I'd use Degreaser more often but I'm absolutely smitten with my flamethrower skin and I feel I need the extra few airblasts because I reflect obsessively. There's just so much spam in your average 12v12 game and ammo packs aren't guaranteed like people think they are, especially on certain maps. Good content as always, looking forward to future uploads.
Stock is by far the best flamethrower, you can do all the combos just the same including flare punch enemy pyros. Degreaser also neuters your after burn damage in exchange for giving combo pyro training wheels. Good pyros don't need the degreaser or its downsides
Personally, I would only recommend using the Axtinguisher if you're running a low-damage or utility secondary like the Detonator, the Scorch Shot, or the jetpack because the Axtinguisher provides burst damage for finishing targets off. If you're using a shotgun of choice or the Flare Gun then your secondary already performs the burst damage job. The one time when I would recommend pairing the Axtinguisher with another burst damage weapon is when you want to hunt unaware Heavies as a Pyro for some reason. And as much as I love my Strange Specialized Killstreak Festive Axtinguisher, the Powerjack and the Backscratcher are better than it in, like, 90% of cases when you're playing offensively.
dragon's fury and flare gun like father and son also its good since it covers the airblast penalty and the range problem and it does 15 more damage with max afterburn
I just got tf2 last week and only have 30 hours. Stock and dragon fury are the only flamethrowers I have and after watching this I can really feel the slow switch speed, can’t wait until I find a degreaser
"Offensive" Pyro That's a poor and perfect choice of words at the same time lmao *You've put yourself in a very dangerous spot if you dare mention the phlog AND The scorch shot in the same loadout* I admire your courage
Personally the scorch shot is by far the most fun combo weapon the pyro has, the stun and knock back lend themselves up for set ups or funny moments, the bounce can be used for sync jumps which I believe put higher than the detonator but I could be wrong, it gives you the fastest ttk on a heavy with the axtinguisher with a direct hit and two melees, and gives you an option during lulls in fights where their isn't anything going on. Don't get me wrong, the scorch shot doesn't require skill if you want to use it to spam a choke but all of the classes can do that exact same thing. It's how it's used in other ways which gives it its flare gunnyness.
I've been watching your content, and may I just say I think you're exactly what the Pyro main community needs. I think you can do for Pyro what Uncle Dane did for Engie. Keep up the good work!
I like Pyro, and it's clear the equip combos make or break it as much as any class of TF2 (e.g: go try Heavy with the Brass beast set, a deffensive Minigun with a Lunchbox geared towards flanker/ambusher melee rush with a melee that MASSIVELY WORSENS the damage Vulnerability the Steak applied onto you, every class has some crap combos, Pyros are no exception). What i actually see the Phlog do is be an Option for highly offensive Pyros (eschew support duties (aside Spychecking), go frontline flanker/ambusher to deal punishing blows), the Scorch shot simply is TOO GOOD a synergy with it for most players, good or bad, difference being good players make Phlog tactics work with any other flamethrower, yet i can still see that ANY alternative to a phlog has to readjust the method, Combo pyro (degreaser + Flare or PA) needs to flank, then attack and combo burst the target, but he cannot deal with more than 2 foes, so target flexibility decreases (against a Payload cart with 5-7 enemies it's 100% suicide, a Phlog can burn at least 3-4 of them and massively drain everyone else's HP, even more with a pocket medic ubering him at the right moment), flanker pyros (if using backburner, but most flanker strategies can be run with any flamethrower) will need to run ambush where a Phlog can WM1 (both are situations experienced players WILL take notice and prepare accordingly depending on what the enemy pyros seem to be geared with and they know of) and is just as likely to fail or end earlier thanks to players taking notice of the Pyro , a backburner will usually end 1-2 foes if played smart, a Phlog will be the same unless some of the pushing foes took some damage from your side. Phlog is tbh a pyro weapon meant to be used specifically to either hardblock a cart being pushed by a lot of the enemy team, block a cap of a point entirely through flanking or surprise WM1 attack (a pocket medic ubering is also desirable) or deliver a heavy flank. Phlog lives and dies in the attack, trying it on a more deffensive play is rather suicidal (deffense is where Degreaser or stock should be used instead of Phlog), flanker Pyro is also one of the methods for a Phlog to excel, flank, then deploy it right behing enemy frontmost force is.
I was around for the glory days of the OG degreaser and Axtinguisher combo, my main was degreaser, shottie/flare (depending on the range requirements of the map), and the Axtinguisher. This was before they got nerfed, it was criminal and hilariously fun. I've returned after a long break and I'm watching this video to get back into my Pyro main, this is a nice refresher course. As been playing around with all the new weapons and whatnot.
Cheers glad you enjoy! Yeah I was surprised how useful it was actually, and you can even reflect rockets at soldiers' feet to get the minicrit bonus! Might make a video going into more depth on the Reserve Shooter in the future 👍
I blend together Flank and Offensive playstyles I am too bad at aiming flares and defensive playstyle is too boring for me, so i use Dragon's Fury with a Detonator
I only got tf2 recently, and I've always wanted to have pyro as my main, the idea of taking the entire enemy team by suprise and lighting them all up is addicting. I don't buy weapons in the game so I rely on random weapon drops, my first three drops for pyro? Degreaser, flare gun, axetinguisher. I subsequently see this as fate, and I must dedicate myself to learning the ways of the combo pyro. Thank you for this very helpful and informative video 🙏🙏🙏
I personally use mwheelup for primary, mwheeldown for melee, and F for secondary, it works wonders on all classes. Suprised more ppl dont use this setup
I commonly use Degreaser, Detonator and the Axtinguisher by default. I can't live without the mobility the Detonator provides. But, depending on the game flow especially defending on last or to avoid getting steamrolled, I go Pybro with Stock, Detonator/Scorch, and Homewrecker. Kinda weird but I don't feel like using shotties with a Pyro.
I kinda feel the same way, if I wanted to do quick close range damage with a shotgun, I’d be playing scout (note that I don’t think it’s a bad load out, I personally don’t like using hitscan weapons on pyro)
These videos are the kind of that I'm looking for! Great explanation and editing! I was searching for months for reflect guides, detonator jumps or other things, but found nothing really good or easy for me to understand. Pyro used to be my second favourite class, but after I found nothing on how to really improve I dropped him and started playing Spy and Demo more. Now I can't wait to hop into the game and start practice Pyro again! Thank you for lighten up the flame for me! You earned a new sub!
Finally! Somebody who makes videos on Pyro! My personal play style is a mix of defense and combo with a bit of flanking. I just like being able to check for spy's while roaming around and killing at close range. I also use the stock because I like air lasting a lot.
WOAH!!! Thanks man, i've been trying to get the hang of combo pyro for a while now and this guide is *really* helpful. Can't wait to see more of your stuff bro.
As a pyro who uses the Detonator for combo Pyro, it’s not as bad as it seems. The burst damage is low, but it’s surprisingly good. The midair detonations can help with landing shots if you miss, or ignite multiple people at once. It seems like a bad pick but if you use it in tandem with the axetinguisher or the backscratcher, it’s still a solid pick. The added mobility boost is also really nice, especially if you’re an expert at detonator jump tech. Try it, ya might like it.
I love the fact that you have specific plans for future projects, I know from experience that it's a great motivator. I really wish you further success and the best of luck with the algorithm!
Was literally watching your videos on airblasting and the Detonator when this uploaded. Your videos are so calm, entertaining to watch and very helpful!
Before watching this video, I played the Backburner and the jetpack on Pyro. I had barely positive K/Ds and only on a good day would I get a domination. After watching this video, I equipped the Degreaser, Panic Attack, and the Homewrecker (I love having my Pybro moments lol). The first game I joined, I finished it with four dominations and an MVP. Thanks Pirateer! 🔥
Thank you for introducing other shotguns I’m glad someone’s giving me useful information, even for the reserve shooter. I’ll look forward for more videos.
3:53 "Where with any other secondary, you will just die immediatly (when fighting heavy point blank) Honestly, an underutilized combo that I've seen takes out heavies fairly reliably is degreaser (30~) to flare (90) to axting (100) to degrease (30~) to flare or axting (90-100) while strafing around the front and crouch jumping over and under the heavy is a good way to mess with the enemies tracking, while keeping up the high damage potential if you can get to the heavy before they see you, whether they're revved or not, I have found this is a good, reliable way to kill the enemy gamer
I actually use something similar though I switch out my flaregun for the panic attack just because I can get more damage out of it when I'm already planning to be point blank on a heavy
Awesome video. One thing i have to say to newer combo pyros is to not avoid the shotguns, i understand hitting flares is cool and you may think shotguns are lame and unskillful but they are really good and really fun to use once you get the hang of it. I personally prefer the panic attack (though i have been using stock way more recently) and I haven't tried the reserve but it seems good so ill give it a shot eventually.
Eyyy lets goo, tsym for taking my request! I love playing pyro and your content really helps me improve. And for diagram that you shown at the start of the video, I’m probably a combo pyro with the degreaser, detonator and the axtinguisher. While swapping to defensive to airblast ubers. Great video btw, music is good with the sections they go with and the gameplay fits pretty well as well.
i remember you from that snowycoast match! i was casually watching this because why not, and i see myself in the video, what?! this is some good stuff man, keep it up! looking forward for the next videos :>
thanks bro this is very helpful, i love the pyro so this guides are amazing. Pls keep doing this kind of videos (if u wan of course) cause I like them a lot.
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH ON THIS VIDEO But seriously though great work dude it really helped on some viable methods to combo pyro, since i use a more combo defensive playstyle, it helps to know some options that i could use. Keep Up the Good Work!
I'll have to try some of these out. I normally don't do a lot of comboing. I've been using my stock flamethrower and scorch shot/shotgun depending on if I need spam or burst damage. It might be time to learn flare gun and panic attack combos.
Glad to see reserve shooter pyro getting some love in 2021. It's not the facemelting powerhouse it used to be, but it still turns up salt levels on enemy soldiers and demos, who already hate you if you're airblasting well.
This is such an incredible video ! ! I've always felt so bad when I heard people talk trash about degreaser + stock shotgun so it's nice hearing about it here lmao. Instant sub, making me wanna play more pyro now!
Nice video, I see that your editing is good quality and shows that you have extensive knowledge about Pyro. The only thing I would add to it would be talking about the Dragons Fury/Scorch shot combo, it's quite underrated and very powerful. There's a youtuber called Lister that has some good videos about it and I think it could change the meta in the future if it gets more attention.
Finally. Someone who knows that the Reserve Shooter is useable on pyro. I am quite fond of the weapon (although I mostly use it on Soldier). But the benefits you listed perfectly sums up why I like it. Fast switch speed, doesn't have the large bullet spread, and situational mini-crits. The missing 2 clips does sting at times though. Anyways, very good video! I dont play Pyro often but I always enjoyed the offensive/combo playstyle. For a while I thought Pyro was a underwhelming/weak class, but watching this makes me wanna play him more. :)
I’ve been playing a lot of pyro recently and I think the most enjoyable (and satisfying) version of combo pyro is flank pyro but with flare gun, degreaser, and axtinguisher to get the jump on someone and axe them into oblivion (or use flare gun)
I got a video idea for you. I would really love to see a pyro vs pyro guide. I remember when starting out I thought it was just about who held m1 harder, but now I know there is a lot of stuff to talk about there an I think it could help players with that mentality. stuff like picking your fights with airblast, abusing lingering flame particles around corners, the different unlocks, how to use them and what to do against them, incorporating trickstab esc movement to get out of the flame stream for a couple ticks, flaring/axing, when to airblast in a pyro duel, the importance of movement especially against shotguns, element of surprise, overheal, high ground, reflecting flares, sliding flame particles on walls through tight corridors, controlling healthpacks with airblast, I am sure you can think of something else too, I think it would make an interesting video and I would love to hear what you have to say about it.
The two other things you can mention about flares is how it is good if you are not used to stop and reload and also one of its more forgoten weakneses: water.
Ah yes the combo pyro, it never occurred to me that the shotgun + degreaser was a combo pyro, but i think it makes sense Also i remember i try to change meele very often: -Powerjack has to be thr best one because of movility -I started using the backscratcher brcause people say it's actually a good weapon, and i is, but you get very slow healing from meds and dispenser, so it's more for those pyros that usually run arround alone -the axetinguisher is kind of a fight for me, most of the time i used it i only get like 1 kill with it because you rarely finish off enemies, and that 20% less damage with it is rrally dangerous at times Nice video anyway! Loved the take on the 4 pyro's playstyle, and also, dragon's fury + panick attack is a reallu great combo for dealing with heavys too, because if you land your fire rings right, you can really hurt the heavy and finish him off with the panick attack if you want
Another note with the reserve shooter. It actually minicrits people who are launched by reflected projectiles as well! this is only really good to style on people.
Yeah I noticed it in one of the clips, and made me think that this weapon is actually WAY underrated, the more I use it the more I think it's actually pretty strong, might do a video going into more detail about it in the future
I rscwbtly found a balanced (atleast for me) loadout for pyro, stock flamer, scorch shot and powerjack. The stock flamethrower lets your airblast more, the scorch shot is very good at offence, finishing off, and blocking someone who's chasing you. Powerjack is very nice for mobility (Altough the bullet vulnerability is a nuisance) and you can also gain some health in critical moments.
I'd use stock over the Degreaser as I feel like the faster weapon switch doesn't very much come to play as I use the panic attack as the secondary for my offensive loatout and don't feel like it's sacrificing a few airblast isn't worth it for as I'm a relativity a new pyro-main who just hit 100 hours on the game. I'm not the best at airblasting and need all of the chance I can get to deal with soldiers or demonman or help putting out teammates on fire. Great video and I'm really looking forward to you next video!
There is a combo with the scorchshot and the dragon fury, you can stun enemies and then attack with the dragons fury at full damage, this attack also can knockback enemies and practically instakill light classes
I'm pybro all the way. I love my shotgun and stock flame thrower cuz I tend to spam m2 from time to time, and of course the homewrecker for those French guys. But this video makes me want to get better with flare gun, just seeing all that crazy combo action.
Great video. I used to play some pyro when axtinguisher could crit. Pyro was a decent class back then. But comboing with shotgun just feels like im playing poor man's scout. Airblast is great and all, but it can it only reliably reflect soldier's rocket's, since demoman for example can just charge stickies and just outplay you. Flare gun is a fun choice to play. Anyways fun class to play but, not really that good in it's current state.
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I'd use Degreaser more often but I'm absolutely smitten with my flamethrower skin and I feel I need the extra few airblasts because I reflect obsessively. There's just so much spam in your average 12v12 game and ammo packs aren't guaranteed like people think they are, especially on certain maps. Good content as always, looking forward to future uploads.
I use the degreaser because the switch is better, after burn kills feel cheaty and also mine is strange
@thcirblueerf Assuming you even have an Engineer, and assuming he even builds a dispenser at all.
ive used the degreaser so much every time i use stock i struggle with the slower switch speed, but whatever you prefer works best
Stock is by far the best flamethrower, you can do all the combos just the same including flare punch enemy pyros. Degreaser also neuters your after burn damage in exchange for giving combo pyro training wheels. Good pyros don't need the degreaser or its downsides
I love your use of smitten I rarely see it, like, ever
Once you learn pyro combos, every play style of his becomes way more fun
i know can consistently combo rocket and panic attack on soldier thanks to combo pyro
Facts
its like learning Spanish then learning French
Easy to learn,hard to master. Is that accurate for Pyro?
@@mitzuriki Yes. Soldier too.
Dude this man is making so good content in so little time and so underrated we need to give him what he deserves
Literally how does this guy has only 2k subs his content deserves 20k or sum
Agreed
I like blending together the combo and flank playstyle, using the detonator as a flanking tool, and the axtinguisher as my combo weapon
about the homewrecker, please make sure to get the spy and let the engineer deal with the sapper if he's around
Also use the airblast to get the spy away from the sentry and use the homewrecker
@@justdem1490 ooh good idea!
yeah little sadge that in both clips hes so focused on removing the sap that he lets the buildings die in both scenarios.
Personally, I would only recommend using the Axtinguisher if you're running a low-damage or utility secondary like the Detonator, the Scorch Shot, or the jetpack because the Axtinguisher provides burst damage for finishing targets off. If you're using a shotgun of choice or the Flare Gun then your secondary already performs the burst damage job. The one time when I would recommend pairing the Axtinguisher with another burst damage weapon is when you want to hunt unaware Heavies as a Pyro for some reason.
And as much as I love my Strange Specialized Killstreak Festive Axtinguisher, the Powerjack and the Backscratcher are better than it in, like, 90% of cases when you're playing offensively.
detonator or thermal thruster+ axtinguisher is so fun
Scorch shot + axe let's you get 2 mini crit axes in a row
@@ink3487 dragon fury + scorch shot + axtinguisher is really fun
dragon's fury and flare gun like father and son also its good since it covers the airblast penalty and the range problem and it does 15 more damage with max afterburn
I don't think utility based doesn't apply to the scorch shot. The scorch shot is too easy to use to rack up damage.
I just got tf2 last week and only have 30 hours. Stock and dragon fury are the only flamethrowers I have and after watching this I can really feel the slow switch speed, can’t wait until I find a degreaser
1:13 Pyro Shark:Am I a joke to You!?
"Offensive" Pyro
That's a poor and perfect choice of words at the same time lmao
*You've put yourself in a very dangerous spot if you dare mention the phlog AND The scorch shot in the same loadout* I admire your courage
I mean he isn’t lying, if you use the phlog and the scorch shot you’ll be very offensive (in chat)
@@ahedgehog9297 the true offensive pyro is the phlog pyro that always has a medic with a uber
Hey it’s true, it’s good for being aggressive. Personally I wouldn’t use the phlog too much but it is definitely on the list
Personally the scorch shot is by far the most fun combo weapon the pyro has, the stun and knock back lend themselves up for set ups or funny moments, the bounce can be used for sync jumps which I believe put higher than the detonator but I could be wrong, it gives you the fastest ttk on a heavy with the axtinguisher with a direct hit and two melees, and gives you an option during lulls in fights where their isn't anything going on.
Don't get me wrong, the scorch shot doesn't require skill if you want to use it to spam a choke but all of the classes can do that exact same thing. It's how it's used in other ways which gives it its flare gunnyness.
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@@THTB_lol It is really fun to combo with tho.
I've been watching your content, and may I just say I think you're exactly what the Pyro main community needs. I think you can do for Pyro what Uncle Dane did for Engie. Keep up the good work!
I like Pyro, and it's clear the equip combos make or break it as much as any class of TF2 (e.g: go try Heavy with the Brass beast set, a deffensive Minigun with a Lunchbox geared towards flanker/ambusher melee rush with a melee that MASSIVELY WORSENS the damage Vulnerability the Steak applied onto you, every class has some crap combos, Pyros are no exception).
What i actually see the Phlog do is be an Option for highly offensive Pyros (eschew support duties (aside Spychecking), go frontline flanker/ambusher to deal punishing blows), the Scorch shot simply is TOO GOOD a synergy with it for most players, good or bad, difference being good players make Phlog tactics work with any other flamethrower, yet i can still see that ANY alternative to a phlog has to readjust the method, Combo pyro (degreaser + Flare or PA) needs to flank, then attack and combo burst the target, but he cannot deal with more than 2 foes, so target flexibility decreases (against a Payload cart with 5-7 enemies it's 100% suicide, a Phlog can burn at least 3-4 of them and massively drain everyone else's HP, even more with a pocket medic ubering him at the right moment), flanker pyros (if using backburner, but most flanker strategies can be run with any flamethrower) will need to run ambush where a Phlog can WM1 (both are situations experienced players WILL take notice and prepare accordingly depending on what the enemy pyros seem to be geared with and they know of) and is just as likely to fail or end earlier thanks to players taking notice of the Pyro , a backburner will usually end 1-2 foes if played smart, a Phlog will be the same unless some of the pushing foes took some damage from your side.
Phlog is tbh a pyro weapon meant to be used specifically to either hardblock a cart being pushed by a lot of the enemy team, block a cap of a point entirely through flanking or surprise WM1 attack (a pocket medic ubering is also desirable) or deliver a heavy flank.
Phlog lives and dies in the attack, trying it on a more deffensive play is rather suicidal (deffense is where Degreaser or stock should be used instead of Phlog), flanker Pyro is also one of the methods for a Phlog to excel, flank, then deploy it right behing enemy frontmost force is.
I was around for the glory days of the OG degreaser and Axtinguisher combo, my main was degreaser, shottie/flare (depending on the range requirements of the map), and the Axtinguisher. This was before they got nerfed, it was criminal and hilariously fun. I've returned after a long break and I'm watching this video to get back into my Pyro main, this is a nice refresher course. As been playing around with all the new weapons and whatnot.
you seriously need to get more attention
btw i like you mentioned reserve shooter
after the nerf many people think it's just worst panic attack
Cheers glad you enjoy! Yeah I was surprised how useful it was actually, and you can even reflect rockets at soldiers' feet to get the minicrit bonus! Might make a video going into more depth on the Reserve Shooter in the future 👍
@@Pirateer5 your voice is ear candy
You still get the faster switch speed to it, basically a better shotgun as if you need more then 4 shots you ár doing something wrong.
Today I found this channel after finding you on uncletopia, then I get recommended your content. Glad to find this.
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love the content, inspired me to stop W+M1 heavies and hope for a random crit and die miserably 90% of the time.
I blend together Flank and Offensive playstyles
I am too bad at aiming flares and defensive playstyle is too boring for me, so i use Dragon's Fury with a Detonator
I only got tf2 recently, and I've always wanted to have pyro as my main, the idea of taking the entire enemy team by suprise and lighting them all up is addicting. I don't buy weapons in the game so I rely on random weapon drops, my first three drops for pyro? Degreaser, flare gun, axetinguisher. I subsequently see this as fate, and I must dedicate myself to learning the ways of the combo pyro. Thank you for this very helpful and informative video 🙏🙏🙏
I personally use mwheelup for primary, mwheeldown for melee, and F for secondary, it works wonders on all classes. Suprised more ppl dont use this setup
I commonly use Degreaser, Detonator and the Axtinguisher by default. I can't live without the mobility the Detonator provides. But, depending on the game flow especially defending on last or to avoid getting steamrolled, I go Pybro with Stock, Detonator/Scorch, and Homewrecker.
Kinda weird but I don't feel like using shotties with a Pyro.
I kinda feel the same way, if I wanted to do quick close range damage with a shotgun, I’d be playing scout (note that I don’t think it’s a bad load out, I personally don’t like using hitscan weapons on pyro)
These videos are the kind of that I'm looking for! Great explanation and editing! I was searching for months for reflect guides, detonator jumps or other things, but found nothing really good or easy for me to understand. Pyro used to be my second favourite class, but after I found nothing on how to really improve I dropped him and started playing Spy and Demo more. Now I can't wait to hop into the game and start practice Pyro again! Thank you for lighten up the flame for me! You earned a new sub!
This has been the one of the best vids I’ve seen when taking about combo pyro, 10/10
Looking forward to your future content, the quality of your videos is amazing and I genuinely learn so much from them even after a 100 hours in pyro
Finally! Somebody who makes videos on Pyro! My personal play style is a mix of defense and combo with a bit of flanking. I just like being able to check for spy's while roaming around and killing at close range. I also use the stock because I like air lasting a lot.
This is the first genuinely good pyro combo guide in years
This man is talented
His videos have effort put into them
He gives good tips
I'm happy to see a small youtuber grow so fast, you deserve it!
Hey man, always brightens my day to see a new video from you, keep it up!
WOAH!!! Thanks man, i've been trying to get the hang of combo pyro for a while now and this guide is *really* helpful. Can't wait to see more of your stuff bro.
Ur probably one of the reasons why i actually started to play a bit more Pyro then before
This is some high quality pyro tips right here
Love how the guy actually makes the captions for the videos
As a pyro who uses the Detonator for combo Pyro, it’s not as bad as it seems. The burst damage is low, but it’s surprisingly good. The midair detonations can help with landing shots if you miss, or ignite multiple people at once. It seems like a bad pick but if you use it in tandem with the axetinguisher or the backscratcher, it’s still a solid pick. The added mobility boost is also really nice, especially if you’re an expert at detonator jump tech. Try it, ya might like it.
Even Detonator + Powerjack works well
I love the fact that you have specific plans for future projects, I know from experience that it's a great motivator. I really wish you further success and the best of luck with the algorithm!
10/10 would watch again. From one pyro main to another that was an amazing video
your helpful guides are making me better at tf2 pyro thank you
I'm so glad this popped up in my recommend, your videos are great
Was literally watching your videos on airblasting and the Detonator when this uploaded. Your videos are so calm, entertaining to watch and very helpful!
goddamn you are seriously underrated. ive been having hard time finding a good pyro tutorial. you just earned a sub
Before watching this video, I played the Backburner and the jetpack on Pyro. I had barely positive K/Ds and only on a good day would I get a domination.
After watching this video, I equipped the Degreaser, Panic Attack, and the Homewrecker (I love having my Pybro moments lol). The first game I joined, I finished it with four dominations and an MVP. Thanks Pirateer! 🔥
Thank you for introducing other shotguns I’m glad someone’s giving me useful information, even for the reserve shooter. I’ll look forward for more videos.
This is the first video I’ve watched by you, and oh boy are you underrated! I wish you the best of luck in the future
3:53 "Where with any other secondary, you will just die immediatly (when fighting heavy point blank)
Honestly, an underutilized combo that I've seen takes out heavies fairly reliably is degreaser (30~) to flare (90) to axting (100) to degrease (30~) to flare or axting (90-100) while strafing around the front and crouch jumping over and under the heavy is a good way to mess with the enemies tracking, while keeping up the high damage potential
if you can get to the heavy before they see you, whether they're revved or not, I have found this is a good, reliable way to kill the enemy gamer
I actually use something similar though I switch out my flaregun for the panic attack just because I can get more damage out of it when I'm already planning to be point blank on a heavy
I certainly don't miss the times when every pyro and their mother would use that specific combo
Awesome video. One thing i have to say to newer combo pyros is to not avoid the shotguns, i understand hitting flares is cool and you may think shotguns are lame and unskillful but they are really good and really fun to use once you get the hang of it. I personally prefer the panic attack (though i have been using stock way more recently) and I haven't tried the reserve but it seems good so ill give it a shot eventually.
you’ve changed the way i think about the reserve shooter
thanks
Eyyy lets goo, tsym for taking my request! I love playing pyro and your content really helps me improve.
And for diagram that you shown at the start of the video, I’m probably a combo pyro with the degreaser, detonator and the axtinguisher. While swapping to defensive to airblast ubers. Great video btw, music is good with the sections they go with and the gameplay fits pretty well as well.
i remember you from that snowycoast match! i was casually watching this because why not, and i see myself in the video, what?!
this is some good stuff man, keep it up! looking forward for the next videos :>
Why I love the panic attack, I get actually useful afterburn, more airblasts, *and* a quick switch speed.
thanks bro this is very helpful, i love the pyro so this guides are amazing. Pls keep doing this kind of videos (if u wan of course) cause I like them a lot.
You are an absolute menace in-game, great games and still an amazing looking degreaser
Congratulations you just got a subscriber
this man made memes and now makes some of the best pyro tutorials
I love ur videos dude, the detonator guide really helped me get into using it for SOO much more! Keep up the good work man!
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH ON THIS VIDEO
But seriously though great work dude it really helped on some viable methods to combo pyro, since i use a more combo defensive playstyle, it helps to know some options that i could use.
Keep Up the Good Work!
Thank you man I needed this
My Pyro Playstyle Loadout
Defending:
Stock Flamethrower,Panic Attack,Homewrecker
Attacking:
Degreaser,Stock Shotgun/Thermal Thruster,Powerjack/Hot Hand(Free SpeedBoost)
Capture The Flag
(Defend{Protect Engineer}):
Degreaser,Flare Gun,Homewrecker
Capture The Flag
(Offend):
Phlogistinator,Thermal Thruster/Scorch Shot,Axtinguisher
holy cow this video is well made, i wonder why doesn't have so many views
I'll have to try some of these out. I normally don't do a lot of comboing. I've been using my stock flamethrower and scorch shot/shotgun depending on if I need spam or burst damage. It might be time to learn flare gun and panic attack combos.
man these vids are so good im starting to play pyro more
Glad to see reserve shooter pyro getting some love in 2021. It's not the facemelting powerhouse it used to be, but it still turns up salt levels on enemy soldiers and demos, who already hate you if you're airblasting well.
He made another video!! Let's Gooooooo!!!
i find it hilarious how at the start he destroys that charmer's chapeau spy named 'all pyros are gay'
thank you so much man! this guide has been so helpful.
Banging out another video in only 5 days damn
Loved the vid man, quality is amazing, good job
I approve 👌
I hope more pyros play like this, übering them would be very fun...
this extra heplful, returning to tf 2 and been enjoying pyro very much but not too sure what to do with them, so this gave super nifty insight
This is such an incredible video ! ! I've always felt so bad when I heard people talk trash about degreaser + stock shotgun so it's nice hearing about it here lmao. Instant sub, making me wanna play more pyro now!
i think it got nerfed & thats why
Nice video, I see that your editing is good quality and shows that you have extensive knowledge about Pyro. The only thing I would add to it would be talking about the Dragons Fury/Scorch shot combo, it's quite underrated and very powerful. There's a youtuber called Lister that has some good videos about it and I think it could change the meta in the future if it gets more attention.
Thank you for making this video
I finally know how to do basic for combo pyro thank you
Finally. Someone who knows that the Reserve Shooter is useable on pyro. I am quite fond of the weapon (although I mostly use it on Soldier). But the benefits you listed perfectly sums up why I like it. Fast switch speed, doesn't have the large bullet spread, and situational mini-crits. The missing 2 clips does sting at times though.
Anyways, very good video! I dont play Pyro often but I always enjoyed the offensive/combo playstyle. For a while I thought Pyro was a underwhelming/weak class, but watching this makes me wanna play him more. :)
So many small but so good RUclipsrs appearing lately
Nice video gamer, keep up the great work 👍
I’ve been playing a lot of pyro recently and I think the most enjoyable (and satisfying) version of combo pyro is flank pyro but with flare gun, degreaser, and axtinguisher to get the jump on someone and axe them into oblivion (or use flare gun)
I got a video idea for you. I would really love to see a pyro vs pyro guide. I remember when starting out I thought it was just about who held m1 harder, but now I know there is a lot of stuff to talk about there an I think it could help players with that mentality. stuff like picking your fights with airblast, abusing lingering flame particles around corners, the different unlocks, how to use them and what to do against them, incorporating trickstab esc movement to get out of the flame stream for a couple ticks, flaring/axing, when to airblast in a pyro duel, the importance of movement especially against shotguns, element of surprise, overheal, high ground, reflecting flares, sliding flame particles on walls through tight corridors, controlling healthpacks with airblast, I am sure you can think of something else too, I think it would make an interesting video and I would love to hear what you have to say about it.
Thanks so much, i just traded for a degreaser and a flare gun and I can't wait to start comboing
Dragon’s fury+ scorch shot is actual hell on earth
you are so underrated, but so wise damn. you earned yourself a new sub :]
The two other things you can mention about flares is how it is good if you are not used to stop and reload and also one of its more forgoten weakneses: water.
I'm not the target audience but the frags made me stay. well made guide and pleasing to watch
Ah yes the combo pyro, it never occurred to me that the shotgun + degreaser was a combo pyro, but i think it makes sense
Also i remember i try to change meele very often:
-Powerjack has to be thr best one because of movility
-I started using the backscratcher brcause people say it's actually a good weapon, and i is, but you get very slow healing from meds and dispenser, so it's more for those pyros that usually run arround alone
-the axetinguisher is kind of a fight for me, most of the time i used it i only get like 1 kill with it because you rarely finish off enemies, and that 20% less damage with it is rrally dangerous at times
Nice video anyway! Loved the take on the 4 pyro's playstyle, and also, dragon's fury + panick attack is a reallu great combo for dealing with heavys too, because if you land your fire rings right, you can really hurt the heavy and finish him off with the panick attack if you want
6:28 it made me laugh so hard when your medic jumped with the enemy spy
Another note with the reserve shooter. It actually minicrits people who are launched by reflected projectiles as well! this is only really good to style on people.
Yeah I noticed it in one of the clips, and made me think that this weapon is actually WAY underrated, the more I use it the more I think it's actually pretty strong, might do a video going into more detail about it in the future
I rscwbtly found a balanced (atleast for me) loadout for pyro, stock flamer, scorch shot and powerjack. The stock flamethrower lets your airblast more, the scorch shot is very good at offence, finishing off, and blocking someone who's chasing you. Powerjack is very nice for mobility (Altough the bullet vulnerability is a nuisance) and you can also gain some health in critical moments.
pyro is a class that i least played. thanks for this video, mate
I'd use stock over the Degreaser as I feel like the faster weapon switch doesn't very much come to play as I use the panic attack as the secondary for my offensive loatout and don't feel like it's sacrificing a few airblast isn't worth it for as I'm a relativity a new pyro-main who just hit 100 hours on the game. I'm not the best at airblasting and need all of the chance I can get to deal with soldiers or demonman or help putting out teammates on fire. Great video and I'm really looking forward to you next video!
>me playing pyro with axtinguisher
>sees tunnel vision sniper
FREE SPEED BONUS
you make the best tutorials, thanks!
I smell an underrated channel
i love detonator jumping into axetinguisher it's so fun
Love ur videos man keep up the great work!
There is a combo with the scorchshot and the dragon fury, you can stun enemies and then attack with the dragons fury at full damage, this attack also can knockback enemies and practically instakill light classes
came across you in a pub recently and was convinced you had reflect hacks, youre insane brother
this large variety of playstyles is actually pyro's biggest strengh but nobody really talks about it
Thank you for the tips keep up your hardwork
I'm pybro all the way. I love my shotgun and stock flame thrower cuz I tend to spam m2 from time to time, and of course the homewrecker for those French guys. But this video makes me want to get better with flare gun, just seeing all that crazy combo action.
Loving these videos
Amazing video dude! I learned so much and I feel like I have gotten better at pyro cause if you thanks!
Pyro categories: exists
Me: how about I just... Burn enemies close me, shoot enemies far with my shotgun or detonator and use melee to run?
Great video. I used to play some pyro when axtinguisher could crit. Pyro was a decent class back then. But comboing with shotgun just feels like im playing poor man's scout. Airblast is great and all, but it can it only reliably reflect soldier's rocket's, since demoman for example can just charge stickies and just outplay you. Flare gun is a fun choice to play. Anyways fun class to play but, not really that good in it's current state.
that burn airblast and shotgun combo looks like a mortal kombat fatality tbh
I like connetcting a flare combo, but the punch you feel from meatshotting with a shotgun feels way better most of the time for me personaly