A Main molotov extinguished: call the warning
1When Ts smoke the opening A Main molotov, have A Anchor call confirmed pressure and Middle or the AWP prepare same-side support before committing a full rotation.
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AWP
- Treat solo A as an information-and-survival job; an opening A Main molotov supplies an early audio warning for the anchor and rotators (0:56).
- In the mid-round, play the same side as the Middle player: double A Main, or double Middle and prepare to retake A.
- If the Ts are weak on A, consider pushing through Water or Rugs to take space.
- On gun rounds, open with a Middle smoke or molotov (5:00).
- When the early blocking utility expires, consider a timed flash-peek over Bridge to obtain information.
- When the Ts take Middle, fall into Camera and double with the A Anchor; Middle is expendable in the mid-round and dangerous to hold alone.
- Prioritize Canals information and prevent the Ts from entering Ebox (1:06).
- Block Ebox with defensive smokes and molotovs; the B Anchor can drop a second smoke when you need another Defensive Ebox Smoke (8:55).
- Avoid fighting B independently; stay in a setup with the B Anchor. When Middle is quiet, a third player can cheat B and pick up B Main (7:31).
- Do not smoke B Main at round start (8:26).
- Play for B Main information and report whether the Ts are playing fast or slow (8:41).
- Track whether a T could have crossed from B Main into Cubby.
- If the Ts are slow, consider flashing the Ebox player into an information play.
- Play in setups at A, B, and Middle (9:55).
- Hold a chokepoint while the riflers make plays at A and B.
- Take opening picks at A Main, Middle, Hole, B Main, and Ebox.
Play Anubis as two connected pairs: A Anchor and Middle protect A and Camera, while Ebox and B Anchor read Canals and B Main; their information determines where the AWP or third defender leans.
- Use the opening A Main molotov and Middle smoke or molotov to force sound and utility before anyone gives an opening duel; use the Stairs smoke to prevent T aggression into Water.
- Keep A Anchor and Middle connected, and keep Ebox and B Anchor connected; neither B player should take an independent fight early in the round.
- If Ts capture Middle, have Middle fall into Camera and double with A Anchor; both players hold the same side of the split and concede the other side.
- Convert quiet Middle or slow B Main into one supported information play: flash-peek Bridge, pop-flash the B Main retake, or cheat a third defender toward B.
Canals clear: Ebox turns to B Main
2Once Middle confirms nobody is progressing through Canals, have Ebox refocus B Main so the anchor is not solving both lanes alone.
Slow B Main: flash Ebox
3When B Anchor confirms no fast B Main cross and Cubby remains clear, flash the Ebox player into an information peek while the pair can still trade.
Middle lost: double Camera and A
4When Ts establish Middle, have Middle fall into Camera and A Anchor play the same side so the defense avoids two isolated holds.
Canals lost: retake as a unit
5When Ts take Canals, have Ebox re-smoke the lane, Middle apply pressure, and the support players flash the grouped reclear.
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SmokeMollyFlash
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A Main Molotov
MollyBurns the A Main entry lane so CTs can slow the hit before falling into a retake-safe posture.
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Bridge smoke
SmokeSupports the early Water fight by cutting Bridge vision and making Ts clear the middle layer more slowly.
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Denies the Water and Canals route that turns Middle pressure into fast B Conn or A pressure.
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Burns the A Main entry lane so CTs can slow the hit before falling into a retake-safe posture.
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Flashes through Connector to blind defenders holding the B site entry and give the retake group a safer swing.
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Pops through House to support a Middle or Water fight without asking the rifler to dry-swing the choke.
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Supports the early Water fight by cutting Bridge vision and making Ts clear the middle layer more slowly.
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Lets Heaven or Middle players retake Water timing without dry-swinging the strongest early T lane.
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Slows the B Main pack long enough for E-Box, Temple, and site players to read whether the round is a split or a direct hit.
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Buys the A side time to fall into a retake-safe posture while Middle confirms whether pressure is real.
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7 situational utilities are tucked away until needed.
- Priority 1 · GrenadeCanals smokePriority 2 · GrenadeBridge smokePriority 3 · GrenadeHouse FlashPriority 4 · GrenadeA Main smokePriority 5 · GrenadeHeadshot HEPriority 6 · GimmickCheeky Mid Angle
Priority 7 · GimmickCamera Off Angle
Priority 8 · GimmickMid Rock Hiding Spot
Priority 9 · GimmickHeaven Boost
