CS:GO Tips to Rank Higher

You can come across many people who play CS:GO for fun. Here are some CS:GO Tips to Rank Higher.

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Usually, they queue up with their friends, play for a couple of hours, and do other things. With that being said, most people reading this does not fall into this category.

Since you’re visiting this page, chances are you want to gain as many ratings in CS:GO as possible. Many people criticize the ranking system in this game because it does ot always represent each person’s skill. However, it is a part of the game, which is why some people want to have the highest possible rating.

The bad news is that unlocking everything takes time and you need to be lucky. Even if you are the best CS:GO player in the world, you will eventually get teammates that are uncarriable. Fortunately, there are a few tips and tricks that will help you get to your desired rating in no time. 

Some of the things you are about to read can be applied on a variety of maps, whereas others only work on a specific map.

Keep control over certain places around the map

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Whether you are playing on the T or CT side, one of the first and most important things you need to keep in mind is related to controlling certain places around the map. Every map has a few crucial spots that can make a difference. Needless to say, controlling them will drastically increase your chances of winning.

If we take a look at the legendary Dust 2, for example, the CT definitely wants to control mid and long. Having access to those places will limit the T’s ability to attack a given bombsite. This is exactly why the Terrorists also want to control those places, especially long.

The bad news is that gaining control of Long as a T is not easy because you rely a lot on the spawns. Although there are cases where the team can do that, some spawns won’t allow the Ts to get there on time. Hence, they might be killed by the incoming grenades or an AWP.

Whether you are on the T or CT side, always make sure to make the most of your utilities. Throwing a good smoke or flashbang can make a huge difference, so learn more about them.

Watch replays of people who are better than you

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Aside from learning the ins and outs of some maps and controlling certain positions, you probably need at least a few other things to become better at CS:GO. That’s why the second thing we’d like to include in this article is related to the replays.

Even though this is most popular in Dota 2, some people who play CS:GO also watch VODs and streams of professional players. Aside from being fun to watch, those things usually contain valuable information. For example, you can learn different tips and tricks and all sorts of techniques that can help you become better.

With that being said, you have to choose players who are in a similar situation to you but know what you’re doing. Watching some of the best teams in the world playing is great, but the things you will see there often can’t be applied while playing ranked. Therefore, you should try to find someone who focuses on this aspect of the game.

Counter strafing is important

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Many people think you only need to have a good aim to succeed in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. There is no arguing that having a good aim is crucial when it comes down to being good at the game, but it is not the only thing you need to be good at. Moving also plays a key role in CS:GO and every professional player knows it.

Although things like bunny hopping are popular in the game, the thing that will help you become better is counter strafing. This is a technique used by people that allows them to dodge some of the bullets that might land an easy headshot.

The easiest counter strafing is to press your A + D keys while shooting. This will let you move left and right, which should make you a lot harder to kill. Of course, there are many other things you need to know about counter strafing.

“Spam” the weapon you are good at

Normally, we wouldn’t advise people to focus on only one or two weapons because CS:GO is not like Dota 2. Players need to be able to play with every gun to be successful. However, this is easier said than done for people who are new to the game.

If you are one of the many players making your steps in CS:GO, you can probably focus on one or two weapons and learn how to use them. Most people will be got for the AK-47 or the M4A4 because they are the most popular ones. However, some players prefer to focus on using the AWP.

Even though the AWP is a great weapon, it is costly, so you won’t be able to play with it all the time. That’s why it is usually not a good idea to focus only on a given weapon in this game. Nevertheless, this might help you “unlock” your desired rank, so feel free to test it.

Pre-Aiming will play a huge role in your success

The last thing we’d like to include in this article is pre-aiming. Whether you are an experienced player or someone who hasn’t played any of CS’s versions before, you need to know how to pre-aim. This term describes the scenario where you place your mouse cursor in a way that allows you to shoot as soon as you peek.

Needless to say, most people try to land headshots, but some players aim for body shots. Regardless of your choice, it will positively affect your win rate because you will kill opponents who are not paying attention. You will be surprised by the number of people who don’t know what they’re doing.