hard clutch
Mirage mid 1v3
The situation
Mirage. You're CT, holding mid. 1v3 against Ts. They've executed B (smoke + flash heard). You have an AWP, full armor + helmet, defuser, 1 smoke. You're at top mid.
Pick the best play
- A
Rotate B short and AWP the apartment exit
Smoke mid, sprint CT spawn to B for defuse setup
- C
Stay mid — they'll flank for the post-plant
- D
Push catwalk → A and clear the entire map
Why B is the best play
Once B execute is committed, the 1v3 retake is unlikely. Use your mid smoke to deny visibility, sprint CT spawn for a fast defuse setup angle. Staying mid (option c) doesn't reach the bomb in time once it's planted.
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