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− | This | + | {{infobox class |
+ | | image = Soldier.png | ||
+ | | class = [[Image:Leaderboard class soldier.png|40px]] | ||
+ | | type = [[Classes#Offensive|Offensive]] | ||
+ | | health = '''{{Metrics/Health|C=soldier}}''' {{overheal tool|{{Metrics/Health|C=soldier}}}} | ||
+ | | speed = '''{{Math/Relative speed|{{Metrics/Speed|C=soldier}}}}%'''<small><br />(''See [[#Speed|Speed]] below for further details'')</small> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' on the art of war|If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must '''fight!'''|sound=Meet the Soldier.wav}} | ||
+ | The '''Soldier''' is a crazed patriot from America's heartland. Tough and well-armed, he's versatile, capable of both offense and defense, and a great starter class to get familiar with the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Soldier is well known for his spectacular [[Jumping#Soldier jumps|rocket jump]]. In defiance of all good 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 [[Jumping#Double jump|double jump]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The two grenades on the Soldier's character model cannot be used unless the player finishes the [[Kamikaze]] [[Taunt#Special taunts|taunt]], which can only be used when the [[Equalizer]] or [[Escape Plan]] is equipped. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Soldier is [[Voice actors|voiced]] by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1653371/ Rick May]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __ToC__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Bio === | ||
+ | {{Class bio | ||
+ | | name = Unknown; Referred to as "Mister Jane Doe"<ref name="WAR Comic">[[:File:War16.jpg|WAR! Comic, page 16]].</ref> | ||
+ | | birthplace = {{W|Midwest|Midwest, '''USA'''}} | ||
+ | | job = {{w|Shock & Awe}}<ref name="trailer 2"> [[Trailer 2|Team Fortress 2 Trailer 2]], released in September 2006.</ref> | ||
+ | | motto = "I'm the Rocket Man."<ref name="trailer 2" /> | ||
+ | | specialability = [[Rocket jump]] | ||
+ | | description = Though he wanted desperately to fight in World War 2, the Soldier was rejected by every branch of the military. Undaunted, he bought his own ticket to Europe. After arriving and finally locating Poland, the Soldier taught himself how to load and fire a variety of weapons before embarking on a Nazi killing spree for which he was awarded several medals that he designed and made himself. His rampage ended immediately upon hearing about the end of the war in 1949. | ||
+ | | image = Meetthesoldier4.PNG | ||
+ | | betaemblems = [[File:Soldier_emblem_RED_beta.png|50px]] [[File:Soldier_emblem_BLU_beta.png|50px]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Speed == | ||
+ | {{main|Speed|l1=Speed}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Class speed table|soldier}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Basic strategy == | ||
+ | {{main|Tips#Soldier|l1=Soldier tips|Basic Soldier strategy|l2=Soldier strategy}} | ||
+ | [[File:Soldierava.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * You can rocket jump to great heights by simultaneously jumping and firing a rocket at the ground. | ||
+ | *Crouching and jumping simultaneously while aiming at the ground will propel you farther at the cost of more self-damage. | ||
+ | * Aim rockets at enemy's feet to ensure they can't avoid the explosion damage. | ||
+ | * Make sure you keep your Rocket Launcher loaded. Hit {{tooltip|R|The Reload command will change to match a custom control scheme or console controller.}} to reload it at any time. | ||
+ | * Press {{tooltip|E|The Medic! call command will change to match a custom control scheme or console controller.}} to call for a Medic if you get hurt. Nearby Medics will be notified of your need. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <!-- # NOTE: | ||
+ | # Please do not add any new tips to this list. | ||
+ | # Add new strategies to [[Basic Soldier strategy]] instead. | ||
+ | --> | ||
+ | {{clr}} | ||
+ | {{clr}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Weapons == | ||
+ | {{main|Weapons#Soldier|l1=Weapons}} | ||
+ | Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. See individual weapon pages for additional figures. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Class weapons table soldier primary}} | ||
+ | {{Class weapons table soldier secondary}} | ||
+ | {{Class weapons table soldier melee}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Taunt Attack === | ||
+ | {{Taunt | ||
+ | | image = Soldiergrenadekill.png | ||
+ | | weapon-1 = Equalizer | ||
+ | | weapon-2 = Escape Plan | ||
+ | | special = kamikaze | ||
+ | | special2 = hhg | ||
+ | | description = {{hatnote|Main article: [[Kamikaze]]}} | ||
+ | The Soldier tosses away his pickaxe, cracks his knuckles, takes a grenade off of his chest sling, thrusts his fist in the air and explodes, killing himself and any nearby enemies, [[buildings]] included. If the player has the [[Lumbricus Lid]] equipped, the soldier will complete the taunt with the "Hallelujah" music short playing. Upon successful taunt, the kill icon displayed is different (Displayed underneath normal icon to the right). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Item sets == | ||
+ | {{Set|The Tank Buster}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Set|General's Formals}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Set|Airborne Armaments }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Set|Victory Pack}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Set|The Tin Soldier}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Cosmetic items == | ||
+ | {{Main|Hats}} | ||
+ | {{Soldier class hat table}} | ||
+ | {{All class hat table}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Official class avatars == | ||
+ | {{Class avatars}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Achievements == | ||
+ | {| | ||
+ | | [[File:Achieved.png|65px|left]] | ||
+ | | {{Main|Soldier achievements}} | ||
+ | * '''Soldier pack''': 35 achievements, 3 [[Soldier achievements#Milestones|milestones]]. | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Update history == | ||
+ | {{update history|'''{{Patch name|10|25|2007}}''' | ||
+ | * Fixed rocket [[Projectiles#Explosions|explosions]] being able to impart damage through thin ceilings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|12|20|2007}}''' | ||
+ | * Fixed Rocket trail effects sometimes existing permanently in world. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|2|28|2008}}''' | ||
+ | * Reduced Soldier's maximum rocket reserve [[ammo]] from 36 to 16. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|6|19|2008}}''' ([[Pyro Update]]) | ||
+ | * Removed Soldier's 40% damage reduction from his own rockets. Does not affect rocket jumps. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|7|29|2008}}''' | ||
+ | * Fixed rockets being able to fire through grates at round starts. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|12|11|2008}}''' | ||
+ | * Added smoke to the feet of a rocket jumping Soldier. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|2|2|2009}}''' | ||
+ | * Increased Soldier primary ammo count from 16 to 20. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|3|13|2009}}''' | ||
+ | * Fixed [[Jumping#Soldier jumps|rocket]] & [[Jumping#Demoman jumps|grenade]] [[Jumping|jumps]] not propelling players as far as they're supposed to. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|5|21|2009}}''' ([[Sniper vs. Spy Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added hat: the [[Soldier's Stash]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|8|13|2009}}''' ([[Classless Update]]) | ||
+ | * Removed self-inflicted [[mini-crits]]. Fixes [[Jarate|Jarate'd]] Soldiers having ineffective rocket/grenade jumps. | ||
+ | * Added hats: [[Tyrant's Helm]] and [[Stainless Pot]]. | ||
+ | * Added misc: [[Gentle Manne's Service Medal]]. | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added hat bodygroups to the Soldier. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|8|17|2009}}''' | ||
+ | * Fixed rocket jumping. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|9|15|2009}}''' | ||
+ | * Compensated by increasing the radius of [[Grenade Launcher|grenades]], [[Stickybomb Launcher|stickies]], and [[Rocket Launcher|rockets]] to 50% of what they lost at the corners of the OBB. | ||
+ | * Rocket radius change: 121->146. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|12|10|2009}}''' | ||
+ | * Added counters to the [[HUD]]s of Soldiers to keep count of how many [[Demoman|Demomen]] they kill and subsequently contributed to the [[WAR! Update]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|12|17|2009}}''' ([[WAR! Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added weapons: [[Direct Hit]], [[Buff Banner]], [[Equalizer]] and [[Gunboats]]. | ||
+ | * Added 35 [[Soldier achievements]]. | ||
+ | * Added [[Soldier responses#Domination related responses|Soldier Domination lines]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|3|18|2010}}''' ([[First Community Contribution Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added weapon: [[Pain Train]]. | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Killer's Kabuto]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|5|20|2010}}''' ([[Second Community Contribution Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Sergeant's Drill Hat]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|6|10|2010}}''' ([[Mac Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added [[Training Mode|Training]] for the Soldier. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|8|25|2010}}''' | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added hat: the [[Lumbricus Lid]]. | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added a grenade bodygroup to the Soldier model. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added the [[Tank Buster]] [[Item sets|set]] with 3 items: the [[Black Box]], the [[Battalion's Backup]] and the [[Grenadier's Softcap]]. | ||
+ | * Added weapons: [[Rocket Jumper]] and [[Frying Pan]]. | ||
+ | * Added hats: [[Chieftain's Challenge]], [[Stout Shako]] and [[Dr's Dapper Topper]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|12|17|2010}}''' ([[Australian Christmas]]) | ||
+ | * Added hats: [[Exquisite Rack]] and [[Defiant Spartan]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|2|28|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * Added the [[Hero's Hachimaki]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|3|10|2011}}''' ([[Shogun Pack]]) | ||
+ | * Added weapons: [[Concheror]] and [[Half-Zatoichi]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|4|7|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Honcho's Headgear]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|4|28|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added hat: [[Brain Bucket]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|5|5|2011}}''' ([[Replay Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added hats: [[Furious Fukaamigasa]] and [[Team Captain]]. | ||
+ | * [[Steam Workshop|Community contributed]] voice [[responses]] rules have been implemented for the [[Kamikaze]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|6|3|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * Added community contributed [[Responses|response]] rules for when a Soldier kills a Demoman. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|6|8|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} New laughing [[taunt]] animations have been added but are currently unused. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|6|14|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Spiral Sallet]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|6|23|2011}}''' ([[Über Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added weapons: [[Liberty Launcher]], [[Reserve Shooter]], [[Market Gardener]], [[Mantreads]] and [[Disciplinary Action]]. | ||
+ | * Added hats: [[Jumper's Jeepcap]], [[Armored Authority]]. | ||
+ | * Added misc: [[Fancy Dress Uniform]]. | ||
+ | * Added "A,W,S,D" movement instruction to Soldier training. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|7|1|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * The [[Rocket Jumper]] no longer prevents self-damage from the [[Kamikaze]] kill-taunt. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|7|20|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * Added weapons: [[Cow Mangler 5000]] and [[Righteous Bison]]. | ||
+ | * Added hats: [[Lord Cockswain's Pith Helmet]]. | ||
+ | * Added misc: [[Lord Cockswain's Novelty Mutton Chops and Pipe]] and [[Dr. Grordbort's Crest]]. | ||
+ | * {{undocumented}} Added bomb carrying and showing animations for the Soldier. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|8|2|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Stahlhelm]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|8|3|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * Added weapon: [[Original]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}}''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]]) | ||
+ | * Added hats: The [[Hat With No Name]] and The [[Salty Dog]]. | ||
+ | * Added a line to the getting [[ÜberCharge]]d response. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|10|27|2011}}''' ([[Very Scary Halloween Special]]) | ||
+ | * Added hats: [[Idiot Box]] and [[Infernal Impaler]]. | ||
+ | * Added misc items: [[Steel Pipes]] and [[Shoestring Budget]]. | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added voice lines and [[Soldier responses|response rules]] for the Soldier which play when wearing [[Item_sets#Soldier|The Tin Soldier]] set. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|11|2|2011}}''' | ||
+ | * Added a [[Soldier taunts#Costume|taunt]] for the Tin Soldier set. | ||
+ | * Fixed the Soldier's melee dare response rules. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|12|15|2011}}''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]]) | ||
+ | * Added misc items: [[Ornament Armament]], [[All-Father]] & [[Kringle Collection]]. | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added weapon: [[Festive Rocket Launcher]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{patch name|1|11|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * Added a hat: [[Lucky Shot]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|2|2|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * Added hats: [[Conquistador]] and [[Battle Bob]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{patch name|3|1|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * Added misc: [[Teufort Tooth Kicker]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{patch name|6|27|2012}}''' ([[Pyromania Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added weapon: [[Beggar's Bazooka]] and [[Escape Plan]]. | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Helmet Without a Home]]. | ||
+ | * Added misc: [[Captain's Cocktails]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|8|15|2012}}''' ([[Mann vs. Machine (update)|Mann vs. Machine]]) | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added weapons: [[Botkiller]] Rocket Launcher and Golden Botkiller Rocket Launcher. | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added hat: [[Tin Pot]]. | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added misc: [[Soldier's Stogie]]. | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added voice lines to Soldier. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Crafty Hair]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|9|6|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * {{undocumented}} Added hat: [[War Pig]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|9|27|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * Added weapon: [[Freedom Staff]]. | ||
+ | * Added misc: [[Menpo]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|10|26|2012}}''' ([[Spectral Halloween Special]]). | ||
+ | * {{undocumented}} Added hat: [[Zipperface]]. | ||
+ | * {{undocumented}} Added misc: [[Voodoo-Cursed Soldier Soul]] and [[Bonedolier]]. | ||
+ | * {{undocumented}} Added voice lines to Soldier. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|11|2|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * {{undocumented}} Updated player models. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|11|16|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Chief Constable]]. | ||
+ | * Added misc: [[Deadliest Duckling]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|11|29|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * {{undocumented}} Added weapon: [[Memory Maker]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|12|20|2012}}''' ([[Mecha Update]]) | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Soldier's Slope Scopers]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|2|22|2013}}''' | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Doe-Boy]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|3|12|2013}}''' | ||
+ | * Added weapon: [[Ham Shank]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|5|17|2013}}''' ([[Robotic Boogaloo]]) | ||
+ | * Added hats: [[Full Metal Drill Hat]], [[Steel Shako]] and [[Tyrantium Helmet]]. | ||
+ | * Added misc: [[Soldier's Sparkplug]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|6|13|2013}}''' | ||
+ | * Added hat: [[Cloud Crasher]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Bugs== | ||
+ | *If a Primary weapon is fired when the player is initially spawned into the game, a continuous loop of the reload animation can occur. This can be remedied by firing another shot or switching weapons. | ||
+ | **If the "Auto Reload" option was enabled and started reloading while taunting, the continuous loop of the reload animation will occur. | ||
+ | *If you taunt as you reload a primary weapon (other than the [[Cow Mangler 5000]]) a rocket will blink in and out of the Soldier's hand. | ||
+ | *Shooting with a Soldier weapon followed by a quick weapon switch will result in the sound being cut off. This excludes melee weapons. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Trivia == | ||
+ | * The Soldier has made several posts on the [[Official Blog]], often referring to the ''Team Fortress 2'' team as "The Powers That Be". | ||
+ | * In ''[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]'', an image of the Soldier makes a cameo as the King of Spades & Clubs in the "Team Fortress 2" deck. | ||
+ | ** He is also mentioned in a Heavy idle response line; "You are like sleeping Soldier who just stands at base instead of running to point!" | ||
+ | * The [[Non-player characters#BLU team (original)|first BLU team]] Soldier resembled {{w|Stonewall Jackson}}. | ||
+ | * In ''[[Worms: Reloaded]]'', the Soldier's helmet is one of the hats selectable for the player's worms. | ||
+ | * The Soldier's uniform and [[Rocket Launcher]] are usable by Megabeth in [[Super Monday Night Combat]] | ||
+ | * The Soldier is known to recite quotes from the {{w|United States Marine Corps}} and Sun Tzu's ''{{w|The Art of War}}''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Gallery== | ||
+ | <br><gallery widths=150px heights=150px> | ||
+ | File:soldier_qwtf.png|[[Team Fortress|Quake World Team Fortress]] Soldier. | ||
+ | File:SoldierTFC.jpg|The [[Team Fortress Classic]] [[Soldier (Classic)|Soldier]] . | ||
+ | File:Soldierprofileconcept.png|Concept art of the Soldier. | ||
+ | File:Soldier concept r.jpg|Concept art of the Soldier. | ||
+ | File:Soldierbarettest.jpg|Concept art of the Soldier. | ||
+ | File:Soldier.jpg|Concept art of the Soldier. | ||
+ | File:Soldierprofile.png|Concept art of the Soldier. | ||
+ | File:Soldier1.png|[[Trading cards|Trading card]] front. | ||
+ | File:Soldier2.png|Trading card back. | ||
+ | File:Alpine concept1.jpg|A lone Soldier wandering [[Lumberyard]], concept art. | ||
+ | File:Worldwarwednesday.png|A Soldier with the [[Item_sets#General.27s_Formals|General's Formals]] leads troops on World War Wednesday. | ||
+ | |||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | <!-- | ||
+ | The following are not particularly useful or interesting, but may become so if an extended "Bio" section is included in the future: | ||
+ | *Despite his impressive salary the Soldier chooses to reside in an unkempt apartment living off of army surplus soup and ribs, perhaps as part of his military facade. | ||
+ | *Confederate General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson served as the first BLU team soldier, though he used a rifle, not a rocket launcher. | ||
+ | --> | ||
+ | {{clr}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Related merchandise == | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:Merch_Soldier_Portrait.png|[http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P3447 Soldier Poster As Shown In The Valve Store] | ||
+ | File:Merch TF2 Poster Victory.jpg|[http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P0143 Soldier Victory Poster] | ||
+ | File:Soldier Decal Black.png|[http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=STF229 Soldier Class Decal, Black] | ||
+ | File:GamingHeadsSoldierRED.png|[https://www.gamingheads.com/index.php?option=com_myphp&Itemid=3&product=91 RED Soldier Figurine] | ||
+ | File:GamingHeadsSoldierBLU.png|[https://www.gamingheads.com/index.php?option=com_myphp&Itemid=3&product=89 BLU Soldier Figurine] | ||
+ | File:Merch Grenadiers Softcap Gray Logo.png|[http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=H0627 Soldier's Grenadier w/ Grey Logo] | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == See also == | ||
+ | * [[Jumping#Soldier jumps|Rocket jump]] | ||
+ | * [[Soldier match-ups]] | ||
+ | * [[Anti-Soldier strategy]] | ||
+ | * [[Soldier responses]] | ||
+ | * [[Soldier voice commands]] | ||
+ | * [[Basic Soldier strategy]] | ||
+ | * [[Community Soldier strategy]] | ||
+ | * [[Soldier (Classic)]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == References == | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == External links == | ||
+ | *[http://tf2.com/classes.php?class=soldier Soldier page on the Official TF2 Website] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/part7/index.htm WAR! Update] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/soldierupdate/ WAR! Update - The Soldier Update] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/soldier/ The Soldier comic] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2562 TF2 Official Website - Some Manner of Grid-based Cipher Code] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2663 TF2 Official Website - More dot-commy mumbo jumbo for you bunch of women] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/classless/hidden/enigmatical/ The Zepheniah Mann & Sons Co. Quarterly Concern] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/classless/hidden/enigmatical/ Classless Update - Today is A Good Day] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3013 TF2 Official Website - Drop And Give Me Terror!] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3019 TF2 Official Website - How to Get a Ghostly Gibus Hat] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3219 TF2 Official Website - Attention Employees...] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3225 TF2 Official Website - The War Update] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3230 TF2 Official Website - It's a Bloodbath!] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3233 TF2 Official Website - War, Day 2] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3247 TF2 Official Website - The Big Red One] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4960 TF2 Official Website - It Is Me, But Smaller!] | ||
+ | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=5244 TF2 Official Website - This is Very Good Title to Blog Post] | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Class Nav}} | ||
+ | {{Soldier Nav}} |
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Basic Information | |
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Type: | Offensive |
Health: | 200 /300 |
Speed: | 80% (See Speed below for further details) |
Meet the Soldier | |
“ | If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight!
Click to listen
— The Soldier on the art of war
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The Soldier is a crazed patriot from America's heartland. Tough and well-armed, he's versatile, capable of both offense and defense, and a great starter class to get familiar with the game.
The Soldier is well known for his spectacular rocket jump. In defiance of all good 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 Escape Plan is equipped.
The Soldier is voiced by Rick May.
Contents
Bio
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Speed
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Charging the Cow Mangler 5000 |
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Wielding the Escape Plan over 160 Health |
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Wielding the Escape Plan between 160 and 121 Health |
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Wielding the Escape Plan between 120 and 81 Health |
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Wielding the Escape Plan between 80 and 41 Health |
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Wielding the Escape Plan below 41 Health |
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Basic strategy
- You can rocket jump to great heights by simultaneously jumping and firing a rocket at the ground.
- Crouching and jumping simultaneously while aiming at the ground will propel you farther at the cost of more self-damage.
- Aim rockets at enemy's feet to ensure they can't avoid the explosion damage.
- Make sure you keep your Rocket Launcher loaded. Hit R to reload it at any time.
- Press E to call for a Medic if you get hurt. Nearby Medics will be notified of your need.
Weapons
Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. See individual weapon pages for additional figures.
Primary
Weapon | Kill icon | Ammo Loaded |
Ammo Carried |
Damage Range | Notes / Special Abilities |
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Stock Rocket Launcher |
4 | 20 | Base: 90 Crit: 270 |
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Promotional / Craft Original |
Rockets fly straight down the crosshair from the center of the screen. | ||||
Unlock Direct Hit |
Base: 112 Crit: 338 |
Has 80% faster rocket speed. Deals 25% more damage. | |||
Craft Black Box |
3 | Base: 90 Crit: 270 |
On hit: restores up to 20 health points. Has a 25% smaller clip size. | ||
Craft Rocket Jumper |
N/A | 4 | 60 | Base: 0 Crit: 0 |
+200% max primary ammo on wearer. No self inflicted blast damage taken. |
Craft Liberty Launcher |
5 | 20 | Base: 68 Crit: 203 |
+25% clip size. Has 40% faster rocket speed. | |
Craft Cow Mangler 5000 |
4 | ∞ | Base: 90
Charged shot: 122 Crit: 122-151 Afterburn:
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Does not use ammo (replaced with an ammo meter). No random critical hits.
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Craft Beggar's Bazooka |
3 | 20 | Base: 90 Crit: 270 |
Hold Fire to load up to three rockets. Release Fire to unleash the barrage at 223% increased fire rate. | |
Craft Air Strike |
4-8 | Base: 76 Crit: 230 |
-15% damage from rocket jumps. Increased attack speed while blast jumping. |
Secondary
Weapon | Kill icon | Ammo Loaded |
Ammo Carried |
Damage Range | Notes / Special Abilities |
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Stock Shotgun |
6 | 32 | Base: 60 Crit: 180 [6 damage × 10 pellets] |
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Unlock Buff Banner |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Charges a rage meter with damage dealt — takes 600 damage to fully charge rage meter. At 100% charge, using it grants player and nearby teammates 10 seconds of guaranteed Mini-Crits. |
Craft Gunboats |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Grants 60% less self-damage from rocket jumping. This doesn't affect fall damage. |
Craft Battalion's Backup |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Charges a rage meter with damage dealt — takes 600 damage to fully charge rage meter. At 100% charge, using it grants player and nearby teammates 10 seconds of:
Passively increases max health by 20 points (220 total) on wearer. |
Promotional / Craft Concheror |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Charges its rage meter with damage dealt — takes 480 damage to fully charge rage meter. While the buff is active, for 10 seconds the user and nearby teammates:
Passively grants a health regeneration depending on recent damage taken; max is +4. |
Craft Mantreads |
N/A | N/A | N/A | –75% reduction in push force taken from enemy damage. Deals 3x falling damage to the player you land on. | |
Craft Reserve Shooter |
4 | 32 | Base: 60 Crit: 180 [6 damage × 10 pellets] |
20% faster weapon switch-to speed. 15% faster weapon switch-from speed.
Has 34% smaller clip size. | |
Promotional / Craft Righteous Bison |
4 | ∞ | Base: 20 Crit: 60 |
Shoots an electric projectile instead of shotgun pellets. Does not use ammo (replaced with an ammo meter). | |
Craft B.A.S.E. Jumper |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Allows player to activate a parachute whilst midair, slowing their descent. |
Craft Panic Attack |
6 | 32 | Base: 72 Crit: 216 [4.8 damage × 15 pellets] |
+50% bullets per shot. +50% faster weapon deploy time. |
Melee
Weapon | Kill icon | Ammo Loaded |
Ammo Carried |
Damage Range | Notes / Special Abilities |
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Stock Shovel |
N/A | N/A | Base: 65 Crit: 195 |
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Promotional Frying Pan |
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Craft Conscientious Objector |
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Promotional Freedom Staff |
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Drop Bat Outta Hell |
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Distributed Memory Maker |
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Promotional Ham Shank |
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Unlock Necro Smasher |
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Uncrate Crossing Guard |
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Promotional Prinny Machete |
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Distributed Saxxy |
Limited item from the Replay Update. Killed enemies freeze into solid Australium statues (purely cosmetic feature). | ||||
Distributed Golden Frying Pan |
Limited item from the Two Cities Update. Killed enemies freeze into solid Australium statues (purely cosmetic feature). | ||||
Unlock Equalizer |
N/A | N/A | Base:
33–107 Crit: |
When weapon is active:
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Craft Pain Train |
N/A | N/A | Base: 65 Crit: 195 |
Increases user's capture rate by 1 for points and carts. Raises bullet vulnerability by 10%. | |
Promotional / Craft Half-Zatoichi |
N/A | N/A | Base: 65 Crit: 195 |
50% longer melee range. On kill: heals 50% of user's base health. | |
Craft Disciplinary Action |
N/A | N/A | Base: 49 Crit: 146 |
70% longer melee range. On hit ally: boosts player's speed for 3 seconds and boosts ally's speed for 2 seconds. | |
Craft Market Gardener |
N/A | N/A | Base: 65 Crit: 195 |
Deals crits while the wielder is rocket jumping. 20% slower firing speed. | |
Craft Escape Plan |
N/A | N/A | Base: 65 Crit: 195 |
When weapon is active:
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Taunt Attack
Associated items | Description | Kill Icon | |
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Main article: Kamikaze
The Soldier tosses away his pickaxe, cracks his knuckles, takes a grenade off of his chest sling, thrusts his fist in the air and explodes, killing himself and any nearby enemies, buildings included. If the player has the Lumbricus Lid equipped, the soldier will complete the taunt with the "Hallelujah" music short playing. Upon successful taunt, the kill icon displayed is different (Displayed underneath normal icon to the right). |
Item sets
The Tank Buster | |
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Effect |
Leave a Calling Card on your victims |
The General's Formals | |
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Effect |
No effect |
The Airborne Armaments | |
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Effect |
No effect |
Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack | |
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No effect |
The Tin Soldier | |
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Effect |
Enables additional voice responses |
Cosmetic items
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Official class avatars
Official class avatars | ||
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Original set | RED ÜberCharged set | BLU ÜberCharged set |
Get TF2 avatars on Steam: Original |
Achievements
Main article: Soldier achievements
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Update history
- Fixed rocket explosions being able to impart damage through thin ceilings.
- Fixed Rocket trail effects sometimes existing permanently in world.
- Reduced Soldier's maximum rocket reserve ammo from 36 to 16.
June 19, 2008 Patch (Pyro Update)
- Removed Soldier's 40% damage reduction from his own rockets. Does not affect rocket jumps.
- Fixed rockets being able to fire through grates at round starts.
- Added smoke to the feet of a rocket jumping Soldier.
- Increased Soldier primary ammo count from 16 to 20.
May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update)
- Added hat: the Soldier's Stash.
August 13, 2009 Patch (Classless Update)
- Removed self-inflicted mini-crits. Fixes Jarate'd Soldiers having ineffective rocket/grenade jumps.
- Added hats: Tyrant's Helm and Stainless Pot.
- Added misc: Gentle Manne's Service Medal.
- [Undocumented] Added hat bodygroups to the Soldier.
- Fixed rocket jumping.
- Compensated by increasing the radius of grenades, stickies, and rockets to 50% of what they lost at the corners of the OBB.
- Rocket radius change: 121->146.
- Added counters to the HUDs of Soldiers to keep count of how many Demomen they kill and subsequently contributed to the WAR! Update.
December 17, 2009 Patch (WAR! Update)
- Added weapons: Direct Hit, Buff Banner, Equalizer and Gunboats.
- Added 35 Soldier achievements.
- Added Soldier Domination lines.
March 18, 2010 Patch (First Community Contribution Update)
- Added weapon: Pain Train.
- Added hat: Killer's Kabuto.
May 20, 2010 Patch (Second Community Contribution Update)
- Added hat: Sergeant's Drill Hat.
June 10, 2010 Patch (Mac Update)
- Added Training for the Soldier.
- [Undocumented] Added hat: the Lumbricus Lid.
- [Undocumented] Added a grenade bodygroup to the Soldier model.
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- Added the Tank Buster set with 3 items: the Black Box, the Battalion's Backup and the Grenadier's Softcap.
- Added weapons: Rocket Jumper and Frying Pan.
- Added hats: Chieftain's Challenge, Stout Shako and Dr's Dapper Topper.
December 17, 2010 Patch (Australian Christmas)
- Added hats: Exquisite Rack and Defiant Spartan.
- Added the Hero's Hachimaki.
March 10, 2011 Patch (Shogun Pack)
- Added weapons: Concheror and Half-Zatoichi.
- Added hat: Honcho's Headgear.
- [Undocumented] Added hat: Brain Bucket.
May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)
- Added hats: Furious Fukaamigasa and Team Captain.
- Community contributed voice responses rules have been implemented for the Kamikaze.
- Added community contributed response rules for when a Soldier kills a Demoman.
- [Undocumented] New laughing taunt animations have been added but are currently unused.
- Added hat: Spiral Sallet.
June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)
- Added weapons: Liberty Launcher, Reserve Shooter, Market Gardener, Mantreads and Disciplinary Action.
- Added hats: Jumper's Jeepcap, Armored Authority.
- Added misc: Fancy Dress Uniform.
- Added "A,W,S,D" movement instruction to Soldier training.
- The Rocket Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from the Kamikaze kill-taunt.
- Added weapons: Cow Mangler 5000 and Righteous Bison.
- Added hats: Lord Cockswain's Pith Helmet.
- Added misc: Lord Cockswain's Novelty Mutton Chops and Pipe and Dr. Grordbort's Crest.
- [Undocumented] Added bomb carrying and showing animations for the Soldier.
- Added hat: Stahlhelm.
- Added weapon: Original.
October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update & Sale)
- Added hats: The Hat With No Name and The Salty Dog.
- Added a line to the getting ÜberCharged response.
October 27, 2011 Patch (Very Scary Halloween Special)
- Added hats: Idiot Box and Infernal Impaler.
- Added misc items: Steel Pipes and Shoestring Budget.
- [Undocumented] Added voice lines and response rules for the Soldier which play when wearing The Tin Soldier set.
- Added a taunt for the Tin Soldier set.
- Fixed the Soldier's melee dare response rules.
December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011)
- Added misc items: Ornament Armament, All-Father & Kringle Collection.
- [Undocumented] Added weapon: Festive Rocket Launcher.
- Added a hat: Lucky Shot.
- Added hats: Conquistador and Battle Bob.
- Added misc: Teufort Tooth Kicker.
June 27, 2012 Patch (Pyromania Update)
- Added weapon: Beggar's Bazooka and Escape Plan.
- Added hat: Helmet Without a Home.
- Added misc: Captain's Cocktails.
August 15, 2012 Patch (Mann vs. Machine)
- [Undocumented] Added weapons: Botkiller Rocket Launcher and Golden Botkiller Rocket Launcher.
- [Undocumented] Added hat: Tin Pot.
- [Undocumented] Added misc: Soldier's Stogie.
- [Undocumented] Added voice lines to Soldier.
- Added hat: Crafty Hair.
- [Undocumented] Added hat: War Pig.
- Added weapon: Freedom Staff.
- Added misc: Menpo.
October 26, 2012 Patch (Spectral Halloween Special).
- [Undocumented] Added hat: Zipperface.
- [Undocumented] Added misc: Voodoo-Cursed Soldier Soul and Bonedolier.
- [Undocumented] Added voice lines to Soldier.
- [Undocumented] Updated player models.
- Added hat: Chief Constable.
- Added misc: Deadliest Duckling.
- [Undocumented] Added weapon: Memory Maker.
December 20, 2012 Patch (Mecha Update)
- Added hat: Soldier's Slope Scopers.
- Added hat: Doe-Boy.
- Added weapon: Ham Shank.
May 17, 2013 Patch (Robotic Boogaloo)
- Added hats: Full Metal Drill Hat, Steel Shako and Tyrantium Helmet.
- Added misc: Soldier's Sparkplug.
- Added hat: Cloud Crasher.
Bugs
- If a Primary weapon is fired when the player is initially spawned into the game, a continuous loop of the reload animation can occur. This can be remedied by firing another shot or switching weapons.
- If the "Auto Reload" option was enabled and started reloading while taunting, the continuous loop of the reload animation will occur.
- If you taunt as you reload a primary weapon (other than the Cow Mangler 5000) a rocket will blink in and out of the Soldier's hand.
- Shooting with a Soldier weapon followed by a quick weapon switch will result in the sound being cut off. This excludes melee weapons.
Trivia
- The Soldier has made several posts on the Official Blog, often referring to the Team Fortress 2 team as "The Powers That Be".
- In Poker Night at the Inventory, an image of the Soldier makes a cameo as the King of Spades & Clubs in the "Team Fortress 2" deck.
- He is also mentioned in a Heavy idle response line; "You are like sleeping Soldier who just stands at base instead of running to point!"
- The first BLU team Soldier resembled Template:W.
- In Worms: Reloaded, the Soldier's helmet is one of the hats selectable for the player's worms.
- The Soldier's uniform and Rocket Launcher are usable by Megabeth in Super Monday Night Combat
- The Soldier is known to recite quotes from the Template:W and Sun Tzu's Template:W.
Gallery
Quake World Team Fortress Soldier.
The Team Fortress Classic Soldier .
- Soldier.jpg
Concept art of the Soldier.
- Soldier1.png
Trading card front.
- Soldier2.png
Trading card back.
A lone Soldier wandering Lumberyard, concept art.
A Soldier with the General's Formals leads troops on World War Wednesday.
Related merchandise
See also
- Rocket jump
- Soldier match-ups
- Anti-Soldier strategy
- Soldier responses
- Soldier voice commands
- Basic Soldier strategy
- Community Soldier strategy
- Soldier (Classic)
References
- ↑ WAR! Comic, page 16.
- ↑ a b Team Fortress 2 Trailer 2, released in September 2006.
External links
- Soldier page on the Official TF2 Website
- WAR! Update
- WAR! Update - The Soldier Update
- The Soldier comic
- TF2 Official Website - Some Manner of Grid-based Cipher Code
- TF2 Official Website - More dot-commy mumbo jumbo for you bunch of women
- The Zepheniah Mann & Sons Co. Quarterly Concern
- Classless Update - Today is A Good Day
- TF2 Official Website - Drop And Give Me Terror!
- TF2 Official Website - How to Get a Ghostly Gibus Hat
- TF2 Official Website - Attention Employees...
- TF2 Official Website - The War Update
- TF2 Official Website - It's a Bloodbath!
- TF2 Official Website - War, Day 2
- TF2 Official Website - The Big Red One
- TF2 Official Website - It Is Me, But Smaller!
- TF2 Official Website - This is Very Good Title to Blog Post
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