Optimal ban targets for Hereford Base ranked play. Attack bans neutralize the most dangerous attacker operators against this map; defense bans neutralize the most oppressive defender setups.
Hereford's soft floors between Master/Catwalk and Ammo/Tractor enable vertical play. Sledge is the most reliable opener.
Master and Kitchen reinforced walls are heavily electrified — Thatcher's EMPs are mandatory for hard breach.
Black Mirrors in Master Bedroom and Brewery cover the standard attacker push lanes. Extremely hard to clear without Twitch.
Gu mines on Hereford's narrow connectors and stairwells provide constant intel and chip damage on every push.
Ban order is half the round. The other half is execute, anchor, and rotation reads.
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