14 step-by-step Mirage grenade lineups for CS2 competitive play. Each lineup includes throw position, crosshair placement, and difficulty rating. Learn the Mirage callouts first, then use a practice config to drill these throws offline.
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FromSmokeFlashMolotovHE
All Lineups
Window Smoke from T Spawn
Smoke Teasy
T Spawn→Window
A fundamental smoke that blocks the AWPer on window from seeing T spawn and mid. Stand in the left corner of T spawn near the dumpster. Place your crosshair on the tip of the antenna on the roof above window. Left-click throw. The smoke lands on the window ledge and fully blocks vision.
Use Case: Block the AWPer on window during mid-to-A or mid-to-B splits
Connector Smoke from T Spawn
Smoke Tmedium
T Spawn→Connector
Blocks connector to prevent CTs from rotating through mid during an A execute. Stand on the right side of T spawn near the wooden cart. Aim at the corner where the building meets the sky above connector. Jump-throw. The smoke will arc and land in the connector entrance.
Use Case: Prevent CT rotations through connector during A site executes
Jungle Smoke from A Ramp
Smoke Tmedium
A Ramp→Jungle
Covers jungle/connector to isolate A site defenders. Walk to the top of A ramp and stand against the left wall. Look up toward the building above jungle and aim at the dark mark on the wall. Left-click throw. The smoke blooms in the jungle entrance.
Use Case: Isolate A site from jungle/connector rotation during A executes
Stairs Smoke from T Spawn
Smoke Teasy
T Spawn→Stairs
Blocks the CT stairs angle to safely cross from T spawn toward A ramp or mid. Stand in the center of T spawn. Aim at the top of the building directly ahead above stairs. Left-click throw. Lands on top of stairs and blocks rotation.
Use Case: Block CT rotation through stairs during early round A or B setups
B Short Smoke from B Apartments
Smoke Tmedium
B Apartments→B Short
Blocks short/catwalk to isolate the B bombsite. From inside B apartments near the exit, align yourself with the door frame. Aim at the edge of the building above short. Jump-throw to arc the smoke onto the short/catwalk entrance.
Use Case: Block CT aggression from short/catwalk during B site executes
Van Smoke from B Apartments
Smoke Tmedium
B Apartments→Van Area
Covers the van and market window area on B site. From the B apartments balcony, stand against the left railing. Aim at the top of the building across B site near market. Left-click throw. Smoke blooms near the van covering market angles.
Use Case: Block market window and van angle during B site takes
A Site Pop Flash from Palace
Flash Tmedium
Palace→A Site
A pop flash that blinds CT players on A site and ticket booth. Stand inside palace near the exit. Aim at the top of the archway above the palace exit. Right-click throw so it pops immediately as it clears the wall, giving CTs no time to turn.
Use Case: Blind A site defenders for a fast palace push
Short Pop Flash from A Ramp
Flash Thard
A Ramp→A Short
Bounces off the wall and pops in front of players holding short/cat. Stand at the top of A ramp against the right wall. Aim at the corner where the wall meets the ceiling above short. Left-click throw so the flash bounces off the wall and pops facing short.
Use Case: Blind short/catwalk players during A execute for coordinated push
Retake Flash from CT Spawn
Flash CThard
CT Spawn→A Site
A flash for retaking A site from CT spawn. Stand at the CT spawn entrance to A site. Aim above the wall toward the back of A site. Left-click throw high so the flash pops above the site, blinding anyone on default, triple, or ramp.
Use Case: Blind T-side players on A site during CT retakes
B Site Bench Molotov from Apartments
Molotov Tmedium
B Apartments→B Site
Clears the bench/default position on B site. From the B apartments exit, aim at the base of the pillar near bench. Left-click throw. The molotov spreads across the bench area forcing CTs to reposition.
Use Case: Force CTs off the bench/default position during B site executes
Under Palace Molotov from CT
Molotov CTeasy
CT Spawn→Palace
Denies the under-palace position where Ts often hide during an A take. From the stairs near CT spawn, aim toward the dark area under the palace balcony. Left-click throw. The fire covers the under-palace corner.
Use Case: Deny the under-palace hiding spot during A site defense or retake
Top Mid HE from Connector
HE CTeasy
Connector→Top Mid
Deals early damage to Ts pushing through top mid. From connector, peek toward top mid and throw an HE at the area where Ts typically run through. Deals 40-60 damage to unarmored or grouped enemies.
Use Case: Early round damage to Ts pushing through top mid for info or control
A Ramp HE from Triple
HE CTmedium
A Site→A Ramp
Punishes Ts stacking on A ramp before an execute. From behind triple box on A site, aim down A ramp. Throw an HE that bounces down the ramp and detonates where Ts group up for the push.
Use Case: Punish T-side A ramp stacks and deal early execute damage
Catwalk Flash from Window
Flash CTeasy
Window→Catwalk
A quick flash from window room that blinds Ts pushing through catwalk/top mid. Stand inside window room and throw a flash through the window opening. It pops almost instantly facing any Ts on catwalk.
Use Case: Blind Ts pushing through catwalk for aggressive mid control
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 Mirage smoke lineups in CS2?
We list 6 smoke lineups for Mirage, 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 Mirage lineups are there?
This guide covers 14 lineups for Mirage: 6 smokes, 4 flashes, 2 molotovs, and 2 HE grenades. 9 are T-side and 5 are CT-side.
How do I practice Mirage 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 5 easy-difficulty lineups before moving to medium and hard ones.
What are the easiest Mirage lineups for beginners?
There are 5 easy-difficulty lineups on Mirage that can be learned in minutes. These require simple positioning and standard throws. Use the difficulty filter to find them.
Do these Mirage 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.
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The smoke lands on the window ledge and fully blocks vision.","steps":["Stand in the left corner of T spawn next to the dumpster","Look up and find the antenna tip on the rooftop above window","Align your crosshair with the very tip of the antenna","Left-click throw (standing, no movement)"],"useCase":"Block the AWPer on window during mid-to-A or mid-to-B splits"},{"name":"Connector Smoke from T Spawn","type":"smoke","side":"t","from":"T Spawn","to":"Connector","position":"T Spawn","target":"Connector","difficulty":"medium","description":"Blocks connector to prevent CTs from rotating through mid during an A execute. Stand on the right side of T spawn near the wooden cart. Aim at the corner where the building meets the sky above connector. Jump-throw. The smoke will arc and land in the connector entrance.","steps":["Position yourself on the right side of T spawn by the wooden cart","Look toward connector and find where the building edge meets the skyline","Aim slightly left of that corner point","Jump-throw (jump + release at the peak)"],"useCase":"Prevent CT rotations through connector during A site executes"},{"name":"Jungle Smoke from A Ramp","type":"smoke","side":"t","from":"A Ramp","to":"Jungle","position":"Top of A Ramp","target":"Jungle","difficulty":"medium","description":"Covers jungle/connector to isolate A site defenders. Walk to the top of A ramp and stand against the left wall. Look up toward the building above jungle and aim at the dark mark on the wall. Left-click throw. The smoke blooms in the jungle entrance.","steps":["Walk to the top of A ramp and press against the left wall","Look up toward the buildings above jungle","Find the dark discoloration mark on the wall above jungle","Aim at the bottom edge of that mark and left-click throw"],"useCase":"Isolate A site from jungle/connector rotation during A executes"},{"name":"Stairs Smoke from T Spawn","type":"smoke","side":"t","from":"T Spawn","to":"Stairs","position":"T Spawn","target":"Stairs/CT","difficulty":"easy","description":"Blocks the CT stairs angle to safely cross from T spawn toward A ramp or mid. Stand in the center of T spawn. Aim at the top of the building directly ahead above stairs. Left-click throw. Lands on top of stairs and blocks rotation.","steps":["Stand in the center-left area of T spawn","Look straight ahead toward the stairs building","Aim at the top edge of the building roofline","Left-click throw while standing still"],"useCase":"Block CT rotation through stairs during early round A or B setups"},{"name":"B Short Smoke from B Apartments","type":"smoke","side":"t","from":"B Apartments","to":"B Short","position":"B Apartments exit","target":"B Short/Catwalk","difficulty":"medium","description":"Blocks short/catwalk to isolate the B bombsite. From inside B apartments near the exit, align yourself with the door frame. Aim at the edge of the building above short. Jump-throw to arc the smoke onto the short/catwalk entrance.","steps":["Stand inside B apartments near the balcony exit","Align your right shoulder with the right side of the door frame","Look up and aim at the roof edge of the building above short","Jump-throw to arc the smoke onto short"],"useCase":"Block CT aggression from short/catwalk during B site executes"},{"name":"Van Smoke from B Apartments","type":"smoke","side":"t","from":"B Apartments","to":"Van Area","position":"B Apartments balcony","target":"Van/Market","difficulty":"medium","description":"Covers the van and market window area on B site. From the B apartments balcony, stand against the left railing. Aim at the top of the building across B site near market. Left-click throw. Smoke blooms near the van covering market angles.","steps":["Move to the B apartments balcony and stand against the left railing","Look across B site toward the market building","Aim at the upper-left corner of the market building roof","Left-click throw while stationary"],"useCase":"Block market window and van angle during B site takes"},{"name":"A Site Pop Flash from Palace","type":"flash","side":"t","from":"Palace","to":"A Site","position":"Palace exit","target":"A Site/Ticket","difficulty":"medium","description":"A pop flash that blinds CT players on A site and ticket booth. Stand inside palace near the exit. Aim at the top of the archway above the palace exit. Right-click throw so it pops immediately as it clears the wall, giving CTs no time to turn.","steps":["Stand inside palace about 2 steps from the exit","Face the exit archway and aim at the top edge","Right-click throw (underhand) so it pops instantly over the wall","Rush out immediately after the flash pops"],"useCase":"Blind A site defenders for a fast palace push"},{"name":"Short Pop Flash from A Ramp","type":"flash","side":"t","from":"A Ramp","to":"A Short","position":"Top of A Ramp","target":"Short/Catwalk","difficulty":"hard","description":"Bounces off the wall and pops in front of players holding short/cat. Stand at the top of A ramp against the right wall. Aim at the corner where the wall meets the ceiling above short. Left-click throw so the flash bounces off the wall and pops facing short.","steps":["Position at the top of A ramp with your back against the right wall","Look toward the wall above the short entrance","Aim at the junction where wall meets ceiling","Left-click throw and coordinate push with teammates"],"useCase":"Blind short/catwalk players during A execute for coordinated push"},{"name":"Retake Flash from CT Spawn","type":"flash","side":"ct","from":"CT Spawn","to":"A Site","position":"CT Spawn","target":"A Site","difficulty":"hard","description":"A flash for retaking A site from CT spawn. Stand at the CT spawn entrance to A site. Aim above the wall toward the back of A site. Left-click throw high so the flash pops above the site, blinding anyone on default, triple, or ramp.","steps":["Stand at the CT spawn entrance near the archway to A site","Look upward above the A site walls","Aim at the sky just above and behind the site","Left-click throw and push immediately as it pops"],"useCase":"Blind T-side players on A site during CT retakes"},{"name":"B Site Bench Molotov from Apartments","type":"molotov","side":"t","from":"B Apartments","to":"B Site","position":"B Apartments exit","target":"Bench/Default plant","difficulty":"medium","description":"Clears the bench/default position on B site. From the B apartments exit, aim at the base of the pillar near bench. Left-click throw. The molotov spreads across the bench area forcing CTs to reposition.","steps":["Stand at the B apartments exit doorway","Look toward the bench/default plant area on B site","Aim at the base of the pillar near the bench","Left-click throw while standing still"],"useCase":"Force CTs off the bench/default position during B site executes"},{"name":"Under Palace Molotov from CT","type":"molotov","side":"ct","from":"CT Spawn","to":"Palace","position":"CT Spawn/Stairs","target":"Under Palace","difficulty":"easy","description":"Denies the under-palace position where Ts often hide during an A take. From the stairs near CT spawn, aim toward the dark area under the palace balcony. Left-click throw. The fire covers the under-palace corner.","steps":["Stand near the stairs between CT spawn and A site","Look toward the palace balcony overhang","Aim at the ground beneath the balcony","Left-click throw to land the molotov under palace"],"useCase":"Deny the under-palace hiding spot during A site defense or retake"},{"name":"Top Mid HE from Connector","type":"he","side":"ct","from":"Connector","to":"Top Mid","position":"Connector","target":"Top Mid","difficulty":"easy","description":"Deals early damage to Ts pushing through top mid. From connector, peek toward top mid and throw an HE at the area where Ts typically run through. Deals 40-60 damage to unarmored or grouped enemies.","steps":["Position yourself inside connector with a view of top mid","Wait 5-10 seconds for Ts to reach top mid","Aim at the ground in the center of the top mid corridor","Left-click throw to deal area damage"],"useCase":"Early round damage to Ts pushing through top mid for info or control"},{"name":"A Ramp HE from Triple","type":"he","side":"ct","from":"A Site","to":"A Ramp","position":"Triple Box","target":"A Ramp","difficulty":"medium","description":"Punishes Ts stacking on A ramp before an execute. From behind triple box on A site, aim down A ramp. Throw an HE that bounces down the ramp and detonates where Ts group up for the push.","steps":["Crouch behind triple box on A site","Peek over the box toward A ramp","Aim at the ground about halfway down the ramp","Left-click throw to bounce the HE into the group of Ts"],"useCase":"Punish T-side A ramp stacks and deal early execute damage"},{"name":"Catwalk Flash from Window","type":"flash","side":"ct","from":"Window","to":"Catwalk","position":"Window Room","target":"Top Mid/Catwalk","difficulty":"easy","description":"A quick flash from window room that blinds Ts pushing through catwalk/top mid. Stand inside window room and throw a flash through the window opening. It pops almost instantly facing any Ts on catwalk.","steps":["Stand inside window room near the window opening","Aim through the window toward catwalk","Right-click throw (underhand) through the window","The flash pops quickly with minimal warning for Ts"],"useCase":"Blind Ts pushing through catwalk for aggressive mid control"}]
