Ready Or Not Boiling Point Gas Guide: Changes Explained
Some players started noticing strange behavior with CS Gas after the Boiling Point update in Ready or Not. In certain missions the gas works exactly how expected, forcing suspects to cough and eventually surrender. In other cases it looks like the grenade does almost nothing, which makes people think the tool is bugged.
Most of the confusion actually comes from how the Boiling Point missions are designed. Certain suspect types in those missions are not affected by the gas at all, which makes the grenade feel useless if you bring it to the wrong map.
Does CS Gas Work In Boiling Point Missions
CS Gas does work in Ready Or Not, but many suspects in the Boiling Point missions are immune to it because they spawn wearing gas masks.
When suspects have gas masks equipped, the CS Gas cloud will not affect them. They will not cough, slow down, or move toward surrender the way normal suspects do.
Because many Boiling Point suspects use gas masks, the grenade often feels inconsistent even though it is technically working as intended.
How CS Gas Actually Works
CS Gas is designed as a less lethal area control tool. When the grenade deploys, it creates a lingering cloud that affects anyone standing inside it.
Targets caught in the gas will start coughing and moving slower. The longer they remain inside the cloud, the more likely they are to surrender instead of fighting.
The cloud also stays active for a while, which allows your team to secure a room while suspects struggle to react.
Why CS Gas Feels Weak In Boiling Point
The Boiling Point expansion introduced suspect types that frequently wear gas masks. When those suspects appear, CS Gas becomes almost completely ineffective.
That means throwing gas into a room full of masked suspects will not produce the normal coughing or surrender behavior players expect.
If you notice the gas doing nothing during those missions, it usually means the suspects are protected.
How To Use CS Gas Effectively
CS Gas still works very well on suspects who are not wearing gas masks. The trick is using it in the right situation and at the right moment.
Deploy gas before entering a room
Listen for suspects coughing to confirm the gas is working
Move in while suspects are slowed or distracted
Use it to hold hallways or stairwells
When used properly, the lingering cloud can control an entire area for several seconds.
Do You Need A Gas Mask
Players should equip a gas mask when planning to use CS Gas frequently. Without one, your own officers will suffer the same visual and movement penalties as suspects.
Gas masks protect the player and AI teammates from the gas cloud, which makes coordinated room clearing much easier.
Without the mask, you can end up disrupting your own team during an entry.
Final Blurb
CS Gas is still a useful less lethal tool in Ready Or Not, but the Boiling Point update changed how reliable it feels in some missions. The biggest reason is that several suspects now spawn with gas masks, making them completely immune to the gas effect.
When used against unprotected suspects, the grenade still works as intended and can help force compliance in confined spaces. The key is recognizing when gas will work and when you need to switch to a different tactical tool.
FAQ
Why is CS Gas not working in Boiling Point missions
Many suspects in Boiling Point missions spawn wearing gas masks, which makes them immune to CS Gas.
Does CS Gas still work in Ready Or Not
Yes. It still affects suspects who are not wearing gas masks and can push them toward surrender.
How long does CS Gas last
The gas cloud lingers for roughly 22 seconds before dissipating.
Do players need a gas mask to use CS Gas
Yes. A gas mask protects your character from the gas cloud so you can move and operate normally inside it.
