Counter-Strike is all about strategy and concentration. When defusing a bomb, these two components are hardly more than anything else in the game.
The blix.gg team has compiled a quick guide to defusing a bomb in CS2. And we’ll also provide valuable tips and advice so you can help your team win.
Contents
Highlights
- A step-by-step guide to defusing a bomb in CS2
- Tips and tricks you can apply to defuse a bomb more efficiently
Basic Information About the Bomb in CS2
At the beginning of each round, in bomb defusing mode, the bomb is randomly given to one of the terrorists. Their task is to place the bomb in a designated area and prevent their opponents from disarming it. If the bomb detonates, the terrorists win, regardless of the number of surviving players.
The bomb can be lost: a terrorist may drop it himself, or he may be killed. In this case, another terrorist must pick it up and go plant it.
For counter-terrorists, the main task is to prevent the bomb from being detonated by clearing it in time.
How To Defuse a Bomb in CS2
Step 1. Find the Bomb
As soon as you hear the warning “Bomb has been planted,” you have only 40 seconds to get there in one piece and successfully defuse the planted C4.
The terrorists plant the bomb at point A or B. Use the mini-map and command chat to determine the exact location. Upon arrival, carefully inspect the area for a hidden bomb.
Step 2. Make a Decision
Defusing a CS2 bomb in 40 seconds is relatively easy, considering defusing takes 10 seconds without the Defuse Kit and 5 seconds with it. You have to decide whether to stay and try to defuse or save your weapon for the next round and escape in time.
Step 3. Clear the Area
Before you defuse a bomb in CS2, you should check that there are no enemies nearby, as it is impossible to shoot during defusing. Therefore, it is essential to carefully calculate the timings and the positions of enemies before defusing.
Step 4. Defuse the Bomb
To defuse it, you need to:
- Run up to the bomb and point the scope at it.
- Press the action key – E (unless you have changed the key in the settings).
- Wait 10 seconds until the bomb is fully demined or 5 seconds, depending on whether you have a Defuse Kit.
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Useful Tips for Defusing Bombs in CS2
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Ninja Defuse
Experienced players recommend using smoke grenades to conceal that you have started disarming a CS2 bomb. You can also use a flash grenade to temporarily blind and disorient your opponents, but remember that terrorists are not silly and can use a fake defuse as a bait.
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Ninja defusers often use decoys, which involve making noise in one direction and then moving silently to another to confuse the enemy and continue disarming.
Fake Defuse
This tactic lures terrorists out of hiding by revealing their location. Start defusing the bomb to make a sound that will lure enemies out of their ambush, then stop. Terrorists will leave their hiding place to prevent you from defusing, but they won’t find you near the bomb. Instead, you will be ready for them.
Bomb Defuse Kit
To defuse the bomb faster, you need its antagonistâthe “Defuse Kit.” This sapper’s kit costs $400 and is usually bought after 2-4 rounds. It speeds up the defusing process by half, reducing it to 5 seconds.
Professional teams try to buy one or two kits for each player. This way, even if they lose allies, they still have a chance to defuse as they can pick up their allies’ kits.
Summary
Clear communication and specific roles for each player involved in defusing and those providing cover are critical when a CT team approaches a bomb site.
Understanding the typical hideouts of the enemy team also provides a decisive advantage. Use this knowledge to navigate the bomb site carefully, inspecting familiar hiding places as you go.
