Main Smoke
T Sideeasy
Smoke
From:T Spawn
→To:Main
Stand at T spawn and throw a smoke straight down main corridor. Blocks CT vision and allows team to advance.
Use Case: Control main during rounds
Ancient Lineups
Master 15 essential smokes, flashes, molotovs and HE grenades
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From PositionSmokeFlashMolotovHE Grenade
A Site Smoke
T Sidemedium
Smoke
From:A Main
→To:A Site
From A main, throw a smoke onto A site. Blocks CT defenders and facilitates site take.
Use Case: Secure A site entry
Backsite Smoke
T Sidehard
Smoke
From:A Main
→To:A Backsite
Throw a smoke that bounces onto A backsite area. Requires precise aim.
Use Case: Cover A backsite during takes
Pedestal Smoke
T Sidemedium
Smoke
From:Main
→To:Pedestal
From main area, throw a smoke toward pedestal structure. Blocks CT positions.
Use Case: Block pedestal players
Mid Smoke
T Sidemedium
Smoke
From:T Spawn
→To:Mid
Throw a smoke to control mid passage. Prevents CT rotations through middle.
Use Case: Cut off CT mid rotations
B Site Smoke
T Sidemedium
Smoke
From:B Entrance
→To:B Site
From B entrance, throw a smoke onto B site. Allows safe entry.
Use Case: Secure B site entry
A Site Flash
T Sidemedium
Flash
From:A Main
→To:A Site
Throw a flash into A site. Blinds defenders before aggressive push.
Use Case: Flash A site defenders
Main Flash
T Sideeasy
Flash
From:Main Entrance
→To:Main
From main entrance, throw a flash down main. Blinds CT main players.
Use Case: Blind CT main positions
B Flash
T Sidehard
Flash
From:B Entrance
→To:B Site
Throw a flash into B site from entrance. Blinds B defenders.
Use Case: Flash B defenders during executes
A Site Molotov
T Sidemedium
Molotov
From:A Main
→To:A Site
Throw a molotov into A site to deny space and force rotations.
Use Case: Create space on A site
B Site Molotov
T Sidemedium
Molotov
From:B Entrance
→To:B Site
Throw a molotov into B site. Denies positions for CT defenders.
Use Case: Deny space on B site
Main Molotov
CT Sideeasy
Molotov
From:Mid
→To:Main
From mid, throw a molotov down main. Damages and pushes back T players.
Use Case: Control main from CT side
Main HE
CT Sideeasy
HE Grenade
From:CT Spawn
→To:Main
From CT spawn, throw an HE down main. Damages advancing T players.
Use Case: Trade damage on main
A Main HE
CT Sidemedium
HE Grenade
From:A Site
→To:A Main
From A site, throw an HE toward A main. Damages T players during executes.
Use Case: Punish A executes
B HE
CT Sidehard
HE Grenade
From:B Site
→To:B Entrance
From B site, throw an HE toward entrance. Damages incoming T players.
Use Case: Punish B site takes
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best smokes for Ancient?
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.
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 Ancient 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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