Notes on Ending Fights Quickly in High Kill Games

Key Concept

• Ending fights quickly is crucial for achieving high kill games.
• Peter (pbot) is highlighted as a master of this skill based on tournament observations.

Strategies to Finish Fights Fast

1. Use of Weapons

• Constant Pressure: Pbot applies relentless pressure using guns, preventing opponents from taking offensive actions.
• Pickaxe Usage: While guns are essential, pbot also effectively uses his pickaxe when opponents are vulnerable (e.g., building or looking away).
  • Risks: Swinging the pickaxe risks taking damage if not timed correctly.

2. Reload Management

• Always be aware of ammo; pbot never misses kill opportunities due to being out of ammo.

3. Holding Crosshair on Opponent

• Maintain crosshair on the opponent while pressuring their builds to maximize damage potential.
• Timing is key to react quickly to opponent movements.

4. Exploiting Missing Builds

• Identifying Weaknesses: Pbot capitalizes on opponents' missing walls to navigate their box safely and finish fights efficiently.
• Common scenario involves recognizing when a wall is absent and taking advantage of it.

5. Hitting Your Shots

• Accuracy is vital; even with good positioning and peace control, missed shots prolong fights.
• Pbot consistently hits shots, leading to faster kills.
• Jumping into Boxes: A common technique for ending fights quickly, especially when holding a health advantage or catching opponents off guard.

6. Reading Opponents

• Anticipate opponent's moves based on their actions (e.g., holding builds, movement direction).
• Pressure and Counterplay: Understanding when to pressure and when to wait for the opponent to make a move is crucial.

7. Avoiding Prolonged Fights

• Pbot gives up fights that take too long, seeking easier engagements nearby instead.

8. Box Fighting Skills

• Confidently engages in box fights, knowing angles and pressure points.
• Rarely makes mistakes in edits, allowing for more opportunities to attack.

Defensive Plays

• When pressured, create space and reposition to regain control.
• Use deceptive tactics (e.g., pretending to rebox) to bait opponents into vulnerable situations.
• Pre-fire techniques can grant substantial advantages during defensive scenarios.

Conclusion

• Applying these strategies can lead to quicker fight resolutions and higher kill counts.
• For ongoing learning, practice and incorporate new techniques into your gameplay.