Editing Ultitrio

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'''Ultitrio''' is a [[Competitive Formats|competitive]] format intended for small roster competitive play. It features a three vs three (3v3) game-type, [[Soldier]] and [[Medic]] pairs, along with a [[Scout]] for added support.

Most maps have the 3 player team battling over a [[King of the Hill]] game type. As opposed to [[6v6]], [[Highlander]] or even [[Ultiduo]], Ultitrio is more focused on DM skill and coordinated attacks within a team. Since winning a 2v3 or a 1v3 is not very likely, there is a lot of focus to move as a group. This gamemode is played on small KOTH maps that are specifically made for it, or other [[Ultiduo]] maps that are more open, but with many ways to regain high ground as any class, even Medic.

==Gameplay==
[[File:UltitrioTest.jpg|right||thumb|340px|right|Example of an Ultitrio Class Lineup.]]
The success of an Ultitrio team heavily hinges on the team's coordination skills and on the inclusion of [[Scout]].

The addition of [[Scout]] adds more dynamic gameplay for both teams in comparison to [[Ultiduo]]'s Soldier and Medic pairs. While having a slightly larger team size, Ultitrio still houses the common core elements of [[Ultiduo]]: gaining an Über advantage, health and ammo conservation, and immaculate communication and execution skills.

Ultitrio features a small map with a single control point in the [[King of the Hill]] style, with 3-5 minutes needed to win depending on the map being played. The two teams are limited to one [[Scout]], one [[Soldier]], and one [[Medic]], with most weapons that provide too great of a disadvantage staying off the whitelist.

It's possible to split up your team to perform pincer maneuvers with [[Soldier]] and [[Medic]] pushing on one side and a fully buffed [[Scout]] pushing on the other, which is a common tactic when pushing. This would not be possible in [[Ultiduo]] because of the two-person team limit and stricter weapon bans. With the addition of [[Scout]], it allows for more strategic gameplay because of [[Scout]]'s added dynamic play styles with weapons like the Fan O' War and Wrap Assassin, leaving Soldier to be more of a "clean-up" class after a [[Scout]] marks someone or hits that player with a Wrap Assassin ball.

==Maps==
There are three main Ultitrio maps, all of which feature strong high-ground & low-ground differences and ample pickups like health or ammo packs.
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{{MapCard |Fira|ulti_fira_b2a|Fira.jpg}}
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{{MapCard |Grove|ultiduo_grove_b4|Grove.jpg}}
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{{MapCard |Staten|ultiduo_staten_v5|Staten.jpg}}
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==Weapons==
The official Ultitrio Github has a [https://github.com/CoolstuffTF2/Ultitrio whitelist] for Ultitrio.

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{{Scout Weapon List
 <!-- Primary -->
| Scattergun = 1
| Baby Face's Blaster = 1
| Back Scatter = 1
| Force-A-Nature =
| Shortstop = 1
| Soda Popper =
 <!-- Secondary -->
| Pistol =1
| Bonk! Atomic Punch =
| Crit-A-Cola =
| Flying Guillotine =
| Mad Milk =
| Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol =
| Winger = 1
 <!-- Melee -->
| Bat =1
| Atomizer =1
| Boston Basher =
| Candy Cane = 1
| Fan O'War = 1
| Sandman = 1
| Sun-on-a-Stick = 1
| Wrap Assassin = 1
}}
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{{Soldier Weapon List
 <!-- Primary -->
| Rocket Launcher =1
| Air Strike =
| Beggar's Bazooka =
| Black Box =
| Cow Mangler 5000 =
| Direct Hit = 
| Liberty Launcher =1
| Original =1
| Rocket Jumper = 1
 <!-- Secondary -->
| Shotgun =1
| B.A.S.E. Jumper =
| Battalion's Backup =
| Buff Banner = | Buff Banner-x1=
| Concheror =
| Gunboats =1
| Mantreads = 1
| Panic Attack = 1
| Reserve Shooter =
| Righteous Bison =1
 <!-- Melee -->
| Shovel =1
| Disciplinary Action =1
| Equalizer =1
| Escape Plan =1
| Half-Zatoichi =1
| Market Gardener =
| Pain Train =1
}}
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{{Medic Weapon List
 <!-- Primary -->
| Syringe Gun =1
| Blutsauger =1
| Crusader's Crossbow =1
| Overdose =1
 <!-- Secondary -->
| Medigun =1
| Kritzkrieg =1
| Quick-Fix =
| Vaccinator =
 <!-- Melee -->
| Bonesaw =1
| Amputator =1
| Solemn Vow =1
| Übersaw =1
| Vita-Saw =1
}}
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==Competitions==
Ultitrio tournaments are often held by community members. As each team requires only 3 players these small tournaments are usually easy to set-up, making it a viable option for offseason competition.

The game mode is often used by players as a source of practice for [[Scout]], [[Soldier]], and [[Medic]] death-matching, and regularly sees play in small-scale community tournaments. It sees no official league play as of yet.

== Where to Play?==
While there is no official league for Ultitrios, there are tournaments and PUGs that happen in the [https://discord.gg/TFDqDpjB3B official Ultitrio Discord.]

==Development==
Before the finalization of the roster, [[Demoman]] was considered in place of [[Scout]], but being as most Ultitrio/duo maps have 2 exits and close quarters, Demoman would be able to lock down every inch of a map for free and subsequently deny everyone, so [[Scout]] was chosen for his flexibility and high mobility.

== Additional Links ==
* [https://github.com/CoolstuffTF2/Ultitrio Ultitrio configs]
* [https://tf2maps.net/threads/ulti_fira.45195/ ulti_fira_b2a download]
* [https://tf2maps.net/downloads/ultiduo-grove.2593/ ultiduo_grove_b4 download]
* [https://tf2maps.net/downloads/staten-island.12701/ ultiduo_staten_b2 download]

[[Category:Competitive Formats]]