DEVIL's T-Side AWP Guide on Anubis

# DEVIL's T-Side AWP Guide on Anubis ## Match Context * **Map:** Anubis * **Match/Event:** Educational Stream / Practice Server (Streamer: DEVIL) * **Round Phase & Score:** 0-0, featuring a 60-minute round timer indicating an offline practice environment. * **Economy:** Unlimited funds ($32549 visible at the start), simulating a full buy Terrorist scenario. * **Stakes:** This is an instructional guide demonstrating aggressive and defensive AWP positions, run-boosts, and utility usage rather than a live competitive match. ## Players & Roles * **Player Profile:** DEVIL (In-game alias visible as "TINKIWHISKY" at 03:32). His facecam is visible throughout the entire video (00:00 - 10:34). * **Roles:** He acts as a solo AWPer / Coach / IGL on the server, detailing the Terrorist-side AWPer role. The T-side AWPer is described as a roaming playmaker responsible for securing early opening kills via entry shoulder peeks, executing run-boosts, and dynamically shifting into a support role to throw utility for executing teammates. * **Equipment:** * Primary: **AWP | Hyper Beast** (Bête déchaînée) * Knife: **M9 Bayonet | Doppler** * Secondary: **Glock-18 | Candy Apple** (Pomme d'amour) * Utility: Smoke Grenade, Flashbang, Molotov, HE Grenade. * **Visual Identifiers:** The player model wears **Specialist Gloves | Crimson Web**. * **Mechanics & Habits:** High reliance on the knife for fast rotations. Meticulous crosshair placement, constantly pre-aiming where a CT shoulder/head will appear before scoping (e.g., 00:32 at A Main). Frequent use of advanced movement, including crouch-peeking (02:39) and run-boosts. ## Utility & Resources * **Economy Decisions:** With infinite funds, DEVIL demonstrates strategies assuming a full $4700 AWP and a full $1400 utility set investment. * **Grenade Usage & Trajectories:** * **06:34 - Mid Support Flash:** A Flashbang thrown from the T-Spawn bridge high over the wall towards Middle, popping in the air to blind CTs holding Mid or Cave. * **06:38 - Mid "Broken" Smoke:** Thrown from the same T-Spawn bridge position over the wall to disrupt CT sightlines from Cave or Sniper's Nest. * **09:34 - A Site Pop-Flash:** Standing in Canal/Water, a high support Flashbang thrown over the A Main wall to blind A-Site defenders. * **10:06 - Mid Doors Pop-Flash:** A Flashbang thrown directly through the double doors at T-side Mid to initiate a teammate's peek into the Bridge area. * **Resource Impact:** Utility is used contextually based on CT habits. At 00:40, DEVIL explains exploiting the timing of early CT A-Main defensive smokes. At 01:21, he explains capitalizing when CTs exhaust their resources and fail to smoke B Cave. By 06:58, he demonstrates utility delegation—verbally asking a teammate to Molotov B Stairs so the AWPer can focus their crosshair and own utility strictly on Mid. ## Strategy & Tactics * **Aggressive Early Picks:** Rushing A Main immediately (00:31) to catch a CT shoulder crossing the spawn gap before the standard defensive smoke fully blooms. * **Exploiting CT Habits:** Holding deep B-Cave entrance (01:37) to punish lazy CTs who neglect early smokes, forcing them into unfavorable AWP vs. Rifle close-quarters duels. * **Run-Boosts for Timing:** Utilizing run-boosts (jumping off a teammate) to break standard timings and peek from unexpected elevations. Demonstrated at A Main (00:46), over Mid Bridge (03:36), and outside B towards Jungle (04:45). * **Fallback and Repositioning:** Shooting from an elevated boost and immediately falling back into the Water/Canal (04:16) to safely cycle the bolt and hold a new angle. * **Central "Base" Formation:** Transitioning to the central map (outside Cave/Mid) at 05:22 to act as a pivot point. From here, the AWPer locks down rotations and transitions into a support anchor. * **"Team 500" Coordinated Start:** Starting with a passive angle from Water/Canal (07:44) to lock down the flank, intentionally giving Mid-players physical space to execute without the AWPer blocking them. This off-angle (08:40) also serves as a trap for aggressive CT AWPers overextending into T-Mid. * **Mid-Round Re-clear:** If defaults stall, the AWPer takes the initiative in Mid (09:48) using synchronized flashes (10:06) to re-clear angles for a late-round split. ## Decisions & Critical Moments * **00:31 - Aggressive A-Main Peek:** Deciding to rush for an early duel. *Rationale:* Catch the crossing CT before the smoke blooms. *Mistake:* Swinging too wide or staying after the smoke blooms. The correct alternative is an immediate fallback. * **01:10 - Exploiting Unsmoked Cave:** Deciding to push deep B-Cave. *Rationale:* Exploiting a lack of CT utility. *Mistake:* Pushing blindly without checking close corners, risking a crossfire trade. * **02:37 - Mid Bridge Crouch-Peek:** Deciding to use a very tight crouch-peek ("shoulder peek"). *Rationale:* Minimizing the hitbox. *Mistake:* Standing in open Mid for too long (03:10), which guarantees being flash-peeked and killed. * **04:16 - Post-Shot Run-Boost Decision:** *Critical Moment:* After landing a run-boost shot at B-Jungle, DEVIL decides to instantly drop into the Water. *Alternative/Mistake:* Re-peeking from the exposed boost position while cycling the bolt is highly punishable. * **05:48 - Transitioning to Support Anchor:** Deciding to abandon dry peeks to anchor outside Cave. *Rationale:* If initial peeks fail, maximum value is gained by staying alive, holding the flank, and supporting executing riflers. * **06:45 - Utility Delegation:** *Critical Moment:* Verbally asking a teammate to deploy a B-Stairs Molotov. This decision frees the AWPer to focus entirely on Middle control. ## Practical Takeaways * **Lessons & Rules:** * *Target Early Shoulder Peeks:* Beat CT smoke blooms by rushing early timings (00:31). * *Exploit Lazy Utility:* Punish missed early smokes by taking deep, tight angles (01:21). * *Delegate for Crosshair Focus:* If anchoring Mid, ask teammates to use their utility on flanks (06:45) so you don't have to put your weapon away. * *Set Traps for Aggression:* If the enemy AWPer pushes T-Mid, hold the passive Water/Canal off-angle (08:40) rather than dry challenging. * **Anti-Patterns:** * *Standing Open in Mid (03:10):* Do not hold wide, standing angles in open areas. Use narrow crouch-peeks instead. * *Re-peeking from Boosts (04:16):* Never stay elevated to cycle the bolt. Immediately drop to safe cover. * *Crowding Teammates (07:44):* Do not push up too quickly during a Mid-take; you will block your riflers' retreat paths. Use the passive "Team 500" start. * *Overstaying Missed Peeks:* Do not force a blind duel if an opening shot misses or a smoke blooms. Fall back instantly. * **Improvement Areas:** * *Tight Crouch-Peeking:* Practice exposing only enough hitbox to see a sliver of the angle (02:38). * *Dynamic Role Switching:* Develop the mental flexibility to seamlessly transition from an entry-fragging AWPer to a utility-focused support anchor (05:48). * *Pre-Aiming Gaps:* Aim exactly where the upper chest will appear (00:32) to rely on clicking rather than flicking. * **Drill Ideas:** * *Run-Boost Mechanics:* Practice the Mid Bridge (03:36) and B-Jungle (04:45) run-boosts with a teammate, focusing on crosshair stabilization upon landing. * *Support Grenade Quick-Cast:* Memorize the 06:38 Mid broken smoke and 09:34 A Main pop-flash until they can be thrown instantly while rotating. * *Shoot-and-Drop Sequence:* Stand on a prop, fire, and practice immediately moving to cover (like dropping to Water at 04:16) while cycling the bolt. ## Conclusion This video serves as a comprehensive educational blueprint for playing the Terrorist-side AWP on Anubis. It provides immense value by bridging pure mechanical execution (run-boosts, crouch-peeks, crosshair placement) with high-level team coordination (utility delegation, spacing, role transitions). By understanding DEVIL's framework, players can learn how to secure early advantages and dynamically adapt into a support anchor when the initial map defaults stall.