Master 15 essential smokes, flashes, molotovs and HE grenades
Window Smoke
T Sideeasy
💨 Smoke
From:T Spawn
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To:Window
Stand at T spawn near the left corner. Look at the top of the window frame and throw a smoke grenade. It will land on the window sill, blocking the window entirely.
Use Case: Block T spawn from sniper/AWPer on window when executing A site
Connector Smoke
T Sidemedium
💨 Smoke
From:T Ramp
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To:Connector
Position yourself on T ramp. Aim at the wall corner where connector meets mid. Throw a smoke that will block the entire connector from CT view.
Use Case: Prevent CTs from peeking connector during mid control
Jungle Smoke
T Sidemedium
💨 Smoke
From:A Ramp
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To:Jungle
Stand in A ramp area. Look toward the jungle/courtyard entrance. Throw a smoke to cover the jungle completely and block off A site from that angle.
Use Case: Secure A site entry during an A execute
CT Smoke
CT Sidehard
💨 Smoke
From:A Site
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To:T Ramp
From A site position, line up at the wall edge. Aim at the far end of T ramp. Throw a smoke that will bounce and land at the base of T ramp, cutting off rotations.
Use Case: Delay T rotations during retake or site hold
Stairs Smoke
T Sideeasy
💨 Smoke
From:T Spawn
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To:Stairs
Stand at T spawn on the left side. Aim at the vertical wall of stairs. Throw a smoke grenade that will land and block the stairs from CT view.
Use Case: Block stairs push during early game or eco rounds
B Short Smoke
T Sidemedium
💨 Smoke
From:B Apartments
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To:B Short
Position in B apartments. Look toward the short corridor entrance. Throw a smoke to block B short and prevent CT aggression from that angle.
Use Case: Secure B site entry during execution
Van Smoke
T Sidemedium
💨 Smoke
From:B Apartments
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To:Van Area
Stand at B apartments looking toward the van area. Throw a smoke that lands near the van, blocking off the B site from outside view.
Use Case: Cover the van area during B site takes
A Site Flash
T Sidemedium
⚡ Flash
From:Palace
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To:A Site
Position yourself in palace area. Throw a flash grenade high into the air above A site. It will illuminate the site for your team to push aggressively.
Use Case: Blind CTs on A site before rushing in with utility
Short Flash
T Sidehard
⚡ Flash
From:A Ramp
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To:A Short
Stand at the edge of A ramp. Aim the flash to bounce off the wall and land near A short. Time it with your teammates' push to blind CTs.
Use Case: Isolate and flash CTs holding A short during an execute
Balcony Flash
CT Sidehard
⚡ Flash
From:Balcony
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To:T Spawn
From CT balcony, throw a flash that bounces backward and blinds the T spawn area for aggressive peeks.
Use Case: Blind T side during early aggressive CT plays
B Site Molotov
T Sidemedium
🔥 Molotov
From:B Apartments
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To:B Site
Stand at B apartments. Throw a molotov grenade toward the B site. It will create a fire zone that forces CTs to rotate or take damage.
Use Case: Deny space and force CT rotations from B site
Connector HE
T Sideeasy
💥 HE Grenade
From:Mid
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To:Connector
From mid area, throw an HE grenade toward the connector passage. It will damage and flush out CTs playing that position.
Use Case: Trade damage in mid control or eco rounds
Stairs Flash
T Sideeasy
⚡ Flash
From:T Spawn
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To:Stairs
Stand at T spawn and throw a flash grenade toward the stairs area. It will blind CTs holding that position.
Use Case: Flash CTs on stairs for aggressive executes
A Ramp HE
CT Sidemedium
💥 HE Grenade
From:A Site
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To:A Ramp
Position on A site. Throw an HE grenade down A ramp. It will damage incoming Ts during a retake attempt.
Use Case: Trade damage against T executes during retakes
Window Flash
CT Sidehard
⚡ Flash
From:Balcony
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To:Window
From balcony, throw a flash that peaks into the window area. Requires precise timing and positioning.
Use Case: Blind T side players outside window
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best smokes for Mirage?
The best smokes on Mirage 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 Mirage 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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