Outside Smoke
Yard → Outside
From yard area, throw a smoke that covers outside position. Blocks CT outside vision.
Use Case: Control outside during rounds
Nuke Smoke, Flash & Molotov Lineups
15 step-by-step Nuke grenade lineups for CS2 competitive play. Each lineup includes throw position, crosshair placement, and difficulty rating. Learn the Nuke callouts first, then use a practice config to drill these throws offline.
15 Lineups T: 8 CT: 7 Smoke: 6 Flash: 3 Molotov: 3 HE: 3
Learning Progress 0/15 lineups learned
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Type
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Trajectory Map
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From Smoke Flash Molotov HE
All Lineups
Main Yard Smoke
T Spawn → Yard
Stand at T spawn and throw a smoke into main yard area. Blocks immediate CT vision.
Use Case: Secure yard control
Rafters Smoke
Upper → Rafters
From upper area, throw a smoke into rafters. Blocks T players pushing through rafters.
Use Case: Deny rafters access
Red Container Smoke
Yard → Red Container
From yard, throw a smoke toward red container area. Blocks sightlines.
Use Case: Secure container area
Trophy Case Smoke
Lobby → Trophy
From lobby, throw a smoke toward trophy case. Blocks CT positions on site.
Use Case: Cover trophy case area
Hut Smoke
Upper → Hut
From upper, throw a smoke toward hut area. Blocks T pushes from outside.
Use Case: Protect upper site
Outside Flash
Yard → Outside
From yard, throw a flash into outside. Blinds CT outside defenders.
Use Case: Flash outside players
Rafters Flash
Lobby → Rafters
Throw a flash that bounces into rafters area. Blinds T players there.
Use Case: Flash rafters position
Red Flash
Upper → Red Container
From upper, throw a flash toward red container. Blinds T players there.
Use Case: Counter-flash T aggression
Outside Molotov
Yard → Outside
From yard, throw a molotov into outside. Denies CT positions.
Use Case: Deny outside area
Trophy Molotov
Lobby → Trophy
Throw a molotov onto trophy case. Denies space and forces rotations.
Use Case: Clear trophy during takes
Yard Molotov
Outside → Yard
From outside, throw a molotov into yard. Damages and controls T side.
Use Case: Push back T players in yard
Outside HE
Red → Outside
Throw an HE into outside. Damages T players advancing there.
Use Case: Trade damage in outside
Yard HE
Lobby → Yard
From lobby, throw an HE into yard. Damages advancing T players.
Use Case: Punish T yard pushes
Trophy HE
Upper → Trophy
From upper site, throw an HE toward trophy case. Damages T on site.
Use Case: Punish T trophy 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 Nuke smoke lineups in CS2?
We list 6 smoke lineups for Nuke, 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 Nuke lineups are there?
This guide covers 15 lineups for Nuke: 6 smokes, 3 flashes, 3 molotovs, and 3 HE grenades. 8 are T-side and 7 are CT-side.
How do I practice Nuke 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 3 easy-difficulty lineups before moving to medium and hard ones.
What are the easiest Nuke lineups for beginners?
There are 3 easy-difficulty lineups on Nuke that can be learned in minutes. These require simple positioning and standard throws. Use the difficulty filter to find them.
Do these Nuke 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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