When looking at the best options for weapons, there are a few to take into account. The AWP is the strongest and most expensive single shot sniper rifle. Every shot which you hit above the legs is an instant kill, unless of course there is a wall in the way. A leg shot will usually … Read more
Your writer has to unfortunately admit that it took him some time before he understood this was a thing in CS:GO. There is a very predictable spray pattern every weapon has in this game, especially the AK-47 and both the M4 rifles have an easy to control path you can follow. It follows the form … Read more
The Counter-Strike fanbase likes to say that their game is really complex and has some hard mechanics to understand. This actually is the case whilst comparing it with some other big FPS titles. In CS:GO for instance, you have to stand still while shooting with most weapons. There are multiple ways to go about this, … Read more
Always placing your crosshair at head-level while moving around the map is the best way to improve as a beginner. Sometimes you only get one or two bullets out of your gun before the duel against an enemy is over. It’s tempting to drop your crosshair placement while running between locations or when swinging to … Read more
Learning the intricacies of each map can increase your impact on games. Every map has unique strengths, preferred hiding locations, and blind spots. Prioritizing your movement to check high-traffic areas first will give you an edge in duels. Throwing a smoke grenade from a secure location to create a safe passage to a better spot … Read more
When you’re a Counter-Terrorist defending a bomb site alone, make sure someone sees the bomb on the other site before you abandon your location. Simply seeing an enemy or some utility doesn’t mean that the opponents are committing to a bomb site. Sending one or two Terrorists to make some noise is an effective strategy … Read more
Even when you get eliminated, you receive valuable intelligence that you can share with your team. Your remaining teammates can take advantage of knowing how you died, and, in the best cases, they can kill your executioner. Someone needs to be the first player through the door, but that person also usually dies first. If … Read more
When moving forward to clear a new area look for enemies in every new angle, and don’t cheat the corners. Call of Duty beginners should also take this tip to heart. Enemies rarely hide in the open, they are generally tucked into a corner hoping that you will run by without looking deep enough to … Read more
Movement, weapons, and utility all generate audible cues that can alert your opponents. It’s important to be aware of the sound cues that you make, while also using enemy noises against them. Running, jumping, and falling from a high enough distance all make noise. However, crouching, walking, and crouch-walking are silent. Firing a gun, reloading, … Read more
Utility items are crucial for success in CS:GO, using them effectively can put your team in a position to win. Smokes, flashes, grenades, and incendiaries can block off territory, disrupt an area, and eliminate the enemy. If your Terrorist team on Mirage is pushing down Catwalk to the B site, well-timed smokes for Window and … Read more