Team Service Announcement #22: Unlockable Weapons

Most unlockable weapons in Team Fortress 2 are not necessarily better or worse than the stock weapons.
Weapons like the Direct Hit have certain stats and benefits that make them better, (higher damage) as well as drawbacks that make them worse than the stock weapons (smaller explosion radius). Some can also provide you with a useful tool like the Buff Banner, but cause you to lose a secondary weapon. Their usefulness is all based on the situation they're used in and your skill with the weapon.
The stock weapons are widely believed to be the most situational of all weapons in the game. However, you should not be afraid to try any weapon you unlock, as you may prefer it over your other options. Some unlocks, like the Degreaser are widely considered to be superior to all other flamethrowers, while others are considered useless, like the Sun-on-a-Stick. But before you blindly run out into battle with a new weapon, remember to read the stats on its description, and consider the battle plan you'll need to make it as effective as possible.
Check the Team Fortress 2 Wiki for additional, in-depth information on weapons the description might not tell you. (wiki.teamfortre...)
READ THIS, KID:
The Rocket Jumper and Sticky Jumper are NOT actual weapons. They are non-damaging tools that are meant to help you practice explosive jumps, and deal ZERO damage. You can use them to jump behind enemy lines without damaging yourself, and use your melee, shotgun, or grenade launcher to attack, but you should only do this if you've practiced explosive jumping, know what you're doing, or your team has things handled and can work with a kind-of-useless leaping asshole.
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