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===Jumpstab/Rampstab=== | ===Jumpstab/Rampstab=== | ||
− | Like a stairstab, but instead of inclines, which are commonly used and thus easy to predict, the Spy jumps on props such as barrels | + | Like a stairstab, but instead of inclines, which are commonly used and thus easy to predict, the Spy jumps on props such as barrels and railings to get a height boost for the stab. Even the smallest height difference allows for a rampstab. For example, jumping onto and engie's teleporter provides enough extra height to land a successful rampstab. These stabs work much better than stairstabs, because even experienced players won't necessarily expect a spy to be able to jump over them if not on an obvious incline. |
− | === | + | ===Sentry Stab=== |
+ | When a Spy jump on a Sentry over the target's head to get behind and land a stab. | ||
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+ | ===Ghost Stab=== | ||
If someone is aware of the jumpstab, jump on their heads, and when they rotate 180 degrees to "catch" you, strafe the other way and stab them. | If someone is aware of the jumpstab, jump on their heads, and when they rotate 180 degrees to "catch" you, strafe the other way and stab them. | ||
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===Understab=== | ===Understab=== | ||
The Spy leads someone off the high ground, then strafes under and stabs the target. Can also be done against explosive jumpers. This can be done because the angle for a successful backstab is exactly 180 degrees, no matter the height. The concept for this is the same as the stairstab, except in reverse. | The Spy leads someone off the high ground, then strafes under and stabs the target. Can also be done against explosive jumpers. This can be done because the angle for a successful backstab is exactly 180 degrees, no matter the height. The concept for this is the same as the stairstab, except in reverse. | ||
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===Cornerstab=== | ===Cornerstab=== | ||
The Spy leads someone around a corner, then doubles back around the corner to get at their side and stabs them. A beginner's mistake in this trickstab is not waiting long enough. Depending on the target and on how far away they are from the corner the spy leads them around, it may take from immediately to a few seconds. The rule of thumb is to wait about one second unless they are practically right behind the spy. | The Spy leads someone around a corner, then doubles back around the corner to get at their side and stabs them. A beginner's mistake in this trickstab is not waiting long enough. Depending on the target and on how far away they are from the corner the spy leads them around, it may take from immediately to a few seconds. The rule of thumb is to wait about one second unless they are practically right behind the spy. | ||
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===Blindstab=== | ===Blindstab=== | ||
Same as a Stairstab or Jumpstab, but the Spy leads the target around a corner as well, which makes the target unable to see the Spy jumping at him. Due to the threat of this, the target may wait around the corner to kill the Spy, enabling him to escape. | Same as a Stairstab or Jumpstab, but the Spy leads the target around a corner as well, which makes the target unable to see the Spy jumping at him. Due to the threat of this, the target may wait around the corner to kill the Spy, enabling him to escape. | ||
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===Matador Stab=== | ===Matador Stab=== | ||
The Spy strafes one way to draw the target into looking that way to not expose his backstab radius, then strafes the other way and stabs him. The concept of this is similar to a cornerstab. Oftentimes, one can imagine this as a cornerstab without a corner. The spy first strafes right around their imaginary corner, then back. | The Spy strafes one way to draw the target into looking that way to not expose his backstab radius, then strafes the other way and stabs him. The concept of this is similar to a cornerstab. Oftentimes, one can imagine this as a cornerstab without a corner. The spy first strafes right around their imaginary corner, then back. | ||
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===SwitchStab=== | ===SwitchStab=== | ||
Similar to a Matador, but uses the forward and backward keys to pull it off. The Spy pretends to walk past the target (W) only to move back (S) as the enemy turns to face where they were and score the stab. | Similar to a Matador, but uses the forward and backward keys to pull it off. The Spy pretends to walk past the target (W) only to move back (S) as the enemy turns to face where they were and score the stab. | ||
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===Reverse-Matador Stab=== | ===Reverse-Matador Stab=== | ||
When the target is chasing from behind, the Spy may turn around and strafe in one direction then strafe the opposing direction for the stab, similar to a normal matador. There are a multitude of variations however turning around quickly and strafing the opposite way is the most common form. The use for this is commonly against chasing opponents. | When the target is chasing from behind, the Spy may turn around and strafe in one direction then strafe the opposing direction for the stab, similar to a normal matador. There are a multitude of variations however turning around quickly and strafing the opposite way is the most common form. The use for this is commonly against chasing opponents. | ||
===Drop Stab=== | ===Drop Stab=== | ||
− | Dropping from a great height | + | Dropping from a great height and if needed airstrafing to get behind the target and stab them before touching the ground. In contrast to the unreliability of most trickstabs, this is the hardest kind of stab to see coming (and the only way to work also). This stab is best done from a reasonably high height, for example, dropping from badwaters' roof into the cart capturing the 2nd point. This is perhaps the most reliable kind of trickstab, due to its nature which means that it is hard for it to be seen ahead of time. |
This stab can be practiced on tr_walkway_rc2. | This stab can be practiced on tr_walkway_rc2. | ||
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The process of strafing in a way to counter the opponents strafe, usually to cut off their sideways strafe however it can extend into a backpedal stab. An enemy that is strafing would not be able to be stabbed by a Matador due to them using a strafe key as when using a strafe key the player's movement is pulling more sideways and away from the spy as well as their aim having to move less than normal. The point of Circle Strafing is to counter the opponents strafes instead of attempting a matador in which would fail. | The process of strafing in a way to counter the opponents strafe, usually to cut off their sideways strafe however it can extend into a backpedal stab. An enemy that is strafing would not be able to be stabbed by a Matador due to them using a strafe key as when using a strafe key the player's movement is pulling more sideways and away from the spy as well as their aim having to move less than normal. The point of Circle Strafing is to counter the opponents strafes instead of attempting a matador in which would fail. | ||
− | + | Best stab ever | |
+ | -Valles | ||
− | A deprecated fad term for approaching a stab from above an enemy at a 10 - 20 degree angle. Initially proposed by the spy "tf2klown" in 2012 as a joke, the term picked up popularity in 2019 and 2020 | + | ===Breast Milk Stab=== |
− | It was also sometimes used to describe a "telestab" because the telestab created a similarly low angle of approach, however it more commonly referred to a surfs rather than simple jumps because of the former's rarity and specialty. Upon the trend's end in late 2021, the term was eventually dropped in favor of "shallow surf" or just simply calling the stab a | + | A deprecated fad term for approaching a stab from above an enemy at a 10 - 20 degree angle. Initially proposed by the spy "tf2klown" in 2012 as a joke, the term picked up popularity in 2019 and 2020 due to consistent references by influential spies such as swipez referencing it in both his discord server and in several (now deleted) short videos. The term had multiple interpretations due to its nature as a prevalent joke fad name, but the general consensus was that this stab referred to a quick and shallow surf stab. |
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+ | It was also sometimes used to describe a "telestab" because the telestab created a similarly low angle of approach, however it more commonly referred to a surfs rather than simple jumps because of the former's rarity and specialty. Upon the trend's end in late 2021, the term was eventually dropped in favor of "shallow surf" or just simply calling the stab a "surfstab". | ||
===Moonwalk Stab=== | ===Moonwalk Stab=== | ||
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===Backpedal Stab=== | ===Backpedal Stab=== | ||
If a target is backpedalling using the backward key, the Spy can strafe towards and stick to them. By strafing and not backpedalling, the Spy keeps his running speed while the target who is backpedalling loses their speed. Due to their adjustments, they will automatically look away from the Spy and expose their backs. This stab will almost always look like a facestab on the target side. | If a target is backpedalling using the backward key, the Spy can strafe towards and stick to them. By strafing and not backpedalling, the Spy keeps his running speed while the target who is backpedalling loses their speed. Due to their adjustments, they will automatically look away from the Spy and expose their backs. This stab will almost always look like a facestab on the target side. | ||
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