Medic: Difference between revisions

The '''Medic''' is a [[Classes#Support|support class]] whose purpose is to provide continuous healing and intermittent invulnerability to his team. He has 150 health and 107% speed, and heals himself by up to 6 health per second, reduced to 3 health per second when damaged within 10 seconds, regeneration that is doubled while healing an injured teammate. His [[Medi Gun]] is his most iconic tool, providing a constant supply of healing and [[Overheal]] to teammates. Healing teammates will fill up your Ubercharge meter, which when activated, will turn the Medic and his patient invincible for 8 seconds. Alternatively, other weapons such as the [[Kritzkrieg]] and [[Rejuvenator]] have alternative Übers, with the [[Kritzkrieg]] providing guaranteed crits to the Medics patient, and the [[Rejuvenator]] providing a stationary, AOE uber to teammates in its radius.

The rest of the Medic's arsenal consists of his [[Syringe Gun]] and his three melee weapons; the [[Überspritze]], the [[Bonesaw]], and the [[Shock Therapy]]. All of these weapons are largely ineffective in direct combat, with the [[Syringe Gun]] dealing a small amount of damage and knockback for each syringe. His weak combat ability combined with his powerful healing abilities results in enemies targeting him to prevent the Medic from getting an Übercharge to use in a push. As a result, he is often focused by pick classes like [[Sniper]], [[Spy]], and [[Scout]], as they are usually in the best position to kill him. To counter this, the Medic often never stands still, maintains awareness and heals stronger combat classes, such as [[Heavy]], [[Demoman]], and [[Soldier]] to protect him, push forward, and deal damage.

The Medic is voiced by Robin Atkin Downes.

* …you gain [[ÜberCharge]] faster by healing teammates who are more hurt.

* …you gain ÜberCharge much faster during setup time.

* …fill your ÜberCharge meter by healing teammates, then hit {{Attack2}} to deploy an ÜberCharge.

* …stay alert for teammates calling for your help. Use the cross speech bubbles onscreen to find them.

* …remember that [[Syringe Gun|syringes]] travel in arcs and have a travel time. Lead your shots to land successful hits.

* …use your Medi Gun to heal injured teammates, and overheal them up to a temporary 150% of their normal health.

* …you and your patients cannot capture [[Control point (objective)|Control Points]] or pick up the [[Intelligence|Intelligence briefcase]] while invulnerable.

* …your [[Bonesaw]] can be used in defensive situations when you are separated from your teammates.

* …the [[Kritzkrieg]] temporarily gives your patient guaranteed [[Critical hit|crits]]. Use it in on powerful classes, and in areas with lots of enemies.

* …when using the [[Überspritze]], be sure to watch your health. You have 10 less maximum health when landing hits on enemies.

* …the [[Shock Therapy]] will deal more damage the more charged it is. The charge will be depleted on any hit you land on enemies.

* …the Shock Therapy can be used to fully heal a teammate at full charge, in exchange for overall heal rate.

*Before the [[3.0.0|Steam release]], Medic had another line for his "Go Go Go!" voice command where he said "''Los los!''". This voice line was lifted from Prerelease versions of '''Team Fortress 2'''.

* The Medic has the tallest first-person view height of 75 Hu, shared with the [[Heavy]], [[Sniper]] and [[Spy]].

{{Nav classes}}