The Lurker

A lurker will do exactly as the name suggests, they like to take things into their own hands, moving about the map and keeping the enemy on their toes. With perfect game sense and positioning they are able to flank opponents and get surprise kills. A good lurker can be a nightmare to play against, as you can never been one hundred percent certain on where or when they are going to pop up. At the professional level a skilled lurker can single handily win rounds for his team, picking up important frags at important times.

It is definitely possible to encounter somebody who appears to fit this play style in any level of matchmaking. There are a lot of professional players that people look up to and try to imitate, with the sneaky play style of a lurker appealing to a lot of people. If you notice that one of your opponents is often off by themselves and you find them flanking your teammates round after round make sure to let everyone know and be extra wary, double check for flanks and peek any tight off-angles they may be hiding round carefully. A successful lurker is not only able to pick up the kills on unsuspecting opponents but the information itself that comes from the positions they find themselves in can help the team a lot. It is important to recognise when it is best to stop trying to outflank and outplay the other team and instead simply help out your teammates in a conventional way, when playing in a group of people you don’t know this can really make a difference.