Basic Match Tactics for Dust 2 – Episode 1 – The A-Split

Intro

In the first of a new series I will be discussing basic match tactics for Dust 2.   When I say ‘basic’ I mean basic; these tactics are what every new clan should learn and they are the foundation upon which every advanced tactic is built upon.  When it comes to tactics, a lot of the time you want to keep them simple anyway, even the best of clans seldom use a complex strategy, occasionally slipping one in to clinch an important round or to throw the enemy off guard.  Once your clan has learnt these and get comfortable using them, then you are free to adjust them to suit the strengths of your team.

So here’s tactic number one:

The A-Split

This tactic consists of two teams; Team A, a two man team a Team B, a three man team, including the bomber.

Team B will rush through long doors and hold at long A and Pit Side.  Team A will rush down catwalk (being careful of any snipers looking through Mid Doors), though short and up steps.  When team A get to the steps, team B pop around the corner at Long A.  Both teams can now pick off any enemies on A platform or ramp.  If team B pop round at long too early then a sniper stands more of a chance picking people off, but if done at the right time, both teams can attack them from two different angles and should clear the area with much less casualties.

This is a very simple tactic, yet it helps a team to work together with their timing, keeping an eye on their team mates on their radar for the right moment to attack.  Once the team has got this down well, then they will learn to add to it by team A smoking through mid doors to block crossover, making team b’s trip down from long to ramp safer from snipers etc.