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Faceit Soloq - How-to
By gubbe
Struggling with toxic teammates? Unsure how to communicate effectively with strangers?

This guide is here to help you improve your Faceit solo queue experience. Learn how to manage stress, maintain a positive attitude, and handle difficult players, all while sharpening your communication skills and understanding key strategies like economy management and mid-game adjustments. Whether you're on a win streak or stuck in a losing streak, this guide offers practical advice to help you focus, adapt, and climb the ranks.
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Languages: English
Category: Getting Started, Individual Skill, Competition
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20 Sep, 2024 @ 2:45pm
20 Sep, 2024 @ 2:52pm
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Guide Index
Overview
1. Do a proper warm-up 
2. Make sure you have uninterrupted time for Faceit 
3. Mental preparation 
4. Greet your teammates 
5. Discuss CT-side positioning 
6. Coordinate pistol rounds 
7. Stay positive and encourage your team 
8. Dealing with toxic players, throwers, or trolls 
9. Mute the enemy team 
10. Effective communication 
11. Manage the economy 
12. Mid-round strategic adjustments 
13. Handling streaks and mental reset 
14. Post-game reflection 
15. It is just a game after all. 
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1. Do a proper warm-up
  • Spend at least 15 minutes warming up to get into the right flow before the Faceit session. This includes basic aim training with bots, some deathmatch rounds, or even playing a Matchmaking Premier/Competitive match.
  • Add variety to your warm-up: Include movement drills (strafing, peeking corners) alongside aim training to ensure you are fluid and prepared for different scenarios during the match.
2. Make sure you have uninterrupted time for Faceit
Ensure no disruptions during the game. Turn your cellphone to silent, minimize other windows on your computer, and make sure your environment is distraction-free.
3. Mental preparation
Stay calm and ready: Remind yourself that solo queue matches can be unpredictable. Mentally prepare to stay focused, remain calm under pressure, and not let frustration dictate your gameplay.
4. Greet your teammates
Always say hello to your teammates at the start of the match. It sets a positive tone and can help foster team synergy.
5. Discuss CT-side positioning
Ask your teammates what positions they prefer to play on the CT-side and share your own preferences. This ensures everyone is playing to their strengths and avoids confusion.
6. Coordinate pistol rounds
The pistol round often sets the tone for the first few rounds. Ask if anyone has a strategy in mind, and if not, suggest one. Keep it simple but effective.
7. Stay positive and encourage your team
  • Cheer your teammates for their successes and encourage them with phrases like "Nice try!" or "We can do this, guys!" These small gestures can boost morale and create a better atmosphere for the whole team.
  • Foster good vibes early: Compliment even small successes early in the match to create a positive environment before any negativity can creep in.
8. Dealing with toxic players, throwers, or trolls
  • If you encounter toxic players, don’t engage. Mute them and focus on your own performance.
  • Alternatively, try to motivate them by reminding them that the team needs everyone to win.
  • If they remain toxic or determined to throw, encourage your other teammates to mute them as well and focus on the game.
  • Mindset shift: Remember, winning is better than arguing. Focus on getting the win, not on responding to toxic behavior.
9. Mute the enemy team
I recommend muting the enemy team entirely (this can be done in the settings). This prevents them from getting under your skin with toxic comments, and there’s rarely any valuable information you’ll miss from them. Keeping your focus on your team is the best way to maintain a positive mindset.

Open console and type: cl_mute_enemy_team true
10. Effective communication
  • Give clear and concise information. Avoid vague calls like "A ramp, help," and instead be specific: "A ramp, two out, one palace."
  • Encourage teammates to communicate if they’re being quiet. You can ask simple questions like “Anything on mid?” or “Did they buy or save?”
  • If you need help or support, say things like “I need help on mid,” “Can you smoke palace?” or “Can you flash mid?”
  • When your teammates ask you for help, communicate while executing, for example: "Ok, flashing mid now," "Peeking short now," or "Smoking window now."
  • Being concise: Avoid over-communicating, especially in clutch situations. Keep your comms short and precise to avoid overwhelming or distracting teammates.
11. Manage the economy
  • Be aware of the basics of CS2 economy: when to buy, when to save, and when to force. You can call these on the mic at the start of rounds.
  • If someone buys on an eco round, politely ask them to save next time. No need to yell; people sometimes make mistakes or don’t follow the best economic practices.
  • Offer to drop weapons if you have the money, and ask for a drop if you’re low on cash. Avoid requesting or offering AWP drops, as they often lead to toxic situations if things go wrong.
  • Simplify calls: Stick to simple and clear “buy or save” calls to avoid confusion or frustration.
12. Mid-round strategic adjustments
If a strategy isn't working, suggest making small adjustments mid-round. Call for tactical pauses to reset the team or change the focus to weaker bomb sites or angles where the enemy is vulnerable.
13. Handling streaks and mental reset
  • Remember that your win percentage over time will hover around 50%, so expect ups and downs. There will be win streaks and loss streaks.
  • If you're on a losing streak, take a short break between games. Even just 5 minutes to reset can help clear your mind and prevent tilt.
14. Post-game reflection
After the game, quickly reflect on what went well and what didn’t. Focus on things within your control, like your communication, aim, and positioning, rather than blaming teammates or bad luck.
15. It is just a game after all.
So there you have it, guys! That’s my guide to solo queuing on Faceit.

The key takeaways? Stay calm, communicate well, and don’t let the toxicity get to you.

If you enjoyed the guide, make sure to like, share, reward, and drop a comment with your best solo queue tips.

Let’s help each other climb the ranks! Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next one.