Best CS2 Bomb Plant Spots Guide: Strategic Locations & Tips [2025]

Best CS2 Bomb Plant Spots Guide: Strategic Locations & Tips [2025]

By Marcus Thompson

January 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM

Counter-Strike 2 bomb planting is a crucial skill that can significantly impact your win rate. Here's everything you need to know about optimal bomb planting positions and strategies.

Basic Bomb Planting Mechanics:

  • Plant time: 3 seconds
  • Detonation time: 40 seconds
  • Players are vulnerable while planting
  • Team communication is essential

Dust II Plant Spots:

Counter-Strike's Dust 2 map layout

Counter-Strike's Dust 2 map layout

A Site: Corner near long - Provides good cover and catches enemies off guard during defuse B Site: Center wooden box - Easily accessible and can be smoke-protected

Inferno Plant Spots:

Red laser beam effect comparison

Red laser beam effect comparison

A Site: Behind wooden box against wall - Well-covered position for both planting and defense B Site: Behind column near water - Protected position with good defense angles

Mirage Plant Spots:

Mirage map screenshot from game

Mirage map screenshot from game

A Site: Behind wooden structures facing jungle - Good cover from multiple angles B Site: Behind wooden construction and crates - Protected from common CT approach points

Nuke Plant Spots:

Nuclear bomb in facility

Nuclear bomb in facility

A Site: Behind red/white metal structures - Basic but effective spot with good protection B Site: Near blue metal structures - Allows for close defense post-plant

Ancient Plant Spots:

Ancient ruins with red glowing objects

Ancient ruins with red glowing objects

A Site: Right side of wooden construction - Forces enemies into vulnerable positions B Site: Behind center stone structure - Protected from common CT entry points

Anubis Plant Spots:

Ancient Egyptian desert ruins comparison

Ancient Egyptian desert ruins comparison

A Site: Behind round column toward heaven - Protection from elevated positions B Site: Corner near brick structure - Defensible position with smoke support

Vertigo Plant Spots:

Interior view of industrial warehouse

Interior view of industrial warehouse

A Site: Near white metal structure (right) - Requires smoke coverage B Site: Near red containers (left) - Best used with utility support

Practice Resources:

  • Aim Lab for mechanical skills
  • Workshop maps for specific plant practice
  • Community servers for team strategies

Essential Tips:

CSGO-style bomb with digital display

CSGO-style bomb with digital display

  • Practice regularly on dedicated maps
  • Use utility (smokes, flashes) for cover
  • Monitor minimap for enemy positions
  • Communicate with team
  • Learn post-plant positions
  • Master quick plant execution

Remember to adapt these positions based on the specific match situation and enemy tendencies.

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