Anti-Medic strategy

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Sorry there nurse, I mistook ya for an actual threat! Click to listen — The Sniper

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The Medic moves quickly and has a decent amount of health, but is poor at self-defense, requiring the protection of his healing partner and team to survive.

General

• The Medic should always be top priority when you are considering whom to kill. A team without their Medic is at a severe disadvantage.
• The Scout's Force-A-Nature knockback and the Pyro's airblast can be used to disconnect enemy Medics from their partners, or vice versa.
• It's always best to disconnect and isolate the Medic to prevent him merely latching onto another team-mate, especially during an ÜberCharge.
• When fighting a Medic and his healing partner, try to kill the Medic instead. His partner will merely shrug off your damage.
• As a Sniper, it is easier to bodyshot the Medic then go for a headshot. A fully charged bodyshot will kill in one hit, granted the Medic is not overhealed.
• As a Spy, disguise as an offensive class, preferably Heavy, Demoman, or Soldier, then try to lead the Medic to his death.

Weapon Specific

A list of useful tidbits about the Medic's tools, and how to best counter them.

Syringe Gun

Blutsauger

Crusader's Crossbow

• The Crusader's Crossbow deals damage based on how far away the target is. Closing the distance will make it deal less damage.
• The bolts fired from this crossbow heal the Medic's allies. Consider taking a shot if it means denying someone a quick heal.
• The Crusader's Crossbow has a slow firing rate. Take advantage of this by countering between shots.

Bonesaw

Übersaw

• Meleeing a Medic with the Übersaw should be last resort due to each hit giving him 25% Übercharge.

• Because of its 20% slower firing speed, you can defeat the Medic wielding it easily with ranged weapons and melee weapons.

Vita-Saw

Amputator

• The Amputator requires the Medic to taunt to heal his allies. This makes him an easy target, especially for enemy Snipers and Spies.

The Medieval Medic

ÜberCharge

• You can force an enemy Medic to waste his charge by severely damaging him, as Medics will often use their charge as a life-saver.
• Medics will automatically vocalize when they have a full charge, however this vocalization can be produced at any time using the voice menu.
• Medics with a full charge will have an accompanying particle effect. Target enemy Medics with this effect.
• As a Demoman, drop stickies below or in anticipation for a charged pair. Detonating them should kill or knock the pair away.
• As a Spy, disguise as an enemy class, preferably an offensive class like Heavy, Demoman, or Soldier, then try to get the Medic to waste his charge on you.
• As a Soldier, continuously shoot at either the Medic or his partner's feet to disrupt their movement. This won't work on Heavies.
• As a Pyro, use the airblast to keep an ubercharged pair away from friendly Sentry Guns or team-mates. Popping the pair up in front of Sentry Guns will send them flying away due to knockback.
• Airblasting grenades, stickies, and rockets from enemy Demomen and Soldiers under the effect of the Kritzkrieg can quickly kill the pair and any of their team-mates.

See also

• Medic strategy
• Community Medic strategy
• ÜberCharge
• Medic match-ups
• Medic buddy
• Team strategy