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Guides, explainers and analysis about Counter-Strike 2, written by the Strikeistan team.
Guides · Utility Economy: How Much to Spend on Grenades in CS2Grenades win rounds, but they cost money. Here is how to plan your CS2 utility buy, from a full set to the one grenade worth buying on a tight budget.
Guides · Kevlar and Helmet: When to Buy CS2 ArmourArmour is the most important thing you buy after your weapon. Here is how Kevlar and the helmet work in CS2 and when each one is worth the money.
Guides · How to Win Pistol Rounds in CS2The pistol round is the first round of each half, and winning it often decides the next two or three rounds. Here is how to buy and play it.
Guides · Anti-Eco Rounds in CS2Losing to a pistol round eco hurts your economy and morale. Here is how to play CS2 anti-eco rounds safely and profitably.
Guides · Force Buy in CS2: When It Makes SenseA force buy is a gamble: spend almost everything now on cheaper weapons. Here is when a CS2 force buy is the right call and what to buy.
Guides · Eco Rounds in CS2: How to Win MoreAn eco round is a round where your team saves money. It doesn't have to be a free loss. Here is how to call and play CS2 eco rounds well.
Guides · CS2 Weapon Prices Cheat SheetHow much does every gun cost in CS2? This cheat sheet lists buy menu prices for all pistols, SMGs, rifles, snipers, heavy weapons, grenades and equipment.
Guides · CS2 Kill Rewards by WeaponEvery kill in CS2 pays money, but the amount depends on the weapon. Here is the full CS2 kill reward table and how to use it to win the economy.
Guides · How Loss Bonus Works in CS2The loss bonus is the money your team gets for losing a round. Knowing exactly how the CS2 loss bonus climbs and drops tells you when saving is safe.
Guides · CS2 Economy Guide: When to Buy, Force and SaveMoney decides more CS2 rounds than aim does. This CS2 economy guide explains where your cash comes from and how to choose between a full buy, a force buy and a save.Guides · How CS2 Sticker Crafts Work: Placement, Rotation, Scraping and SlabsSince 2024, CS2 lets you place up to five stickers anywhere on a weapon and rotate them freely. Here is how crafting works, what scraping does and why you should plan a craft before you apply it.