Editing Upward (section)

==== Attacking ====
As always on Payload, the attack starts by preparing the [[ÜberCharge]] in spawn and leaving the Medic there for a short period of time while the rest of the team attempt to create an advantage by suiciding. Once an advantage has been created, the team can prepare for a push.

All viable push routes are located in open areas, which leaves the combo vulnerable to a [[Sniper]] on Playground. Because of that, a Sniper pick is particularly useful on this point, as it allows to avoid a potential death of the Medic.

Generally, teams decide to push the first point through the cliff area, as most teams' combos will either hold the ground area or the under area. The only difference is the defense's sentry placement:
* If the sentry is located in '''under''', it forces the combo to use the ÜberCharge earlier, somewhere around the point area, to take it down. The main objective is to take the sentry down, as it allows for a point capture.
* If the sentry is located on the '''slope''', a team can attempt to flank the enemy by going directly through the entrance on the cliff and using the ÜberCharge closer to the Sentry Gun. If the enemy combo is unaware of the push, it cuts off their only viable escape route. The downside of this push is that if the Pyro is guarding the entrance, the ÜberCharged players can be easily knocked off the cliff. Going up to the sentry also takes longer, which means there's an elevated risk of a force or even a drop.