Bombsite A

Learn how to attack and defend Bombsite A on the Cache map in Counter-Strike: Source. Get tips for CTs and Ts, including common angles and strategies.

Alright, let's talk about hitting Bombsite A on Cache. From the Counter-Terrorist side, you'll take the path to your left, go around the corner past that white pickup truck, and you're basically at the first bombsite. The good news for CTs is that the Terrorists can really only attack from two main spots: Warehouse (or A Main as it's called) right in front of you, and the Squeaky door off to the side.

Now, here's the tricky part for CTs: pushing into those areas to get information is super risky. If a Terrorist catches you marching down A Main, you're in a bad spot. And Squeaky? If anyone's playing there, they'll hear you coming a mile away. So, Terrorists actually have a bit of an intel advantage when they're setting up for a full A site push.

The challenge for Ts, though, is that Bombsite A has a ton of cover. You'll need to clear out everything before you can get a safe plant down. Make sure you've got flashes and Molotovs ready, because you're going to need them. Smokes can also be super useful; you can throw them over Warehouse to land on the actual bombsite, giving you much-needed cover to get in.

Keep an eye out for a big box on your right as you walk in through A Main. It's boostable, and a CT could get a nasty surprise on you from there if you don't check it. If you don't have flashes for the site, try sending a player into Squeaky to bait out a reaction.

Now, if the Terrorists manage to take control of Mid, they get access to Speedway, which is the ramp leading to A. This opens up flanking opportunities against CTs holding off-site positions like Quad (those grey pipes in the back) or Highway (the metal catwalk). They could even push Truck, but remember that a rotate through Tree Room could counter that easily.