The ultimate guide to defense strategies, weapon choices, and positioning nuances to make you an immovable object on Inferno
Master Banana Control Like a Pro
Turn the most dangerous choke point into your defensive stronghold
🔥 Introduction: Why Banana is Hell (And You Must Control It)
Banana on Inferno is one of the most contested areas in CS2. If you’re playing CT and lose control of it, Terrorists become an unstoppable force rushing B site. But don’t worry! With this guide, you’ll learn to hold Banana so effectively that even top-tier rushers will cry in voice chat.
🔫 Weapon Choices: Your Defensive Arsenal
Choosing the right weapons is half the battle. Here’s what to consider:
| Weapon | Best For | Positioning |
|---|---|---|
| AWP | Long-range picks | Back of site (coffin/new box), sandbags |
| M4A4/M4A1-S | Versatile defense | Any position, especially car and top banana |
| FAMAS | Eco rounds | Close angles where you can burst fire |
| MP9 | Anti-rush | Close corners (barrels, behind car) |
| HE Grenade + Molotov | Area denial | Essential for all positions |
Pro Tip:
Always have at least one player with a molotov for Banana control. A well-placed molly can stop a rush dead in its tracks and give your team time to rotate.
📍 Defensive Positions: Where to Stand Your Ground
1. Car Position
Pros: Excellent vision down banana, quick fallback to site
Cons: Exposed to nades and prefires
Use this position to peek and gather info, but don’t overcommit. Pair with a flashbang to peek safely.
2. Sandbags
Pros: Protected from most angles, good for AWP
Cons: Limited mobility, hard to retreat
Great for holding passive angles. Have a teammate watch your flank from CT spawn.
3. Dark (Behind New Box)
Pros: Unexpected angle, good for catching Ts off guard
Cons: Hard to retreat if spotted
Use this position sparingly – it works best when Ts don’t expect someone there.
💣 Grenade Strategies: Control Without Exposure
Proper nade usage can make or break your Banana defense:
Must-Know Grenade Spots:
- Molotov: From car to deep banana (stops pushes)
- HE Grenade: Bounce off top banana wall for max damage
- Flashbang: Pop-flash over top banana wall
- Smoke: Deep banana smoke from CT spawn
Advanced Technique:
Learn the “one-way” molotov from car that covers banana while leaving you vision to peek. This forces Ts to either push through fire or wait it out.
🔄 Rotation and Team Play
Banana defense isn’t just about individual skill – it’s about teamwork:
Standard Setup:
- 1 player holding close banana (car)
- 1 player watching long angles (sandbags/new box)
- 1 player ready to rotate from mid/arch
Communicate constantly! Call out:
- Number of enemies spotted
- Nades being used
- When you’re falling back
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Overpeeking: Don’t give Ts free kills – play your angles smart
- Wasting nades: Time your molotovs for when Ts are actually pushing
- Ignoring sounds: Listen for footsteps and nade pulls
- Static positioning: Change up your spots to remain unpredictable
🎯 Final Tips for Banana Domination
- Always have a fallback plan – don’t die without trading
- Use utility to gather information, not just for kills
- Against heavy banana pushes, consider playing retake with good nades
- Watch pro demos to see how they adjust their positioning
- Practice your nade lineup in an empty server
