What is a Retake server
Every round starts with the bomb planted on A or B. T side players get random positions on the site, CTs spawn around it and have 40 seconds to clear the site and defuse. Weapons and grenades are picked from a quick menu at the start of the round.
Retake teaches timing, utility usage and post-plant play, exactly what decides rounds in ranked matches. Rounds are short, so in 20 minutes you play more post-plant situations than in a whole evening of matchmaking.
The server tracks wins, retake percentage and K/D. The best retakers are on the leaderboard and in the monthly credit challenges.
Tips for newcomers
- As CT, never go alone, retakes are won with combined utility and timing.
- On T side after the plant, play for time, every second is on your side.
- Learn two or three smokes for each site, they work in matches too.