Class:Spy/Strategy

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Infiltrating the Base

Starting Off

As a Spy, the main thing you want to do is get into the enemy base and help retrieve their flag. The first thing you want to do is pick a disguise, which is a key part of your mission. Try choosing a disguise that is about the same speed a spy, such as a Pyro. Now you must make your way from your base to theirs without being caught by enemies. To do this, be sure to take less-used routes and use your cloak. Also be sure to listen for the footsteps of incoming enemies.

No matter what route you choose to enter the enemy's base, you should start off by Disguising as a teammate. If an enemy sees a regular Spy or an "ally" running towards their base, no matter the direction, they're going to shoot that person. Disguising as an ally prevents the enemy from knowing that your team has a Spy. If they spot you Disguised as an ally and open fire, don't fire back! Doing so will show that your team has a Spy, and that'll cause them to start actively Spy-checking.

What To Do In Their Base

Congratulations, you made it to their base alive and unseen, but what do you do now?

• First things first, sneak over to that security and make sure it's down! This will really help those speedy Scouts and Medics to get the flag, because they don't have to make any detours.

• A good tip for being in their base is to not kill randomly! Sure, that afk Sniper looks like a fun kill, but it will blow your cover. You only want to backstab if really necessary such as if there is a HWGuy guarding the top of the ramp, keeping all of your Scout buddies crying at the bottom.

• Try to sabotage Sentries, if you can. If you can't launch a few grenades at it, and if it's still alive, shoot it with the Nailgun. You'll loose your disguise, but the Sentry will be down, making it much easier for your teammates to come through.

• Give your team info about the enemy's base! This is one of them most-neglected strategies out there, and it can save lives. Once you get into the base, start telling your teammates about where Sentries, HWGuys and other defenders are. This is very helpful for your attackers, as it allows them to plot where they want to go. When reporting, make sure to find an isolated corner or dark area. If an enemy sees an "ally" just standing around near a key location, he'll probably shoot you a few times to see if you're a Spy.

So You Want To Capture Their Flag, Eh?

The flag room is often the most guarded room in the enemy's base. If you choose to enter here, YOU MUST have a disguise on! Without a disguise you're either A: Getting ripped to shreds by a sentry or B: Getting ripped to shreds by a HWGuy.

So you picked a disguise and walked in there, but what do you do? Scout the room out immediately and see how many defenders there are, if any. Be sure to avoid all of the defenders, and if you're spottted; run out of the room, cloak, pick a new disguise, find a different entrance, enter flag room, try again. If you're left in there with 1 or 2 stupid defenders that haven't realized that you're a spy, It's a good idea to take one out, grab the flag, and run like hell.

Oh no! You've been caught!

First thing's first, you are not dead once somebody figures out you're a Spy. Once somebody starts wailing on you (usually three shots shows they've figured it out), break out the Super Shotgun and start firing while running back to base. If you spot a slow class that hasn't seen you yet, take out the Tranq gun and shoot him with it. While being tranqed only lasts a few seconds, it gives you enough time to get away from your target. Try to take alternate paths, such as underground or water ones. You might lose them, giving you enough time to cloak and get back to base. Remember, once you get back to base and heal up, you should go back as a different class. They'll be expecting you.