What is a support role in CS2?
Support is the cohesion glue of a CS2 roster. On T-side executes, the support throws the flashes that let the entry in safely and gets the trade kill if the entry dies. On CT-side the support is often the player holding the less-contested angle, saving utility for retakes. Because supports make teammates' stats look better, their individual KAST is usually high but ADR and rating look muted. Evaluating a support requires looking at the team's opening-duel win rate, their teammates' entry conversion rate, and post-plant win percentages — metrics that inflate when a support plays well. Signature support players have included Xyp9x (clutch minister at Astralis) and apEX (at Vitality).
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