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