Nuke is one of the most complex and strategically demanding maps in Counter-Strike 2. Its unique multi-level design, vertical gameplay, and intricate bombsite access routes make mastering Nuke a true test of coordination and communication. For international teams, knowing the main tactics, all key callouts, and their pronunciation in different languages is essential for effective teamwork. This guide covers core strategies, a comprehensive list of callouts, and tips for multilingual play.
Key Tactics for Nuke
- Map Control and Utility: Nuke rewards teams that use smokes, flashes, and molotovs to block sightlines and control movement. Mastering outside smokes (for Secret, Mini, Garage) is critical for safe map traversal and fakes.
- Vertical Play: The two bombsites (A on upper, B on lower) are stacked, connected by vents, ladders, and ramps. Fast rotations and vertical drops (vents, Squeaky, Heaven) are central to both attack and defense.
- CT Default: Standard defense is 2 A (Heaven/Hut/Rafters), 1 Ramp, 1 Outside (Garage/Secret), and 1 flexible (Mini/Support). Early info gathering and utility to delay pushes are vital.
- T Default: Spread for lobby and outside control. Use early utility to pressure Ramp and Outside, and coordinate for split attacks on A or fast vent drops to B.
- Splits and Fakes: Split A by attacking from Mini, Hut, and Heaven. Split B by combining Outside-to-Secret and Ramp. Fakes (e.g., outside smokes with a Ramp hit) can pull rotations and open sites.
- Communication: Because of Nuke’s verticality and many access points, clear callouts and quick info sharing are more important than on almost any other map.
Complete Nuke Callouts: English, Russian, and Pronunciation
Here are the most important Nuke locations, with English names, Russian equivalents, and pronunciation guides for international play:
| English Callout | Russian (Русский) | Pronunciation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Spawn | Респаун Т | “Res-pawn T” | Terrorist starting area |
| Lobby | Лобби | “Lobby” | Room between T Spawn and Hut/Ramp |
| Hut | Будка | “Bud-ka” | Small room entering A site from Lobby |
| Squeaky (Door) | Сквики / Дверь | “Skveeky” / “Dver'” | Noisy door to A site |
| A Site | Плэнт А | “Plent A” | Upper bombsite |
| Heaven | Хэвен / Небо | “Hev-en” / “Nebo” | Balcony above A site |
| Rafters | Рафтеры | “Raf-tery” | Beams above A site |
| Mini | Мини | “Mini” | Small room from Outside to A |
| Main | Мейн | “Main” | Entrance to A from Outside |
| Vents | Венты | “Venty” | Vertical shafts between A and B |
| Secret | Сикрет | “Secret” | Underground path from Outside to B |
| Outside | Улица | “Uli-tsa” | Open area between T spawn and Garage |
| Garage | Гараж | “Garazh” | Building at Outside, CT position |
| Yard | Ярд | “Yard” | Open space outside A |
| Silo | Сайло / Силос | “Silo” / “Silos” | Tall structure in Yard |
| Ramp | Рампа | “Rampa” | Sloped hallway to B |
| Trophy Room | Трофи | “Trofi” | Room next to Ramp |
| B Site | Плэнт Б | “Plent B” | Lower bombsite |
| Decon (Decontamination) | Декон | “Dekon” | Room next to B site |
| Control Room | Контрольная | “Kontrolnaya” | Room with windows at B site |
| Double Doors | Двойные двери | “Dvoynye dveri” | Doors to B from Decon |
| Vents (B site) | Венты Б | “Venty B” | Vents leading to B |
| Back Site | Задний плэнт | “Zadniy plent” | Back of B site |
| CT Spawn | Респаун КТ | “Res-pawn K-T” | Counter-Terrorist starting area |
Other languages (Spanish, German, French, Turkish, Chinese, etc.) often use English-derived callouts, with local pronunciation. For example, “Squeaky” in Spanish is “Puerta ruidosa,” in German “Quietschtür,” but most teams simply say “Squeaky.” “Heaven” is “Cielo” (Spanish), “Himmel” (German), “Ciel” (French). For international play, agree on a standard set—usually English callouts—for clarity.
Pronunciation Tips for Multinational Teams
- Keep callouts short and clear: “Ramp,” “Heaven,” “Mini,” “Squeaky,” “Vents,” “Outside.”
- Practice as a team and agree on callouts before the match.
- Use map pings if language barriers arise.
- Listen to pro streams in different languages to hear how callouts are adapted.
Sample Tactical Round: Outside Split to B
- Ts throw outside smokes (Garage, Mini, Secret) and cross to Secret.
- Meanwhile, a lurker pressures Ramp or Hut.
- Ts drop down Secret to B, clear Decon and Control, and plant on B site.
- Callouts: “Secret clear!” “Decon!” “Control!” “Double doors!” as you take the site.
Conclusion: Mastering Nuke for International Play
Success on Nuke requires not only sharp aim and tactical depth, but also precise, fast communication—especially in multinational teams. Learn every key position and its callout, agree on a common language or set of terms, and practice coordination for fast rotations and vertical attacks. With these skills, your team will be ready to take on the unique challenges of Nuke in any competitive setting.
