Inferno Lineups

Master 14 essential grenade lineups for competitive play. Learn the Inferno callouts first, then use a practice config to drill these throws offline.

14 Lineups T: 8 CT: 6 Smoke: 5 Flash: 3 Molotov: 4 HE: 2
Learning Progress 0/14 lineups learned
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Trajectory Map

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From Smoke Flash Molotov HE

All Lineups

Construction Smoke

Smoke T medium
T Spawn Construction

Stand at T spawn and look toward construction. Throw a smoke grenade that lands at the construction site entry, blocking CT angles from that area.

Use Case: Block construction during mid control or B executes

Banana Smoke

Smoke T easy
T Spawn Banana

From T spawn, throw a smoke down banana passage. It will block the entire passage and prevent CT pushes from B.

Use Case: Secure banana control during rounds

Arches Smoke

Smoke T medium
Mid Arches

Position in mid area. Throw a smoke toward the arches structure. It will block CT rotations from mid to A/B.

Use Case: Cut off CT rotations during site takes

Pit Smoke

Smoke T hard
B Banana Pit

Stand in B banana. Throw a smoke that bounces into the pit area, blocking the sunken courtyard completely.

Use Case: Deny pit players during B site executes

Library Smoke

Smoke CT medium
A Site Library

From A site, throw a smoke toward the library area. Blocks T side utility and vision from that direction.

Use Case: Protect A site from utility during retakes

Balcony Flash

Flash T medium
A Main A Site

Position in A main. Throw a flash that bounces over the railing and blinds CTs on A balcony.

Use Case: Blind CTs holding balcony during A executes

Boiler Flash

Flash T hard
B Banana Boiler

Stand in B banana near boiler. Throw a flash that illuminates the boiler room area for your team to entry.

Use Case: Blind boiler and B site defenders

A Site Molotov

Molotov T medium
A Main A Site

From A main, throw a molotov into A site. Creates fire that forces CTs to reposition or take damage.

Use Case: Deny space on A site during executes

Pit Molotov

Molotov T medium
B Banana Pit

Stand in banana and throw a molotov into the pit. Prevents CTs from holding that position.

Use Case: Force rotations from pit position

Mid Molotov

Molotov CT easy
Mid Mid Passage

From mid area, throw a molotov down the mid passage. Damages and pushes back T side players.

Use Case: Control mid during early game

Construction HE

HE CT easy
A Site Construction

From A site, throw an HE grenade toward construction. Deals damage to T players in that area.

Use Case: Trade damage during T attacks

Arch HE

HE CT medium
B Site Arches

Position on B site and throw an HE toward the arches. Damages rotating T players.

Use Case: Punish T utility usage

Library Flash

Flash CT hard
Library A Main

From library, throw a flash that bounces into A main. Blinds T players entering the site.

Use Case: Counter-flash T aggression

Banana Molotov

Molotov CT medium
B Site Banana

Stand on B site and throw a molotov into banana. Prevents T side from using banana route.

Use Case: Control banana access during retakes

Lineup Practice Tips

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Inferno?

The best smokes on Inferno 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 Inferno 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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