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 Smoke, Flash & Molotov Lineups
15 step-by-step Vertigo grenade lineups for CS2 competitive play. Each lineup includes throw position, crosshair placement, and difficulty rating. 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
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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 Vertigo smoke lineups in CS2?
We list 6 smoke lineups for Vertigo, 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 Vertigo lineups are there?
This guide covers 15 lineups for Vertigo: 6 smokes, 3 flashes, 3 molotovs, and 3 HE grenades. 9 are T-side and 6 are CT-side.
How do I practice Vertigo 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 Vertigo lineups for beginners?
There are 3 easy-difficulty lineups on Vertigo that can be learned in minutes. These require simple positioning and standard throws. Use the difficulty filter to find them.
Do these Vertigo 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.
Related: Vertigo Callouts All Maps Practice Config Workshop Maps Grenade Guide Positioning Guide Console Commands Crosshair Generator Pro Player Settings Damage Calculator All Tools