SENTRY JUMPING(using rockets) For Engineer

Hello !
My Aim with this Guide is to get you started on the basics
and a few other helpful hints on Sentry jumping using rockets with your Engineer Class.
So go Engineer class and build that sentry in a good spot and get a teleporter where no spy will ever find it
Sentry jumping will let you Reach places in maps usually reserved for Demo's and Soldiers !

The Basics I will try to help you with are;
Where to jump to,
Stationary jumps and running jumps

Using Bullets has been mentioned and diserves its own Guide.

Introduction To Sentry Jumping

Hello and welcome To Geocasters Guide on Sentry Jumping !
Here i hope to share the secrets of the Engineer.
And how to use the Sentry to its full advantage !
Reach areas in maps no spy will ever sap you buildings again !

What do i need to Sentry jump ?

Starting out sentry jumping is easy but you need a few things first,


One -
- You have to have the Wrangler !



Two
The rescue Ranger
which is optional but highly recommended for staging jumps

Which wrench to use ?
Also optional, different wrenches can help or hinder, your choice !

Why sentry jump ?

You may ask yourself
(or be asked)
Why Sentry jump ?



The ability to build a teleporter out of reach of the enemy can decide the whole battle

To Reach areas where only Demoman can sticky jump too (and some soldiers)

Some maps have areas and spots made just for the engineer who knows how to use the Sentry
and my favorite
To get away from Spys !

And last but not least
Sending the entire opposing team to a Furious Rage ! '' where the hell is that teleporter" ?

Where to Sentry Jump to ?

Ok, you have a wrangler and rescue ranger.

Now what ?
Well if your only Practicing (highly recommended)
You should find an empty server to practice on.

Setting the sentry is first But where ?

Lets say there is a shelf or dresser like in the Map Toyfort



Goal is up here !


Or a Rooftop in Harvest or countless maps.

Or like in the pics,An area with a ledge


You will no longer have to wait in line or deal with stinky demo in an Elevator on tower map again !
shortcut over a wall like on Map Treefarm ? hop right over it and further !


Finding Areas on maps that are Sentry jumping friendly is entirely up to you.
Using the different types of jumps can help you find those areas !
In some cases the mapmakers will block off areas that shouldnt be messed with.
In some cases the Admins might not like jumping and cry Exploiter !


You have been warned !
Now get jumping !

Different Types of Jumps

OK there are a few main types of jumps.
How many ways there are to use them is endless
Remember that Sentry jumping Hurts !
taking the blast directly will end your jumping fast !

One is where you jump up and stand and then crouch on Sentry,

Then shooting rockets Stright down at feet of sentry below you ' (still crouching)
This is the highest jump i think without using a corner to "Launch"


Another is crouching under, but near destination and shooting rockets at feet


Much like standing and crouching on sentry but has different advantages
Line of sight- no matter how far away you are if you can get the rockets to you
you can use them to jump
However aiming the rockets at ground below your feet is more difficult the further you are !

Launching



Having built sentry between yourself and destination,( shelf,roof,whatever)

Choose an open spot with NO obstructions ( not using them yet)
The distance from your sentry and your chosen jump spot should be short to start

Start to run at objective and aim laser ahead of you on ground
Arm wrangler and run toward your launch area,
timing to rockets takes practice, try to time them at the peak of your jump
Launch the rockets to meet Ground under feet and jump while the blast is under or behind you

like other jumps this one can hurt the most considering the distance you can travel !

Sentry Jumping into Battle

Now that you have the basics down
Try sentry jumping into battle !

Get out that Rescue Ranger shotty and prepare to Jump Trooper ! !
Team work can really help here.
Getting good cover can be difficult when building a sentry to stage 3.
Having another Engineer to help build faster is awesome.

Not only can you build faster but having the combined help means,
One engie can build a sentry and have the other build a dispenser for support( and ruff landings)


Using the R. Ranger shotty to bring buildings is a fast trac way to move up.
Remembering to have enough metal on you is recommended,
Move dispensers first if multi jumping to heal before the next jump
Finally reaching that ledge only to find out your short on metal to build a teleporter is a bummer


Location, location, location-

Maps are ruled from above with the whole Rocket jumping soldiers and Demo men flying around the map like bats outa hell

Help your team take the skys (and spawn or point) Back and keep it out of enemy hands !


I hope this Guide helps You and your team !

[heat seeking missile]

Thanks for the tips! Now I'll be able to avoid those darn spies, once and for all!

[kuji]

i'm going to try this

[Your Medic]

"Whoooowee! Makin' bacon!"

[|Tp|Tell]

Sarge haxt, i retuned the introduction and cleaned up the sections and index.
I also mentioned bullet launching and that it needs its own section or guide, i have to spend some time using bullets to jump before i can make a guide for it
Thanks for all the input and help everyone !

[Bruxeria]

I think this counts as sentry jumping, you should add shooting yourself into the air

[|Tp|Tell]

Its just an "Introduction" to Sentry jumping Sarge, your right about the point thing. I need to orient the sections a little better.
Having the subsections helps some but only if you read em'

[|Tp|Tell]

I see even i have barely scratched the surface here
Thanks to Wilbur for the link to the TF2 Bible on youtube
Im seeing Jumping and grabbin sentrys on launch !
Testing and researching Stage 1 and 2 jumping and will have a section added soon !
Thanks for all the info guys
The TF2 Enineer Bible, Speed to 21;25 For the section on "Movement"
http://youtu.be/Yk-6NXCo5ZA

[[AP] Alkhatraze]

:> i'm a bird :|

[Slowking]

It's best to sentry just with a mini-sentry, as it has equal knockback and does far less damage.

[Thing Thing Arena 3]

You might wanna discuss bullet jumping with the level 1 and level 2 sentries, aswell