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Guides, explainers and analysis about Counter-Strike 2, written by the Strikeistan team.
Guides · Ancient B Site Retake Guide: Where to Come From and What to UseHow to retake Ancient B as CT: the routes, where Ts hide around Pillar and Ramp, and the utility that makes the retake work.
Guides · Ancient A Site Retake Guide: Where to Come From and What to UseA step-by-step Ancient A site retake guide: which routes to use, where Ts usually hide after the plant, and how to spend your utility.
Guides · Nuke CT Setup: Standard 2-1-2 Style PositionsHow the standard 2-1-2 style Nuke CT setup works, what each player watches and how to adjust it against different T sides.
Guides · Nuke T Side Strategy: Defaults, Splits and ExecutesNuke punishes slow, predictable T sides. Here is how to structure defaults, splits and executes so CTs cannot pre-commit.
Guides · Nuke Tips for Beginners: What to Learn FirstNuke feels confusing at first because the sites are stacked. These beginner tips show what to learn first and in what order.
Guides · Common Nuke Wallbangs Worth Knowing in CS2Nuke is full of thin walls and tight interior fights. Here are the wallbangs worth knowing, when they pay off, and how to test them safely.
Guides · Vertigo B Stairs Guide: Positions, Angles and How to Clear ItB Stairs is the fast T route to Vertigo's lower site. Learn the angles, the rush timing and the CT counters.
Guides · Vertigo Scaffolding Guide: Positions, Angles and How to Clear ItThe scaffold beside Ramp gives Ts a second way towards A. Here is how it connects and how to play it on both sides.
Guides · Vertigo Elevator Guide: Positions, Angles and How to Clear ItElevator is the hinge between mid and A on Vertigo. Here is how to hold it, clear it and use it in splits.
Guides · Vertigo MID Guide: Positions, Angles and How to Clear ItHow the middle of Vertigo works, which angles matter, and how mid control opens both bombsites.
Guides · How to Play Vertigo B Site in CS2: CT Holds and T TakesA complete look at Vertigo's lower bombsite, from cover and CT setups to T executes and retakes.
Guides · How to Play Vertigo A Site in CS2: CT Holds and T TakesA full-site look at Vertigo's A bombsite: entrances, CT positions, T executes, post-plants and retakes.