Anti-Eco Strategies
Counter opponent's eco rounds with proper positioning and buys.
Video Tutorial
Mechanic Overview
What is Anti-Eco Strategies?
Anti-eco strategies involve adapting your team's positioning, weapon choices, and tactics when facing opponents with limited economy to maximize damage while minimizing their chance for upgrade kills.
Why It's Important
Proper anti-eco play prevents opponents from stealing weapons and disrupting your economy. Poor anti-eco can lead to devastating force buy rounds from the enemy.
When to Use
Use anti-eco strategies when opponents are on save rounds, eco rounds, or force buying with limited utility and armor.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-Step Guide
Buy SMGs or shotguns for close-range advantages
Avoid long-range duels where rifles have disadvantage
Play close angles to maximize SMG effectiveness
Coordinate team positioning to avoid isolation
Focus on not giving away expensive weapons
Pro Tips
Use utility to force enemies into close range
Coordinate SMG purchases across the team
Play for multi-kills with SMGs for economic bonus
Avoid isolated positions where you can be overwhelmed
Save expensive utility for gun rounds
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Playing the same positions as gun rounds
Taking long-range duels with SMGs
Not coordinating team positions
Giving away rifles or AWPs carelessly
Overconfidence leading to sloppy play
Practice Methods
Warmup Drills
Practice SMG positioning on retake servers
Learn close-angle positions on all maps
Practice team coordination for anti-eco setups
Training Maps
Retake servers - Anti-eco positioning practice
Deathmatch - SMG vs pistol scenarios
1v1 servers - Practice close-range duels
Real Game Practice
Anti-eco on dust2 B site with SMG setup
Mirage A site close angles with MP9/MAC-10
Inferno banana anti-eco with coordinated utility
Advanced Techniques
Advanced Techniques
Conditional anti-eco: Adapting based on enemy force buy level
Utility-assisted anti-eco: Using smokes to force close engagements
Economic damage maximization through multi-kills
Situational Usage
Mixed economy rounds (some rifles, some SMGs)
Anti-eco during overtime with different money rules
Force buy vs force buy scenarios
Performance Statistics
Master Anti-Eco Strategies
Consistent practice of this mechanic will significantly improve your overall gameplay. Focus on building muscle memory through regular training sessions.