Gameplay Mechanics
Core mechanics and fundamental gameplay systems. Browse 30 detailed answers below.
CS2 Movement Mechanics and Physics
Quick answer: Strafe left/right to move while aiming. Walk to reduce aim inaccuracy. Counter-strafe to stop quickly.
Movement requires acceleration, not instant speedWalking (Shift) reduces movement inaccuracyStrafing left/right maintains mobility and accuracy
Weapon Accuracy, Spread, and Recoil
Quick answer: Burst fire for accuracy. Spray patterns differ by weapon. Stand still for better accuracy. Learn recoil control.
Spread increases with movement and shots firedFirst bullet most accurate, then spreadsBurst fire (2-3 shots) maintains accuracy
Peeking Angles and Positioning Fundamentals
Quick answer: Pre-aim angles where enemies appear. Keep crosshair at head level. Peek wide for info, tight for safety.
Wide peek reveals more, increases exposureTight peek minimizes exposure, limits visionPre-aim angles where enemies likely appear
Bomb Planting and Site Execution
Quick answer: Plant bomb in 3 seconds. 40-second timer before detonation. Use utility to clear, then defend post-plant.
Bomb plant takes 3 seconds40-second detonation timer after plantPlant in Site A or B designated area
Bomb Defusing and Anti-Plant Strategy
Quick answer: Defuse takes 40 seconds, or 20 with defuse kit. Stop all Terrorists from planting or focus on retake.
Defusal time: 40 seconds (20 with kit)Defuse kit costs $400, one-time useAnti-plant denies Terrorist execution
Understanding Smoke Grenades
Quick answer: Smokes block vision for 18 seconds. Learn lineups for precise placement. Combine with flashes for executes.
Smoke blocks vision for 18 secondsVision asymmetric: inside sees better than outsideSmoke lineups crucial for consistent execution
Flash Bang Grenades and Blinding
Quick answer: Flash blinds enemies 1-2 seconds. Throw before engaging. Immediately push for kills. Stack multiple flashes.
Flash blinds for 1-2 seconds at rangeDirect look at flash = longer blindnessMultiple flashes stack for longer effect
Molotov and Incendiary Grenades
Quick answer: Molotov creates fire for 7-8 seconds, denying areas. Use CT-side to defend bomb sites from plants.
Molotov creates fire for 7-8 secondsDeals 5 damage per tick to enemiesPrevents passage through fire area
Armor and Health System
Quick answer: Light armor ($1000) blocks 25% damage. Heavy armor ($2500) adds helmet protection. Prioritize armor in buy rounds.
Light armor: $1000, blocks 25% damageHeavy armor: $2500, blocks 25% + helmetHelmet reduces headshot damage
Teamwork and Site Executes
Quick answer: Executes are coordinated attacks with designated roles, utility usage, and timing. Practice with your team.
Execute: coordinated site attack with rolesEntry fraggers lead, support controls flanksUtility stacking creates overwhelming pressure
Retake Strategy and CT Defense
Quick answer: Retake by regrouping CTs, using utility to control site, and securing the bomb for defuse.
Retake: CT regrouping to control site and bombUse utility to flush TerroristsCoordinate site entry from multiple angles
Anti-Eco Rounds and Strategy
Quick answer: Anti-eco: buy light weapons cheaply to win economy rounds. Full save: buy nothing to recover economy.
Eco: inability to full buy, strategic saveAnti-eco: light buy against ecoLoss bonus: $1900 per player every loss
Utility and Economy Planning
Quick answer: Plan utility within economy. Smokes and flashes every buy. Account for loss bonuses in next-round planning.
Smoke and flash: high-priority utilityPlan 3-4 rounds ahead economicallyLoss bonus: $1900 per player enables recovery
Clutch Situations and 1v1 Duels
Quick answer: Clutch by controlling sightlines, gathering info, and picking enemies one at a time. Avoid trades.
Clutch: winning with numerical disadvantageAvoid trades; secure picks and repositionControl sightlines and angles
Reviewing Demos and Learning from Mistakes
Quick answer: Watch demos from match history. Identify death patterns and positioning mistakes. Study pro demos for techniques.
Demo: server recording of matchReview your deaths to identify mistakesWatch professional demos for learning
Using Sound Cues for Information Gathering
Quick answer: Listen to footsteps to determine rotations and positions. Use audio cues to predict enemy actions.
Footsteps reveal rotations and positionsSurface type and speed affect volumeReload and equipment sounds signal actions
Round-to-Round Economic Resets
Quick answer: Economic resets occur through strategic buying and anti-eco wins. Monitor team money for advantage.
Economic reset: teams return to similar positionsLoss bonus enables economic recoveryAnti-eco victories trigger resets
Learning Utility Lineups for Maps
Quick answer: Learn 5-10 lineups per map. YouTube tutorials available. Practice until muscle memory.
Learn 5-10 per mapYouTube tutorials readily availablePractice until muscle memory
Advanced Positioning and Angle Selection
Quick answer: Pre-aim common enemy paths. Cover from return fire. Coordinate rotations. Use off-angles strategically.
Pre-aim angles where enemies appearCover from return fire importantCoordinate with teammates
Essential Smoke Lineups for Mirage
Quick answer: Learn 5 Mirage smokes per site. YouTube has detailed tutorials. Practice until muscle memory.
A main smoke criticalSite smokes block visionB-site smokes essential
Inferno B-Site Execute Strategies
Quick answer: B-site: Library smoke, Apartment smoke, execute one entry. Post-plant bomb defense.
Multiple entry routesApartment critical positionLibrary control valuable
Understanding Peeker's Advantage in CS2
Quick answer: Peeker's advantage: peeker sees defender first due to client-side prediction. Aggressive peeking slightly favored.
Information advantageMillisecond advantage significantClient-side prediction factor
Long-Range Engagement Tactics and Weapons
Quick answer: Long-range: rifles and AWP favored. Control sightlines. Burst fire essential at distance.
Rifle advantage long-rangeSMG disadvantagedSightline control important
Sound Occlusion and Audio Through Walls
Quick answer: Sound travels through walls. Material affects volume. Learn propagation patterns for advantage.
Sound penetrates wallsMaterial affects occlusionConsistent sound patterns
Managing Time Pressure and Bomb Timer
Quick answer: Bomb timer creates pressure. Stay calm. Make consistent decisions despite urgency. Practice.
Pressure is inherentCalm decision-makingPractice consistency
Mid-Map Control Value on Mirage
Quick answer: Mirage mid important. Control enables rotations. Early aggression gathers attack direction info.
Mid reveals attack directionConnector/tower controlEarly aggression valuable
Inferno Rotation Routes and Timing
Quick answer: Inferno: A-B through banana, B-A through library. Time rotations carefully. Practice routes.
Multiple rotation pathsTiming criticalComplex layout
Critical Utility Lineups for Dust2
Quick answer: Learn 5 Dust2 utility lineups per site. YouTube tutorials available. Practice until automatic.
Essential lineups availableYouTube tutorials abundantConsistency critical
Smoke Vision and Visual Mechanics Explained
Quick answer: Smoke vision asymmetric: inside edge see better. Position near smoke edge for advantage.
Inside vision advantageEdge positioning valuableAsymmetry tactical
Flash Blind Mechanics and Evasion
Quick answer: Face away from flashes. Turn around to minimize blindness. Sprinting increases resistance.
Proximity mattersView angle importantTurn away reduces effect