{"id":29819,"date":"2026-03-06T05:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T05:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=29819"},"modified":"2026-03-11T05:33:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T05:33:36","slug":"best-tf2-spy-loadout-3-sets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-tf2-spy-loadout-3-sets\/","title":{"rendered":"Best TF2 Spy Loadout \u2013 3 Sets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In Team Fortress 2, the Spy is one of the most unique and challenging classes to master. Instead of relying on raw firepower, the Spy focuses on deception, stealth, and precise timing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good loadout can dramatically change how you approach matches, whether you prefer silent assassinations, aggressive plays, or sabotage behind enemy lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide presents three effective Spy loadouts that work well in most game modes and maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; \/* Optional: removes underline *\/\n}\n\narticle a:hover {\n  text-decoration: underline; \/* Optional: adds underline on hover *\/\n}\n\np {\ncolor: black;\n}\n\narticle ul,\narticle ol,\narticle li,\narticle table,\narticle tr,\narticle td,\narticle th {\n  color: black !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n  <h2 id='table-of-contents'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" style=\"color: #0078d7;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#set-1-the-classic-backstabber\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Set 1: The Classic Backstabber\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#set-2-the-silent-assassin\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Set 2: The Silent Assassin\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#set-3-the-anti-engineer-saboteur\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Set 3: The Anti-Engineer Saboteur\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#summary\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Summary\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#faqs\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      FAQs\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-f9443e25-ed71-42f0-a654-11df186349e2\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/tf2\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0025cc; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Buy Team Fortress 2 (TF2) Skins at Tradeit.gg&#8217;s Marketplace<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='set-1-the-classic-backstabber'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set 1: The Classic Backstabber<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-1-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Best TF2 Spy Loadout\" class=\"wp-image-29821\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-1-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-1-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-1-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-1-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-1-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-1-1-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-1-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This loadout is perfect for players who want the traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/all-about-spy-tf2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Spy<\/a> experience: sneaking behind enemies and eliminating key targets with clean backstabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended weapons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd2b<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Revolver<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Reliable sidearm that provides consistent damage when you cannot secure a backstab.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udde1\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Knife<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The core of the Spy\u2019s gameplay, allowing instant eliminations with a precise backstab.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Invis Watch<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Provides temporary invisibility, letting you infiltrate enemy lines and set up ambushes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Sapper<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Disables enemy Engineer buildings, making it easier for your team to destroy defensive nests.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard Revolver provides reliable damage at medium range and allows you to defend yourself if a backstab opportunity fails. The stock<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-spy-knives-in-tf2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Knife<\/a> offers consistent one-hit eliminations from behind, which is the core of the Spy\u2019s gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Invis Watch gives you full invisibility for repositioning and infiltration. It allows you to sneak past enemy lines, wait for the perfect moment, and strike high-value targets like Medics, Snipers, and Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This loadout is especially effective for beginners because it teaches the fundamentals of positioning, disguise usage, and timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='set-2-the-silent-assassin'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set 2: The Silent Assassin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-2-1024x581.webp\" alt=\"Best TF2 Spy Loadout\" class=\"wp-image-29822\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1905x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-2-1024x581.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-2-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-2-768x435.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-2-1536x871.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-2.webp 1905w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This loadout focuses on stealth and escape potential, allowing you to stay alive longer behind enemy lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended weapons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd2b<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">L&#8217;Etranger<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Extends cloak duration when hitting enemies, making it easier to stay hidden and maneuver behind enemy lines.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udde1\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Conniver&#8217;s Kunai<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Rewards successful backstabs with a large health boost, allowing you to survive longer behind enemy lines.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd76\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Cloak and Dagger<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Allows you to remain invisible indefinitely while standing still, perfect for ambushes and patient playstyles.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Sapper<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Disables enemy Engineer buildings, giving your team a chance to destroy sentries, dispensers, and teleporters.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>L\u2019Etranger increases your cloak duration, which makes it easier to stay hidden and move through enemy territory. The Cloak and Dagger also allows you to remain invisible indefinitely while standing still, making it ideal for ambush tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Conniver\u2019s Kunai gives you a major health boost after a successful backstab. While it lowers your base health, the reward for eliminating enemies can make you extremely difficult to kill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This setup is excellent for patient players who prefer waiting for the perfect moment rather than constantly engaging enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='set-3-the-anti-engineer-saboteur'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set 3: The Anti-Engineer Saboteur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-3-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Best TF2 Spy Loadout\" class=\"wp-image-29823\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-3.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-3-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-3-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-3-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-3-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Best-TF2-Spy-Loadout-3.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-weapons-for-engineer-in-tf2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Engineer <\/a>nests can be difficult for many classes to break, but the Spy excels at dismantling them from within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended weapons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc8e<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Diamondback<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Earns critical shots after backstabs or destroyed buildings, allowing powerful follow-up attacks.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfad<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Your Eternal Reward<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Automatically disguises you as the victim after a backstab, enabling stealthy chains of eliminations.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc80<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Dead Ringer<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Fakes your death when triggered, letting you escape dangerous situations and reposition safely.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Sapper<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Disables Engineer buildings, allowing you and your team to destroy defensive structures.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diamondback gains critical shots when you destroy buildings or successfully backstab enemies. These critical shots can eliminate enemies quickly, especially when escaping a destroyed Engineer nest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Eternal Reward automatically disguises you as the victim after a backstab and removes the usual disguise alert. This makes it easier to chain multiple eliminations in crowded areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dead Ringer provides a fake death effect when triggered, allowing you to escape dangerous situations and reposition safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This loadout works particularly well against defensive teams that rely heavily on Engineer structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spy in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamfortress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Team Fortress 2<\/a> can be played in many different ways depending on your equipment and playstyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Classic Backstabber loadout is great for learning the fundamentals, the Silent Assassin setup focuses on stealth and survivability, and the Anti-Engineer Saboteur loadout excels at disrupting defensive positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experimenting with different combinations will help you discover which tools best match your strategy and improve your effectiveness on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-9a06c632-5ad5-4e0b-93b2-65884c6907d4\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/tf2\/sell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0058bd; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Sell TF2 Skins at Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='what-is-the-best-spy-loadout-in-team-fortress-2'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is the best Spy loadout in Team Fortress 2?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The best loadout often depends on your playstyle. Many players prefer the stock combination of the Revolver, Knife, and Invis Watch because it provides reliable performance and teaches the fundamentals of stealth and backstabbing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='which-spy-watch-is-best-for-beginners'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Which Spy watch is best for beginners?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The Invis Watch is generally the best option for beginners. It offers full invisibility for a limited time and allows new players to practice sneaking behind enemy lines without complicated mechanics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='is-the-dead-ringer-good-for-spy-players'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Is the Dead Ringer good for Spy players?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes, the Dead Ringer can be very powerful when used correctly. It lets the Spy fake their death and escape dangerous situations. However, it requires good timing and awareness to avoid being caught after the cloak is triggered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='what-is-the-best-knife-for-aggressive-spy-gameplay'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is the best knife for aggressive Spy gameplay?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The Conniver&#8217;s Kunai is a popular choice for aggressive Spy players. Although it reduces your starting health, successful backstabs restore a large amount of health, allowing you to survive longer and chain multiple eliminations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='how-can-a-spy-counter-engineer-buildings'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How can a Spy counter Engineer buildings?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Spies are one of the best counters to Engineer defenses. 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