hard clutch
Vertigo B 1v2 retake
The situation
Vertigo. CT-side. 1v2 retake on B. Bomb planted near default plant. 22 seconds. Two Ts last seen pushing A-ramp area before rotating B. You have an M4A1-S, full armor + helmet, defuser, 1 smoke + 1 flash.
Pick the best play
- A
Smoke mid + flash B, push T-stairs solo
- B
Hold the back-of-site angle from CT spawn — wait for them to defuse
Pop-flash over T-stairs and clear close angles first
- D
Rotate via mid for an unexpected flank
Why C is the best play
B retake on Vertigo requires clearing close angles (under construction, ladder room) before going for the defuse. A pop-flash blinds the close hold; you can trade if you find the first opener. Holding back (option b) gives them a free defuse.
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