Best Pieces of Advice to Rank Up in CS:GO

 The ranking system in CS: GO is an important component of the game. It motivates players to develop their abilities and reach higher levels. 

Every CS:GO player can make mistakes and face certain difficulties trying to get a higher rank. That’s why we’ve gathered 33 useful tips that will help beginners and professionals to avoid common mistakes and get a higher CS:GO Rank.

1. Learn and Practice Spray Patterns in CS:GO

CS:GO virtual weapons were designed with their real prototypes in mind. That’s why every weapon in the game has a unique spray pattern and recoil compensation. Which leads us to one simple statement: if you wanna be good at shooting from some particular weapon, you have to understand how to deal with its particular qualities, such as spray pattern and recoil compensation ones. Read our guide on CS:GO spray patterns to find out more.

 Understanding the advantages of each weapon, you choose the right positions and you navigate through the map a lot faster. Just so you know, your hero’s velocity is really important.

2. Peek Enemies Properly (Fast/Wide & Jump/Jiggle Peek)

Types of Peek in CS:GO:

• Fast Peek
• Wide Peek
• Jump Peek
• Jiggle Peek

There are several options to enter a site and check whether an enemy is there. Option number one is strafe before the enter. How to assure a proper enemy peek in CS:GO?If you stand around the corner, briefly check the spot and then immediately hide back around the corner. Looking for your opponent on the screen is not required though, you can just check the minimap and find out where your enemy is. 

 Going to long or middle is one of the best ways to check whether your enemy has a rifle. But you better stay alive while doing this.

3. Check Minimap Positions (Minimap Callouts)

Permanent minimap checking is a must for every CS:GO player. Make sure you’re doing this once in 15-20 seconds. Or even better if you’re doing it more frequently, once in 5-10 seconds.  

This approach will give you insights on the opponent team tactics and overall strategy even before you meet the enemy walking before you.

4. Learn CS:GO Team Play Basics

One of the most important details to assure your fast rank up in CS:GO is communication between teammates. Always share information regarding positions or other game play details since it’s really helpful for the whole team and you in particular. But make sure you are not spamming and telling really important things.

Your team leader (captain) can suggest where and why the team should go, but before making a proper decision a team should get the updates from all the team mates.

It’s almost impossible to win a CS:GO round with self-focused playing style. Well, maybe there is always an exception — just remember we have players like S1mple. But nevertheless, it’s better to share the information with your teammates. We’d say it’s a key to winning. 

5. Remember About Flashbang Assist

After you check the position with strafe, you will define whether your enemy is on callout. Use flashbang to make your appearance more effective for opponents. 

 Flashbang leaves no chance to hide or turn, so your enemy will be blinded for a short period of time. For each enter on every map there are positions for throwing flashbangs effectively. Sometimes you need to throw a flashbang from spawn to blind enemies on a middle, and this example is not the only not-so-obvious thing when it comes to flashbangs.Analyze and define all the positions for flashbang throwing on all maps. This will give an enormous advantage in the game. 

 6. Use Grenades Wisely (Master CS:GO Grenades Binds, Throws, Spots & Limits)

 The grenades effectiveness increases closer to the end of the round. It also depends on a specific case, sure thing, but let’s take a look at a strategy of knocking terrorists out when C4 is planted on Inferno’s Plant B. Besides C4 planting, three terrorists are still alive. There is no way to win this case without grenades. 

 How do you give a grenade in CSGO console?

giveweapon_hegrenade; use weapon_hegrenade - HE Grenade;

give weapon_flashbang – Flashbang Grenade;

give weapon_smokegrenade – Smoke Grenade;

give weapon_decoy – Decoy;

give weapon_molotov – Molotov Cocktail (terrorists);

give weapon_incgrenade – Incendiary Grenade (CT).

Issues a grenade.You should always think about how many grenades left within a round. And you should always think how the leftover grenades may help to win a round. Use them wisely, because each and every one of them may define a winner of a round… or a winner of a match. 

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