Talk:Soldier vs. Pharah/@comment-26194911-20161206153000/@comment-29974338-20170309060651

Plus, he has the market gardener and/or manntreads. If he gets the jump on Pharah, that could deal some real damage. Don't forget his banners. The buff banner gives him temporary mini-crits, increasing his damage output.

Pharah's fast and can rocket jump like Soldier, combine that with her jets and she can stay off the ground, where splash damage gives Soldier a further reach.

If we were talking a hand-to-hand match, game mechanics wise, Soldier because melee weapons and shit. But logically speaking, Pharah is the one with actual military training. That gives her a large advantage already. I say Soldier could win if he gets close and lands enough hits with the Direct hit or the Market Gardener, but Pharah would also be able to take him down by exploiting his weaknesses and low intelligence.