Inferno Callouts & Map Guide
An Italian village of tight corridors and brutal chokepoints. Inferno is the most utility-dependent map in the pool — Banana control and apartment fights decide almost every round.
Inferno Overview & History
Inferno is one of Counter-Strike's oldest battlegrounds, in rotation since the earliest versions of the game. It was rebuilt for Counter-Strike: Source in 2005, carried into CS:GO, and received a full visual and layout overhaul from Valve in 2016 that produced the version CS2 players know today. It has been a near-permanent fixture of the Active Duty pool and remains in it after the July 2026 Season 5 update.
The map funnels both teams into two narrow arteries: Banana, the curved lane leading to B site, and the Apartments/Mid complex feeding A. There is no wide-open middle ground like Dust II's mid — every approach is a chokepoint, which is why Inferno rounds are won with grenades, patience, and instant trade-fragging rather than long-range aim duels.
B site is a fortress reached only through Banana, so control of that lane is the map's defining battle. A site, by contrast, has multiple approach angles (Apartments, Mid, Arch/Long) and rewards splits and slow defaults that pull the CT rotation apart before committing.
Inferno Callouts Map
Named positions on Inferno, plotted where they sit on the radar. Full descriptions for every callout are below.
BananaCarLogsB SiteFountainCoffinsConstructionMidSecond MidT ApartmentsBridgeBoilerA SitePitLibraryArchT SpawnCT SpawnPro Competitive Stats
On Inferno, CTs win 52.1% of rounds — a balanced map at the pro level. Aggregated from 3357 tracked matches across 22 teams.
The stronger side takes roughly 52.1% of rounds when sides are near-even. See all CS2 maps compared →
All Callouts (55 positions)
CT Side (36)
B Site
The courtyard bombsite at the end of Banana, ringed by Fountain, Dark, Coffins, and New Box positions.
New Box
The box position at the front of B site — the standard plant-for and post-plant cover spot.
Fountain
The fountain in the middle of B site — low cover that splits the site into near and far halves.
Dark
The shadowed back-left corner of B site — a classic CT hiding spot and T post-plant position.
Coffins
The stone coffins at the back of B site toward CT — deep cover for site anchors and late lurkers.
Quad
The stack of boxes at the back of B site; along with 1st and 2nd it forms the site's box maze.
1st
The first cubby in the B-site box line when entering from Banana — always cleared before a plant.
2nd
The second cubby in the B-site box line, next to Quad — a common off-angle for anchors.
Grill
The metal grill/gate area just outside the B site boundary toward CT — often wallbanged during retakes.
CT (B)
The open approach from CT spawn into B site — the gap Ts must smoke on every B execute.
Tree
The dark corner by the tree opposite Construction — a nasty off-angle covering the site entrance.
Construction
The unfinished building beside B site — a CT holding area and retake staging point.
Garden
The green patch between Construction and the B site — crossed during CT retakes from Speedway.
Speedway
The walkway running from Arch toward B/Construction — the main CT rotation route between sites.
Well
The well area near CT spawn on the way to B — a reference point for rotation calls.
CT Apartments
The CT-side apartment rooms ("Apps") above Second Mid, connecting Window, Boiler, and Stairs.
Window
The large open window in CT Apartments overlooking Second Mid — a strong CT info angle.
Boiler
The doorway room linking CT Apartments to Top Mid — the pivot point of the A-side defence.
Stairs
The staircase in CT Apartments connecting Second Mid up to the apartment level.
Close Apartments
The hallway at the end of CT Apartments opening onto Balcony above Pit.
A Site
The A bombsite plaza beneath Balcony, approached from Apartments, Short/Truck, and Long/Arch.
Pit
The sunken area at the edge of A site below Balcony — the classic CT anchor spot and T post-plant position.
Dosia
The deepest corner of Pit, named after the famous HE grenade thrown to clear it blind.
Cemetery
The walled graveyard patch at the back of Pit facing Balcony.
Graveyard
The fenced area behind A site toward Library — cover for retakes and sneaky saves.
Truck
The truck parked on A Short — used to boost onto Balcony and as entry cover on A hits.
Patio
The porched section of A Short looking onto Top Mid — links the Boiler fight to the A site.
A Short
The route from Top Mid past Truck onto A site — one half of the classic A split.
A Long
The lane from Mid past Arch and Library onto A — the other half of the A split.
Long Corner
The tucked-away corner on A Long opposite Library — cleared before every Long push.
Library
The room with bookshelves overlooking A Long and the site — a strong CT crossfire position.
Kitchen
The room beside Library closer to CT spawn — part of the CT rotation path to A.
Arch
The archway between A Long and Speedway/CT spawn — smoked on nearly every A execute to cut rotations.
Close Left
The box immediately left when entering A from Short/Truck — a common CT off-angle.
Back Site (A)
The far side of the A bombsite toward Graveyard and Library.
CT Spawn
Counter-Terrorist spawn between the two sites — the hub all rotations pass through.
T Side (14)
Banana
The curved lane connecting T-side mid to B site — the most contested chokepoint on the map.
Car
The burnt car at the top of Banana. Both sides molotov and hold it to claim the first piece of the lane.
Sandbags (Banana)
The sandbag pile halfway up Banana that CTs hold from and Ts hide behind during slow takes.
Logs
The log stack at the bottom of Banana near T side — cover for Ts building up a Banana push.
T Ramp
The ramp from T spawn up into Mid — the starting point of most A-side defaults.
Ledge
The raised ledge behind T Ramp that Ts use to watch Top Mid at range.
Second Mid
The parallel lane between T Apartments and Mid — the T route toward Apartments and Underpass.
T Apartments
The apartment block along Second Mid that Ts climb through toward Balcony and the A site.
Living Room
The upstairs room in T Apartments between Bridge and Balcony — cleared on every apartment fight.
Bridge
The interior link between Living Room and T Apartments facing the Window gap.
Balcony
The apartment balcony overlooking A site — Ts flash from here and drop onto the site during executes.
Back Alley
The final stretch of the apartment complex connecting toward Stairs and Second Mid.
Second Mid Door
The doorway from T Apartments out into Second Mid — a common flash-and-peek spot.
T Spawn
Terrorist spawn at the bottom of the map, splitting toward T Ramp/Mid and Banana.
Mid Control (5)
Mid
The open middle area between T Ramp and Boiler/Top Mid, giving access to the A half of the map.
Top Mid
The CT-facing end of Mid below the Apartments window — held by CTs from Boiler and Window.
Bottom Mid
The T-side end of Mid near the Underpass exit and T Ramp.
Underpass
The small tunnel connecting Mid and Second Mid — a flank route both sides must track mid-round.
Bench
The bench at the side of Mid opposite the Second Mid crossover — a lurk reference point.
How to Play Inferno T-Side
Every T round on Inferno starts with two questions: who controls Banana, and is the Apartments lurk generating pressure? A standard default sends two players to fight for Banana with utility, two through Second Mid toward Apartments, and one holding Mid toward Boiler. From there, the bomb usually ends up wherever the CTs spent their utility first.
A executes revolve around the Apartments/Mid split: smokes for Arch and Library cut off the Long rotation, a molotov clears Pit, and flashes from Balcony let entries drop onto the site while teammates push up Short past Truck. Post-plant, playing Pit plus one Apartments player covering the site is the classic setup.
B executes are utility checklists: smoke CT (the gap toward CT spawn), molotov Dark and Coffins, flash over the sandbags, and walk in together. Because retakes come from two or three directions, post-plant positions matter — one player New Box/Quad, one deep Dark or Coffins, one falling back up Banana to catch the re-push. Practice the standard Banana and B-site lineups before playing this map seriously.
How to Play Inferno CT-Side
CT Inferno is typically 2-2-1: two B (one site, one supporting Banana), two A (Pit/site plus Apartments or Boiler), and one flex in Arch/Library. The B pair's job is to make Banana miserable — an early molotov at the car or logs, a smoke to split the push, and falling back only when the utility runs out.
On the A side, the Apartments player decides the round tempo. Playing Boiler or close Apartments generates early info and picks, but dying there gives Ts a free site. Passive setups concede Apartments and hold the drop instead, with Library and Arch players ready to cross fire anyone coming through the choke.
Retakes favour the CTs more than on most maps because rotation paths are short and covered: Arch to B via CT, or Library/Arch onto A. Keep one smoke and one flash for the retake, hit the site from two directions at once, and remember the bomb is usually planted for Pit (A) or New Box (B) — pre-aim accordingly.
Key Duels & Angles
Banana car vs sandbags
The opening fight of most rounds. CTs holding from Sandbags or Car meet Ts pushing up from Logs. Both sides use molotovs to claim the space first — whoever wins the utility exchange usually wins the lane.
Apartments window vs Second Mid
The CT in Window or Boiler watches Ts crossing Second Mid at long range. Ts answer with a Window smoke or a Bridge flash before crossing — dry-crossing this gap is a common beginner mistake.
Pit vs Balcony drop
On A hits, the Pit player fights Ts appearing on Balcony above. Pit wins with a pre-aimed headshot angle but loses to a well-timed flash — which is why Ts should never drop dry.
Arch side vs A Long
The Arch/Library defender holds the Long approach to A. Ts smoke Arch to isolate the site fight; if that smoke is missing, a single CT can hold Long alone for most of the round.
Quad/New Box vs Banana retake
In B post-plants, the T hiding at Quad or Dark fights CTs re-entering from CT and Construction. Sound discipline decides it — the T who repositions between kills is far harder to clear.
Common Strategies & Executes
The executes below lean on standard utility — practice the exact throws on our Inferno smoke & flash lineups page.
T-Side Attack
Banana Control → B Execute
Take Banana with molotov/smoke trades, then hit B with a CT smoke, Dark and Coffins molotovs, and a flash over Sandbags. Plant for New Box and spread out for the retake.
Apartments A Split
Two players clear Apartments to Balcony while two take Top Mid/Short past Truck. Smoke Arch and Library, molotov Pit, and hit the site from both levels at once.
Slow Default → Late Hit
Hold Banana, Mid, and Apartments presence without committing, forcing CT utility out early. Strike whichever site burned its grenades first, usually in the last 30 seconds.
Fast B Rush
Five players sprint Banana behind a wall of flashes before CT utility is set. Works best on pistol rounds and right after winning a gun round.
CT-Side Defense
B Utility Stall
The B pair spends molotovs and HEs to hold Banana solo as long as possible, with the Speedway flex rotating early on any A commitment.
Boiler Aggression
The A apartments player pushes Boiler/Window with a flash for early Second Mid info, then falls back to Close Apartments or the site drop before the T wave hits.
Tactical Tips
Win Banana with utility, not bodies — trade molotovs before trading kills.
Never cross Second Mid dry; the Window angle punishes lazy crossings every time.
Smoke Arch on every A execute — it cuts the fastest CT rotation in half.
Post-plant on B, split between New Box, Dark, and a Banana fallback so one flash cannot clear you.
As CT, budget one molotov for late-round Banana re-pushes — Ts love re-hitting B after a fake.
Inferno in Pro Play
Inferno is a perennial pro favourite because it rewards exactly what professional teams practice: utility coordination, set executes, and disciplined trading. At the top level the map is known for slow, information-driven T-sides that mine Banana control round after round, then punish over-rotations with fast A splits.
Pro CT-sides are defined by utility economy on B — how many rounds the site pair can stall Banana without help decides the half. The map has historically leaned CT-sided at the professional level, and the tracked pro stats above show how that balance currently sits in CS2.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Banana on Inferno and why does everyone fight over it?
- Banana is the curved lane connecting T-side mid to B site — the only way into B. Whoever controls it dictates the round: Ts with Banana control can hit B at will or force rotations with a fake, while CTs holding it can play the site 1+1 and send the spare player to A. That is why both teams spend most of their utility there.
- What utility do I need to take B site on Inferno?
- The standard B execute uses a smoke for CT (the gap toward CT spawn), molotovs for Dark and Coffins, and a flash thrown over the Sandbags as the team moves in. Optional extras are an HE for New Box and a second smoke deeper toward Construction to slow retakes.
- How should I hold Apartments as a CT?
- Rotate between two looks: an aggressive Boiler/Window hold that fights for Second Mid info, and a passive setup conceding Apartments to hold the Balcony drop with a teammate crossfiring from Pit or site. Mixing the two keeps entry Ts from pre-aiming the same angle every round.
- What is the Dosia spot on Inferno?
- Dosia is the deepest corner of Pit on A site. It is named after a famous professional play in which an HE grenade was thrown into that corner blind to kill a hiding post-plant player — and the name stuck. Clearing or nading that corner is now standard on A retakes.
- Why is Inferno considered CT-sided?
- Both T approaches are narrow chokepoints (Banana and the Apartments/Mid complex), so a CT team with good utility can stall pushes without taking duels, and short covered rotations make retakes strong. T-sides win by draining CT grenades with fakes and defaults before committing — which takes more coordination than most maps demand.
- Where should the bomb be planted on each site?
- On B, plant behind New Box at the front of the site so post-plant players in Dark, Quad, or up Banana can all see the defuse. On A, the default is planted for Pit, letting the Pit player and an Apartments/Balcony lurker hold it from safe cover. Open plants in the middle of either site are easily retaken.
- Is Inferno CT or T sided?
- Across 3357 tracked pro matches, CTs win 52.1% of rounds on Inferno versus 52.1% for Terrorists, making it a balanced map at the professional level.
- How often is Inferno picked in pro CS2?
- Inferno has an average pick rate of 14.8% and a ban rate of 25.6% across 22 tracked teams. The pistol round is won 50.9% of the time in the map's data sample.