Retake Strategy and CT Defense

Retakes occur when Terrorists successfully plant the bomb and CTs must eliminate all Terrorists or defuse the bomb. A coordinated retake involves CTs regrouping, using utility to flush Terrorists, gaining site control, and securing the bomb for defuse. A failed retake usually means bomb detonation and round loss.

Retake setup during post-plant phase determines success likelihood. If CTs kill most Terrorists before plant, retake is easier. If Terrorists control site with full utility remaining, retake becomes very difficult. CTs must position around the site, ready to react to Terrorist defensive positioning.

Utility usage in retakes mirrors site executes: flashing blinded positions, smoking off strong Terrorist angles, and throwing HE grenades to flush defended areas. The bomb plant location determines retake approach. A plant in an open area requires less utility than a plant in a protected corner.

Timing matters—retake too early and CTs have no utility; retake too late and bomb detonates. Professional CTs balance these concerns by playing position-based defense, using remaining utility efficiently, and coordinating site control. A well-executed retake against skilled defenders often fails, which is why Terrorist post-plant defense matters.