Mastering essential smoke positions on Mirage in Counter-Strike 2 can significantly improve your tactical advantage. Here's a comprehensive guide to the most important smoke lineups.

A-Site Smokes

The three crucial A-Site smokes are:

1. CT Smoke

• Position: Corner wall near T-Spawn
• Aim: Protruding beam of tower
• Execution: Jump throw
• Purpose: Blocks CT vision and rotation

2. Jungle Smoke

• Position: Second window corner
• Execution: Left-click throw
• Coverage: Larger area in CS2
• Purpose: Controls jungle area and limits defender options

3. Stairs Smoke

• Position: Door frame on wall
• Aim: Between wooden planks near T-Spawn
• Execution: Left-click throw
• Alternative: Jump throw at building top

Mid Control Smokes

Controlling mid requires three essential smokes:

1. Window Smoke

• Position: Left of bin on T-Spawn
• Aim: Top right of door
• Execution: Tap D + jump throw
• Purpose: Blocks sniper vision from window

2. Connector Smoke

• Position: Corner before TV Room stairs
• Aim: White line center on rug
• Execution: Jump throw
• Purpose: Limits CT movement and site defense

3. Top Mid Smoke

• Position: Left of bin
• Aim: Top right of door
• Execution: Tap D + jump throw
• Purpose: Enables safe movement to Cart area

B-Site Smokes

Essential B-Site control requires:

1. Market Window Smoke

• Position: Corner right of TV room
• Aim: Tower top
• Execution: Jump throw
• Purpose: Blocks AWPer vision from Market

2. Market Door Smoke

• Position: Standard throw position
• Aim: Tower window
• Execution: Jump throw
• Purpose: Blocks CT rotation through Market

3. B Short Smoke

• Position: T-spawn trash can
• Aim: Antenna top right
• Execution: Left-click throw
• Purpose: Isolates bench and corner positions

Additional Utility

Enhance executions with:

Flashbangs:

• Use pop-flashes
• Throw behind teammates
• Keep trajectory hidden

Molotovs:

• Clear Firebox and Ninja positions
• Coordinate with team for bomb plant denial
• Execute from CT spawn for A-site control

Remember to practice these lineups in an empty server before implementing them in competitive matches. Proper utility usage combined with team coordination is key to successful site executions.

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