How to Plant the Bomb in CS:GO Like a Pro

Counter-Strike has been the king of the tactical shooter genre since its first title was released way back in November of 2000. Since then, it has featured the bomb-planting mechanic we all know and love. Sure, Valorant and CoD have some very similar mechanics regarding the genre, but Counter-Strike has had the time to really work on bringing the skill factor of players to the game. This resulted in some of the highest-intensity bomb-planting matches and maps.

With all that in mind, here are some tips that should help you boost your bomb-planting gamestyle.

Invest In Grenades

Grenades are your friend. Although they can be quite expensive when you're saving for your guns, they are worth getting alongside a cheaper gun. They can open up massive tactical opportunities:

• Smoke grenades are great for blocking vision and planting safely.
• Flash grenades are good for blinding an enemy so you can push them easily or prevent them from making a play so you can plant.
• Molotovs are useful for preventing movement through tighter areas, slowing pushes, and forcing rotations.
• Frag grenades are great if you want to do damage or force enemies out of cover.
• Decoy grenades can make enemies panic and rotate early.

Remember—you can only have up to 3 grenades at a time, so choose wisely. Moreover, if you learn how to jump and throw your grenades, you can potentially outplay your enemies.

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Use Mind Games

Using communication, grenades, and a bit of forward-thinking, you can easily make an enemy team rotate to the wrong site. This may open up the other site for a potential free bomb plant. Be unpredictable.

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When Should You Not Plant a Bomb?

Here are some tips to keep in mind when you've picked up the bomb:

• Don't push a bomb site alone unless your team knows that's the plan—if you die, the whole team's rotation is ruined.
• Don't try planting if there are enemies shooting at you—it makes the bomb hard to defend even if you plant it successfully.
• Don't plant the bomb in a spot that makes watching it difficult—if you can defend the bomb from a good angle after planting it, your chances of winning are greatly increased.

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Win Your Games With a Bang

In Counter-Strike, there are always new tricks to learn. There are also new maps that rotate seasonally to give players fresh content and keep them on their toes—lest they get outplayed.

Whether you're practicing your bomb-planting or you're a pro who's planted thousands of bombs and will plant many more, why not have Buff running while you're at it? It's free, and it can help you save for your next knife skin!

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