, he'll say "Kaboom!" or "Pa-pow!". Also, if he has the Tin Soldier costume set on, he goes "Beep beep boop" and occasionally "Robot noises!" while firing a weapon. According to the Soldier, he believes that true men get haircuts, yell, eat ribs, do push-ups, and defend hills. Any person who doesn't do these activities every waking moment is considered not manly (or a specifically offensive term used for gay man). Soldier's favorite foods are Captain Dan's army surplus soup and ribs. In the comics, his signature move would be snapping necks, which are always accompanied by a yell of "HUTTAH!" As revealed in A Cold Day in Hell, Soldier has apparently gone naked and covered in honey during a double date with Scout, implying that he tried to woo other women before Zhanna. Apparently, despite his misogyny, Soldier managed to win the heart of Zhanna, Heavy's sister, confirming that he does care for and have feelings for women. In addition, he also befriended Demoman from the BLU Team, showing that he treats men with kindness as well. This reveals that Soldier does care for his fellow teammates (both domestic and foreign). The Soldier's children are named after two historical US military officers; his son, George Patton, was named after General George Smith Patton III while his daughter, Georgia Washington was named after George Washington, who is also the the first US President and the founding father of the United States. When dominating a Pyro, Soldier taunts them with the line of "Fire is for cooking s'mores, son; get a REAL GUN", despite his primary weapon being a rocket launcher (which is not technically a gun) and his secondary default being a shotgun, the same weapon that the Pyro also uses as a default secondary weapon. Full Name Jane Doe Alias The Soldier Mr. Jane Doe (by himself) Barrister Joe (by his former ghostly boss) John Doe Little Maggot Bear (by Zhanna)

Origin Team Fortress 2 Occupation Soldier Mercenary Shock & Awe Park Ranger Tour guide Lawyer Priest (in Guam)

Powers / Skills Leadership Peak human durability Brute strength Melee combat Rocket launcher usage Gunmanship Shovel usage Rocket jumping

Goals Defeat the enemy team. Crimes Mass murder Mass destruction Mass espionage Use of illegal weapons in war Nuclear warfare War crimes Hate crimes Genocide Terrorism Abuse of power Home invasion Attempted cannibalism Public indecency Deadly use of a firearm Breaking and entering Arson Identity Fraud Public Nudity Assault and Battery Black magic

Type of Villain Jingoistic Mercenary The RED Soldier from Team Fortress 2 has one of the most deliberately exaggerated and iconic physical designs in the entire roster, built around aggression, rigidity, and almost cartoonish military intensity. He is generally estimated to be around 1.85–1.90 meters tall (about 6'1"–6'3"), with a solid, muscular build that emphasizes upper-body strength and endurance. His age is typically interpreted as being in his late 30s to mid 40s, giving him the presence of a long-serving, hardened, and deeply committed soldier. His body is broad and powerful, with especially strong shoulders and a thick chest that create a square, imposing silhouette. Unlike the Heavy, whose mass feels natural and grounded, the Soldier’s physique feels more tense and force-driven, as if built through strict discipline and constant physical strain. His posture is extremely upright and rigid—he stands almost unnaturally straight, with his chest pushed forward and shoulders locked back, reinforcing his obsessive military demeanor. Even when idle, he looks like he is standing at attention or ready to issue orders. His neck is thick and supports his head in a way that adds to his rigid, structured appearance. His face is angular and slightly elongated, with a strong jawline that is often clenched or set in a determined expression. His skin is fair and relatively smooth, but his facial expression gives him a hardened, almost permanently intense look, as if he is always mentally preparing for battle or reliving one. His eyes are typically dark brown and deeply set under a heavy brow. They are not soft or expressive in a delicate way—instead, they are intense, focused, and often slightly narrowed. His gaze has a fixed, almost aggressive quality, as if he is perpetually assessing threats or mentally preparing strategies that may or may not make sense. His eyebrows are thick and sit low, contributing to his stern, militant expression. His nose is straight and strong, fitting the overall sharp geometry of his face. His mouth is one of his most expressive features: it is wide and often stretched into a forceful grin or a shouting expression. Even when smiling, it rarely looks relaxed; instead, it feels intense, as if driven by enthusiasm or stubborn conviction. His lips move in exaggerated ways when he speaks, reinforcing his loud, commanding personality. One of his most iconic physical features is his helmet, which he wears at all times. The helmet is rounded and military-style, painted in RED team colors, and sits firmly on his head without shifting. It reinforces his rigid identity and contributes heavily to his silhouette, making his head appear more solid and uniform. The helmet often casts a slight shadow over his eyes, intensifying his already stern expression. His hair is not visible due to the helmet, though slight hints of dark hair can sometimes be inferred around the edges. This complete coverage further emphasizes his identity as a soldier rather than an individual personality. His clothing is heavily militarized and structured. He wears a red military jacket with reinforced padding and sharp lines that emphasize his broad shoulders and chest. The jacket is tight enough to maintain a clean silhouette but structured enough to suggest durability and protection. Beneath it, he wears a simple undershirt that is rarely visible. Across his torso, he carries ammunition and military gear, often including a bandolier or straps that secure his equipment. These elements add weight and reinforce his role as a heavily armed frontline fighter. Every strap and attachment feels purposeful, contributing to his functional, combat-ready appearance. His arms are muscular and tense, usually covered by sleeves that are either rolled or fitted tightly. His hands are large and strong, often wearing gloves designed for grip and durability. His grip on weapons is firm and forceful, reflecting his aggressive combat style. His lower body consists of military-style trousers that are straight-cut and durable, designed for movement while maintaining structure. These are tucked into heavy black combat boots that ground his stance and reinforce his stability. The boots are thick and practical, designed for marching, fighting, and absorbing impact. His most defining accessories are his weapons, particularly the rocket launcher, which he carries with unnatural confidence. The weapon is large and heavy, but he holds it as if it is standard equipment, reinforcing his exaggerated strength and military obsession. The shovel he carries further reinforces his comedic yet intense soldier identity, often treated with the same seriousness as his firearm. Overall, the RED Soldier’s appearance is defined by rigid discipline, exaggerated military intensity, and physical strength. His height and age give him maturity and authority, his muscular build conveys power, and his stiff posture and helmeted head create a figure that feels constantly locked into combat readiness. Every aspect of his design reinforces the idea of a man who lives entirely within his own perception of war, structure, and patriotic obsession.

Tavish Finnegan DeGroot, better known as the Demoman, is one of the main protagonists of Valve Corporation's Team Fortress franchise, and one of the nine playable classes.

An African-Scottish, scrumpy-swilling, monster-bothering demolition expert from the Scottish highlands, the Demoman is one of the more versatile members of the team. Though his weapons lack pinpoint long-range accuracy, he is a powerful, if unpredictable, asset and can hold his own in just about any situation.

Due to being a profession in demolitions, the Demoman is a master of explosives, excelling at indirect mid-range combat. Armed with his Grenade launcher and Sticky bomb launcher, the Demoman uses his only good eye and knowledge of the surrounding environment for well-timed detonations that deals splash damage that sends enemies skyward, often in several pieces.

As his name implies, he excels at swift disassembly, bouncing his grenades around corners to wreak havoc on enemy sentry gun emplacements while remaining safely out of sight. His sticky bombs are a perfect tool for area denial, keeping opponents away from any carts, control points and intelligence cases he deems off-limits. His weapons are some of the most powerful, but also the most situational. He requires more thought and swift decision-making than other classes, especially when lining up his Charges and planting sticky bombs.

The Demoman, aside from being a demolitions expert, is also profession in the ways of melee combat, and several melee weapons fit for his class allows him to take the role of a melee specialist, capable of wielding a wider variety of melee weapons compared to every other class in-game, and various shields that reduce damage and allow for a charge attack that can outrun a Scout for brief periods. The Demoman claimed he leads a tortured life in Scotland.

He is voiced by Gary Schwartz, who also voices the Heavy and Monoculus in the same series.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Personality 3 Weapons 3.1 Primary 3.2 Secondary 3.3 Melee 4 Trivia 5 External Links 6 Navigation Biography The Demoman was born under the name Tavish Finnegan DeGroot in Ullapool, Scotland in the late 1930s. His parents were Tilly DeGroot and her unnamed husband, whom both are blind. Following an unnecessary Scottish tradition amongst all highland demolition men, they abandoned the Demoman at birth until his skills in explosives could manifest. At an unknown point in time, he was eventually adopted. Unfortunately, he ended up losing his adoptive parents due to his fierce tempter and fascination with explosives, along with his plan to kill Nessie, the legendary Loch Ness monster. Because he is now an orphan, he was forced to move to the Crypt Grammar School for Orphans, where he unhappily lived for some time. However, during his time at Crypt Grammar, his skills in bomb-making drastically improved and soon enough, word of this spread far and wide.

Eventually, the Demoman's birth parents arrived at the school where they revealed to their son the cruel tradition among the Scottish demolition men. The Demoman's childhood life had ended and a new beginning for him has begun.

Sometime after being reclaimed by his parents, the Demoman, now at the age of seven, was sent out by his mother, Tilly, to find a job on Halloween, where she states that he could find one from the ghosts that appear then. Wandering about, the young Demoman stumbles across a castle where he's greeted by the wizard Merasmus. While suspicious of the young boy, he quickly decides to hire him to sweep the castle's floors for a nickel, but warns him not to gaze in a particular cursed tome. As the witching hour approaches, the Demoman notices said cursed book: the Bombinomicon, who tempts him with information about bombs. Curious about the book's content, the Demoman opens it only for the spirit within to possess the eye he peeked inside with. Merasmus is horrified and enraged by this development and, casting a spell, makes himself, the castle and Demoman's cursed eye disappear. With that, the Demoman never saw his missing eye again, but it's said that every Halloween, it could be seen haunting the nearby moors with Merasmus.

In 1968, the Demoman was hired as a mercenary to fight for either RED or BLU during the prolonged conflict known as the Gravel Wars. In the comic Bombinomicon, on Halloween night, he tells two kids, who were out trick-or-treating, the story of how he met Merasmus as well as how he lost his eye. When Demoman mentioned Merasmus' name, this caused the Soldier to immediately recognize it and he complained about the wizard's lack of dish-washing. When Merasmus revealed himself by calling out to the Soldier's that those unwashed dishes are his, the Demoman was shocked to see him after many years and the Soldier reveals to him that the wizard is his roommate.

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Personality Despite being a drunk, foul-mouthed brute in battle who enjoys insulting others, the Demoman is shown to be rather polite when relatively sober, being one of the more level-headed and reasonable mercenaries in the comics, being a kind and patient son with his demanding mother, helping her buy a mansion with his earnings. Despite this, he's still shown to be perfectly alright with killing for money and has shown great degrees of sadism before.

Weapons Primary Grenade Launcher Loch-n-Load Ali Baba's Wee Booties Bootlegger Loose Cannon B.A.S.E. Jumper Secondary Stickybomb Launcher Chargin' Targe Scottish Resistance Sticky Jumper Splendid Screen Tide Turner Melee Bottle Scottish Handshake Frying Pan Conscientious Objector Freedom Staff Bat Outta Hell Memory Maker Ham Shank Saxxy Golden Frying Pan Eyelander Horseless Headless Horseman's Headtaker Nessie's Nine Iron Pain Train Scotsman's Skullcutter Claidheamh Mor Ullapool Caber Half-Zatoichi Persian Persuader Trivia There were formerly theories on how Tavish lost his left eye. As told on Monoculus page, it was confirmed that Tavish lost his eye to the Bombnomicon that possessed his left eye when he was seven-years old. When Merasmus noticed this, he was forced to remove the possessed eye from Tavish. When the latter woke up, Merasmus together with his castle and his eye, had seemingly disappeared. The Demoman is extremely sensitive about his missing left eye. In the WAR! comic, he is seen in a photo crying when he and the BLU Soldier visited the "Eye museum". One of the most famous play styles of the Demoman is known as "The Demoknight". A player is considered a "Demoknight" once they equip a melee sword/axe weapon and a shield, but generally also equip the Ali Baba's Wee Booties. Demoman is the only class other than Medic to not use traditional fire arms. Like the Sniper, both have accents that are related to the UK. Demoman's catchphrase is "KA-BOOM!" Demoman uses a grenade launcher as his primary weapon, a sticky bomb launcher as his secondary weapon, and a glass bottle as his melee weapon. According to Valve's official Demoman description, his obsession with finding Nessie the Loch Ness Monster and explosives "cost his set" of adoptive parents. In one of his Domination responses, Demoman said that Medic has a wife and he has been "shagging" her in secret (however, it was possible that this is just an insulting way to Medic, doesn't mean Medic "DID" have a wife). Demoman's mother tells her son that 'no Demoman lost their eye past thirty" and that Demoman is halfway to retirement. Since the age of retirement in Scotland in 1972 is 67, that means that Demoman is 33 - 34 years old in 1972 and 29 - 30 years old by when the game takes place in 1968, being born in 1938 - 1939. He would also be 40 - 42 by the timeskip in TF2 Comics #7. Demoman is heavily implied to be depressed, lonely and a victim of racism, since he calls himself a "black, Scottish cyclops" and that "they've got more fecking sea monsters in the great Loch Ness than they've got the liked of me." This implies that Demoman doesn't like being black or Scottish and having one eye, which implies that Demoman has had racist and offensive remarks towards him that has made him verbally degrade himself by using these. Since Demoman blew up the Loch Ness Monster as a child, which was presumably the only one in the lake, Demoman implied that he is crying about being the only one he knows that is black, Scottish and missing an eye. In the comic The Naked and the Dead, Medic reveals that Demoman's empty eye socket was haunted as every time he is given a new eye, it turns into a monster every Halloween. Said comic also reveals that as a result of living almost exclusively off alcohol for the past few years, Demoman's body can produce its own alcohol when starved of it, making his blood so alcoholic that when TFC Heavy unleashed leech robots to suck the mercs off their blood, they all malfunctioned from Demoman's high alcohol content. Additionally, Demoman is so used to drinking alcohol that it modified his body so it treats normal food as poison. One of Demoman's domination lines toward enemy Snipers is "I hate you bloody campers! EVERYONE bloody hates you!", even though defensive Demomen tend to lay stickybombs at specific places and then sit there, waiting for a ripe opportunity to detonate them, making Demoman be just as capable of being a camper as Sniper is. Full Name Tavish Finnegan Degroot Alias The Demoman Demo The Black-Scottish Cyclops Demo-Knight Drunken Wretch (by Spy) One-Eyed Drunk (by Sniper) Wobblin' Scot (by Sniper) Bomb-Chuckin' Waste of Good Scotch (by Sniper) Bomb-Lobbin' Wanker (by Sniper) Eyepatch (by Engineer) Eyehole (by Engineer) One-Eyed Cross-Dresser (by Soldier) Skirt-Twirling Drunk (by Soldier) Me Boy (by his mother)

Origin Team Fortress 2 Occupation Demolitionist Mercenary

Powers / Skills Demolition expertise Combat prowess Peak human durability Grenade Launcher Sticky-Bomb Launcher Scrumpy Bottle Sticky jumping Swordsmanship Axemanship Alcoholic blood

Goals Get his eye back from Merasmus (mainly since he was young). Defend his old job/regain his old job back (formerly; later currently). Do nothing and slack at his mom's home watching ghost court shows with his sword (formerly).

Crimes Mass murder Mass destruction Mass espionage War crimes Mutilation Sabotage Public Intoxication Black magic

Type of Villain Thrill-Seeking Mercenary The RED Demoman from Team Fortress 2 has a strong, grounded physical presence that sits between raw power and controlled instability. He is generally estimated to be around 1.85–1.90 meters tall (about 6'1"–6'3"), with a stocky, muscular build that is noticeably denser than most of the other mercenaries. His age is typically interpreted as being in his late 30s to early 40s, giving him the look of a man with long experience, both in combat and in life. His body is broad and powerful, with thick shoulders, a strong chest, and heavily built arms that suggest natural strength combined with constant physical strain from handling explosives and heavy weapons. Unlike the Heavy, whose mass feels uniform and towering, the Demoman’s build feels more compact and functional—like strength packed tightly into a shorter, explosive frame. His posture is often slightly relaxed but grounded, with a natural weight in his stance, as if he is always ready to absorb impact or shift into action. His head is proportionate but slightly rounded, sitting firmly on a thick neck that blends into his shoulders. His face is expressive and weathered, with a darker skin tone and subtle signs of rough living—small marks, uneven texture, and a general ruggedness that suggests years of battlefield experience. His features are strong but not sharp: a broad nose, full lips, and a wide jawline that gives him a powerful, grounded appearance. One of his most iconic features is his single eyepatch, worn over his left eye. The visible eye is dark brown and highly expressive, often reflecting humor, frustration, or intense focus. That single eye does a lot of expressive work—when it narrows, it can look calculating or irritated; when it opens wide, it gives him a lively, almost chaotic energy. His eyebrow above it is thick and highly mobile, adding to his expressive range. The covered eye contributes to his asymmetrical look, making his face instantly recognizable. His hair is short, curly, and black, often appearing slightly unkempt but not messy in a careless way—more like it naturally resists control. It frames his head without drawing focus, reinforcing the idea that his presence is about force and personality rather than polish. His expression is one of his strongest visual traits. He is frequently shown smiling or laughing, often with a wide, open expression that conveys confidence, humor, or drunken bravado. His mouth is broad, with full lips that move easily between speech and laughter. Even when he is serious, there is often a hint of intensity or mischief in his expression, as if he is never fully detached from the chaos around him. His clothing is heavy, practical, and layered for combat. He wears a red military-style jacket that fits over a thick torso, often slightly open or worn with a relaxed fit rather than tightly secured. The fabric looks durable and worn-in, designed for movement and protection rather than elegance. Under or across his torso, he carries a bandolier filled with explosive charges or grenades, which adds significant visual weight and reinforces his role as an explosives expert. His arms are large and strong, often partially covered by sleeves that are rolled or fitted to allow movement. His hands are thick and capable, usually wearing gloves that enhance grip and durability. They are not delicate or precise like the Spy’s or Medic’s hands—they are built for forceful, confident action. His lower body is similarly sturdy, with reinforced trousers that are loose enough to allow movement but durable enough to handle combat stress. He wears heavy boots that ground his stance, adding to his stability and reinforcing his weighty, explosive presence. One of his most distinctive props is his grenade launcher, a bulky and mechanical weapon that fits naturally into his strong, compact frame. It reinforces his role as someone who delivers controlled destruction rather than precision or speed. Overall, the RED Demoman’s appearance is defined by strength, experience, and controlled chaos. His height and age give him maturity and presence, his muscular build conveys raw power, and his expressive face—marked by the eyepatch and constant intensity—adds personality and unpredictability. He stands as a figure who feels both grounded and volatile, equally capable of humor, focus, and explosive action.

Jeremy Willis, better known as the Scout, is one of the main protagonists of Valve Corporation's Team Fortress franchise.

A scrapper and baseball fan from Boston, Massachusetts, as well as the youngest child in his family, the Scout is the fastest mercenary on the battlefield, using his speed and his double jump to his advantage in order to leave slower opponents struggling to keep up. Carrying a Scattergun, a metal bat, and a pistol, the Scout is ideal for aggressive fighting and flanking, allowing him to inflict massive close-range damage before dashing away to safety. He is an excellent choice for completing objectives quickly as he can capture control points really quickly and push payload carts at the rate of two players.

He was voiced by Nathan Vetterlein, who also voiced The Church Guy in Left 4 Dead.

Contents 1 History 2 Other Media 2.1 Fall Guys 3 Personality 4 Powers and Abilities 5 Arsenal 5.1 Primary Weapons 5.2 Secondary Weapons 5.3 Melee Weapons 6 Trivia 7 External Links 8 Navigation Quick Answers fandom logo How does the Scout in TF2 utilize his double jump ability?toggle section What makes the Scout TF2 the fastest class in Team Fortress 2?toggle section What is the Scout's primary weapon in Team Fortress 2?toggle section Is Spy Scout's dad in Team Fortress 2 lore?toggle section Why is the Scout from TF2 considered ideal for fast-paced combat?toggle section History The Scout, real name Jeremy Willis, was born in the southern side of Boston, Massachusetts to his mother and his "unknown" father in late 1945. He had seven older brothers, thus making the Scout the youngest out of all of the siblings in his family. According to his biography, at a young age he mostly solved all of his problems using only his fists. Furthermore, as fights in his family usually tend to end before he, as the smallest and weakest sibling, could even maneuver punching distance, the Scout began training himself to run full-time, in which he ran everywhere until he could beat all of his siblings. He also learned how to double jump. As revealed in the comic Blood in the Water, the disappearance of his father is a painful memory to the Scout, as he becomes upset and uncomfortable whenever this would be talked about. He even stated that his father is dead, despite having never met him in the past. It is possible that this was a simple cover-up by his mother.

In 1968, the Scout was hired to become a mercenary in order to continue the land war between Mann brothers Blutarch & Redmond Mann. When he learned that the Spy has a romantic relationship with his mother, this caused the Scout to have vivid nightmares that the Spy is his biological father. In 1971, after the Mann brothers were murdered by their other brother Gray Mann and the latter sends in his army of robots to destroy all Mann. Co worldwide, the Scout was rehired in the comic A Fate Worse Than Chess by Saxton Hale, who was busy wrestling a yeti in the Himalayas, to fight off the robot army. A year later, Scout was fired from his job by Gray Mann after he and his daughter Olivia Mann took over Mann Co..

Later, Scout helped the Soldier in moving out of his castle, which originally belonged to Merasmus, into a box in a smelly cave lined with australium. During that time, the Soldier accidentally broke the Scout's arms and they have to be put in casts. After a while, the Scout came across the Spy, who is leaving in his car to catch his jet flight. Though the latter advised that they and the team had to lay low for a while, a panicking Scout tells him that he needs help in getting all of his savings from the Teufort bank. Unwilling to help, Spy advised that he should have gotten a Swiss bank account before bidding him goodbye. Before he could leave in his car, however, Scout began to panic even more, as he knew that his mom will get angry at him if she finds out that her son had lost all of his savings. To the latter's joy, the Spy changes his mind and begrudgingly allows the Scout to hitch a ride in his car to get to the bank. There, Scout reveals to the Spy his collection of memorabilia. When he was asked on where his money, the Scout revealed that he spent it all on the memorabilia and excitedly tells the Spy that they'll become a worth a fortune when the singer dies (who was coincidentally killed by Soldier just 5 months later).

Really annoyed by this and oblivious of Tom's Jones' death, Spy grumbled that the welsh singer isn't going to die as he was in his twenties while Scout tells him that he is playing the long game. While the two were preoccupied on what they are going to do with the Tom Jones memorabilia, they are suddenly caught by two police officers, who were sent by the corrupt mayor of Teufort, Mayor Mike, in catching Scout and Spy. They were then locked in the safe until further notice before being arrested and taken to prison. During their time in jail, Scout began preparing for court by practicing on speaking appropriately before the judge.

Scout nearly managed to get his and Spy's charges dropped and be freed from death, but Soldier killed their lawyer and got them, him and Demoman sentenced to death. They were luckily saved by Miss Pauling and Scout and Spy rejoined Team Fortress. Scout, Soldier and Pyro were sent to Siberia to find Heavy before Miss Pauling, Demoman and Spy went to Australia to find Sniper. In Siberia, Soldier declined coats because they were not American and the trio nearly froze to death until Pyro found Amelia Earhart's plane and the shirts, hot dog costumes and crates of honey stacked inside. Scout equipped himself a hot dog costume before he, Soldier and Pyro were attacked by bears and fended them off with the help of Heavy.

Heavy brought the trio back to his mother's house and Scout had a nightmare/ memory about Soy being his father. He was encountered by Heavy's younger sister Zhanna, who wanted to have sex with Scout, but he declined because he was waiting for Miss Pauling. After Zhanna slept with Soldier and Yana and Bronislava came back to the house with a dead bear, Scout, Soldier and Pyro convinced Heavy to rejoin Team Fortress and Heavy's family moved to America.

The quadrio and Zhanna fly to Australia and Scout and Heavy go to Ayer's Rock to find the australium mine. They talk about their fathers and arrive at Ayer's Rock, finding the fabrication and Saxton Hale and Maggie inside, who decide to help them stop Gray and his robots.

Scout, Heavy, Saxton and Maggie regroup with Team Fortress and Miss Pauling when Team Fortress Classic attempts to kill them and Scout manages to fight off some of the robots until one gets him hard and he starts dying. Spy disguises himself as Tom Jones and tells Scout of how he was conceived, replacing himself with Tom Jones. Scout eventually dies and he goes to Heaven, where he meets God and is given a second chance on Earth to sleep with as many women as he could.

Scout comes back to the battle and Saxton and Maggie help Team Fortress by giving them their guns back, which leads to Team Fortress winning over Team Fortress Classic and TFC Heavy.

When Saxton and Maggie steal Team Fortress's plane, they find an abandoned plane and crash outside of the Administrator's base. They reunite with Engineer and they descend into the basement to find the Administrator. Scout realizes that he is no longer is in love with Miss Pauling, but despite that they continue to stay friends. When going into where the Administrator was keeping Zepheniah Mann, he and his teammates were shocked and disgusted to learn of the Administrator's despicable crimes and of how she was the one behind the Gravel War never ending. After Miss Pauling lied to her boss that they had "failed" to find more Australium, the Administrator accepts her fate and she and Zepheniah die and crumbled to dust. At the same time, the Scout leaves the room with the other mercenaries and presumably departs New Mexico to move back to Boston.

While in Boston, Scout gets with three women with the last names of Mitchell, Graham and Gibson and has two sons and two daughters, one son being named Tommy and one daughter being named Tanya. However, the Scout's relationships with his three wives proved to be sour, as because the Scout would refer to them as deadbeats, they refuse to take on the responsibility of motherhood and divorced, causing Scout to have a negative opinion of them.

During Smissmas of 1979, Scout invites his old teammates and their families to a Smissmas party. Spy is the first to come and he meets his grandchildren, giving his mask to Tanya so she can be an "assassin princess". The party goes extremely well and Miss Pauling sends them a turkey from her farm. Scout is implied to have died on December 4th, 1987, as was according to God, under unknown circumstances. It is currently unknown of what happened to his children, since they would be at most 14 when their father died.

Other Media Fall Guys A costume appears for Scout within the 2020 multiplayer party game Fall Guys.

Personality Out of all the TF2 Mercenaries, the Scout is the most snarky, arrogant, and foul-mouthed. He is incredibly narcissistic and vain in himself as the fastest mercenary on the team, which leads to him having a very big ego. He loves to taunt and mock his enemies and even insult them in the most offensive and vile ways, making the Scout look more like a bully and a douchebag. This is reflected in his voice lines in-game, going as far as calling opposing Medics a "deutschbag" and mocking Pyro's apparent inability to speak clearly ("Repeat after me, 'Mmmmm I'm dead!'")

Despite his arrogant, snarky, and annoying behavior, he is strongly sympathetic and supportive towards his teammates as he would help them in any situation. He is a huge fan of the singer Tom Jones and has bought a lot of merchandise centered around the famous singer. He even has a tattoo of Tom Jones under his shirt, as shown in "Naked and the Dead", although it is misspelled as "Sex Bom" instead of "Sex Bomb".

In Expiration Date, it is revealed that the Scout is in love with Miss Pauling, although it is one-sided as she doesn't like him that way.

Powers and Abilities High Mobility: as the fastest class in the game, the Scout possesses great speed and jumping. With his great speed he can even outrun a train, as seen in "Meet the Scout"; his speed and jumping also allow the Scout to avoid enemy fire and rockets and finish objectives faster then any other class. Melee Skills: The Scout is shown to be good at the use of melee weapons such as bats and frying pans. Marksmanship: Despite his high Mobility the Scout is shown to be good with his trusty Scattergun and other primary options aiming and hitting targets at high speed. Faster Cap Rates: The Scout has ×2 cap rates on control points more than any other of the classes. Arsenal Primary Weapons Scattergun Force-A-Nature Shortstop Soda Popper Baby Face's Blaster Back Scatter Secondary Weapons Pistol Lugermorph C.A.P.P.E.R Bonk! Atomic Punch Crit-a-Cola Mad Milk Mutated Milk Winger Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol Flying Guillotine Melee Weapons Bat Frying Pan Conscientious Objector Freedom Staff Bat Outta Hell Memory Maker Ham Shank Necro Smasher Crossing Guard Prinny Machete Holy Mackerel Unarmed Combat Batsaber Saxxy Golden Frying Pan Sandman Candy Cane Boston Basher Three-Rune Blade Sun-on-a-Stick Fan O'War Atomizer Wrap Assassin Trivia According to one of the Spy's domination lines, the Scout is a virgin. Expiration Date seems to imply otherwise, however, as there is a short scene which shows the Scout asking a woman to 'do it'. She agreed. However, it is possible that he did something to make himself look silly, causing her to break up with him before he could actually get laid, or the scene was just the Scout's bluff, thus remaining a virgin. However in TF2 Comics #6, when Scout is with God, it is implied again he is a virgin. In TF2 Comics #7 “The Days Have Worn Away”, Scout is shown to have had 4 children, showing he is no longer a virgin. The Scout is the fastest class in Team Fortress 2, with a base speed of 133%. The Scout is the only class that can double jump. Additionally, he can triple jump while wielding the Atomizer, and while using the Soda Popper he can build up a Hype meter that, once filled, allows him to jump up to six consecutive times. In TF2 Comics #6, Spy apparently admits he is Scout's father, but he seems to be afraid that he will disappoint Scout, and disguises himself as Tom Jones to do so. In Meet the Spy, the BLU Spy managed to uncover photos of the RED Spy making out with the BLU Scout's mother. Ironically, the "BLU Scout" in the short is revealed at the end to actually be the RED Spy. On the other hand, in TF2 Comics #3, the RED Scout wakes up from a nightmare where he exclaims that in the dream, the RED Spy was his father, foreshadowing the reveal. In the comic "Ring of Fired", the RED Scout and the RED Spy were both sentenced to hang for criminal activities which neither of them committed. Scout is confirmed to have been conceived 27 years prior TF2 Comics #6, which lines up with Scout being mentioned to be 23 years old in the description of the "Track Terrorizer". This would mean that, since Team Fortress 2 takes place in 1968 and TF2 Comics #1 - #6 take place in 1972, Scout was born in late 1945. In TF2 Comics #6 and #7, it's revealed that Scout's first name is "Jeremy" and last name is "Willis". Scout is one of the three people to die and be revived. The other two are Medic and Sniper. Scout's voice actor, Nathan Vetterlein, named his character after Jeremy Elbertson, a Boston-born YouTuber and Twitch Streamer, better known online as Jerma985. Ironically, not only does Jerma frequently stream Team Fortress 2, he also greatly resembles the character. Additionally, both Jerma and Scout are Bostonian. According to God himself in the Naked and the Dead, he created Scout as a "gift for the ladies", and was not happy that they didn't sleep with the Scout. Scout's death date is confirmed by God to be on December 4th, 1987. Contrary to some beliefs, this is the real God and real Heaven, since Tom Jones (who had been killed without Scout's knowledge) had appeared in Heaven and is killed by the angels so Scout wouldn't know he's dead and isn't his father. Despite being able to speak in perfect English, however, Scout is bad at reading and overall not notably intelligent, as his reading comprehension is revealed to be on a basic elementary level in the comic series. An example is when he had difficulty pronouncing the word Submachine and instead pronounced it as "Submackeen." He has a Tom Jones tattoo on his chest which is spelled "Sex Bom", which is noted by Spy as incorrectly spelled. In the game, if Scout were to be gibbed, there is a 1 in 20 (5%) chance of Archimedes flying out of him. This is a reference from the final scene in Meet the Medic, where Archimedes is revealed to be trapped in Scout's chest. Many of Scout's voice lines have become popular internet memes: "Need a dispenser here!" when ordering an Engineer to build a Dispenser. This became common with the running gag of Scouts annoying Engineers until they get a dispenser. "Think fast, chucklenuts!" when stunning an enemy. "Nice hustle Tons-of-Fun, next time eat a salad!" when dominating a Heavy. This is Nathan Vetterlein's favorite line as Scout. Full Name Jeremy Willis Alias The Scout Knucklehead Bozo (all by enemy Scouts) Little Man (by Heavy) Short Pants City Boy Funny Man (all by Soldier) Twinkle-Toes Scamperin' Windbag Tiny Man Pint-Sized Mutt Wee Little Miss (all by Demoman) String-Bean Little Feller Dead Little Jackrabbit Stretch (all by Engineer) Little Ankle-Biter Twitchy Hooligan Miniature Delinquent Precious Little Posey Spastic Little Gremlin (all by Sniper)

Origin Team Fortress 2 Occupation Scout Mercenary

Powers / Skills Peak human speed Enhanced agility Athleticism Ability to double jump Fighting prowess Marksmanship Expert baseball player Trash talk

Goals Defeat the enemy team. Kill Spy for sleeping with his mother (both determinant).

Crimes Mass murder Contact killing Assassination Theft Malefic War crimes Property damage Assault and battery Sexual harassment Indecent exposure Patricide (debatable)

Type of Villain Mischievous Mercenary The RED Scout from Team Fortress 2 is one of the most visually distinctive and energetic characters in the game, defined by a lean, wiry body and a constant sense of motion even when standing still. He is generally estimated to be around 1.75–1.78 meters tall (about 5'9"–5'10"), with a slim, athletic build that prioritizes speed and agility over strength. His age is typically interpreted as being in his early 20s, giving him a youthful, slightly immature physical presence compared to the older, more imposing mercenaries. His frame is light and compact, with narrow shoulders, thin arms, and long legs that give him a runner’s proportions. Everything about his body suggests acceleration—quick starts, sudden stops, and constant movement. He does not carry the weight or bulk of characters like Heavy or Soldier; instead, he appears almost spring-loaded, like someone always ready to dash forward or change direction instantly. His posture is rarely still or straight; even when idle, he tends to lean, shift weight, or bounce slightly, reinforcing his restless energy. His face is relatively small compared to his body, with a youthful, slightly angular structure. His skin is fair and smooth, with no signs of aging or roughness, which adds to his youthful impression. His jawline is soft but defined enough to avoid looking childlike, and his cheekbones are subtle rather than pronounced. His overall facial structure is simple and approachable, lacking the sharpness or heaviness seen in characters like Medic or Heavy. His eyes are typically depicted as dark brown, and they are one of his most expressive features. They are wide, alert, and constantly active, often shifting quickly as he scans his surroundings. His eyelids rarely appear heavy; instead, they stay open and engaged, reflecting his high-energy personality. His gaze often carries a mix of confidence and impatience, as if he is always thinking ahead of the situation. His eyebrows are thin and naturally expressive, moving easily to match his speech and mood, which adds to his animated appearance. His nose is small and slightly upturned, fitting neatly within the proportions of his face. His mouth is one of his most expressive features, often stretched into a wide grin or an open, talking expression. His lips are thin and flexible, constantly shifting as he speaks rapidly or reacts with exaggerated emotion. He often looks like he is mid-sentence or mid-laugh, reinforcing his fast-talking, energetic personality. One of his most iconic features is his baseball cap, worn slightly tilted forward. The cap is simple and sporty, often featuring a headset underneath or integrated with it. This headset includes a microphone that sits near his mouth, emphasizing his constant communication and fast-paced speech. The cap contributes heavily to his silhouette, giving him a casual, street-inspired look that matches his personality. His hair is dark brown and short, mostly hidden under the cap. What is visible is usually neat but slightly flattened from the hat, with no elaborate styling. It reinforces the idea that appearance is not his priority—function and movement are. His clothing is casual and athletic. He wears a short-sleeved red T-shirt that fits snugly around his upper body, highlighting his lean build without exaggeration. The shirt is simple, with no heavy armor or decoration, emphasizing speed and flexibility. Over it, he may wear fingerless gloves that expose his hands and fingers, allowing for better grip and dexterity. These gloves are often dark and worn, adding to his rough, street-level aesthetic. His arms are slim but toned, suggesting natural athleticism rather than structured training. His hands are quick and expressive, often moving as he talks, reinforcing his animated personality. His pants are dark, slim-fitting, and highly flexible, designed for movement. They sit comfortably on his hips and taper slightly toward his ankles, allowing full range of motion. They are often paired with bright red sneakers, which are one of his most recognizable features. These shoes are lightweight and sporty, designed for speed, and they complete his silhouette as a fast-moving character. The Scout also carries weapons like the scattergun and baseball bat, which visually match his lightweight and fast-paced fighting style. These items are not large or heavy but instead compact and easy to swing or fire quickly, aligning with his physical design. Overall, the RED Scout’s appearance is built entirely around youth, speed, and energy. His height, slim build, and early-adult age combine to create a character who feels constantly in motion. Every detail—from his expressive face and tilted cap to his lightweight clothing and quick posture—reinforces the idea that he is not meant to stand still, but to move fast, think fast, and act faster than anyone around him.

The Pyro is one of the main protagonists of Valve Corporation's Team Fortress franchise, and one of the nine playable classes.

They are a mysterious, mumbling, masked pyromaniac wielding a flamethrower. However, despite being a mercenary and an having an affinity for fire, the Pyro is actually unaware of the death and destruction they are spreading; the Pyro sees their own weapons as innocent items such as lollipops, bubble blowers and rainbow throwers when, in reality, they are deadly axes, flare guns and flamethrowers. They believe that they are spreading color and happiness, but are actually causing mass destruction and bloodshed.

Unlike all the other classes, which have an established place of origin, with the inclusion of some classes having their past and real names revealed, the Pyro's true appearance, real name, location of origin and gender are never revealed. The Pyro's mystery is their most prominent trait, sparking many debates and theories from fans.

They are voiced by Dennis Bateman, who also voices the Spy in the same series.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Biography 3 Other media 3.1 Evil Genius 2: World Domination 3.2 Sonic the Hedgehog All-Star Racing Transformed Collection 4 Personality 5 Weapons 5.1 Primary 5.2 Secondary 5.3 Melee 6 Trivia 7 External Links 8 Navigation 9 References Quick Answers fandom logo What is the Pyro's primary weapon in Team Fortress 2?toggle section How does the Pyro perceive their weapons in TF2?toggle section What role does the Pyro play in Team Fortress 2?toggle section Is the Pyro aware of their actions in Team Fortress 2?toggle section What is unique about the Pyro's vision in TF2?toggle section logo 00:02

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Overview “ No, I... I ain't... I ain't talking about that freak, alright? He's not here, is she? How do I get this fucking thing off?! „ ~ The Scout panicking out of fear that the Pyro might be in the same room as him. The Pyro specializes in fighting enemies at close range using a homemade Flamethrower. Enemies set on fire suffer from afterburn and take additional damage-over-time, allowing the Pyro to excel at hit-and-run tactics. Due to the Flamethrower's short-range, the Pyro is weaker at longer ranges and relies heavily on ambushing, taking alternate routes to catch opponents off-guard. The Pyro wears an asbestos-lined suit that provides protection from the afterburn from enemy Pyros.

According to "Meet the Pyro", the Pyro imagines that they are in a marvelous and happy world known as "Pyroland" where their 'enemies' are cheerful, chubby cherubs.

Although categorized as an offensive class, the Pyro brings a few sources of utility to the battlefield. The Pyro's compression blast, for example, can reflect enemy projectiles, extinguish burning teammates, and forcibly reposition any enemy, even one under the effects of an ÜberCharge. With high health and average movement speed, the Pyro is devastating against any class in close combat.

Because enemies hit by fire are visibly ignited, the Pyro is the best class for "Spy-checking", as even a small puff of flame can nullify the Spy's Cloak and disguise. Additionally, the Pyro can use the Homewrecker/Neon Annihilator to protect an Engineer's buildings from enemy Spies or use the Detonator to jump to normally unreachable places.

Biography The Pyro was hired as a mercenary for either RED or BLU during the summer of 1968 as the Gravel War raged on. As revealed in the Meet the Pyro video, some of the RED mercenaries were creeped out by the Pyro, due to the latter's status as a lunatic and a psycho, with the Scout even fearing of its presence while the Spy wondered on what is hidden beneath the Pyro's mask. In 1971, after Redmond Mann and Blutarch Mann, the employers of the aforementioned rival companies, were killed by their younger brother Gray Mann, who unleashed an army of robots destroy Mann Co. facilities worldwide along with any products made by the companies, Pyro and it's team were rehired in the comic In a Fate Worse Than Chess by Saxton Hale so that they could defend the Mann Co. facilities from the robots. The Pyro was successful in fending off the robot attacks with the rest of the Team Fortress 2 Mercenaries.

A year later in 1972, during the events of the Ring of Fired comic, after Gray Mann successfully took over Mann Co. from Saxton, thanks to his daughter, Olivia, the Pyro was fired along with its team. After losing its job, it, at some point, became the CEO of a successful engineering company, despite his psychotic nature and his inability to speak properly. Six months later, Miss Pauling, together with the Soldier, managed to track the Pyro and get its attention, causing the latter to abandon its status as a CEO and rejoin the team.

Advertisement Other media Evil Genius 2: World Domination The Pyro appears in a free DLC as a hireable henchman in the stimulation game Evil Genius 2: World Domination.

Sonic the Hedgehog All-Star Racing Transformed Collection The Pyro makes a guest appearance alongside the Heavy and the Spy in the racing game Sonic the Hedgehog All-Star Racing Transformed Collection.

Personality Thanks to the fact that this entity wears a gas mask and a fire-retardant suit, little is known about this individual, save for the fact that they have a strange liking of fire at first glance.

According to "Meet the Pyro", in combat, the Pyro imagines that they are in a world dubbed "Pyroland", a childish utopia where its 'enemies' are cheerful, chubby cherubs that are always happy. Also, its weapons take on innocent, unsuspecting forms, with its flamethrower resembling a "rainblower", the Scorch Shot taking on the appearance of a bubble blower, and the fire axe taking the shape of a giant lollipop. Due to their delusional behavior, the Pyro almost certainly suffers from schizophrenia, a mental illness that makes this entity fail to realize what is real and what is not.

Because of their psychotic persona and the enigma surrounding them, this makes the Pyro feared by their enemies. This even extends towards some of the Pyro's teammates, being able to strike terror into the RED Heavy, despite his fearlessness.

Weapons

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Advertisement Trivia There is an ongoing debate about the Pyro's gender, since their face is always concealed and voice always muffled, as well as their suit being shapeless. Valve has acknowledged this debate with things such as the woman's purse in the locker room, toilets dedicated to the class of Pyro, and a lack of reference to gender in dialogue. The Pyro is also 5' 9", which is tall for a real-life adult woman, but makes them the second-shortest mercenary. In an analysis done by Matthew Patrick of the YouTube channel Game Theory, the Pyro's bodily shape, limb and digit length, height, and weight all suggest that the Pyro is a homosexual male. However, the original Pyro from Team Fortress Classic is confirmed to be female. In the comic Ring of Fired, the Pyro has become a CEO of a successful company after Mann Co. (then taken over by Gray Mann) fired them and the rest of the mercenaries. The Pyro seems to suffer from pyromania as they have a morbid love for playing with fire and burning things with their flamethrower. Their hallucinations and distorted vision are probably caused by the suit worn by the Pyro. Schizophrenia in this case it is likely to exist, but this illness comes and goes in phases and during psychotic episodes, the patient usually still understands the parts of Schizophrenia. In Left 4 Dead 2, the Pyro's BLU counterpart appears as an easter egg, where it is the mascot of the Pyro's Hamburgers food brand. While the BLU Pyro (alongside Saxton Hale) is a playable in Super Time Force, the RED Pyro is a playable character in the PC version of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. Pyro is one of the only three mercs to not have a proper full name, the others being Heavy and Spy.

The RED Pyro from Team Fortress 2 is one of the most visually ambiguous and enigmatic figures in the entire roster, defined less by visible human features and more by complete concealment. Unlike the other mercenaries, Pyro’s height and age are not clearly confirmed, but they are generally estimated to be around 1.75–1.85 meters tall (roughly 5'9"–6'1"), with a body that appears average in proportion—neither especially bulky nor particularly thin. Their age is usually interpreted as somewhere in the adult range (possibly late 20s to late 30s), though this remains uncertain due to the total lack of exposed features. What makes Pyro immediately distinct is that no skin, hair, or facial detail is visible at all. Their entire body is covered in a protective suit, eliminating any direct indication of identity, gender, or ethnicity. This complete anonymity is central to their design, making them feel more like a figure or presence than a clearly defined person. Their head is fully enclosed in a large gas mask, which is the most recognizable element of their appearance. The mask is rounded and somewhat bulky, with two large, circular glass lenses where the eyes would be. These lenses are opaque and reflective, often appearing slightly tinted or darkened, making it impossible to see anything behind them. The shape of the lenses gives the mask an almost expressionless, doll-like look, yet depending on lighting and angle, it can appear oddly cheerful or deeply unsettling. The front of the mask includes a protruding filter, cylindrical in shape, which reinforces its industrial and protective function. Because of the mask, there are no visible facial expressions. Instead, any sense of emotion or personality must be inferred through posture and movement. The head appears slightly oversized due to the mask’s bulk, contributing to a silhouette that feels both rounded and artificial. The suit itself is a full-body fireproof protective outfit, colored in the deep red of the RED team. It is thick and slightly padded, giving Pyro’s body a softened, rounded outline rather than a sharply defined one. The material looks heavy and durable, designed to resist heat and damage, with minimal visible seams or unnecessary detail. The suit covers the torso, arms, and legs completely, leaving no gaps. Around the torso, Pyro wears a set of black straps and a harness that secure a pair of large cylindrical tanks on their back. These tanks are connected by thick hoses that run forward toward the flamethrower. The tanks are metallic and industrial in appearance, adding weight and complexity to Pyro’s silhouette. They sit firmly against the back, reinforcing the idea that Pyro’s function is physically integrated into their design. Their arms are covered by the same red suit, ending in thick, dark gloves that fully enclose the hands. The gloves are bulky compared to the Medic’s or Spy’s, prioritizing protection over dexterity. The fingers appear slightly rounded due to the padding, making their hands look less precise but more resistant to heat and damage. Their legs are similarly covered by the suit, which continues down into heavy, dark boots. These boots are thick and durable, with a wide base that gives Pyro a stable stance. The overall lower body does not emphasize movement or agility, but rather protection and balance. The flamethrower itself acts as a visual extension of Pyro’s body. It is connected directly to the tanks via hoses, creating a continuous line from the back to the hands. The weapon is bulky and mechanical, with a nozzle designed to project flames forward. When held, it completes Pyro’s silhouette, making it clear that their entire design revolves around this single function. Despite the protective and industrial nature of the outfit, Pyro’s proportions remain relatively neutral. There is no exaggerated musculature or extreme thinness visible through the suit. The body underneath is entirely obscured, leaving only a general sense of average human proportions. Overall, the RED Pyro’s appearance is defined by concealment, simplicity, and function. The lack of visible human features removes individuality, replacing it with a uniform, almost anonymous presence. The rounded mask, heavy suit, and connected equipment create a character who feels less like a person and more like a role embodied—an entity fully defined by their gear and purpose, with everything else hidden from view.

The Heavy, short for Heavy Weapons Guy, is a towering hulk of a man hailing from the USSR. He is often considered the face of the game due to his prominent appearance on box art, promotional materials, and loading screens. He starred in the very first Meet the Team video and has appeared in all further movies to date. The Heavy is the largest and arguably most dangerous class in Team Fortress 2, boasting the most base health combined with the devastating firepower of his trusty Minigun. This weapon can inflict huge damage at a very high rate of fire, allowing him to mow down opposing Heavies, cowards, and tiny-baby-men in mere seconds. However, as the slowest class in the game, the Heavy's low movement speed is his main weakness, making him an appealing target for Snipers and Spies. Upon revving up or firing his Minigun, this already unimpressive speed slows to a crawl, making it even easier for enemies to damage him. As a result, the Heavy is often dependent on support from Medics and Engineers to keep him in the fight. Thanks to his burly stature, he also takes 50% less knockback from most damage sources—excluding Sentry Gun bullets. Aside from shredding entire teams when adequately supported, the Heavy is able to provide limited healing for himself and his comrades via his Sandvich, which, when consumed, is capable of restoring him to perfect health within seconds. It can also be dropped to provide an instant, often-appreciated 50% health boost to his teammates, equal to a medium health kit. However, if the Heavy is not careful, an opportunistic enemy may pick up the dropped Sandvich for a health boost of their own. Heavy’s Association The Heavy has the most health points of all characters and his minigun causes considerable damage. He is slow, large, bald and has a thick Russian accent. He wears combat boots, a team-colored shirt with the Heavy’s insignia displayed on his shoulder, as well as an armored vest and a bandolier of shells, for his minigun. His weapons include his enormous fists, a pump-action Shotgun, and his custom-built minigun (affectionately named Sasha, of which he is very possessive) which, according to the Team Fortress 2 promo video, “Weighs 150 kilograms and fires $200 custom-tooled cartridges at 10,000 rounds per minute.” The Heavy also reveals, with no small amount of satisfaction, that it costs “$400,000 to fire this weapon for 12 seconds.” These guys were built to be the tanks of any team, with a massive 300 health they'll brush off three Rockets from a Soldier, a full three magazines from a Scout's Scattergun, and an assortment of other normally fatal weapons, and with a Minigun magazine of 200 rounds, Heavys can spray the field with lead for a substantial amount of time; enough for their team to capitalize on. Keep in mind that the accuracy and range is low and Heavys can have a problem damaging opponents from a certain point of range. The stock minigun does take about 0.87 second to rev up to speed, but their special ability allows the motor to be kept running without firing to be constantly prepared. Heavys can make or break a team, depending which side they're on. Medic/Heavy combos are a popular offensive team, with the Medic keeping the Heavy fighting fit and the Heavy keeping the Medic covered while they charge the objective. Heavy/Engineer is also a good combo for a solid defense. The Heavy keeps the engineer safe while he constructs his buildings, and in return, the Engineer's Dispenser gives the Heavy a bottomless ammo supply and a small amount of health. Despite his great offensive abilities, the Heavy does have one drawback: his massive body. The Heavy's girth can seriously slow him down, making him vulnerable against other classes and their large back provide the perfect target for a Spy. Also, thanks to his slow speed (which, pitifully, halves when the Heavy fires his minigun), Snipers tend to make them their favorite target practice dummies, taking perverse pleasure in turning their heads into a fine red mist. The Heavy's small head in proportion to the rest of his body allows him to escape most amateur-intermediate Snipers, but expert Snipers will be able to hit his head and kill him. Spies are also the heavy's Achilles' heel - his slow speed and large back gives them a huge opportunity for a backstab. The Huo-Long Heater helps by deploying a ring of fire around the Heavy. Spies will catch fire inside that circle, but the Spy will most likely backstab you and die in the flames. Russian boxer Nikolai Valuev (sometimes typed Valujev) may be the inspiration behind the Heavy class. As both of them are Russian, they both are very big and they both look very similar to each other. Not to mention Heavy's unlockable weapon, KGB, or Killing Gloves of Boxing. “Agh! Too many little men on this team!” "I LOVE this doktor!!" "YOU. YES YOU!, YOU ARE DEAD!!" "ALL OF YOU ARE BABIES!" “That was delicious!” “Moist and delicious!” "Sandvich and me, going to beat your ass!' “What was that sandvich? Kill them all? Good idea!” (When eating a sandvich) “OM NOM NOM NOM, NOM” "Bologna's perfect fuel for killing tiny cowards!" (After getting revived by a medic) “I LIVE!” “We fight like men!” “I am credit to team!” "I did it!" "Killing you is full time job now." "What sick man sends babies to fight me?" "Medic!" "Incoming!" “Entire team is BABIES!” "Sandvich makes me strong!" You did well! MY FLESH! IT BURNS! I'M BURNING! FIREE!!!! FIRE, FIRE, FIREEEE!!!! AH, AH, FIRE, FIRE, FIREE!!! Kiss me. In a good team. "I AM BULLETPROOF!!!" "Who sent all these BABIES!?" "You are dead! Not big surprise!" "We lose but they do not win?!" Yes! Да(Yes). Нет(No). No. "NO!" It's Coward Killing Time! (Calling engineer To Build a dispenser) "Put dispenser here!" Go Go GO! MOVE! Help!! Ahrghhh! Dis is bad! "As promised, Heavy will now lay egg in mouth." "We are killers! haha!" "New weapon!" "I like this new weapon" "Heavy have tiny bird head, never speak of this." "Pootis!" "POW!" Advertisement Tips Offense Don’t go on Offense with this class until you’re fairly experienced. You're the slowest moving class in the game, and you’ll be picked off by any decent enemy snipers before you even get into the enemy base. You’re one of the strongest defensive classes in the game. Just keep firing your assault cannon at anyone firing at you, and they'll be the ones to die first, with the exception of other heavies. Then it matters which minigun you have and the enemy, and usually who spins up first as any minigun can kill another heavy under 1 second at close range. Work in relatively open areas. Your minigun takes a second or two to wind up before it begins firing. This means that it's not a good idea to guard places where a Scout can appear and get past you before you’ve begun firing. Enclosed spaces are also bad for you because they allow the enemy to jump out, lob rockets and grenades at you, and then duck back behind cover before you can hit them. That said, large open spaces are also dangerous for you due to your slow speed. Snipers and Soldiers can pick you off from a distance, where the inaccurate fire of your assault cannon render it fairly ineffective. Luckily, enemy snipers rarely make it into your base. An ideal defensive position for a HW Guy is at one end of a long corridor that enemies have to move through, allowing you to fire at them as they approach. Stand in doorways. Scouts hate you. You're their worst nightmare. The only thing on an enemy Scout's mind when he sees a HW Guy on Defense is “How can I get past him?”. Do your part to make it harder for Scouts by standing in doorways that they need to get through. Scouts will run up and attempt to squeeze by you. Ignore them if they’re shooting at you, they have less than half the health you have. Wind up your minigun and let 'em have it. If you're feeling particularly nasty in a Capture The Flag map, go and stand right on top of your Flag with a dispenser preferably and even a medic in cases of hard times. Work with a Medic or Engineer. Try and get an Engineer or Medic to defend near you, so that you can get them to heal you and replenish your ammo, as your minigun can fire all of its bullets in under 20 seconds. Since you're so slow, it takes you longer than any other class to get to the nearest Resupply Room, stock up, and return to your position. If you've got a Medic and/or Engineer nearby to save you the trouble, you can ensure your position is never left undefended. Remember to use your “Call for Medic!” key to signal that you need assistance from them. Also, a level three dispenser and a medic will make a extremely difficult task for anything to get past, as the heavy can keep a constant 450 or 420 health with the Warriors Spirit, and can also continuously fire your minigun. Yes, thats right. Holding down fire at the entrance will have you keep a full 200 ammo and deter everything, even cloaked spies, and probably Dead Ringer spies. Cover and effective positioning. As Heavy, one may expect bullets to come out of the barrel of the Minigun when firing, however that is not the case. Bullets appear out of the head hitbox instead of the Minigun barrel and thus, anything that you can see, you can successfully fire at. This opens itself up to a wide variety of strategic positioning where merely your head shows out of cover, but you can still successfully fire at the enemy. In short, you can successfully fire at anything you can see, meaning that the position of the Minigun is irrelevant. Thus, you can hide behind objects such as the Payload cart, tall signs, and other similar objects and still be able to fire at the enemy, as long as you have eyes on your enemy, you can still successfully shoot at your enemy regardless of your where your Minigun's barrel is in first person view. Advertisement Trivia The Heavy's real name is Misha, which is short for Mikhail. In Team Fortress's comic Cold Day In Hell, he has been called Misha by his 3 sisters, hinting this may be his real name (Note: Misha is short for Mikhail). He has three younger sisters (Zhanna, Yana and Bronislava ) and a mother (his father was killed). In Team Fortress's comic Old Wounds, he was called Mikhail by Spy. As seen is the comic "The Showdown", Heavy has named all of his primary weapons, basic Minigun being Sasha, Tomislav being Svetlana, Brass Beast being Oksana and Huo Long Heater being Sheila In the comics, Heavy seems to be more intelligent and less careless than he is in the game The Heavy is the tallest class in the game standing at 6'5 (196 cm) and also the largest. The Heavy is commonly known to gamers as the "face" of Team Fortress 2, as he was the first character to have a "Meet the Team" video and his avatar is much bigger than everyone else's on the box art for the game. He is also one of the guest stars in the Telltale game, Poker Night at The Inventory. By defeating him, you will receive a Minigun reskin, Iron Curtain. A Team Fortress 2 Heavy that uses his Shotgun often is called a "Fat Scout". This is because The Scout's primary weapon is the Scattergun, which is identical to the Shotgun except for a 25% higher damage-ramp-up. The "Fat" part is as reference to the Heavy, as he is slow and large. In Team Fortress Classic, the Heavy wears a bandana, similar to the Heavy Duty Rag from Team Fortress 2. The Heavy mentions that his minigun weighs "150 kilograms". This shows the strength the Heavy possesses in his upper body and why he primarily uses his fists as his melee weapon. The Heavy is either very wealthy or well supplied on ammo as in his short introduction, Meet the Heavy, the Heavy says that "it costs $400,000 to fire this weapon for 12 seconds...". The Heavy has a PhD in Russian Literature. In Meet the Heavy, the Heavy didn't use either his secondary or melee.Characters who didn't use their default loadouts are the Sniper, Engineer and the Pyro. There has been many Heavy groups in the past, but The Heavy Warriors reached its peak of 2,000 in January 10, 2018. The Heavy really loves medic, as stated in one of his quotes. And from the voice actors themselves, we find out that heavy and medic are definitely romantically involved with one another, as they can be seen having dinner dates together, and then after their argument, they can be seen missing each other. pootis gaming The RED Heavy from Team Fortress 2 is one of the most physically imposing figures in the entire cast, defined first and foremost by his sheer size. He is an extremely large man, typically estimated to stand around 1.95–2.00 meters tall (roughly 6'5"–6'7"), with a body built on overwhelming mass rather than athletic definition. His age is not officially stated, but he is generally interpreted as being in his late 30s to early 40s, carrying the presence of someone who has lived a hard, physically demanding life and come out of it stronger. His build is massive and dense, with a barrel-like torso that dominates his silhouette. His chest is broad and thick, his shoulders wide and heavy, and his arms extraordinarily large, with muscles that appear less sculpted and more compact—built for raw strength rather than appearance. His forearms are especially thick, giving his hands an even more powerful look, as if they could easily crush or grip anything placed in them. Despite his size, his body does not feel slow or clumsy; instead, it suggests a kind of unstoppable force, something that moves with weight and certainty. His neck is thick and short, almost blending into his shoulders, reinforcing the impression of solidity. His head appears slightly smaller in proportion to his body, which only makes his frame seem even larger. His face is wide and rounded, with strong, simple features that emphasize strength over refinement. His skin is fair, often slightly ruddy, giving him a rugged, outdoors-worn look that fits his background. His eyes are small compared to the rest of his face, usually depicted as dark (brown or near-black), set beneath heavy brows. They are not particularly expressive in a delicate sense, but they carry a directness and honesty. When he looks at something, it feels straightforward—he is not analyzing in the same way as the Medic, but rather focusing with clear intent. His eyebrows are thick and sit low, giving him a naturally serious or stern expression even when relaxed. His nose is broad and solid, fitting the overall scale of his face, and his mouth is wide, often forming a confident grin. His lips are thicker than most of the other characters’, contributing to his more grounded, physical appearance. When he smiles, it feels genuine and almost childlike in its simplicity, contrasting with his intimidating size. One of his most defining features is his completely bald head, with no visible hair on the scalp. This smooth, rounded shape adds to his distinctive silhouette, making his head appear like a solid extension of his powerful body. There is no softness or ornamentation—just clean, simple form. His jaw is strong and square, with a slight heaviness that reinforces the impression of durability and strength. His clothing is practical and military-inspired, centered around a tight red shirt that stretches across his chest and arms, emphasizing his immense build. The fabric clings to him, clearly outlining the thickness of his torso and the size of his shoulders. Over this, he wears a black tactical vest that fits snugly, adding structure and contrast to the red beneath. The vest appears functional rather than decorative, designed to support the weight of his gear. Across his torso runs a belt of large ammunition rounds, draped diagonally from shoulder to waist. These bullets are oversized and metallic, catching light and drawing attention to his chest. They reinforce his role as a heavy weapons specialist and add to the visual impression of constant readiness for combat. His hands are large and powerful, covered by fingerless gloves that leave his thick fingers exposed. The gloves are dark, likely leather, and fit tightly around his palms, enhancing his grip. His fingers are broad and blunt, giving the impression of immense strength and control, especially when wrapped around the handle of his minigun. His pants are dark and simple, straight-cut and durable, designed for movement without distraction. They tuck into heavy black boots that appear thick and reinforced, suitable for carrying his weight and enduring harsh conditions. The boots ground his entire figure, completing the sense that he is firmly planted and difficult to move. The Heavy’s most iconic accessory is his massive minigun, which he carries with ease despite its size. The weapon looks enormous in anyone else’s hands, but with him it feels proportionate, as if it were made specifically for his strength. The presence of the weapon further defines his silhouette, making him appear even larger and more formidable. Altogether, the RED Heavy’s appearance is built around one central idea: overwhelming physical power combined with a surprisingly straightforward and almost gentle personality. His height, age, and massive build create an image of a man who is nearly unstoppable in combat, while his facial features and expressions hint at a simpler, more human side beneath the surface. The Heavy, whose real name is Mikhail, hails from the USSR. He’s a towering figure with a heart as big as his muscles, driven by a deep sense of loyalty to his mother and sisters back in Siberia. After his father, a counter-revolutionary, was killed, Heavy and his family were sent to a Siberian gulag. Heavy eventually escaped, freeing the other prisoners and exacting brutal revenge on the guards. This experience shaped him into the stoic and formidable warrior he is today. Despite his intimidating presence, Heavy is also known for his love of simple pleasures, like his beloved Sandvich, which he often eats to regain health. He’s fiercely protective of his teammates, especially Medic, with whom he shares a close bond. Biography Heavy, real name Mikhail, was born in a period where he would've been in his childhood in 1941. His father was killed for being a counter-revolutionary and Mikhail's family was sent to a gulag in Siberia. Three months later, all of the guards were tortured to death and the gulag burned down, with Mikhail's family escaping to the Siberian mountains and moving into a shack. Mikhail and his sisters went out to hunt for food, usually bear meat, and their mother would cook.

In June of 1968, Mikhail was hired by TF Industries to be the Heavy for the new Team Fortress team. He was the biggest one there and became extremely attached to his miniguns, his favourite being Sasha. The new Heavy also became extremely close friends with the Medic.

In 1972, Gray Mann had won Mann Co. after getting his daughter Olivia to defeat Saxton Hale in a fight. The members of Team Fortress were all fired and Heavy returned to Siberia with his family.

6 months later, Heavy rejoined Team Fortress and their war against Gray and Team Fortress Classic. His sister Zhanna started dating Soldier and his family moved to America, they didn't have to eat bear meat ever again.

After the TFC mercs (apart from TFC Heavy) were all killed, TFC and TF2 Heavy has gotten into a fight. TFC looked like he was winning, but Medic distracted TFC long enough for TF2 to defeat him. During Miss Pauling's speech to TFC, Soldier proposed to Zhanna (despite Heavy's concerns about Soldier living in a cave) and Heavy and Soldier became brother-in-laws. Team Fortress returned to America and Heavy's family properly moved there. Soldier and Zhanna had two children and Heavy had became an uncle by 1979.

In 1979, Heavy and Sniper had to save Soldier and Merasmus from the Korean Mafia and Heavy payed them off with $20. A week later, Heavy attended Scout's Smissmas party and he has bought a turkey.

Advertisement Personality The Heavy Weapons Guy is known for belittling his opponents and doesn't care who gets in his way - be they men, "babies", or "tiny baby men" - they will likely fall to his slow but devastating attacks. Heavy is the most iconic (as well as the most cruel and bullish) and the most comical of the Team Fortress characters. Having a liking of firepower, he also has a love for his miniguns, which he has each named "Sasha," (Stock minigun) "Svetlana," (Tomislav) "Oksana," (The Brass Beast) "Sheila," and (Huo-Long Heater) "Natascha" (Natascha). It's more likely a case of him simply showing love for his weapons of choice as his pride and joy than a case of mental illness, as he has also lost a majority of his family and seemingly now considers his guns as some of his most prized possessions.

Despite being a dark and brutal man, he cares deeply for his family, working hard every day to send money back to them in Russia and is even overprotective of his sisters as he initially refuses to rejoin the mercenaries as he wanted to care for them, and only decided to go when his sisters assured him they would be fine on their own and wanted to see the world as well. Outside of battle, Heavy is also shown to be a quiet, thoughtful man, and in the Valve commissioned SFM short film End of the Line, he is shown to be extraordinarily brave as he attempts to stop a train full of explosives from reaching his team's base using his bare hands and, with Medic's help, eventually succeeds. ull Name Mikhail (surname unknown) Alias The Heavy Heavy Weapons Guy Misha Big Guy Fatuous Fat-Headed Fat Man (by Spy) Fat Boy (by Engineer) Blubbering Bolshevik (by Demoman) Mr. Weapons Heavyman Ivan (Both by Strong Bad) Pootis (By fans)

Origin Team Fortress 2 Occupation Heavy Weapons expert Mercenary

Powers / Skills Peak human strength Peak human durability Intelligence Weapons expertise Marksmanship Fighting skills Food empowerment Intimidation

Goals Protect his Mother and Sisters from Soviet Government (succeeded). Provide for his family. Protect his beloved medic.

Crimes Mass murder Mass destruction Mass espionage Mass torture (heavily implied) Use of a serated weapon and an incendiary weapon in war Use of barbed and homemade weapons in war Torture Battery Theft Terrorism War crimes Nuclear warfare Mutilation Conspiracy Black magic

Type of Villain Brutish Mercena

Hailing from the lost country of New Zealand and raised in the unforgiving outback of Australia, the Sniper is a tough and ready crack-shot mercenary. The Sniper's main role on the battlefield is to pick off important enemy targets from afar using his Sniper Rifle and its ability to deal guaranteed Critical hits with a headshot (with some exceptions). He is effective at long range but weakens with proximity, where he is forced to use his SMG or his Kukri. As a result, the Sniper tends to perch on higher grounds or in hard-to-see places, where he can easily pin down enemies at chokepoints. Although he is typically known for instantaneously killing enemies at a distance, the Sniper can use the Huntsman to get closer to the enemy. Additionally, the Sydney Sleeper and the mysterious contents of Jarate allow him to take on a support role by causing enemies to take Mini-Crits. The Sniper is voiced by John Patrick Lowrie. Hailing from New Zealand and raised in the unforgiving Australian outback, the Sniper is a tough and ready sharpshooter. The Sniper's main role on the battlefield is to stick to the high places and pick off the enemy team. He's effective at long range but weakens with proximity, where he's forced to use his Submachine Gun or his Kukri. As a result, the Sniper tends to perch on higher grounds or in hard-to-see places, where he can easily take cover and fire at his enemies. Although he's typically known for instantaneously killing enemies at a distance, the Sniper can use the Huntsman to get closer to the enemy. Additionally, the Sydney Sleeper and the Jarate allow him to take on a support role by causing enemies to take mini-crits. Description In his former life as a tracker of dangerous game in the unforgiving Australian outback, the Sniper would spend months by himself. Prolonged isolation taught him a valuable lesson: you don't have to rely on other people if you never miss. Biography After Mann Co. was disassembled by Grey Mann, Sniper went into hiding back in his childhood home located in Australia. When the team was being reassembled, Miss Pauling and Demoman traveled across the globe to reach him. Sniper was less than ecstatic to be found, as he knocked the two unconscious and interrogated Miss Pauling about the true origins of his parents. Miss Pauling explained that he was born in the underwater country of New Zealand. However, as the country was being flooded, his scientist parents placed him in a rocket ship aimed for space. The ship malfunctioned and sent baby Sniper hurtling towards a small property in rural Australia, where he was then raised by two loving Australian parents. Sniper was happy to find out that the Team Fortress crew was heading to New Zealand to find the last of the Australium, given that the excursion may give Sniper the chance to find his biological parents, and when they arrived he was greeted as such. Sniper's real parents were the last surviving New Zealanders and Sniper had escaped the sunken New Zealand in a single-seated rocket purely by accident, as both his father and mother had wanted to use it themselves. Their reunion was cut short when Sniper's mother escaped New Zealand in a new rocket ship, his father stole their submarine, and Sniper was shot and killed by the sniper of the Team Fortress Classic team. Sniper was, however, resurrected by the Medic, much to the TFC Heavy's dismay. After seeing what was on the other side (his adopted parents and heaven) Sniper states that now that he knows what's waiting for him and that he's the most dangerous man on the island as he no longer fears death. He then escapes and rendezvous with Spy, saving him from the TFC Sniper. Sniper Update The Sniper Update introduced the Razorback, which seems to be a hand-carved tribal shield with a car battery attached to it. If a Spy attempts to backstab a Sniper wearing the Razorback, the Spy will get zapped and becomes stunned for 2 seconds, and can move but cannot attack for the duration. However, if a Flying Guillotine is thrown at the stunned Spy via a Scout, it will not be a critical hit, showing that the Spy is not technically stunned. It blocks 1 backstab per life/re-supply cabinet visit. Even with the Razorback, a Spy can take out a Sniper with 3 shots of the revolver, 2 with the Ambassador as long as one is a head-shot, or even just one with the Enforcer while undisguised, though this was later nerfed to only whilst being disguised. Sniper Tactics A Sniper's job is to scan the area for potential targets, and more specifically, make good use of his distance and obscurity by making few, but effective shots, and not remaining in one area for too long at a time. More importantly, as the Sniper is a support class, his role is to take out extremely valuable assets of the opposing team, i.e.: Heavies, Medics with full or high ÜberCharge, and Soldiers using area-buffs like the Buff Banner, Concheror, and the Battalion's Backup. A single Sniper can cover a very large area, making him a very dangerous threat to be up against. While powerful as a field presence, the Sniper still needs to be extremely wary of enemies that have slipped past him and could be making their way to his hiding place to kill him, considering the fact that despite his high-damage output, he still has the same health as that of a Scout. A Sniper also need-be aware of potential targets being able to see the enemy-colored points of light cast by the rifle's laser sight. To counteract this, a Sniper can aim at a nearby obstacle, obscuring the laser from the enemy but still being able to monitor something like an enemy doorway or the Capture Point, (keep in mind, while the presence of that ominous looking laser-point can tell your enemy "you're being watched", it can actually play a valuable mind-game on the enemy and discourage them from using a certain exit, which can give your team the tactical advantage of a well coordinated 'bottle-neck' ambush). First rule of a Sniper: Until you are good, you shouldn't be directly at the front line, and even then you will need teammates to take hits. You can be both the key to a failed defense or a failed offense. At first you may find that the Sniper's somewhat weak close-combat ability and low health almost forces you to camp at the back, but as you get more confident in your aim, you can attempt to get closer and closer to the front lines. In this position you will be able to take on more immediate threats to the team, give enemy Spies a much harder time, and help your team much more. Second rule: Know your enemy. Nothing is more frustrating than to run around the corner, thinking you've reached the high ground to pick off those slow Heavies and get gunned down by some sentry. Or to actually be sniping those Heavies and a Spy stabbing you in the back. In short, stay alert. Dozing off will get you killed in any situation, as you have a mere 125 HP. Third rule: Know your weaponry. Your trustworthy sniper rifle, with a scope to zoom in and a long barrel for accuracy, is the weapon you'll would want to wield most of the time. Your SMG (Sub-Machine Gun), although weak, still packs enough punch to take out injured enemies, or enemies you've hit with an uncharged headshot and need to finish off. It is also useful for scanning for Spies, as hit Spies will flicker, revealing their location. It can also be a last resort against Scouts that get too close, although the Kukri is probably a safer bet at close range. If crits are off, however, you're better off just going for an uncharged headshot unless you know they've been weakened. Sniping in General Sniping in general is hard, it requires skill and dedication to learn how to master those headshots. Start off by picking bigger targets: the Heavies. Then try to headshot faster targets, like Soldiers, and slowly move up the ranks. You must know when to shoot and when not to, where the best sniping locations are, and where enemy Snipers might be hiding. Do: Check for enemy Sniper dots. Keep an eye on your back. Mind your health, you only have 125 HP Prioritize targets: Medics and Heavies first, Soldiers and Demos second. Time your target to get a critical headshot. Use Jarate. Jarate is good at finding hidden cloaked Spies. When you bump into or see a Spy cloaking, throw a Jarate at them so it will reveal where the Spy going. Jarate is also good for extinguishing you or your teammates from fire. Try to take down level 3 sentries. Sniper is the second best class at removing them without assistance. But, don't go out of your way, and don't do it if your team is already there. Try to snipe Engineers behind their sentries. Make sure the Engineer's head is visible above or outside the silhouette of the sentry (even if you can see his head through the sentry, you still can't hit him as the sentry hitbox blocks it), aim a little higher than his head (head hitboxes are alarmingly big in TF2), and pull the trigger. Then, you can unload one fully-charged and one partially-charged shot to drop the sentry. When being Sniper, don't forget to always move. Do Not: Camp in one spot. Never trust random team members. If some random teammate pops up without clear reason, only seeming to stand there, don't assume they're "watching your back". Hit them with the Kukri once or twice as they might be an enemy Spy. If the Spy dies from 1 hit, they might be using the Dead Ringer. You should continue to Spy check for another 7 seconds to be safe. Don't go too far forward. No matter how good your aim gets, or how skilled at dodging rockets you become, you need at least one teammate in front of you. You can still die from a couple seconds of fire from the enemy. This does not apply as much for the Huntsman, though. Don't shoot randomly. This isn't an effective way to play Sniper. Sniper is a high-risk/reward class and requires a certain degree of skill to be good at. If you're only landing bodyshots, your damage output will be incredibly low compared to all other classes. Go for 100% charged headshots as much as possible. Don't rush the enemy spawn point unless it's already well under siege by your team. On your own, you will most likely die due to your lack of health and the fact that the Sniper doesn't have many weapons suitable for mid-range combat. Even if you have the Huntsman, which is a great mid-range weapon, your chances of surviving a rush to the enemy spawn are still slim. General Tips Learn how much charge you need to kill each class in one hit. A fully charged bodyshot deals 150 damage, whereas a headshot of the same charge will deal 450. For headshots, Demomen and Pyros need ~20% charge, Soldiers need ~50%, and Heavies need ~75% to kill. 125 HP classes will die instantly unless they are overhealed. Without a headshot, you will generally need two fully charged shots to kill most classes. Not every target needs a headshot. If you encounter a weakened or fleeing target, don't be afraid to pick him off with an unscoped shot, your SMG, or a quickscope. Keep your ears open. The Spy has a very distinctive uncloaking sound and if you hear it, drop everything and spin with your melee, or even a point-blank arrow to the head. Learn when to retreat. If you're being hammered by explosives and heavy fire, it's a good sign that you're too far forward. Fall back to take cover and take out whatever was causing you problems from that closer range. Keep moving. Small movements left and right, moving erratically or in circles will do you a world of good. You'll be harder to hit for enemy Snipers, a much less desirable target for Soldiers, and you'll be a harder target for Spies to backstab. Not only that, but if a Spy is trying to sneak past and you bump into them, you'll be able to whip out your Kukri and whack them before they can sink their knife into your back. If fighting a moving target, mimic their movements and they'll be slower on your screen, allowing for an easier shot. Don't stay scoped for too long. Sitting around with a limited field of view increases your chances of being caught off-guard, like being backstabbed by a Spy. Although Scouts are fast, a quick headshot will pluck them out of the air. If they've double jumped, they can't change their momentum, so let their heads fall into your crosshair and pull the trigger. Know whom to stay away from. Pyros are great at setting you alight from ranges you could have sworn their flame didn't reach. If you see one coming for you either run, or if it's too late, back off and try for a headshot (or marinate yourself in Jarate). Quotes Some of the Sniper's spoken lines in the game include: "Wave goodbye to yer head wanker!" (Sniper rifle taunt) "Thanks fer standing still, wanker." (Battle cry) "God save the Queen!" (Melee kill) ''Y'got blood on me knife, mate." (Melee kill) "Y'best keep lying down." "Give 'em a gob-full!" "This is gonna be a real piece of piss, ya bloody fruitshop owners!" "Nothing personal mate. I'm just better." "That funeral ain't gonna be open casket!" "There ya go!"

Sniper Voice "Beauty!" "Standing around like a bloody idiot!" "Let's have a go at it!" (Throwing Jarate) "Jarate!" "Bombs away!" (In Meet the Sniper) "Dad, DAD! Put Mum on the phone" "Gaaaahhh, piss..." (Killing a Soldier) "That helmet's gonna make a nice bowl for ya brains!" (Killing a Heavy) "I JUST BAGGED THE WORLD'S FATTEST MAN!" "All your heads look bloody ten feet tall." "Here's a touching story: once upon a time, you died, and I lived happily ever after. The end." "I'm a dinkum Aussie, not some bloody cartoon!" (Killing another Sniper) "One Sniper to another, mate: GIVE! UP!" (laughing) "Bloody hell, you're awful!" "You got a forehead on 'ya like a coffee table!" "Come to Sniper, my little beauty." ​Trivia The Sniper's name is Mick Mundy; this is from the Meet the Director comic which referred to Sniper as "Mr. Mundy". (This also references Sniper's birth name "Mun-dee".) The Sniper is the second tallest class in the game at 6'2" (187.9 cm), with only Heavy 6'5" (196 cm) taller than him. In a fight scene in Meet The Spy, the Spy manages to cut the Sniper on the left side of his cheek, after the video was released, the Sniper got an update to his model that added the scar. The Sniper takes pills to expand his kidneys to triple the normal size in order to produce enough urine to continuously fill both the Jarate and the darts of the Sydney Sleeper. According to Expiration Date and the taunt "Killer Solo", it seems the Sniper is proficient in the Tenor Saxophone. The Sniper's SMG was originally intended to be the Scout's primary weapon as seen in early posters, but was scrapped later in development (a file called "tf_weapon_smg_scout" still exists in the game files ). The Sniper is very similar in character and looks to the character Robert Muldoon from Jurassic Park. The Sniper is the only mercenary who doesn't say a single word in Expiration Date. The RED Sniper from Team Fortress 2 has a very different physical presence compared to the Heavy or the Medic—he is not imposing through size or intensity, but through stillness, precision, and a kind of quiet confidence. He is generally estimated to be around 1.80–1.85 meters tall (about 5'11"–6'1"), with an age likely in the mid 30s to early 40s. His proportions are lean and practical, built more for endurance and control than for strength or speed, giving him a silhouette that feels understated but highly functional. His build is slim with a slight athletic tone, especially in his arms and shoulders, suggesting someone accustomed to holding steady positions for long periods rather than engaging in direct physical confrontation. His posture is relaxed but balanced—never stiff, never careless. He often appears slightly angled or at ease, as if conserving energy, yet there is always a readiness in the way he carries himself, like he could shift into action without hesitation. His neck is average in length, leading into a head that feels proportionate to his body, without the exaggeration seen in some of the other mercenaries. His face is long and somewhat narrow, but softer and less angular than the Medic’s. His skin tone is lightly tanned, reflecting his outdoor, desert-oriented background. There is a natural roughness to his complexion—not unkempt, but not polished either—suggesting exposure to sun and environment over time. His eyes are usually depicted as dark, often brown, though they can appear shadowed due to his hat and glasses. What stands out is not their color, but their focus. His gaze is steady, calm, and highly controlled. He does not display exaggerated emotion through his eyes; instead, they communicate patience and accuracy. When he looks at something, it feels measured, as if he is already calculating distance, angle, and outcome. His eyelids tend to rest in a neutral, slightly lowered position, giving him a naturally relaxed or even mildly unimpressed expression. His eyebrows are straight and not overly expressive, sitting low enough to add to his calm, grounded demeanor. His nose is long and slightly prominent, fitting naturally within the proportions of his face. His mouth is thin and often set in a neutral line, occasionally shifting into a subtle smirk that feels dry rather than playful. His facial expressions are minimal, controlled, and efficient—nothing is exaggerated or wasted. He wears thin, rectangular glasses or protective shooting lenses, often tinted slightly, which partially obscure his eyes and add to his reserved, observant presence. These glasses reflect light at certain angles, making it harder to fully read his gaze, reinforcing the idea that he sees more than he reveals. His most defining facial accessory is his wide-brimmed hat, worn low enough to cast a shadow over his upper face. The hat is simple and practical, shaped for protection against sun rather than style, and it contributes heavily to his silhouette. It frames his head and adds to the sense of distance and detachment, as though he is always slightly removed from the immediate chaos around him. His hair is dark brown, kept relatively short but not as tightly controlled as the Medic’s. It sits naturally under the hat, with a slightly rugged, unstyled look. There is no attempt at perfection here—just practicality. His clothing is built around utility. He wears a red short-sleeved shirt under a brown or dark vest, which adds structure without restricting movement. The vest appears worn and functional, suited for carrying small gear. His sleeves expose his forearms, which are lean and lightly toned, showing enough muscle for stability without bulk. He wears fingerless gloves, allowing for both grip and sensitivity, especially important for handling a rifle with precision. His hands are long and steady, with fingers that appear controlled and deliberate rather than forceful. Every movement implied in his design suggests accuracy. His pants are practical and slightly loose, designed for comfort during long periods of standing or crouching. They are paired with sturdy boots that suggest durability across rough terrain. Nothing about his lower body draws attention—it all supports his role without distraction. The most important extension of his body is his sniper rifle. Long, clean, and precise, it mirrors his own design philosophy. When he holds it, it feels less like a weapon and more like a natural continuation of his arms and line of sight. His entire posture seems built around the act of aiming, stabilizing, and firing with perfect control. Overall, the RED Sniper’s appearance is defined by restraint. His height, age, and lean build create a figure that does not demand attention but quietly holds it. Every detail—from his shaded eyes to his steady hands—contributes to the impression of someone who operates with patience, accuracy, and complete self-control. He is not loud, not exaggerated, but deeply precise, a character whose presence is felt most strongly in stillness rather than motion.

Biography Under his birth name Mun-Dee, the Sniper was born in the underwater country of New Zealand to Bil-Bel and Lar-Nah in the early 1940s. After his father made a failed attempt to get New Zealand's council of leaders to send their country into space he decided to a build a rocket for himself in order to go to space by himself. However, since his rocket is only built for one person, he ended up getting into a fight with his wife over on who gets to be the only occupant. Amidst the confusion, the Sniper, who was an infant back then, proceeded to crawl into the rocket and he was launched through New Zealand's underwater dome which flooded the city and killed all of its inhabitants save for his parents, who managed to survive. Because of faulty construction on the rocket, the Sniper crash-landed in Australia where he was found by his adoptive parents; Jonathan Mundy and his wife Mrs. Mundy.

Having been raised by his adoptive parents throughout his childhood, the Sniper likes to spend his time outdoors under the hot sun. During the summer of 1968, he was hired as a mercenary to continue the war between Redmond and Blutarch Mann, as each fight each other for the land their late father had purchased. During those years, the Sniper would stay in touch with his adoptive parents either by payphone or mail. In 1971, during the Robot Wars, he fought against Gray Mann's robot army with his team, in which they secured victory. Eventually, after he and the other mercenaries were fired by Gray Mann after he took over Mann Co.- thanks to his daughter Olivia Mann- the Sniper returns to Australia where he reunites with his adoptive parents. Jonathan and his wife died six months later, leaving the Sniper to now live on his own. One day, while he was cleaning his parents' house, he discovered that he is adopted. During his time alone, he had gone bush, abandoning his normal surroundings and reverting to feral quotations.

When Miss Pauling and the Demoman arrived and began looking through his parents' house, Sniper emerges from the shadows and sedates the Demoman, taking both him and Miss Pauling captive. When Miss Pauling demanded the Sniper to tell her if he poisoned Demoman, he revealed that he just gave him some of his family's moonshine liquor. He further reveals that he is adopted and that Jonathan and Mrs. Mundy are not his birth parents. When Miss Pauling tells him that she and Demoman were going to meet his real parents, he immediately snaps out of his hostile state and was left in shock, as he was injected with wolfsbane while he was tying Miss Pauling up. Immediately joining her, the Sniper, along with Demoman, Pyro, Soldier, and Zhanna, travelled to New Zealand by submarine. There, in a sealed laboratory, he was reunited with Bil-Bel and Lar-Nah, the latter of whom had become an alcoholic. When Bil-Bel asked his son on how he returned from space, the Sniper tells him that he never reached space and his rocket just crashed. When his father wondered on how he survived being burned by magma, as he had calculated that it will cover the earth, the Sniper reveals that there is no magma covering the earth, which left Bil-Bel speechless. Bil-Bel then proceeded to ask him for money, as it was what he has been waiting to ask. Annoyed, the Sniper did just that.

However, seconds after he gave some money to his father, he watched in shock as his mother blasted off into space with the last of his father's rocket ships, which was painted with a faction of the last cache of Australium. As the area is rapidly flooding with water, the Sniper looked for his dad. However, before he could even go and rescue his father, the Soldier points out that he is at their submarine, which he then took for himself. After Bil-Bel departed, the Sniper felt hurt by this, as he believed that his birth father had left him and the others to die. However, he is soon overjoyed when a submarine enters and he assumed that he had come back, or so he believes it to be. When he saw that the submarine is not the one his father had taken, he was immediately riddled with bullets, leaving the Sniper in critical condition. When the TFC mercenaries revealed themselves along with the Medic, who had unexpectedly joined them, the Sniper immediately noticed this before dying from his wounds.

The Medic proceeded to take the Sniper's body to the morgue of Gray Gravel Co., the island headquarters of Gray Mann, where he proceeded to stitch up his dead teammate's wounds. Meanwhile, in Heaven, the Sniper reunites with his adoptive parents. When he insisted that he wanted to stay with them, Mrs. Mundy lovingly tells him that though they wanted him to stay there is still some unfinished business left on earth. Jonathan, agreeing with her and now approving of his adopted son's profession as an assassin, insists that he return to earth and give his enemies hell. Upon regaining his life back, the Sniper, in his wrath, proceeded to grab the Medic by the neck. When he accused his old teammate of killing him, the Medic denies this and states that he was just beside the person who killed him. The Sniper demanded on why he joined the TFC mercenaries and the Medic explained his reasons on why he joined them. When the Sniper asked how long he had been dead, the Medic reveals that it was just for 12 hours. This caused the Sniper to realize that his brief reunion with his adoptive parents was real and he proudly tells the Medic that he is now the "most dangerous bloody man" on the island and no longer fears death. He and Spy took down TFC Engineer and TFC Sniper and Sniper lost his clothes during the process. Team Fortress won over the Team Fortress Classic team and they flew back to America.

7 years later, he and Heavy had to rescue Soldier and Merasmus from the Korean Mafia and a week later, Sniper attended Scout's Smissmas party.

Advertisement Personality Sniper doing about his job as an assassin and mercenary. Sniper doing about his job as an assassin and mercenary.

The Sniper is an outdoorsman who's loved to spend his time outdoors ever since childhood. He loves his job as an assassin, but this usually results in a conflict with his adoptive father, who believes that his son has become a "crazed gunman". Sniper takes his job as a mercenary seriously. Since sniping is quiet, calm, and focused, he has developed a high level of patience, as he can wait until the sun sets to finally kill his target. Despite his status as a deadly mercenary, he proves himself to be quite an oddball by, for instance, urinating in mason jars while on the job to use as a weapon on his targets. In addition, he seems to be against people who murder simply to murder, referring to it as "mental sickness". He also finds torturous killings to be unprofessional.

Regardless of the tensed conflict with his adoptive father over his mercenary job, Sniper loves both him and his adoptive mother and would always keep in touch with them. This love extended to the point where after Sniper died, when he succumbed to the wounds inflicted on him in the comic "Blood In The Water", he begged to stay with his adoptive parents in Heaven. It is there that Sniper finally gained the approval of his adoptive father.

Although he can be loud and noisy if the time is appropriate, the Sniper shows that he is easily the most calm and collected of the mercenaries. This is shown by some of his voice lines in-game, and the fact that he doesn't speak a single time in Expiration Date, only making a big on-screen appearance in the short film once when he snipes down the bread monster.

Weapons Primary Weapons Sniper Rifle Huntsman Fortified Compound Sydney Sleeper Bazaar Bargain Machina Hitman's Heatmaker Classic

Advertisement Secondary Weapons Jarate SMG The Cleaner's Carbine Razorback Darwin's Danger Shield Cozy Camper Melee Weapons Kukri Bushwacka Tribalman's Shiv Shahanshah Trivia Sniper lives in a 1958 Land Rover Series II model camper van. He is mocked by the other mercenaries for this, as shown in some of their domination lines. The revelation of Sniper's true birthplace explains why he isn't extremely strong and brash like other Australians in the TF2 universe, being unaffected by Australium in the womb. Though his parents looking like Sniper instead of the average Australian is still not known. In "Comic #5: Old Wounds", it is shown that Medic has given Sniper stitches on his torso (two straight ones on the left side with a Y-shaped stitch on the top) and one on each arm to sew up his wounds. Although never stated in-game, Sniper's full adopted name of 'Mick Mundy' is revealed on the box of his NECA action figure. According to a rare Miss Pauling contract voice line from the Tough Break Update, Sniper does psychedelic mushrooms. Sniper can fly a plane. Despite his advice to "be polite", Sniper still throws jarate (jars that contain his own urine) at people as a weapon and his domination taunts are very impolite. While he does dismiss the value of "feelings", he truly can be an openly emotional in his affection for his parents and the grudges he holds against his enemies.

Hailing from an indeterminate region of France, the Spy is a class known for his enthusiasm for sharp suits and even sharper knives. Using a unique array of cloaking watches, he can render himself invisible or even feign his own death, letting him infiltrate enemy lines with little chance of detection. His Disguise Kit lets him impersonate any class on either team. With enough skill in the art of deception, the Spy can momentarily fool enemies with his disguise, lulling them into a false sense of security. When the time is right, he can emerge from the woodwork to strike a killing blow, stabbing his unsuspecting "teammate" in the back. A backstab with any of the Spy's knives will kill most foes in a single hit, provided they are not under the effects of any type of invulnerability. In addition to being able to swiftly assassinate key enemies, the Spy can disable and destroy Engineer-constructed buildings with his Sapper. Once attached, the Sapper disables and slowly drains health from the enemy building, eventually resulting in its destruction. However, a Sapper can be removed by an Engineer, or Pyro wielding the Homewrecker, Maul, or Neon Annihilator. The Spy has the unique ability to use enemy Dispensers while disguised and use enemy Teleporters at any time, enabling him to replenish his health and ammo behind enemy lines and enter Engineer nests undetected. Should any enemy be unfortunate enough to be standing on a Teleporter exit as the Spy teleports, they will be telefragged and die instantly. However, the Spy still collides with enemy buildings, even when disguised. Medics can both heal and apply ÜberCharge effects to disguised enemy Spies. Particularly adept Spies can use this to their advantage by coercing enemy Medics into healing them, allowing them to more easily pull off stabs amidst a group of enemies. Whereas most players can only see the names and health of their teammates, the Spy can observe the names and health of the enemy team as well (an ability unique to the Spy and a Medic carrying the Solemn Vow), allowing him to relay useful intelligence and coordinate team pushes. This synergizes well with his cloaking ability, which makes him ideal for identifying and calling out enemy positions and upcoming pushes. A skilled Spy can apply pressure from behind the enemy while the rest of his team pushes from the front, resulting in a pinch that any uncoordinated team will find difficult to escape from. The Spy, unlike any other class in the game, heavily relies on stealth. This makes him a difficult class to effectively use, since Spy's strength is heavily determined by the experience of the enemy team rather than the player using him. Using a unique array of cloaking watches, he can render himself completely invisible or even fake his own death, leaving unaware opponents off-guard. His Disguise Kit lets him take on the form of any class on either team, allowing him to blend in while behind enemy lines before stabbing his unsuspecting "teammates" in the back. In fact, a swift backstab with any of the Spy's knives will always kill an opponent in one hit - with the exception of those under the effects of any type of invulnerability (such as the Medic's ÜberCharge), or some other form of immense, nigh unattainable damage reduction. In addition to being able to swiftly assassinate key enemies, the Spy possesses the ability to disable and destroy Engineer's buildings with his Sapper. Once attached to an enemy building, the Sapper disables and slowly drains health from the building. However, a Sapper can be removed by an Engineer's wrench, or a Pyro wielding the Homewrecker, Neon Annihilator, or Maul. The Spy is even able to utilize enemy teleporters to better infiltrate the opponent's team or perhaps even trick someone into getting telefragged. Whereas most players can see the names and health of only their teammates, the Spy can observe the names and health of the enemy team as well, allowing him to relay useful intelligence. This passive ability is unique to only the Spy and a Medic carrying the Solemn Vow. Quotes "Let's settle this like gentlemen!" "Oh dear, i've made quite a mess." "You got blood on my suit." "Right behind you." "I never really was on your side" "I'm going to gut you like a Cornish game hen!" "Well, off to visit your mother!" (dominating a Scout) "At least you died for honor - and my amusement!" (dominating a Soldier) "Burn in hell, you mumbling abomination!" (dominating a Pyro) "Here's what I have that you don't: a functioning liver, depth perception, and a pulse!" (dominating a Demoman) "Your precious sandwich can't save you now, fatty!" (dominating a Heavy) "Did I throw a wrench into your plans? laughter" (dominating an Engineer) "You disgust me, filthy jar man!" (dominating a Sniper) "while laughing Laughter really IS the best medicine! laughter" (dominating a Medic) "Go to hell, and take that cheap suit with you!" (dominating an enemy Spy) "I murdered your toys as well." (sapping an Engineer's buildings shortly after killing them) "Here lies scout, he ran fast and died a virgin." (dominating a Scout) "May I make a suggestion? Run." "You imbecile, you've doomed us all!" "Surprise." "Did you forget about me?" "I appear to have burst into flames." "You suck!" Advertisement Milestones Milestone 1: After unlocking 5 Spy achievements, the player will automatically obtain the Ambassador, a replacement for the Revolver that deals critical damage on headshots at the cost of slower firing speed and less damage per shot. Milestone 2: After unlocking 11 Spy achievements, you unlock the Cloak and Dagger, an invisibility watch. The watch has a shorter time spent cloaked if the player is moving, but if the player is standing still, they can stay cloaked forever. After running out of cloak, the player will look like he was bummed constantly until he is still, gets killed, or decloaks. Milestone 3: After unlocking 16 Spy achievements, the Dead Ringer is given to the player. This is a different type of watch, as it cannot make the user cloaked by themselves. This can be pulled out instantly, and when the player takes any damage that doesn't kill the player, the player will be completely cloaked and dropping a fake Spy ragdoll faking death. An ammo box will also be dropped, though it contains no ammo. The player will be removed of all negative effect no matter, be it Jarate, Bleeding, Mad Milk, Afterburn, water, and other particle effects. While cloaked, the user has a 90% damage resistance to everything. The cloaking time is a lot longer than the one given by Cloak and Dagger. Playing as the Spy The Spy, as his primary weapon, is able to utilize a revolver. It's offensive capabilities are limited, so it is best used to pick off enemies who are low on health (made easier by the Spy's passive ability to view an enemy's health at will), or to defend yourself after being found out. The first shot from the revolver will always be 100% accurate, but successive shots without a notable pause in-between will have a slight deviation in their trajectory. While the revolver's offensive capabilities are nowhere near that of a Rocket Launcher, Minigun, or even a Shotgun, once one's aim has been honed enough that they can mostly hit their shots, the revolver can be shockingly effective. Use this to punish overconfident opponents who assume you're as defenseless as a Medic. As a secondary weapon, the Spy uses his Electro-Sapper. This device can be attached to an Engineer's buildings to disable them and slowly sap their health away until either the Sapper is removed, or the building is destroyed, whatever comes first. Placing a Sapper on a teleporter will apply the Sapper to both ends. While this could potentially be of benefit to the Spy, allowing them to destroy both ends of a teleporter, something other classes cannot do easily, it could also be a hinderance as the enemy Engineer and any other teammates could remove the Sapper from either end. As previously mentioned, a Sapper can be removed by an Engineer's wrench, or a Pyro wielding the Homewrecker, Neon Annihilator, or Maul. Outside of Mann vs. Machine, the Sapper does not have a cooldown of any kind and can be used infinitely and indefinitely, allowing it to be attached and reattached to as many buildings as needed. As a melee weapon, the Spy uses a knife. It will only do 40 damage, instead of the 65 of every other class (except Scout). This melee weapon is unique among those used by other classes in the fact that it can never randomly Critical Hit, but the knife more than makes up for this with its signature ability to backstab, allowing the Spy to almost always one-shot an opponent if the knife makes contact with the opponent's back. What Team Fortress 2 considers a player's back to be is sometimes quite volatile and unpredictable, but this can be used to the Spy's advantage to get out of difficult situations after being found out, allowing the Spy to backstab someone who already knows he is a Spy. This is known as a "trickstab". Finally, the Spy has the disguise kit, a tool that allows them to assume the appearance of any mercenary on either team. As time has gone on, disguises have become less and less believable, not aided by how inconsistent and occasionally buggy the disguises can be. A disguise should never be your main form of stealth, it should be a back-up to not draw attention to yourself and to prevent sentries from firing at you. Disguising as anything other than a Scout, Medic, or another Spy will reduce your movement speed to match that of the class you're disguised as. Because of this, disguising as a Heavy or Soldier is not ideal (although oddly enough, due to the inefficiency they provide, Soldier and Heavy disguises can prove to be oddly effective due to how less people will expect them). A disguise is lost upon firing with your primary or swinging your melee (one can also bind a key to undisguise themselves instantly if they so wish). The Spy also has the Invis-Watches that allow him to turn completely invisible for a certain amount of time. With the stock Invis-Watch, this amount of time can be increased by picking up ammo packs whilst invisible. For the Cloak and Dagger, the Spy can simply stand still and remain invisible for an infinite amount of time. The Cloak and Dagger is one of the unlockable wrist watches for the Spy. The C&D (as it is commonly referred to by other players in-game) has the ability to recharge while you're standing still. It even recharges in half the time of the default watch. With the C&D it is very easy to get behind enemies undetected, you can use this to your advantage. Try to not stand directly in corners, as Pyros and other classes often randomly spycheck corners more often than walls. A good thing to do on CTF maps is to use the Cloak and Dagger to sneak behind enemy lines, and do what a Spy is meant to do... spy. Hide somewhere near the enemy respawn and stay invisible, watching and waiting. Try to stay close to a wall, in the middle of it, as corners are a popular place for enemies to shoot at to check for spies (But almost nobody checks the middle of a wall!). Just wait and watch, giving info to your team when you see something unusual, like a large group of Heavies and Medics getting together. Never yell "Medic!" repetitively, it draws enemy attention to you, something you do NOT want. Also, the enemy team can see in the chat the voice of who you are impersonating, which is something you do NOT want either. Advertisement Don't disguise out in the open. If the enemy sees you, they'll alert the rest of the team to your disguise choice. Make sure to disguise after you cloak. If you disguise before you start cloaking, the smoke cloud from disguising will follow you and make you easily visible. Also, if you cloak and are in disguise and bump into someone or are shot by the other team, they'll see your outline so try to stay away from large crowds. Try to disguise yourself as a class that is used by a lot of people on the other team, since the game gives you a name of one of the enemy players at random using the class you chose, so if the other team has only one Scout, and you disguise yourself as a scout, you always have their name and the player you're impersonating will know you're a Spy once he spots you. A good habit with the Dead Ringer is disguising as an ally in spawn, but after your Dead Ringer has activated, switch your disguise to an enemy. This way people can hardly spot a Spy in your team by looking into your spawn. Avoid running directly into enemies. Teammates can pass through each other, but the same can't be done with enemies. Which obviously means that if you bump into an enemy when disguised, the enemy team will know you're a Spy if you haven't vanished within the next second. It should be noted that bots will always detect when you bump into them, even if they are facing away from you. If you want to take out a sentry and an Engineer. Put a sapper on the sentry and quickly backstab the Engineer as he tries to destroy the sapper, or sap the sentry and shoot it to destroy it before the Engineer can remove the sapper. (Be careful of other sentries and enemies in the area). Another, more risky, option is to backstab the engineer and then sap the sentry before it attacks you, making it safe to destroy. It is possible to continually set sappers on buildings and wear down the Engineer trying to repair them. If they do not concentrate on trying to damage or kill the Spy while repairing, continuous use of sappers will destroy the building or allow teammates the ability to charge in. Advertisement Avoid Pyros like the plague. A Pyro's flamethrower is extremely effective against Spies and ideal for spy-checking. Staying away from Pyros whenever possible is a good rule of thumb. A Dead Ringer's feign will protect you from flames for 2 seconds at most but after that, it's easy for a stray flame to hit you. If it comes to a direct fight with a Pyro using a revolver most likely will be the best course of action. Think before you disguise. The Spy's disguise mechanic is incredibly powerful when used correctly. A disguise will make you appear as a teammate to the enemy team. The most important part of disguises is to remember to act your disguise and be patient. Acting your disguise will make you seem more believable, if you're disguised as a Sniper don't be in the front lines. If you are where you should be you're less likely to be spychecked. This is especially after your presence is noticed, once that happens people will be on the lookout for any usual teammates. Pick your disguise carefully. Patience is especially important, make your move when it fits you best. If a Pyro is spychecking then that's not the time to attempt to sap the nest. However, if the Engie is distracted and the Pyro is dead than it's much easier to take the nest down. Use tools wisely As a Spy, your knife is your best weapon as it can one shot any class (Excluding a Razorback). A revolver is best used as either an annoyance, to kill a Sniper with the Razorback, and as a last resort. An exception to this is with the L'Etranger to refill cloak. The Spy's Sapper is a powerful tool that can disable a Sentry, Dispenser, or Teleporter. Use it to either harass, destroy, or temporarily shut down a building. While a Sentry is being sapped it cannot shoot, leaving it vulnerable to attacks from your team. Be careful when picking up Flags. Some maps have objects that remove your disguise. For example, in Capture The Flag maps, if you grab the enemy Flag while you're disguised, your disguise will be lost, and you won't be able to re-disguise (or cloak) while carrying it. Advertisement Knife them in the back. As previously stated, your knife's backstab will one shot any class except a Sniper with a Razorback. It will deal three times as much damage as your enemy's health. Take note that Übercharged enemies will not take damage from a backstab. Out of sight, out of mind. If you're about to kill a victim on the enemy team, and they find you trying to kill them, it's best to use your cloaking ability to flee, and if they think you're going to come back and take the kill, it will be a very easy to escape with the Cloak and Dagger or the Dead Ringer but be very aware of the damage output's DPS, even if the watch has a damage reduction, it will still kill you after high amounts of shells or explosives. Trickstabs Stair-Stab Stair stabbing is one of the hardest tricks to master. To perform a stair stab you must be on a ramp or a flight of stairs. Make sure an enemy is chasing you. When an enemy is coming up the stairs you have a height advantage which allows you to jump above the enemy. When you are airborne make sure you are facing the enemy (who is coming up the stairs) then when you sail over him, quickly turn around and while in mid-air backstab his exposed back. This move works on beginner-immediate players but may not work on advanced players, as they probably will expect you to stair stab them and they may backpedal away from you. Drop-Stab Drop stabbing is inspired by the traditional assassination method of the best-selling franchise: 'Assassin's Creed'. To perform a drop stab you must be on an elevated platform of some kind, overlooking your target. When an enemy is moving under the player's elevated platform Eg. A bridge, you have to jump off the bridge and quickly drop down either behind him or on top of him. If you land ontop of him, quickly crouch and then your knife will go up, backstabbing the enemy. If you land behind him run forward and stab him. Tip: Make sure you are cloaked while standing on the elevated platform, otherwise people will see you. Under-Stab This backstabbing technique involves hitting an enemy with the knife in a second that you are under them. It is typically used on pursuers of the Spy when the victim is falling from a height and the Spy can abuse this to strafe under the victim using the horizontal arrow keys and stab them for the brief moment the victim is exposed. The technique sometimes involves standing still before strafing to confuse an enemy and thereby generally forcing them to move in a predictible pattern and allow for an opportunity to get under the victim as they fall. The Understab is also known for being a risky counter to the above mentioned Overhead/Stairstab as the player is turning. The understab can also be used on unaware enemies in areas such as spawns where players drop from a height or other common paths that have drops that the Spy can use.

Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkE-84-sMLg (By Slurgi)

Matador-Stab This backstabbing technique involves very good strafing. Strafe in one direction for a split second, so the enemy will try to move ahead to your direction, then quickly switch to the opposite direction and stab him as the enemy's back is free to you. This works on most occasions and even on professional players.

Strafe-Stab This stab usually requires an enemy Soldier[1] (or Demo or Pyro or anything that can knock you back) to shoot at your feet. Crouch jump as if you were rocket jumping. It is very hard to master and usually you would get airshot, die of fall damage, or the enemy will leave. You basically have to strafe in the air and hit the enemy's back with your knife.

Face-Stab Face-Stabs are essentially mistakes made by the server when determining a player's position. If you and the stabee have good internet, chances are the Face-Stab will rarely, if at all occur. However, if you or the stabee have poor internet (either one of you can), the server may mistake the stabee for being facing a different direction than the direction they may be facing visually (An example would be an Engineer visually facing west while the server may determine that the Engineer is facing a different direction.). As such, Face-Stabs can occur randomly, but in terms of mechanics, the game simply thinks the stabee is turned in the opposite direction when they may actually facing you, the Spy.

Advertisement Trivia Spy is Scout's father, having impregnated his mother. After finding out she was pregnant, he abandoned her but met her at least once after, when Scout was still a toddler. In the Meet the Spy video, the RED Spy's voice seems to be raspier and deeper than the BLU Spy's voice. The idea for the Spy came after a glitch in Quake fortress happened where enemies appeared to be on the opposing team. The Your Eternal Reward knife is a reference to the Aladdin movie where the antagonist, Jafar, tries to stab Aladdin and says "Your Eternal Reward". Spy has a grey beard, as seen in "Unhappy Returns". The Spy of BLU and RED have Different cigarettes. The RED Spy's is a typical cigarette design, while the BLU Spy's has the white section recolored to a dark grey. Spy is canonically French. A Spy equipped with the Conniver's Kunai has the lowest base health possible in the game, at just 70. The game refers to Spy's weapon slots in a strange manner that isn't present within any other class: The Revolvers, although being located in the first slot, are actually referred to as Secondary weapons. Both the Invis-Watch and Sapper slots are each referred to as "PDA" slots. The Knife is the only normal one, being normally referred to as a Melee slot. Pyro and Spy seem to have multiple close connections to each other: Pyro is the most optimal class for spy-checking due to their large weapon radius, minus the Dragon's Fury. A Pyro using the Homewrecker or Neon Annihilator is able to destroy Spy's sappers. When Spy is set on fire, all of his responses are rather calm or neutral, possibly implying he has been caught by Pyros so many times he now feels next to nothing when set on fire. Spy's domination lines for Pyro are far more extreme than any other ones. The RED Spy from Team Fortress 2 is defined not by physical power or visible intensity, but by elegance, control, and deliberate restraint. He is generally estimated to be around 1.80–1.85 meters tall (about 5'11"–6'1"), with an age most likely in the early to mid 40s. Unlike the Medic’s sharp intensity or the Heavy’s overwhelming mass, the Spy’s presence is subtle and refined, built around precision in both appearance and movement. His build is slim and well-proportioned, with a lean frame that suggests agility rather than strength. His shoulders are narrow but straight, and his posture is consistently upright in a relaxed, effortless way. There is no stiffness in how he stands; instead, he carries himself with a natural poise, as if every movement has been practiced and perfected. His proportions are balanced, giving him a clean, vertical silhouette that feels almost understated compared to the more exaggerated figures around him. His head is proportionate to his body, but most of his facial features are concealed beneath his signature balaclava, which covers everything except his eyes and mouth. The mask is smooth and form-fitting, colored in a deep red that matches his team. It follows the contours of his face closely, revealing hints of his underlying structure—suggesting a narrow face, defined cheekbones, and a firm jawline beneath the fabric. His eyes are visible through the mask and are typically depicted as dark, often brown, though they can appear nearly black depending on lighting. What defines them is not color but expression. His gaze is calm, observant, and highly controlled, rarely showing overt emotion. His eyelids are slightly lowered, giving him a naturally composed, almost detached look. When he focuses on something, it feels calculated and intentional, as though he is always evaluating his surroundings with quiet precision. His eyebrows are hidden by the mask, but their movement can still be inferred through subtle shifts in the fabric. His nose is outlined beneath the balaclava, straight and proportionate, contributing to the clean lines of his profile. His mouth, however, is fully visible and plays a major role in his expression. His lips are thin and often curved into a faint, knowing smirk, suggesting confidence and a certain level of amusement. This expression rarely changes dramatically; instead, it shifts in small, controlled ways that reinforce his composed personality. One of his most iconic features is the cigarette often held between his lips. It sits casually at the corner of his mouth, adding to his relaxed demeanor. The smoke curling upward adds motion and atmosphere to his otherwise still presence, reinforcing his image as someone unbothered and in control even in dangerous situations. His clothing is sharply tailored and distinctly formal compared to the rest of the mercenaries. He wears a well-fitted suit consisting of a red jacket, a dark vest underneath, and a crisp dress shirt with a tie. The suit contours to his slim frame without appearing tight, maintaining clean lines that emphasize elegance over practicality. The fabric appears smooth and structured, with minimal wrinkling, suggesting care and attention to presentation. His gloves are dark and form-fitting, likely leather, covering his hands completely and adding to the refined, professional aesthetic. They emphasize the precision of his movements, whether he is handling a weapon or performing more delicate actions. His fingers appear long and controlled, matching the rest of his restrained design. His trousers are straight-cut and match the formal tone of his upper clothing, falling cleanly down to polished black dress shoes. These shoes are sleek and understated, completing the image of someone who blends into high-class environments as easily as he moves through the battlefield. In terms of equipment, the Spy carries tools that align with his subtle and calculated nature: a revolver, a knife, and his cloaking and disguising devices. These are not bulky or visually dominant but instead integrate seamlessly into his appearance, reinforcing the idea that everything he uses is chosen for efficiency and discretion. Overall, the RED Spy’s appearance is built on contrast. While others rely on size, noise, or visible power, he relies on silence, precision, and presentation. His height and age give him a mature, experienced presence, while his controlled posture, concealed face, and elegant attire create a figure who feels constantly composed and always one step ahead. Origins Much like the Pyro, the Spy is one of the most mysterious mercenaries on the team, as both his identity and name are unknown. Not much is really known about his past but all that is known is that he was born in Paris, France, presumably as the oldest member of the team. It's a mystery on how he became a master spy and a master of disguise as no one knows if someone trained him or he rather he trained himself. Moreover, he seemed to have taken etiquette classes, which explains on how he acts like a gentleman really well. Sometime in early 1945, Spy would meet and sleep with the mother of the Scout, eventually becoming his father. Scout would have memories of Spy being in his life when he was a baby, but he passed them off as nightmares. Many years later, Spy would join Team Fortress and his son had also joined as their Scout. Scout and Spy didn't get along, however. During 1971, when Team Fortress learned that they were dying in 3 days, Spy spent that time helping Scout get a date with Miss Pauling. In 1972, when Gray Mann got his daughter Olivia Mann to win Mann Co. in a fight with Saxton Hale, the members of Team Fortress were fired. Spy attempted to leave New Mexico half a month later, but he had to help Scout in getting his life savings. They were eventually trapped in the vault and were arrested by the Teufort police, where they were sentenced to death 5 and a half months later. The two (and Soldier and Demoman) were saved from death by Miss Pauling and Pyro and Spy and Scout rejoined Team Fortress. When Spy, Soldier and Zhanna were told to retrieve a submarine from an Australian Navy base and they all went to New Zealand to get australium from Sniper's real parents, the team was captured by Team Fortress Classic and Medic and they were tortured. The team managed to escape and pick off some of the mercs and Spy pretended to be their Engineer to try kill TFC Sniper, but he was shot in the leg and he was almost killed until Sniper saved Spy. The two had a break and they traversed the building, where they were met with Scout slowly dying on the floor after picking off some of the robots. Spy disguised himself as Tom Jones to give Scout some good final moments as he admitted he was his father and Scout slowly died. However, Scout was brought back to life and he, Sniper and Spy went back into the battleground. Team Fortress Classic was defeated and Team Fortress returned to America. In 1979, Spy was invited to Scout's Smissmas party and he met his grandchildren, though Spy pretended he was nothing more than Scout's friend from work. He gave Tanya his mask so she could be an assassin princess and he told Scout he was proud of his family. The rest of the mercs eventually joined the party. Advertisement Team Fortress 2 In addition to being able to assassinate key enemies quickly and efficiently, the Spy has advantages over the Engineer. His disguises prevent Sentry Guns from targeting him and allow him to heal and recharge cloak from enemy dispensers. Using his sappers, he can disable the Engineer's buildings – slowly draining their health until they are destroyed unless removed by either an Engineer or a Pyro wielding the Homewrecker, Maul, or Neon Annihilator. He can also make use of enemy teleporters to surprise (and maybe even telefrag) his foes. Three other common Spy targets are the Heavy, Medic, and Sniper. The Heavy is the slowest class, to begin with, and is even slower when he has one of his mini-guns revved up – this slower-moving speed, along with the distraction of combat and a high health pool, makes for an easy and valuable backstab. Medics are a valuable target since their healing and uber make their entire team stronger, and are also usually behind their teammates leaving them vulnerable to backstabs. Snipers are obvious Spy targets due to their reduced movement speed and tunnel vision when scoped in with their Sniper Rifles. Snipers can use the Razorback to defend themselves from a single backstab and briefly preventing any Spy foolish enough to attempt it from attacking or switching weapons. However, the sniper can still be killed in three shots or less with the Spy's revolvers, making it almost useless against smarter spies. The strongest counters to a Spy are the Scout and Pyro. With his fast movement speed, the Scout is very difficult to backstab, and he can use Mad Milk to reveal cloaked spies and the Holy Mackerel or Unarmed Combat to reveal if a Spy used their Dead Ringer to feign death (as they will show only a hit in the kill feed instead of a kill). The Pyro can easily Spy check for disguised or cloaked spies with his flamethrower, and the afterburn will make them easy to track. They also have the Homewrecker, and Neon Annihilator to help engineers fight spies, removing sappers in one or two hits, respectively. Whereas most players can only see the names and health of their teammates, the Spy can observe the names and health of the enemy team as well, allowing him to relay useful intelligence. Only a Medic carrying the Solemn Vow shares this ability. Advertisement Personality The Spy is an enigmatic individual who prefers to strike his enemies through cunningness and surprise attacks. He is stern, cold-hearted and calculating, but is also really cunning. Despite his cold personality, he is compassionate towards his team and Miss Pauling. As revealed in Meet the Spy, he is shown to have romantic relationship with the Scout's mother, which left the Scout himself with nightmares that the Spy is his father. This was first implied in The Naked and the Dead, where the Spy shows a father-like side towards the Scout before the latter died, but he did it while in the guise of Tom Jones. It would later be confirmed that the Spy is indeed his father. It is possible that the Spy is afraid to reveal this to the Scout and decided to deceive him into believing that the Welsh singer is really his father, since Scout and Spy don't get along well. In the epilogue of "The Days Have Worn Away", it's shown that Spy is now a grandfather to two sons and two daughters and while he still doesn't reveal the truth to Scout, he gives his mask to Tanya so she could be an "assassin princess

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