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Mirage Lineups

Lineup freshness. These Mirage 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 5 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.

15
Total Lineups
Grenade Types
SmokeFlashMolotovHE
Side Distribution
T: 11
CT: 4
Difficulty
Easy
4
Medium
7
Hard
4

Learning Progress

0/15 lineups learned

Trajectory Map

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From PositionSmokeFlashMolotovHE Grenade

Mirage Utility Sequences

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.

A Execute

T Side5-stack

The classic Mirage A hit: three site smokes isolate the fight to Tetris and default, so the entry duels are ones you chose. Common variation: swap the Stairs smoke for a Stairs molotov when they anchor close.

Utility, in order: Jungle Smoke → CT Smoke → Stairs Smoke → Window Smoke → A Site Flash

  1. Group at A ramp and Palace while one player holds mid for info.
  2. Smokes land together: Jungle, CT and Stairs cut the site in half; Window blocks the mid AWP.
  3. Palace flashes over the site, ramp and Palace enter simultaneously.
  4. Default plant behind the box, then spread to Sandwich and Tetris for the post-plant.

B Apartments Hit

T Side3-stack

A three-player B take that works from solo queue up: both smokes are throwable on the move from apartments, and the molotov turns the strongest close position into free space.

Utility, in order: B Short Smoke → Van Smoke → B Site Molotov

  1. Take apartments quietly; count the site off the Bench/Van sounds.
  2. Short smoke blocks the Market window rotation lane; Van smoke hides the site cross.
  3. Molotov clears Bench, first two players clear Van and default together.

A Retake

CT Side3-stack

A standard 3-player A retake: cut the ramp, soften the closest post-plant spot, and re-enter from two doors at once so the defender cannot trade alone.

Utility, in order: CT Smoke → A Ramp HE → Window Flash

  1. Regroup CT and Jungle — never trickle through the same door.
  2. CT smoke cuts T ramp reinforcements; HE softens the ramp post-plant player.
  3. Flash over the site from Balcony/Window side, take Jungle and Connector angles together.

Window Smoke

EssentialSolo-friendlyT Sideeasy
Smoke
From:T Spawn
→
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

EssentialSolo-friendlyT Sidemedium
Smoke
From:T Ramp
→
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

EssentialT Sidemedium
Smoke
From:A Ramp
→
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

EssentialSolo-friendlyCT Sidehard
Smoke
From:A Site
→
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

EssentialSolo-friendlyT Sideeasy
Smoke
From:T Spawn
→
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

A Site Flash

EssentialT Sidemedium
Flash
From:Palace
→
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

B Short Smoke

T Sidemedium
Smoke
From:B Apartments
→
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
→
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

Short Flash

T Sidehard
Flash
From:A Ramp
→
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

Solo-friendlyCT Sidehard
Flash
From:Balcony
→
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
→
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
→
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
→
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
→
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
→
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.

Which Mirage lineups actually work in solo queue?

5 of the 15 Mirage 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.

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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