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There are a ton of crates that both sides can use for cover on this map. |
Type: Bomb defuse
Size: Medium
Nuke is a fairly popular map, particularly for clan matches. The reason why stems from its strong balance and emphasis on strategy as well as its size and accessibility.
There are a few different ways to handle the challenge of Nuke as a counter-terrorist, but the most effective method is to have a majority of the team rush straight ahead and to the right with the intention of clearing any terrorists out on the way. This leads the bulk of your team to the terrorist spawn point, at which time you can then circle back indoors and enter the upper bomb spot in the warehouse. Meanwhile, one or two counter-terrorists should stay behind near your team's spawn point to monitor the back door path to the lower bomb spot from a covered position. If they see a cadre of terrorists escorting a bomb carrier via the outdoor path, they must let the primary counter-terrorist force know the bomb is heading in that direction.
Also, don't camp. Although Nuke offers some great counter-terrorist camping spots like the overhead girders of the warehouse (over the upper bomb spot) or the dark vents near the second bomb spot, it's too easy for the bomb carrier to figure out where you're hiding and go to the other spot. Rush as a group and sweep all areas as fast as possible.
For a successful bomb plant, you and the terrorist squad must seek out the bomb spots with authority and discipline. Your team shouldn't split up and should rotate approach paths and bomb spots after each round, so you don't let the counter-terrorists ambush you. On the way to the bomb spot, be aware of potential counter-terrorists camping locations, as you don't want your bomber getting mowed down in a hail of bullets from some box or other covered spot.
Pause at the entry to the bomb spots and flush any counter-terrorists out with flashbangs and high-explosive grenades before you assault the main areas. And stay away from AWM rifles on this map, no matter how tempting some of the long-distance angles may seem each round. Instead, focus on powerful burst-fire weapons like the AK-47 or SIG 552 rifles, which excel in a multirole capacity.
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This area will leave you exposed while you plant the bomb. |
Lots of terrorists do the following all the time, and it irks counter-terrorist players no end. As a terrorist, camp behind the first, small upraised area of ground deep in your spawn area. Kneel with an AWM rifle and zoom in once until the entrance to your spawn point fills the full field of your vision. Rushing counter-terrorists must enter the area from a good distance away from you, plus they're blocked by the troop truck that's parked at the opening. Blast them as they enter, and you may pick up two or three kills, some with a single shot, thanks to their forced single-file approach.
