How to Take Outside on Nuke as T
Updated October 10, 2026 · MyCS2Guru crew
Outside on Nuke is a huge open area. Taking it gives you access to Secret, which leads to B, and the Yard, which can lead to A. But crossing Outside without utility is suicide.
The setup
Three players Outside, two on Ramp or Lobby for a split.
The utility
| Utility | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Two cross smokes | Block CT views from Garage and CT side |
| Flash Secret | Blinds CTs in Secret |
| Molotov Secret | Clears close CTs |
Step by step
- Throw cross smokes together.
- Cross to Secret while smokes are up.
- Flash Secret and push.
- Hit B with the Ramp players at the same time.
Common mistakes
- Crossing without smokes. AWPers love Outside.
- Poor timing with Ramp. Split needs coordination.
- Forgetting the Yard. CTs can flank.
Practice drill
Practice both cross smokes until you can throw them within seconds of the round start.
Player positions
| Player | Position | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Players 1 and 2 | Outside | Cross smokes and take Secret |
| Player 3 | Outside / Yard | Watch for flanks |
| Players 4 and 5 | Ramp / Lobby | Split B or pressure Ramp |
Timing the split
A Ramp/Outside split works best when both groups hit at the same time. The Outside group usually needs more time to cross and clear Secret, so the Ramp group should wait for the call.
What CTs will do
- AWP on Outside: smokes are a must.
- Garage player: clear it or smoke it off.
- Secret stack: flash and molly before pushing.
- Ramp aggression: your Ramp players should be ready.
Post-plant on B
After planting B through Secret, hold positions that watch the bomb from Secret and the vents. Keep a molotov for the defuse.
Why Outside is underrated
Many teams on Nuke play Ramp and Lobby only. Taking Outside forces CTs to spread out and opens up more options. Even if you don't hit B, controlling Outside makes the CTs nervous.
Variations
- Outside to A via Yard: less common, catches CTs off guard.
- Fake Outside, hit Ramp: throw cross smokes, then hit through Ramp.
- Fast Secret: on force buys, rush Secret with flashes.
Example round
Two cross smokes land. Three Ts cross to Secret. A flash pops in Secret, the entry kills one CT. The Ramp players hit at the same time. B falls, the bomb is planted, and the Ts hold from Secret and Ramp. That's how Outside wins rounds.
Common mistakes
- Walking Outside without smokes. The CTs will pick you off.
- Taking Outside then waiting too long. The CTs will rotate.
- No communication with Ramp players. The split only works if both sides go together.
- Forgetting Secret. Clear it with utility.
What the CTs will try
CTs might push Outside early with an AWP or throw utility to slow you down. If they stack Outside, call a Ramp hit.
Practice tip
Learn the two cross smokes for Outside and practice the timing with your Ramp players. The split only works when both sides move together.
Related lessons
Final tip
Outside is the most underused area on Nuke in pugs. Learn it, and you'll catch teams off guard.
Example round
Two cross smokes go out, and two players run Outside to Secret. A flash and molly clear the bottom of Secret. At the same time, three players push Ramp. The CTs on B get hit from Secret and Ramp together and lose the site.