Demoman

The Demoman is a class in Team Fortress 2, a popular team-based shooter developed by Valve. He is depicted as Tavish Finnegan DeGroot, a one-eyed Scottish demolition expert with a fondness for strong drink. The Demoman balances explosive power with mobility, making him effective at mid-range combat, area denial, and ambush play.

Armament consists of two primary explosive devices: a Grenade Launcher, which fires bouncing grenades, and a Stickybomb Launcher, which places bombs on surfaces that can be detonated remotely or by chain reactions. In addition, the Demoman wields a melee weapon, most commonly the Bottle, for close-quarters combat, though many unlockable melees exist. The class is capable of destroying enemy structures and clearing crowds by triggering multiple explosions in quick succession.

Strategy and role: Demomen excel at area denial and anti-escort tasks; they control space by laying sticky traps and using thrown grenades to clear enemies. Proper timing and communication are essential to maximize chain detonations and avoid friendly fire. He works well with medics and engineers to create explosive pressure that protects or presses teammates.

Development and history: The Demoman has been part of Team Fortress 2 since its original release in 2007. The class has received updates introducing new weapons, cosmetics, and balance changes to adapt to evolving gameplay dynamics.