Strategy Guide
Overview
Welcome to the Counter-Strike Strategy Guide. Here you’ll find the best Counter-Strike Tips and Counter-Strike Tactics for both Counter-Strike 1.6 and Counter-Strike Source. You can find the latest articles below, or to dig deeper, browse through all the Counter-Strike strategies from the category menu in the left sidebar.
Index
Heaton’s Counter-strike Tips
The Counterstrike Scoreboard
Take this for example, say you’re pubbing and are distracted by something that needs your immediate attention (your car is being jacked
Customize your Crosshair
It’s been a while since we’ve posted, but I thought it would be a good time to mention a great crosshair tutorial I
For all those who want to learn how to skin their goldsrc models, this tutorial is for you. This tutorial will work with all goldsrc
NOTE: This a copy of anX’s guide found on the Cal forums and on his clan website forums at: http://www.iue5.com/
Complete HQ CS:S Movie Guide by
Practice against bots
When you haven’t played Counter-Strike Source in a while, I find one of the best ways to bring your aim up to speed
After playing for a while, many players seek the ability to customize their game to something they are more comfortable with. From custom sprays, sounds,
Why your provider is important?
Many different aspects of thought go into choosing a ‘home’ server- how many players you enjoy, what maps, what style of
The Scout
Schmidt Scout
Price: $2750
Country Of Origin: Austria
Caliber: 7.62 Nato
Clip Capacity: 10 Rounds
Rate Of Fire: N/A
Weight (Loaded): 3.3KG
Projectile Weight: 8g
Muzzle Velocity: 2800 ft/sec
Muzzle Energy: 2200 J
Binds
“use
There’s a very developed and rather old thread going on in the Steam Forums regarding net-code problems found within the Counter-Strike Source engine. It’s a
Thanks to Remmiz from the Steam Forums!
Q-I got hit from 2 feet behind me! Whats up with that?
A-Models and hitboxes are not always where you
Thanks to Matt from the Steam forums for this tip.
How to disable sound downloads
Are you tired of downloading sounds (i.e. “Headshot”, “Ultra Kill”, “First Blood”,
This is a more general topic and could probably be applied to most games, but I’m going to focus on CS:S. Defending is a surprisingly
The Mac-10
Ingram Mac-10
Price: $1400
Country Of Origin: USA
Caliber: .45 ACP
Clip Capacity: 30 Rounds
Rate Of Fire: 857 rpm
Reload Time: 3.162312 seconds
Weight (Loaded): 3.82KG
Projectile Weight: 15.2g
Muzzle Velocity: 919
Counter-Strike Video Editing
Andyblooman from YouTube has created a very basic, but informative video to help you get started making Counter-Strike videos. He quickly skims over
Why is the crosshair important?
In a First Person Shooter, no object on your HUD is more valuable than your crosshair. It is your way of
The Bullpup
Bullpup
Price: $3500
Country Of Origin: Austria
Caliber: 5.56 Nato
Clip Capacity: 30 Rounds
Rate Of Fire: 727 rpm
Weight (Loaded): 4.09KG
Projectile Weight: 4g
Muzzle Velocity: 2900 ft/sec
Muzzle Energy: 1570 J
Binds
“use
The Ump
M UMP45
Price: $1700
Country Of Origin: German
Caliber: .45 ACP
Clip Capacity: 25 Rounds
Rate Of Fire: 600 rpm
Reload Time: 3.483656 seconds
Weight (Loaded): 2.27KG
Projectile Weight: 15.2g
Muzzle Velocity: 1005
The P90
ES C90
Price: $2350
Country Of Origin: Belgium
Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum
Clip Capacity: 50 Rounds
Rate Of Fire: 900 rpm
Reload Time: 3.390944 seconds
Weight (Loaded): 3KG
Projectile Weight: 2g
Muzzle Velocity:
The m249 aka the Para
M249
Price: $5750
Country Of Origin: Belgium
Caliber: 5.56 Parabellum
Clip Capacity: 100 Rounds
Rate Of Fire: 600 rpm
Reload Time: 5.720209 seconds
Weight (Loaded): 6KG
Projectile Weight: 4g
Muzzle
The auto shotgun is very similar to it’s M3 counterpart except that it is fired in full automatic and that it deals less damage per shot than the M3. This gun can be very effective in close range, so much so in-fact that it has been labeled as a “cheap noob” weapon…
The TMP, or Schmidt Machine Pistol is a weapon found in Counter-Strike Source. Learn how to handle it properly in this guided weapon overview.
Learn to utilize every second of “freezetime”, the short-time before a round starts.
Improve your awp skills in Counter-Strike Source by training on Awp India!
Learn everything you need to know about the KM USP .45 Tactical Pistol.
Depending on the rules of your league, the first round of the match will start you with virtually no money. This round is generally referred
Go speed racer, go!
You want to get in the enemy’s nest as quickly as possible, catch as many off guard as you can, and put
Grenade Tactics
Grenades are one of the most important aspects of CS:S. One Flashbang can kill your whole team or save your whole team; it’s as
Learn basics tactics to the most famous Counter-Strike map of all-time, Dust2.
Learn, setup and install mIRC to find scrims and ringers for your favorite competitive First Person Shooters!
Many of you may already be aware of this, but some may not. Ever notice how your once “super computer” seems to get slower and slower the longer you have it? Aside from having more background processes running (the longer you own a computer the more software you install), your computer’s performance will generally degrade due to file fragmentation. However. there is a solution.
The Strider Bowie Knife
Specification
Strider Bowie Knife
Price: N/A (Given free at start of every round)
Country Of Origin: USA
Blade Components: 1/2″ thick 6AL4V titanium
Edge: Press fit Stellite
Damage:
The Defender aka Galil
Specification
IDF Defender (aka Galil)
Price: $2000
Country Of Origin: Israel
Caliber: .223
Clip Capacity: 35 Rounds
Rate Of Fire: 675 rpm
Reload Time: 2.964799 seconds
Weight (Loaded): 4.35KG
Projectile Weight:
The P228 Compact
Specification
P228/228 Compact
Price: $600
Country Of Origin: Switzer…/Germany
Caliber: .357 SIG
Clip Capacity: 13 Rounds
Rate Of Fire: N/A
Reload Time: 2.736679
Weight (Loaded): 1.03KG
Projectile Weight: 8.1g
Muzzle Velocity: 1400 ft/sec
Muzzle
The Five-Seven
Specification
ES Five-Seven
Price: $750
Country Of Origin: Belgium
Caliber: 5.7 X 28MM
Clip Capacity: 20 Rounds
Rate Of Fire: N/A
Reload Time: 3.211378
Weight (Loaded): 0.618KG
Projectile Weight: 2g
Muzzle Velocity: 2345 ft/sec
Muzzle
For the Admins or server regulars, this guide is here to help you stop the one thing that happens more often than banning a hacker. How to spot someone who is just good, and is NOT hacking!
The Glock 18 is a extremely diverse weapon that can be very effective if used correctly. Along with weapon specifications you will find general handling tips here.
The m3 is a extremely diverse weapon that can be very effective if used correctly. Along with weapon specifications you will find general handling tips here.
The Dual Elites is an extremely diverse weapon(s) that can be very effective if used correctly. Along with weapon specifications you will find general handling tips here.
MP5
Specification
Price: $1500
Country of Origin: Germany
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Clip Capacity: 30 rounds
Rate of Fire: 800 rpm
Reload Time: 3.068887 seconds
Weight(LOADED): 3.66kg
Projectile Weight: 8 grams
Muzzle Velocity: 1132 feet/second
Muzzle Energy:
Learn everything you need to know About CS Binds, Buy Binds, and other Keybinds for CS and CS:S
AK-47
Specifications
Price: $2500
Country of Origin: Russia
Caliber: 7.62mm NATO
Clip Capacity: 30 rounds
Rate of Fire: 600 rpm
Reload Time: 2.39 seconds
Weight(LOADED): 4.79kg
Projectile Weight: 7.9 grams
Muzzle Velocity: 2329 feet/second
Muzzle Energy:
Desert Eagle
Specifications
Price: $650
Country of Origin: Israel Caliber: .50 Action Express Clip Capacity: 7 rounds
Rate of Fire: N/A
Reload Time: 2.192816 seconds
Weight(LOADED): 1.8kg
Projectile Weight: 19.4 grams
Muzzle Velocity:
Not all spawns are equal
This is a quick tip, but a crucial one.
Many new players to Counter-Strike league play don’t realize that player spawn points
Awp
Specifications
Price: $4750
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum
Clip Capacity: 10 rounds
Rate of Fire: N/A
Reload Time: 3.659414 seconds
Weight(LOADED): 6kg
Projectile Weight: 16.2 grams
Muzzle Velocity: 3000 feet/second
Muzzle Energy: 7.000 joules
Binds
“use weapon_awp”
“buy weapon_awp”
Handling Tips
See the following articles for detailed handling tips for the AWP:
http://www.fpsgod.com/awping-101-the-basics/
http://www.fpsgod.com/introduction-to-angles/
http://www.fpsgod.com/how-to-beat-an-awp/
M4A1 Colt Carbine
Specifications
Price: $3100
Country of Origin: USA
Calibre: 5.56mm NATO
Clip Capacity: 30 rounds
Rate of Fire: 685 rpm
Weight(LOADED): 3.22kg
Projectile Weight: 4 grams
Muzzle Velocity: 2900 feet/second
Muzzle Energy: 1570
Women are complicated
As you may know 95% of women despise guys who play video games for even a few minutes let alone a few hours.
Sick of getting your head perforated every round?
When it comes down to facing off against someone of equal (or greater) skill, it really comes down
ESEA What?
E-SportSea has a great program that allows you to join scrims on the fly with the best players in CS 1.6 or Source. What
A quick intro to the radar
So many players ignore Counter-Strike’s most powerful Hud readout, the radar system. When utilized properly other players will think you’re
You’re kicking ass and chewing bubblegum, hell, you even just ran out of bubblegum.. The next thing you know everyone and their dog is calling
Bullet dodging is difficult to master, but a highly effective skills to learn. Impossible you say? Well, technically yes… you can’t really dodge a bullet,
Welcome to a Pink Floyd concert
Counter-Strike 1.6 and Counter-Strike Source have an incredibly useful, but flawed grenade… the smoke grenade.
Smokes are used commonly, and quite
A few months ago i went over the basics of bunnyhopping by linking a video from YouTube in this article.
Note: I strongly suggest checking that
What causes choke?
Choke is caused due to your computer being unable to accept the amount of incoming data that the server is trying to send
What is “clutching”?
To “clutch” is to win the round as the last man alive for your team even if that means facing incredible odds such
Ahh, yes… the awp, nearly every game has its own “ultimate sniper rifle” equivalent and they usually have the same basic properties: deadly accurate, long
Sound is important
While browsing through Counter-Strike videos on You-Tube i stumbled across a user named “GuideCSS1″ who has a bunch of training videos which are
“Only Noobs Spray”
Spraying is generally frowned upon, in fact if people see you do it, they’ll immediately call you a Noob. In most cases this
Tip#1: Lead your shots
Unless you’re a flick-shot master, when aiming, it is very important to lead your cross-hair ever so slightly in front of moving
A great program
This is definitely old news, but to be a complete Counter-Strike strategy resource, it’s post-worthy. As discussed in this thread on the FPS
Know where your bullets are going
When people spray through doors, usually they have no idea where their bullets are traveling. To be an amazing player
Being unpredictable in First Person Shooters
There’s no better way to get kills. When you catch your enemy by surprise you have complete control of the
What is it?
The Boost jump in Counter-Strike Source allows a player to reach heights unattainable through a glitch in the game physics. As with any
ESDF, WASD what?
If you have no idea what “WASD” or “ESDF” stand for, they’re simply a set of keys used to move around in first
For those of you that are feeling the need to modify my config, i’ve stumbled across a really good website that will help simplify the
It’s Out!
Yes that’s right, the cat’s out of the bag. After years of keeping my Counter-Strike Source FPS config a secret, I’ve decided to release
Introduction to Shadows
Shadows are a nifty addition to Counter-Strike Source that many players do not take advantage of. When i talk about shadows, I’m not
Intro
Flash-bangs are the most versatile grenade in Counter-Strike. In a mere second, they have the ability to shift the momentum of a fight to your
Description
The “speed ladder” trick is known quite well among the Counter-Strike community, but is important to mention nonetheless. As it’s name implies, it involves moving
What are angles?
The term “angle” in Counter-strike is used to define one’s line-of-sight in the game. The better your angle, the better line-of-sight you will
CSS Launch Options
In competitive gaming, it’s crucial to have every edge you can get, so it’s important to make sure your game is tweaked to
Efficiency = Success
In all forms of competitive gaming, efficiency is a must. Counter-strike is no different. To be successful you need to be efficient, therefore
“Oops, I did it again”
How many times have you died in Counter-Strike and said to yourself “Oops”? You know what I’m talking about, the deaths
What Secret rule?
I could drive this point home over and over again in the minds of average cs players. It seems so simple, but this
“The 3 Basic Moves”
The AWP is the most feared and hated gun in Counter-strike. Some common complaints cried by players are: “It’s cheap”, “It’s a
Being competitive in Counter-Strike Source is heavily dependent on concentration. If you can’t concentrate fully on the game, you’re bound to make mistakes and miss
It happens to everyone at some point. You’re at the top of your game, feeling unstoppable. You’ve just clutched the last 3 rounds, it seems
For those of you who missed the article back in October of last year, David “deLiGHT” Light from professional gaming team, “Chicago Chimera”, wrote a
Learning to react like a god
Reaction time is critical in Counter-strike source for obvious reasons. In the end, Counter-strike source all boils down to who
Learn how to bunny-hop in most first person shooters like Counter-Strike.
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