13 step-by-step Inferno grenade lineups for CS2 competitive play. Each lineup includes throw position, crosshair placement, and difficulty rating. Learn the Inferno callouts first, then use a practice config to drill these throws offline.
Hover over lineup rows to highlight trajectory. Click pin to lock.
FromSmokeFlashMolotovHE
All Lineups
CT Smoke from Banana
Smoke Tmedium
Banana→CT Spawn
Blocks CTs rotating from spawn into B site. Stand at bottom banana near the half wall on the left side. Aim at the corner of the building above CT spawn. Jump-throw to arc the smoke into the CT rotation path.
Use Case: Block CT rotations into B site during B executes
Coffins Smoke from Banana
Smoke Teasy
Banana→Coffins
Blocks the coffins/graveyard position on B site. From top banana near the car, aim at the right side of the B site entrance archway. Left-click throw. Smoke blooms on coffins blocking that angle.
Use Case: Block coffins/graveyard angle during B site entry
Arch Side Smoke from Second Mid
Smoke Tmedium
Second Mid→Arches
Blocks arch side to prevent CTs from flanking during A or B executes. From second mid near the wall, aim at the edge of the arch building. Left-click throw to cover the passage.
Use Case: Prevent CT flanks through arches during site executes
Top Banana Smoke from CT
Smoke CTeasy
B Site→Top Banana
A quick retake smoke that blocks Ts pushing from banana. From B site near the fountain, aim down banana and throw. Lands at the top of banana to slow T aggression.
Use Case: Delay T aggression through banana during early rounds or retakes
Library Smoke from Second Mid
Smoke Thard
Second Mid→Library
Blocks library to isolate A site from that angle. Stand in second mid near the hay cart. Aim at the far building edge above the library roof. Jump-throw to arc the smoke onto library.
Use Case: Isolate A site from library angle during A execute
Balcony Pop Flash from Apartments
Flash Tmedium
A Apartments→Balcony
Pop flash that blinds CTs on balcony and pit area. Stand near the apartments exit. Aim above the wall and right-click throw so it pops immediately over the ledge with no time for CTs to react.
Use Case: Blind balcony and pit defenders for fast A apartments push
B Site Entry Flash from Banana
Flash Thard
Banana→B Site
Bounces off the wall and pops on B site, blinding anyone in dark, headshot, or site. From top banana near the pillar, throw the flash off the right wall so it pops after the bounce with no time to turn.
Use Case: Blind B site defenders during coordinated B execute
Pit Molotov from Top Banana
Molotov Tmedium
Banana→Pit
Burns the pit/fountain position on B site, forcing the CT off a strong angle. From top banana, aim above the archway toward pit. Left-click throw to arc the molotov into pit area.
Use Case: Force CTs off the pit position before entering B site
Newbox Molotov from Apartments
Molotov Tmedium
A Apartments→A Site
Burns the default plant/newbox position on A site. From inside apartments, aim through the exit toward the newbox area. Left-click throw so the molotov lands on the default plant spot.
Use Case: Clear the newbox/default position during A site execute
Top Banana Molotov from CT
Molotov CTeasy
B Site→Top Banana
Burns top banana to deny T advancement. From the fountain on B site, aim down the banana corridor entrance. Left-click throw to land fire at the top of banana, delaying Ts for 7 seconds.
Use Case: Delay T pushes through banana during defensive rounds
Banana HE from CT Spawn
HE CTeasy
CT Spawn→Banana
Early round HE that damages Ts pushing through banana. From CT spawn, run toward banana and throw an HE into the corridor. Deals 30-50 damage to grouped enemies.
Use Case: Deal early round damage to Ts contesting banana control
Apartments HE from Pit
HE CTmedium
Pit→A Apartments
Damages Ts exiting apartments during an A execute. From pit, aim at the apartments exit doorway. Throw an HE that detonates at the exit, catching Ts as they push out.
Use Case: Punish T pushes from apartments during A site defense
Retake Flash from Library
Flash CThard
Library→A Site
Bounces a flash into A site for retakes. From library, throw the flash off the ceiling so it drops down and pops above the site, blinding Ts on site, pit, or graveyard without blinding your team.
Use Case: Blind post-plant Ts during A site retakes from library side
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 Inferno smoke lineups in CS2?
We list 5 smoke lineups for Inferno, covering both T-side executes and CT-side retakes. The most essential smokes block key sightlines and cut off rotations. Use the "Smokes" filter and start with easy-difficulty lineups.
How many Inferno lineups are there?
This guide covers 13 lineups for Inferno: 5 smokes, 3 flashes, 3 molotovs, and 2 HE grenades. 8 are T-side and 5 are CT-side.
How do I practice Inferno lineups?
Load a private server with sv_cheats 1, give yourself unlimited utility (sv_infinite_ammo 1), and practice each lineup until consistent. Start with the 4 easy-difficulty lineups before moving to medium and hard ones.
What are the easiest Inferno lineups for beginners?
There are 4 easy-difficulty lineups on Inferno that can be learned in minutes. These require simple positioning and standard throws. Use the difficulty filter to find them.
Do these Inferno lineups work after CS2 updates?
Lineups can change when Valve updates map geometry. We keep this guide current with the latest CS2 patch. If a lineup stops working after an update, check back for the corrected version.
[{"name":"CT Smoke from Banana","type":"smoke","side":"t","from":"Banana","to":"CT Spawn","position":"Bottom Banana","target":"CT Spawn rotation","difficulty":"medium","description":"Blocks CTs rotating from spawn into B site. Stand at bottom banana near the half wall on the left side. Aim at the corner of the building above CT spawn. Jump-throw to arc the smoke into the CT rotation path.","steps":["Stand at bottom banana by the left half wall","Look up toward the CT spawn building corner","Aim at the dark edge where the roof meets the sky","Jump-throw to arc the smoke into CT spawn path"],"useCase":"Block CT rotations into B site during B executes"},{"name":"Coffins Smoke from Banana","type":"smoke","side":"t","from":"Banana","to":"Coffins","position":"Top Banana","target":"Coffins/Graveyard","difficulty":"easy","description":"Blocks the coffins/graveyard position on B site. From top banana near the car, aim at the right side of the B site entrance archway. Left-click throw. Smoke blooms on coffins blocking that angle.","steps":["Stand at top banana next to the car","Face the B site entrance archway","Aim at the right-side wall of the archway at head height","Left-click throw while standing still"],"useCase":"Block coffins/graveyard angle during B site entry"},{"name":"Arch Side Smoke from Second Mid","type":"smoke","side":"t","from":"Second Mid","to":"Arches","position":"Second Mid","target":"Arch passage","difficulty":"medium","description":"Blocks arch side to prevent CTs from flanking during A or B executes. From second mid near the wall, aim at the edge of the arch building. Left-click throw to cover the passage.","steps":["Stand in second mid against the left wall","Look toward the arches passage entrance","Aim at the upper edge of the arch building","Left-click throw to land smoke in the passage"],"useCase":"Prevent CT flanks through arches during site executes"},{"name":"Top Banana Smoke from CT","type":"smoke","side":"ct","from":"B Site","to":"Top Banana","position":"B Site","target":"Top Banana","difficulty":"easy","description":"A quick retake smoke that blocks Ts pushing from banana. From B site near the fountain, aim down banana and throw. Lands at the top of banana to slow T aggression.","steps":["Stand on B site near the fountain","Face banana entrance and aim at the top of the passage","Left-click throw at the banana opening","Smoke blooms to delay the T push"],"useCase":"Delay T aggression through banana during early rounds or retakes"},{"name":"Library Smoke from Second Mid","type":"smoke","side":"t","from":"Second Mid","to":"Library","position":"Second Mid","target":"Library","difficulty":"hard","description":"Blocks library to isolate A site from that angle. Stand in second mid near the hay cart. Aim at the far building edge above the library roof. Jump-throw to arc the smoke onto library.","steps":["Position in second mid by the hay cart","Look above the library toward the far building","Aim at the roofline edge above library","Jump-throw with precise timing to arc onto library"],"useCase":"Isolate A site from library angle during A execute"},{"name":"Balcony Pop Flash from Apartments","type":"flash","side":"t","from":"A Apartments","to":"Balcony","position":"A Apartments exit","target":"A Balcony/Pit","difficulty":"medium","description":"Pop flash that blinds CTs on balcony and pit area. Stand near the apartments exit. Aim above the wall and right-click throw so it pops immediately over the ledge with no time for CTs to react.","steps":["Stand inside apartments about 2 steps from the exit","Aim at the top of the exit wall/ledge","Right-click underhand throw","Rush out immediately as the flash pops above"],"useCase":"Blind balcony and pit defenders for fast A apartments push"},{"name":"B Site Entry Flash from Banana","type":"flash","side":"t","from":"Banana","to":"B Site","position":"Top Banana","target":"B Site/Dark","difficulty":"hard","description":"Bounces off the wall and pops on B site, blinding anyone in dark, headshot, or site. From top banana near the pillar, throw the flash off the right wall so it pops after the bounce with no time to turn.","steps":["Stand at top banana near the right-side pillar","Aim at the right wall of the B site entrance at about head height","Left-click throw so the flash bounces off the wall","Push in with your team as the flash pops on site"],"useCase":"Blind B site defenders during coordinated B execute"},{"name":"Pit Molotov from Top Banana","type":"molotov","side":"t","from":"Banana","to":"Pit","position":"Top Banana","target":"Pit/Fountain","difficulty":"medium","description":"Burns the pit/fountain position on B site, forcing the CT off a strong angle. From top banana, aim above the archway toward pit. Left-click throw to arc the molotov into pit area.","steps":["Stand at top banana with a clear view of the B archway","Aim above the top of the archway toward the pit side","Left-click throw at about a 45-degree angle","The molotov arcs and lands in pit area"],"useCase":"Force CTs off the pit position before entering B site"},{"name":"Newbox Molotov from Apartments","type":"molotov","side":"t","from":"A Apartments","to":"A Site","position":"Apartments","target":"Newbox/Default","difficulty":"medium","description":"Burns the default plant/newbox position on A site. From inside apartments, aim through the exit toward the newbox area. Left-click throw so the molotov lands on the default plant spot.","steps":["Stand inside apartments near the exit","Peek out and aim at the newbox area on A site","Aim at the ground near the base of newbox","Left-click throw to land molotov on default"],"useCase":"Clear the newbox/default position during A site execute"},{"name":"Top Banana Molotov from CT","type":"molotov","side":"ct","from":"B Site","to":"Top Banana","position":"B Site fountain","target":"Top Banana","difficulty":"easy","description":"Burns top banana to deny T advancement. From the fountain on B site, aim down the banana corridor entrance. Left-click throw to land fire at the top of banana, delaying Ts for 7 seconds.","steps":["Stand near the fountain on B site","Face the banana corridor entrance","Aim at the ground at the top of banana","Left-click throw to spread fire across the passage"],"useCase":"Delay T pushes through banana during defensive rounds"},{"name":"Banana HE from CT Spawn","type":"he","side":"ct","from":"CT Spawn","to":"Banana","position":"CT Spawn","target":"Mid Banana","difficulty":"easy","description":"Early round HE that damages Ts pushing through banana. From CT spawn, run toward banana and throw an HE into the corridor. Deals 30-50 damage to grouped enemies.","steps":["From CT spawn, run toward the banana entrance","Aim into the middle of the banana corridor","Left-click throw the HE as you approach","Deals area damage to Ts pushing banana early"],"useCase":"Deal early round damage to Ts contesting banana control"},{"name":"Apartments HE from Pit","type":"he","side":"ct","from":"Pit","to":"A Apartments","position":"Pit","target":"Apartments exit","difficulty":"medium","description":"Damages Ts exiting apartments during an A execute. From pit, aim at the apartments exit doorway. Throw an HE that detonates at the exit, catching Ts as they push out.","steps":["Position inside pit with a view of apartments exit","Aim at the doorway/exit of apartments","Time the throw for when Ts are about to push out","Left-click throw to detonate at the exit"],"useCase":"Punish T pushes from apartments during A site defense"},{"name":"Retake Flash from Library","type":"flash","side":"ct","from":"Library","to":"A Site","position":"Library","target":"A Site/Graveyard","difficulty":"hard","description":"Bounces a flash into A site for retakes. From library, throw the flash off the ceiling so it drops down and pops above the site, blinding Ts on site, pit, or graveyard without blinding your team.","steps":["Stand inside library near the entrance to A site","Aim at the ceiling above the A site entrance","Left-click throw to bounce the flash off the ceiling","Push A site as the flash drops and pops above"],"useCase":"Blind post-plant Ts during A site retakes from library side"}]
