Nuke
A vertical map with upper and lower bombsites inside a nuclear facility. Heavily CT-sided, Nuke requires excellent T-side coordination and utility mastery to break through layered CT defenses. Practice your utility throws with our Nuke lineups guide, or load up a practice config to drill positions offline.
VerticalCT-SidedTechnicalActive Duty
All Callouts 19 positions
CT Side 10
A Site (Upper) Upper bombsite. Multiple angles from heaven, hut, and main.
Heaven Elevated catwalk above A site. Dominant defensive position.
Hut Small hut structure on A site. Cover position near plant zones.
Main Main entrance to A site. Primary approach from lobby.
CT Red Red container area near CT spawn. Rotation cover.
CT Spawn CT starting area between sites. Quick rotation hub.
B Site (Lower) Lower bombsite in basement. Tight angles and limited access.
Dark Dark area in B site basement. Sneaky defensive position.
Vents Ventilation shafts connecting upper and lower. Unique vertical route.
Decon Decontamination room near B. Tight corridor defense.
T Side 6
T Spawn (Yard) T starting area in the yard. Open area with routes inside.
Lobby Main lobby entrance. Primary route to A site.
Ramp Ramp from outside to lower B. Key B approach route.
Secret Secret passage near ramp. Alternative B approach.
Silo Silo structure outside. Landmark for outside plays.
Outside Exterior yard area. Outside control is T-side priority.
Mid Control 3
Garage Garage area connecting outside to inside. Key chokepoint.
Radio Radio room between areas. Information position.
Trophy Trophy room connecting areas. Rotation path.
Strategies
T Attack
A Lobby Rush
Fast lobby push with flashes. Smoke heaven, molly hut. Overwhelm A site.
Ramp B Execute
Take outside control, push ramp to lower B. Smoke and molly key positions.
Vent Fake
Show presence at A through lobby while players push ramp to B through vents.
CT Defence
Heaven Anchor
Play aggressive heaven with AWP. Fall back on utility when pushed.
Tactical Tips
- Nuke is very CT-sided. T-side needs perfect utility and coordination to win rounds.
- Control outside. Yard control is essential for any T-side strategy on Nuke.
- Learn vent plays. Vents connect upper and lower, enabling surprise rotations.
- Practice ramp smokes. Ramp control is crucial for lower B takes.
- Use sound wisely. The vertical layout makes sound information very important.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the key callouts on Nuke?
- Nuke has 19 major callout positions organized across CT side, T side, and mid areas. Learning these callouts is essential for team communication during competitive matches.
- How should CTs defend Nuke?
- CT defense on Nuke should focus on playing tight angles, gathering early information with utility, and rotating based on T-side executes. Crossfire setups and controlled aggression help maintain site control.
- What is the best T-side strategy for Nuke?
- The best T-side approach depends on your utility and team coordination. Default setups that gather information before committing to a site are generally safest. Fast executes work best when you have full utility.
- How important is mid control on Nuke?
- Mid control is crucial on Nuke as it provides rotation options and map control for both sides. Teams that control mid gain significant strategic advantage in round planning.
- What utility should I prioritize on Nuke?
- Prioritize smokes for key choke points, flashbangs for entry support, and molotovs for clearing common positions. Full utility on Nuke typically costs around $1000-1500 per player.