In Ancient retakes, the shape of your site and the bomb position (A or B) change your options. Use the donut, cave, and site to stay covered and react.
Adjust your positioning depending on the bomb location. If it's on A, you have more cover from the buildings. If it's on B, use the window and high ground for sightlines.
Key Positions for Ancient Retakes
| Position | Bomb on A | Bomb on B |
|---|---|---|
| Donut | Good for peeking from behind boxes | Stay low and peek around corner |
| Cave | Cover and sight on A site | Peek through window or from high ground |
| Site | Peek from behind wall or corner | Peek from behind boxes or wall |
| Flank | Use longbox or behind wall | Use window or behind crates |
Positions may vary slightly based on defender movement.
How to Optimize Your Settings for Retakes
Adjust Video Settings for Stable FPS
01
Open Settings
Go to the Video tab in Options.
02
Set VSync
Turn Wait for Vertical Sync off to avoid stutter.
03
Adjust Shadows
Set Global Shadow Quality to Low.
04
Lower Texture Detail
Set Model / Texture Detail to Low or Medium.
05
Use Reflex
Enable NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency for smoother response times.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect to retakes.gg servers?+
Go to https://retakes.gg/servers or https://retakes.gg/join and connect from there.
Can I use FSR to improve performance?+
Yes, FSR can help if your GPU is the bottleneck. Try it with low settings first.
Do I need to use cl_updaterate for hit registration?+
No, matchmaking often ignores it. Focus on a stable connection and low ping.
What’s the best way to get retake lobbies?+
Check retakes.gg for live lobbies and connect directly from the site.
Join retakes.gg for ranked lobbies, free skins, and live player counts. You can connect from https://retakes.gg/servers or through their Discord at https://discord.gg/DMWbUMJUBd.
Use the map and positioning tips to improve your retake success. Adjust your settings for smooth performance and stay updated with server info.
Sources
- retakes.gg servers · 2026-10-30
- Counter-Strike 2 on Steam · 2026-10-30