Banana has always been one of the most important zones on Inferno, and recent updates have made it even more competitive. With changes to visibility and nade lineups, CTs need to be more precise than ever to hold or retake control. In this short lesson, we’ll go over how to play Banana properly as CT and what adjustments matter most after the latest update.
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What’s Changed and How CTs Should Adapt on Inferno
The update slightly shifted the balance on Banana by tweaking cover positions and making key grenade spots more punishing or easier to block. That means default habits like early molly + smoke might not work the same way. You now need to play more reactively — watch how Ts use their utility, and choose whether to fight for Banana or hold from deep.
A good Banana setup now often includes one aggressive rifler and one supportive player with utility ready. Early nades can delay pushes, but it’s the second wave of control — re-aggression with flashes or late molotovs — that truly decides who owns the space. Don’t waste all your utility in the first 10 seconds; spread it out to maintain pressure.
Another key change is how Ts fake pressure. With updated timings and spacing, CTs can get baited into utility dumps while Ts hold back. Communication with the B anchor and mid-round info from your team is more important than ever. Banana control is no longer about blind aggression — it’s about decision-making and utility timing.
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Conclusion
Don’t stick to old habits. Study the video, adjust your setups, and keep testing your Banana control timing after the update. Small changes in position or timing can win you the entire half.
