Kill 3 Enemies With a M249 & Survive (2)

Learn how to complete the 'Kill 3 Enemies With a M249 & Survive (2)' objective in Counter-Strike: Condition Zero. This guide covers the best strategy and item purchases.

Alright, let's tackle this M249 challenge in Counter-Strike: Condition Zero. This one's called 'Kill 3 Enemies With a M249 & Survive (2)', and honestly, it's a bit of a money sink if you mess it up. The map is similar to De_cbble, pretty straightforward.

First things first, you absolutely need to buy the right gear. Grab yourself an M249, a Nighthawk (which I assume is a pistol or secondary weapon, though not explicitly stated), Kevlar + Armor, a Flashbang, and a Defuse Kit. Don't skimp on the armor and the flashbang – they're crucial.

The general idea is to control the upstairs area, but we need to get this M249 goal done first. So, when you spawn, head straight and then take a left. You'll find a room with two pillars. Keep moving past those, and you'll see a wall with boards on it. Shoot those boards and jump through.

This is your prime spot. Terrorists (T's) will likely come out here, and you'll be in a fantastic position to pick them off with the M249. Toss your flashbang to disorient them, then duck behind that big rock nearby. You should be able to get your three kills and survive right here. Super important: If you can't complete this M249 goal on your first try, you need to completely restart the mission. The M249 is expensive, and if you waste money on it without getting the kills, you'll struggle to afford anything decent for the rest of the rounds.

Now, for the other rounds, you've got a better play. Instead of going through the boarded wall again, this time, when you get to the pillars, take a left and go through the door there. This path leads you to a bombsite on the opposite side of the map. Once you enter that bombsite area, take a right, and you'll find a door with stairs. Head up those stairs.

From the top of these stairs, you'll have a significant advantage. You can move between bomb sites more easily and generally control the flow of the map better. Stick to this upstairs position when you can, but remember to prioritize getting those M249 kills early on, or you'll regret it!