TFC HWGuy strategy guide.
The auto-cannon does more damage in close quarters. A LOT more. I've seen guys standing on the battlement of their fort and shooting at the other side of the map, but they don't even annoy the snipers on the other side. To be effective, the hwguy must get close. If you're far away from your target, don't start shooting just yet. Run up close to him before using your ac. This is important. If you don't get close enough you're gonna be the one who dies first. For this reason, keep your distance from hwguys when playing against them.
speed very slow
health 100 spawn 150 max
armor 150 spawn 300 max
weapons shotgun, double-shotgun, assault-cannon
grenades normal, MIRV
special select assault-cannon
This fat boy can take anything out in seconds.....if given the chance
offensive tips!
HWGuys are a great member of an offensive team, they're just so slow that they have a hard time keeping up with the rest of the attack squad (and impatient offensives often refuse to wait). Teamwork can improve the HWGuy's mobility and speed dramatically: get a frindly medic or scout to drop primed conc-grenades and you can use them to conc-jump up to the enemy battlements or across the map!
Don't sweat the small stuff.
Little will hurt you, and explosions will barely budge you, so ignore the flies about you and focus on your mission (flag escorting, sentry removal, etc.)
It's hard to be effective on offense as HW Guy without a support team keeping you healthy and stocked with ammo, but if you do find that special engineer or medic, you'll be unstoppable . . .
defensive tips!
You are the king of defense ; just make sure you pick a position that won't let the scout dash in and out without a scratch. Doorways and open areas are good.
Don't forget the wind-up delay onthe assault cannon, you need to start firing early.
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