Best Overpass Smokes in Counter-Strike 2
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Smoke grenades considerably dominate the gameplay in Counter-Strike 2, especially on maps such as Overpass. Tactical use of smoke within a very complex map, Overpass which has long corridors, open spaces, high grounds for snipers and narrow choke points is paramount. This guide seeks to elaborate on the significance of smoke grenades on the Overpass map and why certain places deserve their use and what shifting advantage does it bring.
Why Smoke Grenades Are Crucial on Overpass in CS2
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Long Corridors and Open Spaces: Thus, turrets remain exposed to long sightlines as they are often attacked from the front or other open areas such as gulags. Activation of a smoke grenade will screen off these open areas, this approach covers the moving team from being open to C4’s sniper AWP. Hiding the enemy from seeing the enemy in these spots serves to cloud the enemies’ purpose in order for the team to implement maneuvers without compromising their intentions.
The high ground: Even though Overpass is one of the maps that is more horizontal than vertical in nature, it has a lot of high-ground aspects such as rooftops, overpass and large crates, which are usually occupied by snipers. In order to deal with snipers deployed on these high ledges, there is a need to smoke them out, otherwise snipers will be able to dictate the pace of the game and therefore make most of the parts of the map hot zones. This enables your team to maneuver through the map while being pose any constant danger of being picked off with a sniper’s shot from an unpredictable well pastioned sniper.
Narrow Corridors and Choke Points: The other key thing to note in Overpass is its narrow tunnels and choke points. A high percentage of these spaces are perishably controlled by a single well aimed smoke grenade thus giving your team an advantage by restricting the movement or sight of the fraction. The advantage of these chokepoints smoking is the opposition’s reliance on rotation is curtailed and thus increases chances of successful offense or defense.
Water Hazards and Bridges: Overpass also includes unique terrain features such as rivers and bridges. These water hazards make it difficult to traverse certain areas without being exposed to enemy fire. Using smoke grenades to cover bridges or water crossings can create temporary safe passage for your team, allowing you to maneuver through dangerous areas undetected.
Best Places to Use Smoke Grenades on Overpass in CS2
Toilet
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The "Toilet" area near the B site on Overpass is a high-traffic zone where enemies frequently hide. A well-placed smoke grenade here can flush out enemies and create space for your team. To execute this, move from T-spawn:
Find the pole near the graffiti on the right side.
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Stand close to the pole and face the fence.
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Aim at the outermost branch of the tree, and throw the smoke with a jump.
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This lineup will land perfectly inside the toilet area, obscuring enemy vision and giving your team control.
Connector
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The connector is a narrow passage connecting the A and B bombsites, making it a critical point on Overpass. Given its size, it's an ideal spot for deploying not only smoke grenades but also Molotov cocktails or frag grenades. To smoke off the connector:
Approach the blue trash bin from the right side.
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Face the fence and aim as shown in the image below.
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Jump and throw the smoke.
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This will block off the enemy's vision inside the connector, making it difficult for them to rotate between bombsites.
Bridge Over the River
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The bridge is another high-risk area, often exposed to enemy snipers. A smoke grenade here can temporarily block the line of sight of snipers, allowing your team to safely cross. To execute the perfect smoke:
Stand with your back to the green trash can.
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Aim at the designated point (see image) and throw the smoke without jumping.
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The smoke will fall onto the bridge, giving your team the cover needed to cross safely.
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Smoke | Video Reference |
|---|---|
Toilet Smoke from T-Spawn | |
Connector Smoke from T-Spawn | |
Bridge Smoke from Alley | |
B Site Heaven Smoke from Monster | |
A Site Bank Smoke from Long | |
A Site Truck Smoke from Long | |
B Site Short Smoke from T-Spawn | |
Monster Smoke from T-Spawn | |
Divider Smoke from Fountain | |
Long A Smoke from Playground | |
B Site Exit Smoke from Short | |
A Site Default Smoke from Mid |
Conclusion
How smokes work on Overpass in CS2 is an important approach to learn in order to present and derive opportunities. Without the use of smokes it’s possible if not most times futile to plan attacks since the enemy will have everything under control. With smoke we can cut off long sightlines, take out the enemy’s snipers who are on high spots and safely navigate through narrow openings free from the antagonists.
To add more practice and the almighty know how detailed lineups work properly, one will have to go into the freemode with or without an accompaniment and see what you can do about these smokes.
