Comprehensive CS2 Smoke Guide: Throws, Spots, and Tactics

Why Smokes Matter in CS2

Smoke grenades are one of the highest-impact pieces of utility in CS2. Properly deployed smokes can block sightlines, force rotations, enable executes, and deny enemy information. Mastering your smoke game gives you the strategic edge to control map tempo and create openings for your team.

Basics of Smoke Grenades

• Trajectory and Bounce: Aim at specific world landmarks (e.g., skylines, wall edges) to land consistent smokes.
• Tick Timing: Learn tick-based release points to sync group executes.
• One‐way and Jump‐throws: Use jump‐throws or one‐way smokes to obscure vision while keeping your own line clear.

Setting Up for Practice

1. Create a local server: map workshop/<map_name>
2. Enable practice commands:

   sv_cheats 1; sv_grenade_trajectory 1; sv_showimpacts 1;
   bind "p" "noclip"
   

3. Position yourself at lineup spots using world markers or custom sprays.

Map-Specific Lineups

Dust2

• Mid to B Smoke (Xbox): Stand corner of T-mid entrance, aim at top of the “CTL” graffiti, jump‐throw. Covers car and window.
• CT Spawn to A Long Smoke: Position on blue container, crosshair on top of lamppost, release on run‐throw to block pit.

Mirage

• T-Spawn to CT Stairs: Back of T-spawn, line up with the narrow crack on the palace wall, jump‐throw. Denies CT vision from stairs.
• Palace to A Site CT Smoke: Edge of palace doorframe, crosshair at the top of the arch, standing throw. Clips CT connector and stairs.

Inferno

• Banana Deep Smoke: At T-entrance, aim at the second light bulb above banana, running throw. Holds CT from pushing.
• Arch to Middle Smoke: In apartments, align with the church roof, jump‐throw. Blocks arch vision for both sides.

Nuke

• Outside to A Yard Smoke: On large yellow container, crosshair on the corner of the generator roof, jump‐throw. Prevents vying yard control.
• Lobby to Ramp Smoke: Stand behind silo, aim at top‐right of the silo vent, standing throw. Cuts off ramp vision.

Advanced Tactics

• Double‐Layer Smokes: Combine a high and low smoke at chokepoint entrances to prevent enemy shoulder peeks.
• Covering Flashes: Immediately flash over your own smokes to blind opponents holding close angles.
• Fake Executes: Deploy smokes on one site while quietly stacking rotations to the opposite site.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Overstacking Smokes: Don’t waste multiple grenades on a single area; spread utility for maximum map control.
• Misaligned Lineups: Small deviations in start position break smokes—always use visible world markers.
• No Follow‐up Pressure: After smokes land, push immediately or force a reaction; smokes alone don’t win rounds.

Practicing and Integrating Smokes

• Spend 5–10 minutes each map in grenade practice before matches.
• Record your preferred lineup spots in your config for quick reference.
• Communicate timing with teammates: “Smoke mid in 3… 2… 1…” to sync executes.

Conclusion

Mastering smokes in CS2 elevates both your individual play and team strategies. Regular practice, precise lineups, and thoughtful usage will give you control over critical areas, open bombsites safely, and deny enemy information. Add these smokes to your repertoire, and watch your tactical impact soar.