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Nuke is a bomb defusal map in Counter-Strike 2 set in a nuclear power plant. It is unique among competitive maps for its vertically stacked bombsites, with the A bombsite located directly above the B bombsite, creating complex three-dimensional gameplay.

Overview

Nuke is the most teamwork-dependent map in the competitive pool. Its unique vertical layout means CTs can rotate extremely quickly between sites, while Terrorists must coordinate carefully to execute site takes. The map is heavily CT-sided in most metas, with teams often needing a strong T-side economy and utility usage to succeed.

Map Layout

Key Areas

A Site (Upper)

Heaven - Elevated catwalk above A site (CT advantage position)
Hell - Below Heaven, a lower position on A site
Hut - A small structure providing cover on A site
Squeaky - A door from lobby that makes noise when opened
Main - The primary entrance to A site from T side
Rafters - The ceiling structure above A site

B Site (Lower)

Ramp - The main T approach to B site going underground
Vents - A vent system connecting upper areas to B site
Tunnels/Secret - An alternative route from T side to B site
Control Room - A room adjacent to B site
Dark - A shadow area on B site

Outside

Outside/Yard - The open exterior area of the power plant
Silo - Large cylindrical structures outside
Garage - CT-side route to outside
T Roof - Elevated position accessible from T side

Key Callouts

Callout	Location
Heaven	Elevated catwalk above A site
Hell	Lower position below Heaven
Hut	Small structure on A site
Squeaky	Noisy door entrance to A site
Ramp	Underground approach to B site
Vents	Vent system connecting floors
Secret	Alternative route to B site
Outside/Yard	Exterior area
Silo	Cylindrical structures outside
Garage	CT route to outside area

Competitive Meta

Nuke is traditionally the most CT-sided map in the pool. CTs can rotate between the stacked bombsites in seconds, making it extremely difficult for Terrorists to execute against organized defenses.

T-Side Strategy

Outside control forces CT rotations and opens up A site attacks from multiple angles
Ramp pushes to B site require heavy utility to clear defensive positions
Vent drops from A site to B site allow mid-round rotations
Faking is essential to pull CT utility before committing to a site

CT-Side Strategy

Quick rotations between the stacked sites are the primary defensive advantage
Heaven is the strongest defensive position on the map for A site
Ramp hold with utility and crossfires denies the primary B site approach

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-{{Infobox map
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Nuke}}
-|name=Nuke
+'''Nuke''' is a bomb defusal map in [[Counter-Strike 2]] set in a nuclear power plant. It is unique among competitive maps for its vertically stacked bombsites, with the A bombsite located directly above the B bombsite, creating complex three-dimensional gameplay.
-|code=de_nuke
-|location=United States
-|type=Bomb Defusal
-|pool=Active Duty
-|sided=CT-sided
-}}
-'''Nuke''' is the only competitive map with vertically stacked bombsites, set in a nuclear power facility.
+== Overview ==
+Nuke is the most teamwork-dependent map in the competitive pool. Its unique vertical layout means CTs can rotate extremely quickly between sites, while Terrorists must coordinate carefully to execute site takes. The map is heavily CT-sided in most metas, with teams often needing a strong T-side economy and utility usage to succeed.
+== Map Layout ==
+=== Key Areas ===
+==== A Site (Upper) ====
+* '''Heaven''' - Elevated catwalk above A site (CT advantage position)
+* '''Hell''' - Below Heaven, a lower position on A site
+* '''Hut''' - A small structure providing cover on A site
+* '''Squeaky''' - A door from lobby that makes noise when opened
+* '''Main''' - The primary entrance to A site from T side
+* '''Rafters''' - The ceiling structure above A site
+==== B Site (Lower) ====
+* '''Ramp''' - The main T approach to B site going underground
+* '''Vents''' - A vent system connecting upper areas to B site
+* '''Tunnels/Secret''' - An alternative route from T side to B site
+* '''Control Room''' - A room adjacent to B site
+* '''Dark''' - A shadow area on B site
+==== Outside ====
+* '''Outside/Yard''' - The open exterior area of the power plant
+* '''Silo''' - Large cylindrical structures outside
+* '''Garage''' - CT-side route to outside
+* '''T Roof''' - Elevated position accessible from T side
+== Key Callouts ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+! Callout !! Location
+|-
+| '''Heaven''' || Elevated catwalk above A site
+|-
+| '''Hell''' || Lower position below Heaven
+|-
+| '''Hut''' || Small structure on A site
+|-
+| '''Squeaky''' || Noisy door entrance to A site
+|-
+| '''Ramp''' || Underground approach to B site
+|-
+| '''Vents''' || Vent system connecting floors
+|-
+| '''Secret''' || Alternative route to B site
+|-
+| '''Outside/Yard''' || Exterior area
+|-
+| '''Silo''' || Cylindrical structures outside
+|-
+| '''Garage''' || CT route to outside area
+|}
-== Overview ==
+== Competitive Meta ==
-Nuke's defining feature is its vertical layout — A site is directly above B site. This creates unique rotation dynamics where sound and positioning on multiple levels matter greatly.
+Nuke is traditionally the '''most CT-sided map''' in the pool. CTs can rotate between the stacked bombsites in seconds, making it extremely difficult for Terrorists to execute against organized defenses.
-== Key Areas ==
+=== T-Side Strategy ===
-* '''Outside''' — Large open area with the iconic silo. T-side access to both sites
+* '''Outside control''' forces CT rotations and opens up A site attacks from multiple angles
-* '''Ramp''' — Underground path to B site
+* '''Ramp pushes''' to B site require heavy utility to clear defensive positions
-* '''Heaven''' — Elevated position overlooking A site
+* '''Vent drops''' from A site to B site allow mid-round rotations
-* '''Secret''' — Flanking route from outside to B site
+* '''Faking''' is essential to pull CT utility before committing to a site
-== Meta ==
+=== CT-Side Strategy ===
-Nuke is heavily CT-sided due to narrow entry points and strong defender positions. T-side rounds often require creative strategies and coordinated executes.
+* '''Quick rotations''' between the stacked sites are the primary defensive advantage
+* '''Heaven''' is the strongest defensive position on the map for A site
+* '''Ramp hold''' with utility and crossfires denies the primary B site approach
-[[Category:Active_Duty]]
 [[Category:Maps]]
+[[Category:Active Duty Maps]]