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The video examines the rankings of the Demoman's weapons in "Team Fortress 2's" Mann vs. Machine (MVM) mode, focusing on solo-queuing effectiveness. The evaluation categorizes each weapon type—ranged, melee, and utility—with key themes including balance between trade-offs and effectiveness in gameplay.
Among the worst weapons, the Persian Persuader and the Claidheamh Mòr are criticized for their limited utility and increased player vulnerability. The Base Jumper is seen as nearly useless due to sacrificing powerful attacks for mobility.
Conversely, superior weapons and tactics are highlighted. The Sticky Launcher is praised for its crowd control and training utility for new players, whereas the Scottish Resistance is noted for its high burst damage potential, albeit with a high skill ceiling. The Iron Bomber's larger hitbox and reliable bomb jumps are recognized for offsetting its explosion radius penalty.
Effective use of crit stickies for eliminating giant enemies in a single shot is underlined as a powerful strategy, especially when supported by a Medic or Engineer. Mastery of weapon mechanics is portrayed as pivotal for maximizing the Demoman's efficacy in MVM. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and like for future content.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on ranking Demoman’s best and worst weapons in MVM (Mann vs. Machine). The ranking is presented from the perspective of a solo-queuing player, with each weapon compared within its category, including sticky launchers and melee weapons. Key points include:
1. **Worst Weapons**:
– Some weapons make the Demoman take extra damage without providing benefits, making them non-viable.
– Melee weapons like the cables and the claidheamh mòr are deemed the worst due to their limited utility and increased damage taken.
– The Persian Persuader is heavily criticized for converting most ammo into charge-based benefits, which is not useful since Demoman typically farms critical hits.
– The base jumper is described as nearly useless in MVM since it sacrifices powerful sticky launcher attacks for minimal mobility advantages.
– The lock and load, primarily useful against engineer buildings, is ranked low since enemy sentries are rare.
There is an emphasis on how certain weapons, while fun, are impractical for serious gameplay in MVM due to their negative trade-offs.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various weapons and tactics in the game, focusing on their effectiveness in the Mann vs. Machine mode. The smaller explosion radius and inability of pipes to bounce are noted as downsides. Demo Knight is critiqued for being ineffective in early waves due to lower speed and damage compared to other classes. The Skull Cutter, although it deals more damage, is considered clunky and slower to holster, making it less useful in practice. The Quickie Bomb Launcher is highlighted as being outclassed because it does less damage and has fewer bombs, making it less effective for spamming attacks. The stock melee weapon, the bottle, is mentioned as relatively good compared to other options in the Demoman’s arsenal.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker evaluates several melee and ranged weapons for the Demoman class. They discuss the specific utility of weapons like the Half-Satoichi, which can one-shot enemies and serve as an efficient uber farming tool in earlier waves. The Loose Cannon is mentioned as a peculiar but situationally powerful weapon, especially useful for knocking back giants before they land, although it generally disrupts aim and has poor damage output. The stock grenade launcher is highlighted for its consistent damage without an explosion radius nerf, making it a solid choice despite being slightly outclassed by another launcher. Additionally, the stock sticky launcher is praised for its crowd control and adaptability, marked as the best secondary weapon for training new players while noting it lacks the burst damage of superior sticky launchers.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker asserts that the Islander is the best melee weapon for the Demoman in “Team Fortress 2,” both for Demoknight and standard Demoman. The high mobility it offers after collecting four heads outweighs its initial drawbacks. They note its effectiveness in gaining speed and health, and recommend users to try it. The Iron Bomber is also discussed, highlighted for its larger projectile hitbox, more consistent bomb jumps, and minimal roll, which the speaker argues compensates for its 15% explosion radius penalty. Lastly, the Scottish Resistance is mentioned as having potential for the highest burst damage in the game, though it requires detailed knowledge of wave mechanics for optimal use.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the effectiveness of using crit stickies in the game, particularly for the Demoman. They explain that with a crits-boosted uber charge or a crit canteen, the Demoman can eliminate any non-boss giant in a single shot. Memorizing each wave allows the player to potentially carry the entire team. Additionally, support from a Medic who farms uber or an Engineer who provides a two-way teleporter can make the Demoman’s traps of crit stickies extraordinarily powerful. The Scottish Resistance is touted as the best weapon for the Demoman and possibly the greatest in the game. The speaker encourages viewers to subscribe and like the video to stay updated with future content.