Does the Direct Hit Help or Hurt Stock aim?

[DiabetoDan]

I just got a Strange Direct Hit, and I've been using it quite a lot. I've gotten used to the projectile speed, and I can hit close-to-mid-range targets pretty consistently. What I'm wondering is, how will this affect use of the stock rocket launcher? Seems like it would improve my airshots, but will it be hard to get used to the large blast radius again? Thanks.

 

[Wubstep]

i dont know if this applys to other people, but the way i play soldier, is that i aim for getting splash damage, by aiming at peoples feet, i like doing it that way more because it can hit more people and also launch people in the air, so i can then juggle them. thats why i personaly cant stand the direct hit

 

[Nix]

It would if it did not have the difference in projectile speed. If you've gotten good with the DH, keep using it, don't switch back to stock.

 

[N-Light]

Your prediction time, and aim will substantially get better when using the Direct Hit, all around making you a better soldier, but yes if you do get very good with the DH, i recommend you keep using it. Engies buildings will go down faster and so will your enemies!

 

[Wilson!!]

It all depends on the player. IMO DH improves your overall accuracy, but I dont use DH for more than like an hour or two at a time before I switch back to stock

 

[keffene]

Master both ^_^
It will help alot

 

[RecklessPanda]

It actually helps with the stock, but watch out for the airblasts since you'll be aiming for the actual body instead for splash damage

 

[5starGeneralAlphaSnake]

I just randomly shoot my gun till dead.

 

[Ledzo]

It all depends on the player. IMO DH improves your overall accuracy, but I dont use DH for more than like an hour or two at a time before I switch back to stock

This.

 

[Mr. Monday]

It would if it did not have the difference in projectile speed. If you've gotten good with the DH, keep using it, don't switch back to stock.

Or switch to Liberty Launcher. They have the same projectile speed.

 

[Nix]

Or switch to Liberty Launcher. They have the same projectile speed.

There is absolutely no reason to switch at all.

If you have mastered the prediction and smaller blast radius, why give up the damage?

 

[Mr. Monday]

There is absolutely no reason to switch at all.

If you have mastered the prediction and smaller blast radius, why give up the damage?

Being able to spam and shoot around corners comes to mind.

 

[Goz]

If you're doing well with the Direct Hit, keep using it. It's basically a straight upgrade if you can hit the rockets.

I don't think it'll affect stock aim too much. Shooting the ground's easy, but direct hits do more damage anyway and kill faster.

 

[JTM]

mfw quality aiming trumps splash damage every day of the week

 

[Mr. Monday]

This is TF2, spam > everything >.>

 

[Shiznoe]

I don't like to use the direct hit that much because it definitely messes with your perception of rockets for vanilla soldier!