I used to main soldier when I started playing TF2 (now I go back and forth between Spy and Medic). Something to always keep in mind is your health when you're rocket jumping. Rockets do a significant amount of self damage and even if you're using the rocket jumper, even fall damage will add up and every time you encounter an enemy after a rocket jump, you will most likely be at a lower than ideal health. Playing soldier is a balancing act between using rockets to move around while also using them in battle (usually), so you also need to pay attention to how many rockets you are using so you are never caught in an awkward situation where you really need it.
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Also, aim for feet. Splash damage may not be as flashy as getting a direct hit, but actually dealing damage to an enemy is a lot better than never getting kills and always respawning. As you play more and more, you'll be able to pick up on player movements and you can more easily hit direct shots.
yea learning the spots for health packs for rocket jumping is really handy
It helps to get into character. Try giving speeches over voice
could probably try grinding mge with some friends
Tbh without watching you play, it's hard to say. I've always found success in raising my skill level by jumping headfirst into ranked and paying SUPER close attention to the (in this case) soldiers around me to see better behaviors and displays of heightened game sense.
ranked? like the competitive matchmaking? nah thats fucked
Why's that?
they literally have turbine in the map pool
You don't enjoy turbine?