Counter strike is one of the finest online PC games which has be around for a long time and it is also my all time favorites . I never get bored playing it . Still there are many new Counter strike players that find it very difficult to compete against some top class players . The new players very quickly get frustrated and stop playing Counter strike when they hardly kill any of their opponents in this game . But with some basic tips and some very useful game tricks one can easily master this game and become a Pro player .

Below you will find some very basic yet extremely useful Counter Strike game tips which will help your improve your game skills and you can give your opponents a tough time .

1. Always carry with you a HE grenade . This works like magic . If dropped close to your opponent it will cause significant damage and will even kill more than one of your opponents.
2. Aim above the belt of your opponent . This will cause more damage to your opponent . Always keep your aim above the belt . This might not be possible for you in the beginning but as you keep on playing you will get more control over your aiming .
3. Never ever use a shield when you begin playing this game . Shield is for advance players and is only used effectively when your teammates are providing you backup .
4. Always purchase armour in the beginning of each round . This will give you extra protection against your opponents and will also make you survive longer .
5. Always reload your weapon after killing your opponents . It is useless to drop in front of your opponent with an empty round.
6. If a flash bomb is thrown towards you then look in the opposite direction with your back pointing towards flash bomb .This will have minimum effect on you and you will not get blind from that flash. This happens in a second so you have to be quick.
7. Do camping where ever required . Camping is like taking a position and waiting for your opponent to arrive and then opening fire . Many people consider this cowardly act but it is 100% legit.
8. When purchasing pistols always purchase a desert eagle because it is the best in this game and with one to two bullets around chest area you can take down your opponents very quickly.
9. If you are sure that you opponent is hiding behind an obstacle / wall then do not hesitate to open fire through that obstacle because in this game your bullets can penetrate through almost everything.
10. Use the default SHIFT key to walk and not to let your opponents hear your foot steps . This is very handy tip when you are to take your opponent by a surprise .
11. Never blow your cover by shooting without seeing your opponent . They will know that you are nearby and they will get alert .
12. One more tool which every counter strike player has is a knife . The best way to use it is by taking your opponent by surprise and be quick . Remember when you are holding a knife you move faster than while carrying any other weapon . Below is a demonstration on how knifing should be done effectively in Counter strike