Projectiles for any Medic primary weapon except for the Crusader's Crossbow also cannot be deflected. The following projectiles can be compression blasted: Grenades and stickybombs that are already on a surface will roll in the direction pointed to by the cursor. With the right timing and position, a skilled or well-positioned Pyro can deflect projectiles at any desired angle, regardless of their original path. This can give strange results if the crosshair is centered on very near objects and players, sometimes causing the deflected rocket to move at angles very different to the direction the player is facing. Deflected projectiles are essentially stopped and fired again from the Pyro's current position.
Projectiles within the area of effect are redirected so that they are launched towards the Pyro's crosshair.