Lineup freshness. These Ancient lineups were last reviewed on 4 July 2026. 2 tracked CS2 updates have shipped since (most recently 4 August 2026) — including a content update, so it is worth re-checking anything that lands near changed geometry. We track Valve’s game files daily; map geometry itself is not yet in that extraction, so this is a staleness signal rather than a per-lineup verification.
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Master 15 smokes, flashes, molotovs and HE grenades — start with the 6 marked Essential, and filter to the 4 that work in solo queue
Find lineups for every map on the CS2 lineups hub, read the grenade guide, set up a server with the practice config generator, or study the map callouts.
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The lineups below combined into standard set-pieces — the throw order, who they suit, and what each grenade buys. These are common versions, not the only ones.
Both smokes throw from A main, which keeps the group together. The backsite smoke is the one PUGs skip — it is also the one that stops the crossfire.
Utility, in order: A Site Smoke → Backsite Smoke → A Site Flash → A Site Molotov
A compact three-grenade hit for the tighter site. Works with three players because no throw needs mid control first.
Utility, in order: B Site Smoke → B Flash → B Site Molotov
Stand at T spawn and throw a smoke straight down main corridor. Blocks CT vision and allows team to advance.
From A main, throw a smoke onto A site. Blocks CT defenders and facilitates site take.
Throw a smoke to control mid passage. Prevents CT rotations through middle.
From B entrance, throw a smoke onto B site. Allows safe entry.
From main entrance, throw a flash down main. Blinds CT main players.
Throw a molotov into A site to deny space and force rotations.
Throw a smoke that bounces onto A backsite area. Requires precise aim.
From main area, throw a smoke toward pedestal structure. Blocks CT positions.
Throw a flash into A site. Blinds defenders before aggressive push.
Throw a flash into B site from entrance. Blinds B defenders.
Throw a molotov into B site. Denies positions for CT defenders.
From mid, throw a molotov down main. Damages and pushes back T players.
From CT spawn, throw an HE down main. Damages advancing T players.
From A site, throw an HE toward A main. Damages T players during executes.
From B site, throw an HE toward entrance. Damages incoming T players.
The best smokes on Ancient 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.
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.
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.
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.
4 of the 15 Ancient lineups are marked Solo-friendly. Those are the ones one player can throw and benefit from immediately — taking map control, cutting a rotation or a sniper angle, or denying a position you are about to hold. Utility thrown into a bombsite to open it up for an entry is not on that list: without teammates moving behind it, it buys nothing. Use the Solo Queue filter to see only those.
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.