Ancient is the newest map to hit the active-duty pool. This spiritual successor to de_aztec was created by Valve in 2020 and introduced to competitive in mid-2021. Ancient is a very big map made mostly of corridors. The most open spaces on the map are actually the bomb sites themselves. Ancient is also by far … Read more
Dust2 is [everyone’s] favorite long sightline, aim heavy map. Compared to other CS:GO maps, Dust2 is much more basic in terms of setups and strategies used. Most of the time, rounds are determined by a single grouped play with standard utility usage and an emphasis on winning aim duels/trading kills. A site provides the most … Read more
The original multilayered CS:GO map is Nuke. Taking place in a nuclear power plant, the T’s need to infiltrate one of two rooms containing nuclear silos. Much of the map takes place indoors, but there is a very potent wide open outdoors space that needs to be controlled, or else flanks can come through at … Read more
Taking place at the top of a skyscraper, Vertigo has the most unique location among CS:GO maps. Vertigo operates on two floors, with CT’s starting on the upper and T’s on the lower. In order for T’s to take a bomb site, they’ll need to clear upwards to the next floor and displace the defenders. … Read more
Overpass takes place in a German urban setting and is one of the biggest maps in the active duty lineup. CT’s start on top of the A site and can quickly rotate through spawn to the lower B site. There are many potential areas of contention on Overpass, as the map is too large to … Read more
Inferno is the second most commonly seen competitive CS:GO map. The abundance of corridors and choke points makes for a very utility-heavy experience. Most of Inferno’s playable area is towards the A side of the map, but that doesn’t stop B from being the most contested location. B site is home to Banana, the single … Read more
Mirage is the only one of the CS:GO maps to have never left the active duty, competitive rotation. This fan favorite follows the standard conventions for most CS:GO maps. There are three main routes that opposing teams meet at with multiple points of contact within each one. A site is a fast rollout for both … Read more
Don’t forget to take note of the layout and the choke points. This will help you choose the right weapon for the situation. For example, if there are a lot of choke points, then choosing a shotgun or an SMG might be the right solution.
When choosing a weapon for your fighting strategy, you should also consider the range of the fight. If it’s a close-quarters fight, then you should choose a shotgun or an SMG. If it’s a mid-range fight, then an assault rifle or an SMG is a good choice. And if it’s a long-range fight, then a … Read more
If you know what weapon they are using, you can choose the best weapon for your playing strategy. If you don’t know their weapon, it’s best to opt for one with an advantage over most weapons. Simply put, selecting a more powerful weapon is always a good idea.