S1mple Affirms that Planting Bombs on ‘E’ Takes Less Time

Is the ‘E’ Key Faster for Bomb Planting in CS:GO?

Sniper Alexander Kostylev has kicked off a heated debate in the CS:GO community. He claims that using the ‘E’ key to plant the bomb is faster than using the mouse. This argument was fueled by a match between Ukraine and CIS teams in 2021. But what’s the real story here?

The Round That Sparked the Debate

Commentators had already called the game for one team when Ivan Ovsyanik began to plant a bomb. Even though there were only two seconds left in the round, the bomb exploded, surprising everyone and causing mass discussion.

What’s the Real Deal?

Upon closer analysis, it turns out it wasn’t the ‘E’ key at all. A time bug occurred during the broadcast, which made it look like the bomb was planted just in time, while in fact, it would have exploded anyway.

Community Reactions

A CS:GO news YouTuber initially joked that Kostylev’s claim was just for laughs. However, Kostylev himself contradicted this statement, criticizing the YouTuber for a lack of game knowledge.

Tests and Experiments

An “investigator” ran tests to compare planting the bomb using the key versus the mouse. The result? No difference was found. Players on Twitter corroborated this, saying it’s all down to personal preference and reaction speed.

Conclusion

In the end, whether you plant the bomb faster or slower isn’t determined by the method you choose. What matters most is your reaction speed and in-game habits.