What is a fake in CS2

Fake is a tactical play in CS2 where the main goal is to mislead the enemy and force a mistake. Most often, it’s used to simulate an attack on one bombsite while the real push happens on the other.

Examples of a fake

• Throwing CS2 grenades (smoke, molotov, flash) on A to make the defense think the attack is going there, while the bomb heads to B.
• Making noise with footsteps or gunfire in one area to distract the enemy.
• Fake plant — pretending to plant the bomb to bait a peek.

Why use a fake?

1. Pull CS2 defenders away from the real site.
2. Create space for an entry.
3. Force the enemy to reveal their position.
4. Win a round with smart play instead of raw aim.

Tips

• A good fake requires timing and coordination.
• Use it when the enemy has little information.
• Don’t overuse fakes — they lose impact if predictable.