How To Defuse A Bomb In Counter-Strike

Essentially, the whole game revolves around the bomb. The Terrorist team’s main objective is planting the explosive device and blowing up the place, while the Counter-Terrorists are there to try and stop them. If the bomb ends up detonating, the Terrorist team wins the round. If the bomb is defused before the timer concludes, the Counter-Terrorist team takes the victory home.

Every defuse map in CS:GO is carefully created so the bomb can be planted in one of two locations: site A or site B. The sites’ location can vary depending on the map, although you can expect to find at least one near the Counter-Terrorist spawn area. This makes it slightly more complicated for the Terrorist team to perform the plant successfully, and it easier for the Counter-Terrorists to take control and protect the site.

At the start of each round, a player on the Terrorist team is given the bomb. Considering that the selection is completely randomized and controlled by an RNG system, there is no certainty as to who exactly might receive it.

Whichever player does end up with the responsibility is faced with making a selection between two choices: attempt a plant or drop the bomb for a teammate to pick it up. If the player that has the bomb in hand ends up dying before or during the plant, they automatically drop the bomb.

X marks the spot. Both designated bomb sites within a map are marked with a red X, which is exactly where the bomb should be planted. For a player on the terrorist side to plant the bomb, they need to be at the exact location and hold down the designated plant button for 3.4 seconds. This gives the Counter-Terrorist team a small window to attack the sneaky culprit and stop the plant.

After a successful plant, the bomb timer is initiated, giving the Counter-Terrorist team a time window of exactly 40 seconds to defuse the bomb and secure a round win. If they fail to do so and the bomb explodes, the round is over with the Terrorist team on top.

Of course, considering that Counter-Strike is an FPS shooter game, the main objective will always be neutralizing your opponent with a kill shot, which is where the rewards are. However, don’t be too quick to underestimate the bomb rewards, as they can place you in quite a good spot during the next round.

If a bomb detonates, the entire Terrorist team is awarded with a victory prize of $3,500 each. The player that successfully detonates the bomb will receive a reward of $300 for their efforts, regardless of whether it detonates or not. If the explosive is defused before the timer expires, all Terrorists will still receive a small reward of $800.

You can expect the same rates for defusing the device. If a player on the Counter-Terrorists team successfully defuses the bomb, they receive an individual reward of $300. In addition, the entire Counter-Terrorists team is awarded $3,500 each, marking their victory in the round.

Every round in CS:GO lasts exactly 1 minute and 55 seconds. If the round ends before the Terrorists plant the bomb, the Counter-Terrorists win, receiving a $3,250 reward each.

Considering that the time window to defuse the bomb varies between 5 and 10 seconds, disarming the device is deemed more challenging than actually planting it. To put it bluntly, every time you attempt a defuse, you automatically become a walking bullseye for the Terrorist team.

Gaming with the idea that you will carry your teammates through every match is always a good thing. However, securing a victory in Counter-Strike was always meant to be a collective effort. Regardless of how good you are at the game, you’ll most likely need a teammate or two watching your back when attempting a defuse.

Without further ado, let’s look at how to defuse bomb CS:GO successfully, utilizing all the tools at your disposal.

Defuse Kits

The process of disarming the bomb in CS:GO can be initiated by making your way to the location where the device is planted and holding down the designated defuse key. This means that you are required to stand defenseless in an open area for an extended period of time, constantly being attacked.

Should you choose the hard way to go about it, defusing the bomb will take 10 whole seconds. If, on the other hand, you have some extra cash to spare, the smarter move would be to purchase a Defuse Kit during the buy time at the beginning of a round. Using the Defuse Kit will halve the time required to defuse the bomb to 5 seconds.

The Defuse Kit can be purchased for $400. If a player who owns a Defuse Kit in their inventory dies without using it, they automatically drop it. A Counter-Terrorist teammate can then swoop in, pick it up, and attempt the defuse process.

Communication Is Key

The text chat and voice chat in CS:GO are your strongest weapon and should be utilized accordingly and responsibly. In order to ensure a positive outcome within your matches, you must be willing to communicate with your teammates at all times.

Your position on the map should always be known to your allies so that all enemy grounds are efficiently covered. When spotting multiple Terrorists near a bombsite, signals that a plant might take place, so make sure their whereabouts are communicated with your teammates before you open fire.

If you’re at a certain bombsite and a teammate notifies you that they have spotted a plant on the other one, safely make your way there as soon as possible. However, before you run off to the other site, make sure that the one you’re guarding is indeed empty, as the Terrorist team might be attempting to do something called a fake plant.

Map & Bombsite Control 

In order to learn how to defuse CS:GO efficiently, you first need to understand the concepts behind map awareness and control. Considering that every team is comprised of 5 players in competitive mode, you can and should all spread evenly throughout the map in order to maintain maximum control of the playfield.

Every map has a couple of locations, commonly known as hot spots. These are positions that each player from both teams can take a stand in and neutralize their opponents efficiently. Gaining control over these positions will certainly help you and your team secure the upper hand in a match.

When it comes to bomb sites, it’s advisable that at least 2 players from the Counter-Terrorist side should cover them.

If you’re playing on the Counter-Terrorists’ side and happen to spot a bomb plant taking place at one of the sites, preventing it should immediately become your top priority. Here’s a simple scenario of how disarming the explosive should look like, starting from the moment you spawn all the way to a successful defuse:

• Spawn: At the beginning of the round, you are spawned within the designated Counter-Terrorists spawn zone, varying depending on the map.

• Purchase time: Purchase your weapons and armor for the round, as well as a Defuse Kit if you can afford it. If a dying teammate happens to drop one, pick it up.

• Coordination: Communicate with your team efficiently and spread out evenly throughout the map in a coordinated manner.

• Map control: You can control all the hotspots on the map, including both site A and site B.

• Reach the bomb site: If you notice a plant at one of the sites after you reach it, try to stop them from doing so. If your teammates notify you that a plant is happening near them, make your way as quickly as possible.

• Spread the word: If you have the location of a possible planter, communicate their whereabouts to your teammates so they can help you out at the site.

• Frag the planter: The best scenario would be to neutralize the planter before the bomb is successfully planted. If they had already planted it, try fragging them anyway before attempting a defuse.

• Clear the area: Make sure the area is clear of Terrorists lurking around in the corners, trying to protect or regain control over the site.

• Defuse the bomb: When you’re in front of the area marked with a red X, start the defusing process by holding down the designated defuse key for 5-10 consecutive seconds. By default, the defuse key is set to E.

• Claim your victory: Once the bomb has been defused, Counter-Terrorists win. Congratulations, you have secured $3,500 for each of your teammates during the next round and a cheeky $300 extra for yourself.