In Counter-Strike 2, there are various statistical indicators of players' success in rounds and matches. However, the most important indicator is the KDA rating, which stands for "Kills-Deaths-Assists."

This article will discuss how to improve your in-game performance, specifically how to stop dying so much in Counter-Strike 2. By reading this article, you'll not only learn something new but also improve your KDA stats.

Basic movement mechanics

Have you ever felt like your in-game character is dragging a sack of potatoes, and after you stop moving, it still seems to carry momentum in the direction you were running? Even if your answer to this question is “no”, you should read on to understand what we're getting at.

Your character's movement has some inertia even after you release the movement key. Moreover, we all know that shooting while running is almost pointless. At the moment when you see your opponent in front of you while moving, don't start shooting immediately as the spread will be increased several times.

All you need to do is press the opposite key to your last movement. For example, if you were running to the left, you need to quickly press the D key so that your character stops, and only then start shooting.

Smoke Grenades – Your Best Friend and Worst Enemy

Smoke grenades in Counter-Strike 2 play a significant role for both the attacking and defending sides. Knowing how to use grenades can greatly help you in all your ranked matches.

However, smoke grenades can also become your worst enemy if you decide to run through them recklessly. This makes you an easy target for your opponent.

Due to the mechanics of Counter-Strike 2, when you emerge from the smoke, your legs will already be outside the smoke zone, while your head will still be fully in the smoke. 

This is why your opponent will see you first and will have an easier time killing you. However, that's not all.

When you come out of the smoke, you often have to anticipate the opponent in absolutely different positions and even after visual contact with the enemy, you will still need time to aim at them.

There's a simple solution. Either wait for the smoke to completely clear or explode a HE in the smoke and run out of it. 

Useful Tip: Explode the top of the smoke to avoid creating unnecessary noise from the grenade hitting the ground. This way, you can catch your opponent off guard, especially if they were at a longer distance and didn't hear the pin being pulled.

Shooting basics to extend life

To kill your opponents more often in firefights, you need to understand the basic mechanics of shooting in Counter-Strike 2. In our favourite game, there are three different shooting methods.

• Taps

In this method, you fire one bullet after another. This shooting mode is mostly used at long distances, where controlling your weapon's recoil will be problematic, like in Mid on Inferno.

• Burst

Here you fire three to seven bullets at your enemy, then pause briefly before continuing. This method should be used at medium distances where it is most effective.

Useful Tip: Ideally, after the first series of bullets, slightly change your position, such as taking a few steps to the right or left. This increases the chance of your opponent missing.

• Spray

Mastering this technique will definitely take some time, as each weapon has a different spray pattern. Spray is a shooting method in Counter-Strike where you fire for a certain amount of time without releasing the left mouse button.

Since each weapon in CS2 has its own unique spray pattern – you should learn them all. This method is most often used at short distances.

Don't be afraid to die

As strange as it sounds – don't be afraid to die. What does this mean? Of course, you shouldn't rashly push alone against several opponents. But sometimes you should peek your enemy or be the first to step out for the success of your team. After all, the most important thing is your team's victory in the match.

What's the use of your high KDA rating if it's mostly exit frags, and you still didn't win the game? So, when necessary, step out first and be fearless.

Perhaps your "extra" aggression will lead to victory in the round or the match. And to die even less, you should know 6 secrets and tricks that change the game in Counter-Strike 2!

Aiming positioning

Effective crosshair placement accounts for half the success in the game. It saves time by eliminating the need for mouse movement, allowing you to immediately start shooting. The key point in crosshair placement is to keep it at the head height of a potential enemy.

Don't aim the crosshair at the floor, as there's little to find there, except in cases where you need to pick up a weapon or grenade. 

However, keeping the crosshair at head level is only part of the task. It's also important to consider reaction time. It's not recommended to aim the crosshair directly at the corner from which an enemy might appear. It's important to leave a little space from the corner, allowing time to react to the enemy's appearance. 

Thus, it's optimal to keep the crosshair a little further away from the corner where you expect the enemy to appear.

Counter-Strike 2 is a team shooter

Never forget that you have four teammates playing with you. So play together, negotiate, and it will be much easier to win your matches.

Don't run around the map alone, unless you have such a task in that round. Take at least one teammate with you so that in case of their demise, you can trade kills and not give a numerical advantage to your opponents.

If you don't have a microphone or it's broken – use the chat for in-game communication with the team. Or just listen to the tasks from the player trying to plan for that round.

Read Guides on All Maps at bo3.gg

At bo3.gg, you can find guides on all the maps in the official map pool, where you'll learn about the main grenades and strategies.

• Guide to Anubis 
• Guide to Mirage
• Guide to Overpass 
• Guide to Nuke
• Guide to Ancient 
• Guide to Dust 
• Guide to Inferno

If you are new to Counter-Strike 2, we suggest you read: Top 10 Tips for Beginner Players in CS2.

Conclusion

Remember that even professionals die in Counter-Strike 2, so don't be afraid and experiment! Experience only comes with thousands of hours spent in the game, and the more experienced you become, the less you will die and the more you will kill.