Medic
The Medic is a maniacal German scientist who is capable of healing his teammates and making them invulnerable for short periods of time. In 6v6, the Medic makes up a key component of the combo, along with the pocket Soldier. In Highlander, the combo usually consists of a Medic, Heavy, and Demoman. As the Medic does not need to focus on aim, Medics generally act as callers for their teams. However, in higher-level play, Medics who maincall aren't as common, mostly because they aren't as aware of the other team's position. A Demoman or Heavy may serve as a more accurate caller. Medic duties generally include keeping the team fully buffed, timing and leading pushes, and tracking enemy Übers. Skills required from a Medic differ from division to division. Generally, Medics are expected to die less, heal hurt teammates, and Über at the appropriate times. At higher levels, Medics who can surf, position themselves well, and defend themselves are more common.
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6v6
- Main article: Medic (6v6)
In 6v6 there is a restriction of 1 Medic per team.
The Medic is a vital part of any 6v6 team, with his ability to use ÜberCharges or KritzCharges on teammates for pushes from point to point or for saving teammates. Due to this, he is usually the most targeted player by the enemy team. One of the two soldiers, known as the pocket, is supposed to protect the medic. If a team loses a Medic they are posed with a large disadvantage of no heals, and may be pushed back to another point or even lose the game. As the Medics ÜberCharge is an important part of a match, they will usually be protected well by the pocket Soldier - In some cases the Medic may have to leave his teammates while he gets a health pack. Medics will usually communicate their ÜberCharge percentage as well as their position to their team so they can prepare pushes and defenses, and be ready for an enemy push. Because of the importance of the ÜberCharge, the common phrase 'Pop it, don't drop it' is used.
In 6v6 the more commonly used Medi Guns are the stock Medigun and the Kritzkrieg, but in ESEA the Vaccinator is also allowed. Most Medics usually use the default Medi Gun or the Kritzkrieg. The Quick-Fix was occasionally used before the July 11, 2013 patch which buffed it. As a result of the buff, it has been banned in ESEA since Season 15. The Vaccinator is rarely used. Some Medics will switch Medi Gun depending on the situation, sometimes surprising enemies with a KritzCharge usually done with the Demoman for maximum damage output.
Famous 6v6 Medics include:
- msh - otsos (ETF2L)
- Mirelin - Broder (ETF2L)
- F2 - Previously in Epsilon eSports (ETF2L)
- Shade - HRG (ESEA)
- Whiteglow - Last Man Standing (ETF2L)
- Bonobo - Team Immunity (ozfortress)
- Harbleu - Classic Mixup (ESEA)
- Byte - (ETF2L)
- Pyyyour - (ESEA)
Highlander
- Main article: Medic (Highlander)
The Medic has nearly the same role as he does in 6v6; healing his teammates and using his ÜberCharges to turn the tide of a match. Instead of a soldier, the medic has a heavy as his pocket.
Weapons
- Note: Weapon images link to their corresponding page at the Official Team Fortress 2 Wiki.
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