CT Tactics (4)

Learn how to control the pace on Inferno in Counter-Strike: Source. Master CT tactics for delaying Ts, securing picks, and forcing late-round plays.

Alright, let's talk about CT tactics on Inferno, specifically focusing on how to really mess with the Terrorists' timing. The way this map is built, Ts are gonna end up with a lot of map control as they push towards a site. You can't stop that entirely, but what you CAN do is make them take as long as possible to get there. This is all about getting early picks, gathering intel, rotating smart, and using those chokepoints to your advantage. Remember, they fight when YOU are ready, not the other way around.

Your main goal here is to hold your ground and make them burn as much time as possible. This means you'll be using your smokes, Molotovs, and flashes to make their advance as painful and slow as you can. Basically, you want to waste their clock and force them into a desperate play right at the end of the round. Don't even think about rotating too early – Ts on Inferno love to fake pushes, and it's super effective if you fall for it. Hold your positions until you see a site is being overrun or the bomb is actually planted before anyone even thinks about leaving their post to help.

One last pro-tip for Inferno: at Quad, there's that overhanging roof section, sometimes called Porch. It's boostable! If the Ts mess up their smokes, you might be able to get a boost up there and see over the smoke as they push towards Arch. It's a risky play but can give you crucial information or even an early pick.