TF2 – The Heavy Update (Weapons Review)

1. The Sandvich
2. KGB (The Killing Gloves of Boxing)
3. Natascha

This replaces the shotgun which depending on how you play could be unforgiveable in some situations . It goes into a taunt style animation when you eat for apparently 4 seconds although it doesnt seem that long. You regain 120 health while you much away happily. It is unlimited and you can spam it. On some maps its not required medics should be there, you can just die and respawn or head to one of the many medikits on some maps.

Its real strength is in competitive play where dying and respawning is not an option because the enemy scouts will take half the map in the time you do. Or in arena play, last night i played heavy a bit in arena and the sandvich saved my life on a few occassions, once to kill Impen which obviously makes it worthwhile.

KGB (The Killing Gloves of Boxing)

These are slower than your usual melee, they seem to crit a bit more than usual but i dont think thats intended. They are simply an upgrade on your usual gloves in my opinion i can see no reason why you wouldnt take them. The heavy is slow, if you get a chance to box someone its because they are not looking at you so getting 5 seconds of crits is great. The only annoying thing is that switching to your usual gun and starting it up cuts off nearly all your time, youd maybe get one kill max. These could work really well with a shotgun although i havnt tested it yet.

Natascha

This is a tricky one for me, I was sure you ran quicker with it but after a race across the bridge in 2fort with Bon we have decided not. It feels different to Sasha and has different noises which is a nice touch. Its slowing ability isnt amazing it slows for a pretty tiny amount of time per bullet and we all know the minigun at range isnt that great accuracy. Its damage really screws you over in heavy wars. (Lots of them around at the moment) You cannot really outaim another heavy due to both of your slow movement speeds. I think its real advantages are people bouncing around infront of you like scouts, you catch one in midair and it interrupts their jump basically leaves them for dead at that range. Medics running around corners its good for too.

My recommended Heavy set up :

Sasha // The Sandvich // KGB

I think this gives you the best solo play and general damage, you might get a couple of kills go past where Natasha might of got the kill but i do not think the -25% damage is worth that. Snipers or soldiers at range are just worth running away from but I dont use the heavy for this anyway, I use it as a uber charge front man guy, wrecking pyros and other heavys leaving the battle then open. I would really consider using heavy more often in arena due to the Sandvich which is a brilliant tool and hilarious

Well i hope this has given you a bit of insight into the new update, ive still got to try all the maps hopefully someone could write up a little review of those.

Good luck comrades!