Essential Smokes on Vertigo in Counter-Strike 2
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The initial is that in competition of Counter-Strike, mastering map-specific strategies is the key. However, with the release of the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) game, dynamics on familiar maps have changed substantially so that a completely new understanding of utility use particularly smoke grenades is required. However, among these maps, Vertigo takes a better position as it serves as a complex battleground where employing smokes can have an immense influence on the course of a game.
Best Smokes for Vertigo in CS2
Vertigo is notorious for being vertical and having narrow corridors which pose unique challenges and opportunities for teams playing on it. On Vertigo, effective use of smokes can disturb enemy sightlines, consolidate important locations and open up approaches to bombsites. This also makes their defensive setups more confusing and gives them real advantages during executes or retakes.
1. B Cross Smoke from T Spawn
A crucial smoke for taking control of the B site, it blocks views from CTs holding angles from B stairs, enabling safer passage and site entry for the Terrorists (Ts).
2. Heaven Smoke from A Ramp
A fundamental part of any A site strategy, this smoke obscures vision from one of the most dominant defensive positions on A site, facilitating a much safer site take.
3. A Site Smoke from A Ramp
This lineup isolates defenders directly on the site, enabling a segmented take and reducing potential crossfires, crucial for successful site captures.
4. CT Spawn to B Default Smoke
Deployed from CT spawn, this defensive smoke hinders Terrorists' sightlines and movements as they attempt to take control of the B site, offering CTs better positioning and control during retakes or holds.
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5. Mid Control Smokes
Including smokes thrown from Top Mid to facilitate crossing to B stairs or pressuring window room, these smokes are vital for gaining and maintaining mid control, a strategic area that influences the flow of the game on Vertigo.
6. Elevator to A Site Smoke
Thrown from the Elevator area, this smoke blocks critical rotation paths and sightlines for CTs, which is particularly useful during A site executes.
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7. T Mid to Elevators Smoke
Strategically important for advancing through mid with reduced risk, this smoke blocks vision for CTs positioned at Elevators, providing Ts with safer passage and positioning.
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8. Advanced Smokes for Specific Positions
These include smokes like Ramp to A Back Site, Top Ramp to Elevator, and B Stairs to CTB, each tailored to block specific defensive positions and facilitate tactical plays.
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Implementing Vertigo Smokes in Gameplay
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Knowing when and where to set these smokes may greatly affect how well an organization performs its strategy on Vertigo. To be precise during real matches players and teams should practice these smokes in many situations. For instance Gazooms Counter-Strike 2 mapping tool provides virtual environment to test and refine such strategies.
SMOKE | VIDEO REFERENCE |
|---|---|
B Cross Smoke from T Spawn | |
B Cross Smoke from B Site | |
B Main Smoke from CT Spawn 1 | |
B Main Smoke from CT Spawn 2 | |
B Main Smoke from CT Spawn 3 | |
B Main Smoke from Top Mid | |
B Main Smoke from T Spawn | |
Stairs Smoke from Generator | |
B Entry Smoke from B Site | |
B Entry Smoke from CT Spawn | |
Mid Smoke from CT Spawn | |
Mid Smoke from Top Mid | |
Generator Right Smoke from B Stairs 1 | |
Generator Right Smoke from B Stairs 2 | |
Generator Right Smoke from B Stairs 3 | |
Generator Right Smoke from T Spawn 1 | |
Generator Right Smoke from T Spawn 2 | |
Generator Left Smoke from B Stairs 1 | |
Generator Left Smoke from B Stairs 2 | |
Generator Left Smoke from B Stairs 3 | |
Generator Left Smoke from B Stairs 4 | |
Generator Left Smoke from T Spawn 1 | |
Generator Left Smoke from T Spawn 2 | |
Generator Left Smoke from T Spawn 3 | |
CT Smoke from B Site | |
CT Smoke from B Stairs | |
CT Smoke from T Spawn | |
Boost Smoke from Mid | |
Boost Smoke from Catwalk | |
Boost Smoke from B Stairs 1 | |
Boost Smoke from B Stairs 2 | |
Boost Smoke from T Spawn | |
Elevator Smoke from Mid | |
Heaven Smoke from A Ramp 1 | |
Heaven Smoke from A Ramp 2 | |
Heaven Smoke from A Ramp 1 (duplicate) | |
Heaven Smoke from A Ramp 2 (duplicate) | |
Heaven Smoke from A Ramp 3 | |
Heaven Smoke from A Ramp 4 | |
Elevator Smoke from Short | |
Elevator Smoke from Sidewalk 1 | |
Elevator Smoke from Sidewalk 2 | |
Elevator Smoke from A Ramp 1 | |
Elevator Smoke from A Ramp 2 | |
Elevator Smoke from A Ramp 3 | |
A Site Smoke from A Ramp 1 | |
A Site Smoke from A Ramp 2 | |
A Site Smoke from A Ramp 3 | |
A Site Smoke from A Ramp 4 | |
A Site Smoke from A Ramp 5 | |
Headshot Smoke from A Ramp 1 | |
Headshot Smoke from A Ramp 2 | |
Headshot Smoke from Sidewalk | |
A Site Right Smoke from CT Spawn | |
A Site Right Smoke from A Ramp 1 | |
A Site Right Smoke from A Ramp 2 | |
A Site Right Smoke from Ladder Room | |
A Site Left Smoke from A Ramp 1 | |
A Site Left Smoke from A Ramp 2 | |
A Site Left Smoke from T Spawn 1 | |
A Site Left Smoke from T Spawn 2 | |
A Site Left Smoke from Ladder Room | |
Bottom Ramp Smoke from Sandbags | |
Bottom Ramp Smoke from Elevator 1 | |
Bottom Ramp Smoke from Elevator 2 | |
Scaffold Smoke from Elevator | |
Bottom Ramp Smoke from T Mid | |
Bottom Ramp Smoke from Top Mid | |
Bottom Ramp Smoke from CT Spawn 1 | |
Bottom Ramp Smoke from CT Spawn 2 | |
Scaffold Smoke from A Site | |
Scaffold Smoke from Elevator (duplicate) | |
Sidewalk Smoke from A Ramp | |
Sidewalk Smoke from T Spawn |
Conclusion
Mastery of Vertigo’s smokes in Counter-Strike 2 is a crucial skillset every competitive player must learn to have. Teams integrating these smokes into their strategic playbook will therefore improve their tactical execution and stand a better chance at winning one of the toughest maps in CS2 nowadays. Therefore, staying up-to-date with current effective tactics or utilities employed will be very useful to keep competing.
Therefore this article aims at providing an exhaustive manual for gamers who are interested in improving their approach towards strategies used while playing Vertigo on Counter Strike 2 by putting emphasis on smoke grenades as tools that can be utilized to achieve tactical superiority.
