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From the river, you can fire at unsuspecting players on the bridge. |
Type: Bomb defuse
Size: Large
The lightning-filled Aztec map can be a real nightmare for counter-terrorists, as the two pathways to the two bomb spots are very far apart and very difficult to assault once a bomb has been planted. Camping terrorists can make it so stressful that many veteran Counter-Strike players won't play as counter-terrorists, fearing that their enjoyment of the game will be minimal.
To achieve success on this map, the first thing you should do is rush outward, away from the bomb spots. Why? Despite the large distance between the two bomb spots, the fact is, if the counter-terrorists can rush each round and achieve superiority over the rope bridge early, they can eliminate the most popular route that most terrorists take. Also, once the rushing counter-terrorists are past the bridge, they're free to pursue the final route to the second bomb spot without any duress from terrorists.
Beware when entering either bomb spot from a conventional angle, as they both have very covered positions that terrorists can camp at once they've deployed the bomb. Also, be sure to save a final flashbang for the bomb areas, as doing so will let you enter the bomb area without being gunned down immediately.
There are many paths to the two bomb spots on Aztec, but you should take the direct route to the second spot, bypassing both the underground swamps and the rope bridge. This path is rarely taken, and thus, counter-terrorists always seem to leave it woefully unprotected.
Rush left between the split doors that open up to the boxed area where the counter-terrorists spawn and continue left along the tunneled path to the second bomb spot, located next to the column. Beware of camping counter-terrorists along the way, but don't be overly concerned because it's very rare for players to camp in an area that few, if any, terrorists ever go down. Most counter-terrorists will immediately go across the bridge or down into the swamps each round, leaving you a free run. Use it!
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This tunnel leads to the first bomb spot. |
If you've got a buddy playing with you on the counter-terrorist side, this map can be tough as nails for terrorists. Set yourself up with an AWM on the rope bridge and tell your buddy to watch to the right, where rushing terrorists often appear to kill the exposed sniper. With you eliminating rope-bridge runners, and your friend moping up rushing terrorists from the other side, the only spot left unprotected is the second bomb spot, which the rest of the team can patrol.
