Medic 101: Surviving 

In chess, the medic would be considered the king piece. He is just that important.

Those last 6-5 mins really felt like a "How to fight every class as medic, and survive"

6:30 that heavy is fucking ecstatic and you did that for him

I remember when I played medic, healing people and all that. A soldier with a french accent kept screaming how he needs an uber. I'm currently ubering a pyro, getting him kills and successfuly killing 80% of the enemies team. The soldier, crying at this point, initiates a vote kick, which passes, and kicks me out. 10/10 experience

I remember having a match against you and your friend with my friend last month. Not gonna lie it was the sweatiest defense for me and my friend we had to deal with. We were forced to switch to our main me (Sniper) and my friend (Medic) to stand a chance of defending against you guys. Also, my friend was proud of himself when he notice that he out-heal you on the scoreboard and that was an achievement for him if I do say so myself. TL;DR: This man is a really great and strong medic fight with or against

I used to be a medic main and I've learned that you can sometimes get out of really bad situations by just pressing every button my keyboard and making my movements as unpredictable as possible.

Hello, noob medic main here. I rarely comment on guides like this since most of the time they're too "idealistic" and "unrealistic." (Meaning they always assume perfect condition like your teammates ACTIVELY protecting you, engineers always have dispenser ready and setting up sentry nest, pyro actively spychecking and killing/airblasting spies away, Etc. Etc.) Thank you for creating a very comprehensive, informative, yet still PRACTICAL and REALISTIC guide! I feel like people don't talk about the "other side" of playing medic enough, which is getting bad/and or completely clueless teammates that don't even know the basics of what they should be doing. Yes your teammates supposed to protect you. What happened when your pocket/healing target is oblivious to that one flanking scout/pyro? Engineers that doesnt even have buildings? Sniper that you overhealed to 185 but somehow loses to a razorback piss gun sniper? (Maybe cause he doesnt even know hes supposed to kill the opposing sniper FIRST?) All these things, that's just WRONG happened almost every time on daily casual play. That or the complete imbalance that is tf2 matchmaking. I love that you include both of these scenarios here, therefore making the video RELATEABLE & RELEVANT! Commenting to help your algorithm! Already subscribed waay back then. Keep up the good work!

this was actually extremely helpful for more than just playing medic i'm a heavy main and i tend to play as a lone roamer without a medic often times when i do attract a medic, i get very nervous either because im worried my strategy will get them killed before they build uber or that they don't have enough game sense to either know what im doing or where they should be and i often feel like i get them killed because of it. i'm usually able to make plays i wouldn't be able to otherwise with them with me but i always felt like they were kind of just doomed to die for choosing to help me the biggest thing i was able to gain from this is how i can more effectively escort medics back to safety after i make a flank with them at my side

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You’re basically the Uncle Dane of Medic as far as I’m concerned. Great work, like always. Your vids were what convinced me to try out Vacc/Crossbow, and it’s so much fun. Thanks!

Those medic clips were mouth watering. Even after 1100 hours of Medic, you showed me there's still margin for improvements. With a healing efficiency like that, i could go from 40000HP to 60000HP recovery on a typical Dustbowl match. Juicy!

Medic tips that I learned for those who are new to the game: 1.Distance yourself from your healing target or in tight areas because splash damage will mess you up. 2.Get accurate with the crusader's crossbow and learn the situations when to use it. Don't always rely on your medigun 3.Prioritize that one player who tries to push for your team like a heavy or demo but don't pocket them all the time. 4.Know the situation when to pop your uber or kritz. Medic is supposed to be always on high alert since your the most important on the team. 5.Always overheal your teammates. 6.Don't be afraid to fight a spy when the spy is targeting you or your healing target but don't chase them all the time 7.Help another medic. If theres already a medic in the team but if it looks like their having trouble,go help them. Preferably use quick fix for faster healing. 8.Always move so that spies won't manage to backstab you 9.Always be the one who to distract the sentry when using uber because the sentry will just focus on targetting you and that way your allies can push 10.Have fun,medic is a bit of a stressful class but its very rewarding and fun at times.

Thanks for the info mate. Not used the medic much but will start giving it a go 😘

I'm a newbie f2p medic with only 20 hours on it, but I think this video will help me increase my survivability and overall effectiveness of my übers. Thank you for this awesome video, you really deserve more views

The best feeling in the game, is when that one guy from your team thanks you for being a medic at the end of the game. Seriously, it feels so good.

THE best Medic RU-vidr, FACTS. Your previous Vaccinator video turned me into a Pub smasher and also made some people consider the Vac OP lol Content such as yours is on par with the top dogs on TF2 Content here. Keep the awesome work coming, man

5:17 that heavy was on life support for a minute

Daaaamn. That last youtubers vs comp players clip was a rollercoaster

i love the medic dancing animations from the transitions

I main medic, played him for about 700 hours. Thankyou for making this video for some of the aspiring medic mains

"Just don't die" Thanks Theory-Y, now I have a 100% winrate on Medic!!!

10:56 Agreed on the idea of experimenting with different situations. Most times survival is absolute priority, and there are rare fringe cases where dying to heal someone is right. But 'usually no' doesn't mean 'never yes', and there's cases where ubering the pyro so they can wipe 4 players and a sentry nest is a good trade for your life. Knowing when the fringe case has shown up takes experience, otherwise it's just suicide.

Dr. Theory, your clips are just fricking amazing to watch, seeing all those arrows landing right on time, switching at the exact moment between medi-beem and crossbow. Marvelous. The editing is amazing, and the advice sure can come in handy when stumping a game. You're great and this is a very good video.

*The thumbnail* : Stop dying! Me: If only it were that simple.

I think my #1 struggle has always been working alongside the other Medics on my team. All too many times I find I'll be doing a great job and having fun, yet *Somebody* just had to pick Medic, walk up to me, stare me directly in the face, and begin healing the same target that I'm healing. It quickly devolves into an insufferable, infinite juggling game of swapping targets just so I don't heal the same person as the other guy, like he's magnetized to whoever I click on. I have never found a solution for this.

That final part when relying on teammates put into words better what I say to players all the time: getting rolled made me better way faster than any other format out there. You learn how to survive and adapt to an overwhelming situation and you also learn what the enemy is doing RIGHT to get such a roll going

This is probably the best guide in I have ever seen for Team Fortress 2 in general and I have seen a LOT. Your scripting is very precise, dense, and effective. Your use of visual aids isn't overbearing but illustrates your point nicely (like the bit about crosshair placement at 8:15). You don't just give tips, you explain the mindset of survival and the fundamentals of how to BUILD gamesense, which I've rarely if ever seen in a guide for TF2. I know I'm a year late, but well done!

Christ your crossbow aim is insane.

A good medic can be pretty disgustingly powerful. In the "Positioning" clip from 12:15 onwards, just look how many players are in bad positions yet lived because they had just a little overheal or a crossbow shot barely kept them going. What should be 4 teammates dead is 4 enemies overextending and dying because they thought he was 1 hit from death, but oops, he got crossbowed so now it's a real fight. As someone who plays medic in just about any game that has them, it's always such an underrated class because they don't pack the DPS. In Battlefield 4, there were games where I got the most score purely from healing + revives on Operation Metro, with literally several hundred revives per game. And yet some goon with an AEK would always think he carried the team because he had 70 kills. Same with overwatch back when that first came out, learned all the movement tech for Mercy to optimize mass healing, when Ana came out trained aim so I could hit any teammate anywhere. Just never really got into tf2 the same. But the depth of medic gameplay is enticing.

Best medic channel on YT HANDS DOWN!!! This has got to be ur magnum opus as of right now 🥵 always loved optimising heals for my teammates and single-handedly carrying them to victory, but even as a long-time medic main myself, I’m still able to learn a lot of new strategies and knowledge from this video. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

Always a treat to run into you in-game! You're either an extremely difficult, high-value target, or a wonderful asset that makes everything feel smooth. It's great to get insight into how you approach medic, thanks for sharing!

Man, I am so happy to hear someone saying that medics don't need their team to protect them, totally agree, you can keep your self safe and only really need your team mates to look out for you, not puppy guard you

Another tip is to Uber Lots of classes not just the heavy don’t abandon your Pyro or demo man It is the worst feeling in the world

Anytime I watch your videos, I always take the run time with a grain of salt, since I always need to rewind to actually soak in the information you are telling me, because I'm too awestrucken by your insane Medic plays! Keep up the amazing videos dude! Medic has quickly become my 3rd favorite class because of you after Demo and Scout, and I always love the challenge of being the sole Medic to carry the team, when no one else wants to take on the role!

The transition between 29:38 and 29:40 is crazy good .

Finally a man that fill the hole that array seven left in my heart

You are great man. You are those persons who say: "no buddy, this is the way" and they are right the majority of times, many thanks

Dude. I absolutely loved this video. I have 160 ish hours on medic and I haven't played the game in a while, but this video made me see my own potential. I thought my skills had peaked since I instinctively held W while surfing, but knowing that there's so much more to playing medic, I might just reinstall the game again and practice surfing. I really liked when you talked about "playing medic on a losing team", because that's what I play for. At any moment, my skills as medic could turn the losing team into a winning one, and that's why I play. Thank you for making this and I'm going to binge your other videos now.

This video was extremely informative and I learned a lot from it! It was also super satisfying to watch your skillful medic plays; whether it be escaping via damage surf, getting cross-map crossbows to heal a teammate or frag a critically low enemy, or your slick and consistent crossbow/medigun heals. You've definitely got to be one of the best medics out there! Subbed :)

Woah hey, I didn't realize it was you who I've been playing with on Uncletopia for a bit now. I think I even thanked you personally for being a great medic! Just stumbled upon your channel and seeing that medi-gun name made me realize. This channel is great, you're a great player and an even better content creator. Godspeed my friend, can't wait to receive more fat Ubers from you on Uncletopia!

"Stop dying." Wow, why haven't I thought of that idea? Jokes aside, as always you deliver on making another great video

Been maining medic for 3 years,yet this video is pretty much a good refresher

Glad to see this channel is still alive, just like I should be when playing medic.

Man these are some really in-depth videos, thanks for making them man

So much of this video simply applies to anyone and any class, its great

Now THIS is a medic guide. Lots of info, straight to the point, and some funnies to boot. Something I would add is to consider how many Soldiers are using banners in casual; especially the Concheror. Considering these buffs range from mild to "oh sh-" levels of effects, I would have thought you would have added something to bring up the nuances of said banners. Hearing a bugle from the enemy Soldier would be a warning to get back quickly as mini-crits are on the way. Hearing the Concheror's distinct toot would warn you that a bomb is either imminent or he's low on health and asking for "heals" from your crossbow. Of course, you would want to hold your kritz charge if you hear the Battalions Backup being used (B4nny knows the pain of asking for the kritz and seeing it get stuffed by said Backup. Then again, if your team's soldier(s) uses said banners... you could rail enemy light classes with a mini-crit crossbow from relative safety, completely disrespect Snipers while under the protection of the backup (one of my favorite things about the backup - complete Sniper denial), or reposition with the Concheror's speed boost. Then again, with so MANY different weapons that can greatly differentiate playstyles (Demoknights, Huntsmans, Gunslingers, etc.), perhaps an second part is in order? Now we need to get you to Uncle Dane levels...

Dude, you have propably the best crossbow shots i have ever seen

You would be a good scout main in my opinion. Your movement is crazy and you hit your crossbow shots a lot, which means you also have good aim.

This is a great resource for new medics

As a Medic main, I can agree with the tips to improve medic's survival when healing at the front lines. Every now and then, we do need to look back to refresh our priorities and goals when in either a team fight or 1v1

Those crossbow shots are insane, I hope to get better with it as I've pretty much swapped from a soldier main to a scout and medic main after not playing since the Jungle Inferno update. I've only just started getting back into tf2, and this video only makes me want to main medic even more.

Thanks a lot, ur video is surely underrated! I looked this up because i wanna be a more efficient medic for my team and i have noted a big improvement after this video, so thanks a lot

Not just informative, but also entertaining. Great videos!

Amazing video, this ones one to remember

Dude some of these crossbow shots......impressive!

I never play medic but this was really fun to watch, good job!

Tip: just like heavy, you can use voice commands to hide having full uber just like using them to hide the nom nom nom sound that heavy makes while eating

Really appreciate the effort put into this vid!

I thought this is an old video but seeing it as new made me hyped and ty

The fact that you suggested taking advantage of friendlies lol 7:48 also nice dancing medic a very motivating video.

Nice medic guide, the best I've seen without doubt

Thank you for this very well written and earnest description. I think I will have this handy for everytime people are confused why I do not just cross the map to heal them as they stand next to the enemy spawn doors. ^_^

YES, an actual video!

Great video, man. Keep it up!

As a pyro, going around corners taking a peek at sentries that depending on the position or whether it is distracted to make a play helps when the sentry is unnocupied and in a un engagable spot same goes for heavies. The surfing tips really help even though the class cant do it as effectively sometimes.

the tips in this video can apply to alot of things in life that you want to improve in

Good video! perfect for anyone, new or veteran to the game, who wants to play as Medic.

Best medic channel hands down

fatmagic movement at the final clip was godly

yay more medic 101 for my medic content needs

Great video and editing!

This is a phenomenal guide thank you so much! You have helped me enjoy medic so much more and the other day I used the vaccinator and everyone on the other team was so annoyed at my bubble pops! All thanks to your help, I have gone from a really awful medic to a pretty okay one haha, I hope to become a really good one eventually! Comment for algorithm baybee

Watching his precisely predict the enemy right as it happens is nuts. He can see the matrix.

I love medic, his move speed really lets him dodge and combined with regen I just feel immortal

yay! I'm learning stuff!

0mg new vid!!! vector loves it when new theory vid

Thanks for your medic lessons.

Very nice and epic guide, very nice and epic view to like ratio as well

This dude is hard-core… I had no idea about 90% of this and I've been playing since 2007

3:30 “As a medic you need to proactively avoid being caught out” **ubersaw charge into a soldier and a pyro** aaaaaand, cut! Edit: this comment is stupid and I hate it.

3:07 *proceeds to zoom out of bad situations with Overdose and damage surfing*

Awesome video!

Best Medic on YT imo, still huntsman video is my favorite. Third btw

That clip at 2:24 is absolute gold! Thank you for the in-depth guide, and I really appreciate you making a guide that is respectful of the realities of casual/casual teammates rather than assuming perfection. I also have a question-- at several points in the video, you mention coordinating with your team over mic. If I don't have a mic, what can I do? I have chat binds for "Uber ready" and "Uber popped". Is there anything else you recommend doing? Thanks!

A thing I’ve learned when playing kritz is, when a demo/pyro/soldier walks into danger just say fuck it and pop. this has worked many times

As a Mercy Main player i'm learning Medic fairly easily, i still need to remember natural cover spots so i can heal safely

thank you so much

I had a match at Steel were my team (BLU) get stomped many times by a kritz medic soldier-demo trio and my teammates were unable to cap a single point and were pushed by the little time left, so I switch to medic with vacc to counter attack them, little by little were gaining soil, unfortunately we lose but God the experience I gain with that weapon was awesome, it's a shame my teammates were so uncoordinated so they crush us easily when defending and their medic switched to vacc.

I couldnt pay attention to the video because i was too distracted by your goated crossbow shots

This dude has the best crusader bow aim

Woah dude, your bolts are sick, i wanna aim like you one day

Thanks man VEEEERY MUCH

2:50 True the only time a medic can undo bad positioning is a clean ubersaw crit it isn't a mechanic but with how often and iconic it is and happens it might as well be.

Great video

I have been told that I am a good medic a lot and honestly I just do my best. I came here cuz recommend feed and I wanna improve.

11:31 Also, this. If survival is a priority for a medic and the enemy has a sniper with a clear shot at you, playing 'zig zag to throw off the sniper' is a dangerous game. It can feel bad to play chicken when the team is dying, but if the soldier you're healing is constantly crossing the sniper's sight line and keeping up with them is suicide, you really have to carefully judge how valuable it really is to expose yourself, 30 seconds left or not.

35+ min video abt playing medic is my bread and butter, boutta commit literally every second of this vid to memory! also great seeing you upload again, was wondering where you went :o

Everyone can also help medics in their own way. 1. Scout Your job is to escort them back after death, and to rotate back for health and to check in if they need protection. Equip the boston basher for über bonus during downtime, and the madmilk for spychecking. 2. Solider After rocket rollout, be sure to remember the medic can heal that splash when they get there, and remember your mobility can be used to return to the medic too, letting you defend them if needed, and heal up before going back. Also you make a great general über. 3. Pyro Unless you be floggin, you need to remember that deflecting a crocket from a medic can be worth running out of ammo and even dying. And allways spycheck when passing the medic, you are the born anti-spy, and medics are the ultimate spy-magnet. if you be flogging, let stock medick know when you get close to climax, that crit and invuln combo makes critz happy medics not feel like picking stock is a chore for 8 seconds. 4. Demoman You were born to be übered, but try to earn it. You can attack out of sight enemies, do self-damage for über, and can pepper a friendly medic with pellets ot stickies if they in trouble, as well as sticky jump to them for aid and heals. And if you're a knight, be sure to valiently come to the rescue of any medic being flanked with that shield dash, and let fury rain upon those who dare harm the fair maide- I mean medic. 5. Heavy You have the health to block damage, the damage to controll area, and the power to heal the healer. It may be less common to get übered by skilled medics then those who just saw meet the medic, but that doesn't mean you're not still bff's. You peak the corners for them, you scare the bad man away, and you share your bread when the food is scarce, just like in gulag. If you run shotgun, you can popp a spy fast, so still useful for the medic friend. 6. Engineer When the medic falls back, which they do more than most, they need you to fall back to. A well placed sentry lets the medic share your boubble of toxic influence (I know you watch uncle dane, c'mon) giving them aid when in need, and giving you kills for that frontair justice. The medic is the only one who doesn't get medic heals, which is why your dispenser needs to be as brave as the medic (unless the medic is either an idiot or a coward), and finally the teleporter can cut down enemy über advantage after someone gets the med pick so keep it as safe as you want your respawned medic to be. If your nest gives the medic space and safety, you will be frequently overhealed and may get to move that gear up rather than having to waste metal rebuilding. 7. Medic Heal the healer, healer! and be a healer healer! If the other guy goes anything but stock, probably pick stock, and remember only one of you needs to make the risky play, as having one backliner with safer but slower über building is a lot more useful then letting that lucky spy get a double medic stab. Also remember anything useful to know as a medic, is useful to share with the other medic, like if you're backstabbed or one player proves to be highly über worthy, just make sure not to put people down in chat, focus on who is doing great to keep up morale. 8. Sniper Your medic is the best magnet for overextending heads to click, so know where they are, and make sure any sightlines between them and the enemy get extra attention. Jarate also works great near a medic for spychecking, and to make the medics self-defence melee more potent. 9. Spy Oh don't think you get a pass, as a spy you can take out those who are distracted trying to get a medpick, since a lot of people are willing to die for it and don't watch their back. And if you want extra points, equip the dead ringer, and disguise as your teams medic; the enemy will chase you into anywhere, and won't expect the medpick to cause any back injuries, not to mention that you can decoy the medic during battles to split enemy fire in a pinch. Getting shot just as the real medic popps über on a pyro behind the person taunting what they thought was a medpick, as you type "wrong medic honey" in chat, is gonna feel better than getting a chainstab after zapping a whole nest.

34:45 one of the things I commonly do as pyro when the med is surronded with allies, is comboing only him with the axetinguisher and the use the speed boost to run away, even if he is behind everyone. Trying to combo anyone around the medic is risky, as it's always a gamble to know how much health they have, and if boosted (which I usually strugle to see even if there are particles) they will survivie the axe, in which case I dont get my speed boost to get away and die. However, because the med can't overheal himself, he suddenly becomes the safest pick to get the hell out of there after doing a kill.

2:12 only having chat to BM, lol I respect