Titanfall 2 - Softball Guide

EDIT - NEW ALBUM OUT: linktr.ee/fift...
This video took 4 hours in total to make.
But if it helps Soul Dude, I'll take 40.
Maybe not 400.

[@soul_dude199]

You can’t out me like this...

[@soul_dude199]

I’ll give it a shot once I get back home

[@yraykhman]

@@soul_dude199 how was it?

[@jsdpatters473]

@Frank Ezekiel stfu

[@kepipek6598]

Soul_dude199 proceeded to never use another weapon for the rest of his TitanFall 2 career.

[@Dunkopf]

​@@kepipek6598so it was written so it shall be

[@noopSiesNife]

Step 1: extended mags Step 2: speed loader Step 3: shoot a lot

[@scruffmaster0185]

Real

[@hobgoblin8396]

“Love ended with Cold War, love started with the saltball.”

[@PhAnToM-el5kh]

The saltball XD

[@luisvidrio5253]

I'm on controller and hands down saying it right now this weapon is one of my favorites along side the wingman elite.

[@cullenpinney2997]

Same but I use the re also A wall goes really well with this and I cannot run the softball without the hover kit also have an alt loaout that’s the grapple with the hover kit and that one is a beast

[@net343]

This weapon was made for controllers

[@brysonbrady5254]

Easily its volt and epg

[@gloopy4535]

I love the Cold War

[@ironfist4655]

Yeah the wingman is badass👌

[@reslario]

I feel like it's worth mentioning that the Softball's projectiles, unlike the EPG's, carry your forward momentum with them, meaning they travel faster if you're also going fast. This can make the weapon feel very inconsistent it you're unaware of it, since you need to lead your shots differently depending on your movement speed. And even being aware of that fact, I still think it makes the weapon very awkward to hit shots consistently with.

[@didjterminator808]

Oh damn, I'm so used to demoman tf2 that I thought something just felt off - time to use my many hours in WarThunder to allow my soft balls to aim true.

[@ogfat9277]

Please make more. I am on *my hands and KNEES*

[@mmnnnghgdgzgccx]

Me, about to clap some spitfire, alternator and CAR kids with my Softball:

[@richi2293]

As a cold war Main I can confirm. Aim is not needed, highground is.

[@LeMichereM]

The gravity star is great fun while running the soft ball. The grenades are sucked into the pilot xD

[@DeltaCressida]

This is a beautifully made guide, shame you won't be making anymore, this is excellent

[@dwacksoo]

big agree

[@giacomogiliberti2673]

Well it's true that good movement is hard on a controller but that applies to your opponents as well, so in a wiered way I think that granedier weapons are balanced throughout all platforms, or at least this is what think after having played both on consoles and pc

[@ipzee3748]

It’s not too hard if you have a custom button layout (I’ve managed to perfect one that works for me and allows me to do anything an m&k player can do in titanfall)

[@Splaffy-0-]

I used to be a softball main before the TF servers died (im a console exclusive player if possible) i remember hitting mid air directs back to back like nothing, and now i suck, this weapon is awesome but can feel like a full time job, even though im late, this is a fantastic guide, as the softball is surprisingly versatile, great work, even years later.

[@Mr.Goosenhand]

I personally prefer to play softball with a 120mm cannon

[@vyldio]

Ooooh they gonna have to glue you back together IN HELL !

[@deadswine6476]

Cold War is for really manly chads, I disapprove

[@Headlessgenie]

My personal loadout has been stim, softball, the auto pistol, thunderbolt, and the arc grenade I definitely try to keep the high ground and walls when i can And i use the softball thunderbolt and arc grenade for prime titan harassment

[@Bingolotto69420]

eww, stim

[@thebrigs3035]

I have a basic Xbox controller but I remapped the controls (jumping: LB sliding: RB) and the difference it's amazing, i recommend everyone to try this setup!

[@inf3cted194]

This. I already had it mapped like this. It really helps.

[@saint.of.altrad2]

I would but my RB is broken and sometimes doesn’t register a press.

[@kolman3178]

for reference this is helping me with using the softball now 3 years later so thank you sober biscuit for the guide first game I took it out on got 11 kills 9 from the softball so thank you.

[@DeathDiety365]

Nice guide but dont diss controller. Really the only problem is if you dont have paddles, stick drift, and just not holding up

[@soberbiscuit]

Not dissing, they're just bad for flick shots, which the Softball relies on heavily in typical engagements. When trying the Softball, Soul Dude said he had a way better time with keyboard and mouse than controller.

[@DeathDiety365]

@@soberbiscuit yea those flicks are hard. But extended stick can mitigate the issue So understandable have a nice day

[@thatoneguy6004]

For movement on the controller use the evolved control scheme

[@DeathDiety365]

@@thatoneguy6004 pls I use ninja

[@DaLameRodent]

People who main Softball and Scorch are probably most likely to be the best at predicting where to shoot their projectiles to hit people

[@S-M-U-S-H-Y]

Step1: plug keyboard and mouse into ps4 Step2: realise it isnt kbm compatible on console

[@ravivandersalm4586]

So basically I should miss all my shots and then switch to the Re-45. Got it.

[@imtableship1703]

The last time I enjoyed Coliseum was the when Softball was in rotation before the great servering. Kraber just doesn't hit right for me

[@lapantony]

How do you even use Softball as a crutch for those who can't aim if the damn thing has like 5cm splash radius

[@---qm1th]

People who say that are usually salty CAR babies

[@aronweber1725]

How to use softball Step 1: shoot in the approximate direction of your enemy Step 2: Pray to whatever god you prefer Step 3: Profit

[@DUELfighter]

Gotta say I enjoy using the EPG. Gonna try the Softball

[@Gooseball1]

I hate you

[@HeroinChrist]

@@Gooseball1 lmao. If you’ve been getting whooped by the epg and softball, I employ you to actually try using them. If someone kills you with it, they deserved the kill.

[@misterpena2028]

What a perfect example used with the aiming and hitting comparing it to shooting a three point shot.

[@walsh5243]

nah man i aint doing something advised by someone who uses pulse blade to see the enemies thro walls rather then killing people with it

[@nightlord8756]

Softball is hella fun and its super powerful, Dont need to bother with anti-titan weapons when I have a gun that is effective against both players, and titans ,my favourite weapon by far with the epg 1 and EVA-8

[@jasperrice8456]

I don't even play titanfall, why did I watch this all the way thru?

[@GeeDee420]

controller is only goated for titanfall if u play claw dont try and play normal like a npc XD

[@SpiderSpiderOnTheWall]

How do console players just... use keyboard and mouse?

[@amirmaky]

Don’t let people know this crap it’s so unfun to play against

[@cars_and_cans]

pulse blade, satchel and scorch. he just like me fr

[@jimpa7011]

Good video

[@thedutchderp7319]

i'm gonna be honest, this gun fucking sucks yet i still clap thing with it..?

[@enteplays3662]

Fair, you can't aim with Cold War

[@Cypher_208]

wow feels like i am watching a drg kit video but in tf2 cool XD

[@redactedredacted320]

Thank you very much

[@Doosteroni]

Your voice... it's so goooooood

[@kariko7601]

Bad guide direkt hit is the only way

[@YourJetfficialJet]

No one needs a softball guide

[@JValor]

Soft Ball + Cooked Frag grenade go brrrrrrrr

[@jimmwong]

Great guide! I really like your voice

[@ribbitcoffee-x-tea7723]

be a good time to make some more of these :p

[@pyro4772]

I am subscribing bro, great Content

[@daemonwastaken]

best tutorial ever

[@Bigfrogfan1]

Haha softball go fwomp.

[@seendabeen1740]

I am a Cold War user flame me

[@malfolin]

Got it, just lob this shet.

[@hortenseear7765]

make more my wife cheats on me

[@a_common_weeb]

Demoman TF2 but he can run

[@joethebabygrabber3861]

This loadout it just demoman of team fortress 2

[@justmurky157]

you meant salt ball?

[@kappamemes3001]

demoman titanfall 2

[@Headlessgenie]

Fave gun

[@papawide7980]

Ty for this masterpiece man! I hope you and Soul_ Dude is doing good :)

[@monke980]

my favourite weapon.

[@gugeyao8640]

My dear, the guide is working.

[@monke980]

controller users are fine >:(

[@darkAwesome100]

Softball is derivative my favorite weapon. Just seeing that brief panic when you land a direct is so funny

[@nekokoishi]

What are the reasons why I would want to main the softball? *Kaboom* goes brrrrrr

[@saitamaonepunchman8176]

I saw a video of someone ballin the shit out of frontier defense with the softball, tried in FD myself and even though I have like 250+ hours in TF2 (which is alot for me since I often dont play one game for a long time instead playing longs of different games over time)and *had* a bottomless pit of hatred and dispair for anybody who used a GL (the mgl is still annoying as fuck as a titan on certain roofs tho). I get it, I understand why people use it, my eyes are.....opened and I am enlightened

[@owls6514]

I love this kind of content! Unbiased tips and lessons for games I like to play. I think I speak for most of us when I say, good job! Don’t feel pressured to make more videos like this, but I think it would be widely appreciated.

[@flameflamedramonva]

I love the Softball, even on console I could do some stupid shit with it. My Softball loadout changes sometimes but my loadout is primarily (current is the first if its a list) Phaseshift Ticks Satchel, Firestar RE45, Wingman MGL, LG97 Phase Embark, Fast Regen Titan Hunter, Hover I ussually pair this loadout with Ronin but depending on the map that could change because my least favorite maps dislike my Ronin playstyle of hit and run

[@SpiderSpiderOnTheWall]

I once hit a nuke ejecting pilot at the very greatest height with a softball

[@pighaver]

never played titanfall but this is entertaining

[@dootjager2596]

thank you my friends have been confused how i hit them with it going mach 6. now i can send them this

[@Metaretru]

Papa Vaughny approve this video, let the Saltball reigns!

[@punk5585]

Idk about you but imo this thing feels double the amount of fun with controller, and adsing while flying thru the air and sticking someone is ultra funny

[@Gzsf]

Fell in love with the softball when tf2 was in beta

[@FaultyStar274]

Grapple and stim are best for beginners softballers. Trust me, it works lol

[@Finnie1203]

I should make one of these about the kraber for my friend

[@thezzajman2904]

why dont you have more subs your content is amazing

[@Bad_Goods]

sick ass video my guy. you got a list of the songs you used?

[@jamietate3526]

Tip for controller players looking to main softball: lower your sensitivity. You are leading the charge, not flicking.

[@uberium2004]

i love how everyone hates it, reason why i love it and use it also nice guide

[@iranoutofclevernames4538]

Pleeeeeeease make more of these my softball is now gen 3 from level 1

[@jeffrey_young563]

What makes me a good demoman?

[@markmarketing7365]

Aim with stripe 3 from the top Aim with stripe 3 from the top That's my take on it anyways. Oh and use grav-star. For some reason your grenades won't stick to players in grav star and they'll just hang around mid air until the star runs out, it's the ultimate taunt. If you can empty an entire mag the player will still die of AOE once all the grenades fall down.

[@alowbudgetharrypotter4068]

Good to see more recent titanfall content.

[@thebrightmarionne1708]

Now, im a controller player and I have almost mastered movement. Controller players have to learn movement on their own to learn

[@ipzee3748]

You do need a custom button layout to have full capability of movement tho

[@thebrightmarionne1708]

I mean I've have only really set crouch to hold to slide hop and mixed sensitivity and fov and a lot of trial and error

[@ipzee3748]

@@thebrightmarionne1708 But how do you airstrafe while slide hopping? You must only be able to slidehop in one direction. I have slide as r1 and jump as r3 so I can perform a full slide hop while still being able to turn while doing it and it makes chaining wall runs waay easier since I dont have to take my right thumb off of the stick

[@thebrightmarionne1708]

@@ipzee3748 I airstrafe by carefully turning both look l3 and r3

[@ipzee3748]

@@thebrightmarionne1708 ik Im saying that you must only be able to slide hop in a straight line since you can't airstrafe while doing so because you have your right thumb on crouch and jump