Buck

Buck vs SmokeEdge: Buck

Smoke

The interaction

Editorial

Buck directly undermines Smoke. Under-barrel shotgun mounted on his rifle, for quick switches to soft breaching, especially through floors and ceilings.

Buck hard-counters Smoke

Playing Buck

  • Prioritise Smoke early, because your kit directly answers theirs.
  • Play to your strength: best-in-class vertical pressure.
  • Exploit this about Smoke: limited canisters.

Playing Smoke

  • Expect Buck to target you first. Keep your gadget back until theirs has been used.
  • Play to your strength: best late-round plant denial.
  • Exploit this about Buck: little utility clear.

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