Golden shared the fundamentals of holding B site on Ancient in pugs, focusing on matchmaking rather than advanced pro-level setups. Drawing on his own experience, he explained how simple utility usage and positioning can make life easier for both you and your teammates.
He highlighted the importance of having a plan from spawn — whether it’s throwing an early smoke for B doors, a molotov to slow down rushes, or a flash to contest long. These moves not only buy time but also allow your cave player to secure stronger positions.
Golden also stressed the need for variation: always throwing the same nades makes you predictable, while mixing between molotovs, flashes, and quiet approaches keeps opponents guessing — something especially powerful in pugs.
To close, he touched on pistol rounds and aggressive options, noting that small micro-plans like bait setups with a third player can swing rounds. His advice was simple: watch how pros approach FACEIT or ranked games, since those scenarios are closest to what most players will face.
