How do I effectively use the Wrangler?

[smooth simon]

I'm not sure if I'll get any sense out of these forums, but it's worth a try.
When it comes to using the Wrangler, it is... Frustrating, at best. I try and use it to tank shots using the shield, but get picked off by bodyshots/bombers/anyone shooting bullets at me.
When I use it to snipe, due to the fall-off nerf it seems rather pointless to deal chip 11 damage shots from a distance. It also binds me to my sentry the moment I pull it out- I'm forced to keep using it, due to the 3 second inactivity.
So, how do I use the Wrangler right?

[Gun-Ho Guy]

Keep your wrench/shotgun as the other weapon you pull out when you press the Q button so you don't accidentally pull it out when you don't want to.
Reserve it for disguised spies and players who are *just* out of reach so you can still do decent damage to them.
Keep on the move when using while getting shot at. Just don't step in your own line of fire.

Hope this helped at all!

[Jimmy Hunter]

The best times to use it is when you've got an Uber coming in. Wrangle it right towards the uber to help push them back. Any kind of airblast + Sentry bullets will have huge knockback and it's possible to pin either the Medic or his Patient in a corner while in the air.

Other then Ubers, use it if you're under heavy fire from a Demo. If you're quick enough, you can get the Wrangler's shield up before the stickies insta the Sentry. Using the Sentry, you can also shoot out stickies on the ground, or push them away with a rocket.

[hesh]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqB-ct8PvPw&ab_channel=Strange!
It's useful when people are picking at your sentry. Eg. Direct Hit spamming, Uber pushes, etc. Also, if something is out of reach, just wrangle it and aim for them.

Originally posted by Scrub Freshly Baked Cookies:

I try and use it to tank shots using the shield, but get picked off by bodyshots/bombers/anyone shooting bullets at me.

Never EVER stop moving, even when you are wrangling. You gotta strafe around like as if you're constantly under a sniper's scope. Other than aiming with the wrangler and strafing with your life, you have to be aware of what's coming at you. If you see a soldier coming at you, predict where he's gonna shoot and avoid it. If you see pills coming your way, jump well away from them. If you see stickies, wrangle your sentry quickly and run a distance from them.

Originally posted by Scrub Freshly Baked Cookies:

When I use it to snipe, due to the fall-off nerf it seems rather pointless to deal chip 11 damage shots from a distance. It also binds me to my sentry the moment I pull it out- I'm forced to keep using it, due to the 3 second inactivity.

Sometimes, small damage is enough. If you keep picking at the person, they will have to retreat. Eg. Snipers will be picking at your sentry. Even small damage will cause them to flinch and be unable to snipe as effectively. Also, one thing about the wrangler is that it doubles your sentry firing rate. So even if there's damage falloff, the double firing speed makes up for it.

Remember, engie is not a naturally offensive class. He specialises in area denial. As long as you provide an effective safe area for your team to retreat to, you're doing it right.

[drooskie]

Check this video guide dedicated to the Engineer class. It's about an hour long almost.

Go to 11:27 for the Wrangler. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk-6NXCo5ZA

Remember, use it in Moderation. Use it too much, and it'll be your downfall, use it too little, and you'll never benefit from it.

[smooth simon]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it ;D

[drooskie]

Originally posted by Scrub Freshly Baked Cookies:

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it ;D

^_^

[hesh]

Originally posted by Scrub Freshly Baked Cookies:

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it ;D