COUNTER-STRIKE 2 / ECONOMY

Economy

Full buy, eco, half-buy, force buys, kits, drops and round planning.

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REFERENCE / EconomyFull buy

A coordinated round with appropriate primary guns, armor and enough utility for the team’s plan.

REFERENCE / EconomyEco round

An intentional low-spend round to protect funds for an upcoming coordinated purchase.

REFERENCE / EconomyForce buy

Spending limited money despite being below an ideal buy, often because round state or score requires a fight.

REFERENCE / EconomyHalf buy

Partial purchasing between eco and full buy, keeping enough funds for the next-round target.

REFERENCE / EconomyLoss bonus

Defeat compensation builds according to mode rules and recent losses; it affects when saving is rational.

REFERENCE / EconomyKill rewards

Different weapons and modes can award different money for kills, which may influence a low-buy plan.

REFERENCE / EconomyWeapon drop

Players can buy or drop weapons for teammates to balance a round’s total equipment.

REFERENCE / EconomyKevlar and Helmet

Body armor reduces damage and aim punch, while a helmet adds head protection under relevant conditions.

REFERENCE / EconomyDefuse Kit

CT equipment shortens the time required to defuse the C4 and is critical in many close retakes.

REFERENCE / EconomySaved weapons

Preserving valuable equipment through a hopeless round can improve the next purchase.

REFERENCE / EconomyRound conversion

Winning against the opponent’s weak buy helps preserve cash momentum but must still be played safely.

REFERENCE / EconomyPistol round planning

Pistol rounds have distinctive affordability and utility choices, making trade spacing and defense decisive.

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