CS2 Mirage smoke lineups — 15 essential smokes for T-side and CT-side

Mirage is the most-played map in CS2 ranked and one of the 7 Active Duty maps. This guide covers the 15 essential smokes you need to play Mirage competitively in 2026 — both T-side executes and CT-side defensive setups.

T-side smokes (8 essential)

Mid smokes

Smoke 1: Mid window from T-spawn

Stand: T-spawn, behind the white box
Aim: Top of mid window, left corner
Throw: Jump throw
Result: Smoke blocks window for 18 seconds
When to use: Default round, taking mid control

Smoke 2: Mid connector from T-spawn

Stand: T-spawn, right side
Aim: Top of mid doors, right corner
Throw: Normal throw
Result: Smoke blocks connector for 18 seconds
When to use: Anti-mid rush

Smoke 3: Short from T-spawn

Stand: T-spawn, left side
Aim: Top of short wall, right edge
Throw: Jump throw
Result: Smoke blocks short for 18 seconds
When to use: A execute with utility

A-site executes

Smoke 4: A-site CT cross

Stand: A ramp
Aim: Top of CT cross, right edge
Throw: Jump throw
Result: Smoke blocks CT cross for 18 seconds
When to use: A execute

Smoke 5: A-site stairs from CT

Stand: A ramp, right side
Aim: Top of stairs, left edge
Throw: Normal throw
Result: Smoke blocks stairs for 18 seconds
When to use: A execute with util-heavy lineup

Smoke 6: A-site jungle from CT spawn

Stand: CT spawn, looking at A site
Aim: Top of jungle entrance, right edge
Throw: Run-throw
Result: Smoke blocks jungle for 18 seconds
When to use: A execute with flash

B-site executes

Smoke 7: B-site van from B apartments

Stand: B apartments, right side
Aim: Top of van, right edge
Throw: Normal throw
Result: Smoke blocks van for 18 seconds
When to use: B execute

Smoke 8: B-site market from B apartments

Stand: B apartments, left side
Aim: Top of market, left edge
Throw: Normal throw
Result: Smoke blocks market for 18 seconds
When to use: B execute

CT-side smokes (7 essential)

Anti-eco smokes

Smoke 9: Mid window from CT-spawn

Stand: CT spawn, looking at mid
Aim: Top of mid window, right corner
Throw: Jump throw
Result: Smoke blocks window for 18 seconds
When to use: Anti-eco on T-side mid rush

Smoke 10: Short from CT-spawn

Stand: CT spawn, looking at short
Aim: Top of short wall, left edge
Throw: Crouch throw
Result: Smoke blocks short for 18 seconds
When to use: Anti-eco on T-side A rush

Smoke 11: B apartments from B site

Stand: B site, behind the box
Aim: Top of B apartments entrance, right edge
Throw: Crouch throw
Result: Smoke blocks B apartments for 18 seconds
When to use: Anti-eco on T-side B rush

Retake smokes

Smoke 12: A-site CT cross retake

Stand: CT spawn, looking at A site
Aim: Top of CT cross, left edge
Throw: Run-throw
Result: Smoke blocks CT cross for retake
When to use: Retaking A-site after T-side plant

Smoke 13: A-site jungle retake

Stand: CT spawn, looking at A site
Aim: Top of jungle entrance, left edge
Throw: Run-throw
Result: Smoke blocks jungle for retake
When to use: Retaking A-site

Smoke 14: B-site van retake

Stand: B apartments, looking at B site
Aim: Top of van, left edge
Throw: Crouch throw
Result: Smoke blocks van for retake
When to use: Retaking B-site

Smoke 15: B-site market retake

Stand: B apartments, looking at B site
Aim: Top of market, right edge
Throw: Crouch throw
Result: Smoke blocks market for retake
When to use: Retaking B-site

How to practice

In a private server with sv_cheats 1:

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In competitive: Practice 2-3 smokes per week, build muscle memory over time.

Why these lineups work

The 15 lineups cover every critical area of Mirage: mid control, A-site executes, B-site executes, and CT-side defensive setups. Master these and you'll have a smoke for every common situation.

Pro teams using these lineups

As of Aug 13:

Natus Vincere uses Smoke 1 + Smoke 4 as their

default mid + A setup

FaZe Clan uses Smoke 9 + Smoke 11 as their

anti-eco default

G2 Esports uses Smoke 5 + Smoke 8 as their

post-plant default