Mid Smoke
T Spawn → Mid
Stand at T spawn and throw a smoke straight down mid. Blocks CT vision completely.
Use Case: Control mid passage
Vertigo Lineups
Master 15 essential grenade lineups for competitive play. Learn the Vertigo callouts first, then use a practice config to drill these throws offline.
15 Lineups T: 9 CT: 6 Smoke: 6 Flash: 3 Molotov: 3 HE: 3
Learning Progress 0/15 lineups learned
Side
Type
Difficulty
Trajectory Map
Hover over lineup rows to highlight trajectory. Click pin to lock.
From Smoke Flash Molotov HE
All Lineups
A Site Smoke
A Access → A Site
From A access area, throw a smoke onto A site. Allows safe entry.
Use Case: Secure A site entry
Elevator Smoke
Lobby → Elevator
Throw a smoke toward elevator area. Blocks CT view of elevator approach.
Use Case: Cover elevator access
B Site Smoke
Lower → B Site
From lower area, throw a smoke onto B site. Allows team to enter safely.
Use Case: Secure B site entry
Lobby Smoke
Site → Lobby
From site, throw a smoke into lobby. Blocks T rotations.
Use Case: Cut off T rotations
A Rafters Smoke
A Site → A Rafters
From A site, throw a smoke toward rafters. Blocks T utility from above.
Use Case: Protect A site from utility
Mid Flash
T Spawn → Mid
Stand at T spawn and throw a flash down mid. Blinds CT mid players.
Use Case: Flash mid defenders
A Flash
A Access → A Site
Throw a flash into A site from access. Blinds A defenders.
Use Case: Flash A defenders
B Flash
Lower → B Site
Throw a flash into B site from lower. Blinds B defenders.
Use Case: Flash B defenders
A Molotov
A Access → A Site
Throw a molotov onto A site. Denies space for CT defenders.
Use Case: Deny space on A site
B Molotov
Lower → B Site
Throw a molotov onto B site. Denies positions and forces rotations.
Use Case: Force rotations on B site
Elevator Molotov
Upper → Elevator
From upper, throw a molotov into elevator. Damages T players using elevator.
Use Case: Control elevator access
Mid HE
CT Spawn → Mid
From CT spawn, throw an HE down mid. Damages T players.
Use Case: Trade damage in mid
A HE
A Site → A Access
From A site, throw an HE toward access. Damages T players entering.
Use Case: Punish A executes
B HE
B Site → Lower
From B site, throw an HE toward lower. Damages T players entering B.
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 Vertigo?
The best smokes on Vertigo 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 Vertigo 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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