Counter-Strike 1.6 – Why the CT Shield is Banned on Most Servers

Last updated: February 3, 2025

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Counter-Strike 1.6 scene with a Counter-Terrorist using a Tactical Shield, blocking bullets from a frustrated Terrorist on a classic map with crates and concrete walls.

A nostalgic in-game scene from Counter-Strike 1.6 where a Counter-Terrorist is crouched behind a Tactical Shield, deflecting bullets from a frustrated Terrorist. The setting is a classic CS 1.6 map with concrete walls and crates, capturing the retro gaming aesthetic of the early 2000s.