Top-5 main mistakes that keep you from ranking up in CS:GO

According to a count conducted in January 2022, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has more than 35 000 000 active players every month. Each of them strives to improve their rating – however, most make a host of frustrating and foolish mistakes. We will try to tell you about the most common ones.

Neglecting armor

Very often, beginners prefer to save in-game currency and not buy armor in pistol rounds, paying more attention to upgrading their weapons. This mistake ruins many players – when shooting a Glock 18 at an opponent without armor, only 3 bullets are needed to take them out, whereas it takes twice as many to eliminate the same player wearing body armor.

Slow movement

CS:GO is a very dynamic and fast-paced game. During a match, it is recommended to keep moving from side to side, run around the whole map, and avoid staying in one place for too long – otherwise, you can quickly become prey to an experienced sniper.

Burst fire and bullet trajectory

When firing a weapon, it is recommended to pay attention to bullet spread and take their trajectory into account. In addition, you should not fire a long burst every now and then or just out of boredom – opponents will immediately flock to the loud sounds. It is better to wait for your target in advance while lying in ambush and take them out with several accurate single shots.

Aiming technique

In some cases, this small detail can save a player's life or determine the outcome of a fight. It is recommended to constantly keep your crosshair at the head level of a presumed opponent – that way, when they suddenly appear, you will not have to waste precious milliseconds lining up your aim. If you decide to quietly pursue a target, keep your crosshair very close to your opponent and be ready to fire quickly at any moment.

A sudden attack

In conclusion, it is worth mentioning the most common and frustrating mistake, which even experienced players make. During long matches, people often get tired and want to finish the round as quickly as possible, launching quick and ill-considered attacks. Such attempts most often end in failure – players think that a sudden appearance will frighten their opponent, but as a result, they are usually the ones who expose themselves to enemy fire.