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FromSmokeFlashMolotovHE
All Lineups
Long Smoke
Smoke Teasy
T Spawn→Long Corridor
Stand at T spawn on the left side. Look straight down the long corridor. Throw a smoke grenade that lands in the middle of long, blocking CT vision completely.
Use Case: Start A executes by blocking long control
Short Smoke
Smoke Tmedium
T Spawn→Short
Position at T spawn. Throw a smoke toward short stairs area. Blocks CT short players and prevents rotations.
Use Case: Cut off short defense during A site takes
Mid Smoke
Smoke Teasy
Mid→Mid Passage
Stand in mid area and throw a smoke down the main mid corridor. Blocks CT sightlines from both sides.
Use Case: Secure mid control
B Smokes Stack
Smoke Thard
T Spawn→B Site
Throw multiple smokes to cover B site completely - one for B main, one for upper B, one for CT spawn rotations. Requires timing.
Use Case: Execute full B site take with utility
Catwalk Smoke
Smoke CTmedium
A Site→Catwalk
From A site, throw a smoke toward catwalk. Blocks long pushes and upper mid visibility.
Use Case: Protect A site from long side pressure
A Site Smoke
Smoke CThard
Lobby→A Site
From lobby area, throw a smoke that lands on A site. Blocks entry and forces CTs to retake.
Use Case: Delay T site takes during retakes
Long Flash
Flash Tmedium
Long Entrance→Long
Position at long corridor entrance. Throw a flash grenade that bounces and blinds CTs holding long.
Use Case: Flash CTs on long during A executes
Short Flash
Flash Thard
Short Stairs→A Site
From short stairs, throw a flash that bounces into A site. Blinds CT defenders before rushing.
Use Case: Blind short CTs during aggressive takes
B Flash
Flash Tmedium
B Entrance→B Site
Stand at B main entrance. Throw a flash into B site. Blinds defenders and allows team to push.
Use Case: Flash B site defenders
Long Molotov
Molotov Teasy
Long Entrance→Long
From long entrance, throw a molotov down the corridor. Denies space and forces CTs back.
Use Case: Control long route
A Site Molotov
Molotov Tmedium
A Entrance→A Site
Throw a molotov into A site to deny space and force rotations.
Use Case: Create space for your team on A site
Mid HE
HE CTeasy
Mid→Mid
Throw an HE grenade in mid passage to damage and push back T players.
Use Case: Trade damage during mid fights
Long HE
HE CTmedium
A Site→Long
From A site, throw an HE down long corridor. Damages T executers rotating through long.
Use Case: Punish T utility setup
B Main Flash
Flash CThard
B Site→B Main
From B site, throw a flash that bounces into B main. Blinds incoming T players.
Use Case: Counter-attack during B retakes
Upper B HE
HE CThard
Rafters→B Site
Position in rafters and throw an HE down to B site. Damages B executers.
Use Case: Punish B site takes
Lineup Practice Tips
1
Start with Easy Lineups
Begin with easy-difficulty lineups that require minimal positioning. These give you quick utility coverage and build muscle memory for consistent throws.
2
Use Private Servers
Load a private match with cheats enabled. Use sv_infinite_ammo 1 and give yourself grenades to practice each throw repeatedly until consistent.
3
Learn Both Sides
Master T-side executes and CT-side retake lineups. Knowing both sides makes you a more versatile and valuable teammate in competitive play.
4
Coordinate with Teammates
Many lineups are most effective when combined with other utility. Practice timing your throws with teammates for synchronized site executes.
5
Track Your Progress
Use the checkboxes on each lineup to mark which ones you have mastered. Aim to learn all easy lineups before moving to medium and hard difficulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best smokes for Dust II?
The best smokes on Dust II are those that cut off CT rotations and block key angles. Check the "Smokes" filter to see all smoke lineups. Prioritize easy and medium difficulty ones first.
How do I practice these lineups?
Jump into a private match or deathmatch server, and practice each lineup multiple times until you can execute it consistently. Start with easy difficulty lineups before advancing to harder ones.
What side should I use these lineups from?
Each lineup is labeled with "T" or "CT" side. T side lineups are for attacking executes, while CT side lineups are for retakes and defense. Use the side filter to find what you need.
How do I use the difficulty rating?
Easy lineups can be learned in minutes and are very forgiving. Medium requires more practice. Hard lineups need precise positioning and timing. Start with easy lineups in competitive.
Why are some lineups on Dust II different from other pro lineups?
Lineups can be executed from multiple positions with slight variations. These are commonly-used versions. Once you master these, you can experiment with alternative approaches.
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