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Dust II

Dust II is the most played map in CS history. It rewards raw aim and mid control — whoever controls Mid and Long dictates the round. Simple layout with two long sightlines makes AWPs extremely powerful here.

Callouts

14 key positions every player should know on Dust II.

Radar — Dust II
Dust II radar overview with callout positions

Numbered dots match the callout list. Click a dot or a row to highlight it. Positions are approximate.

Grenade Lineups

Essential smokes, molotovs and flashes for executes and holds.

Trajectories — Dust II
Dust II grenade lineup trajectories

○ throw position → ● landing spot. Click a trajectory or a lineup card to highlight it. Positions are approximate.

Lineup Videos

Latest up-to-date grenade lineup guides for Dust II.

CS2 Dust 2 Smokes You NEED to Know in 2026

CS2 Dust 2 — EVERY T-Side Smoke in 3 Minutes

Strategy

T-Side Strategy

  • 01Fight for Long control early — a fast Long take with flashes wins many pistol and gun rounds.
  • 02Smoke Xbox and take Catwalk for a Short A split with Long.
  • 03Lower Tunnel + Mid Doors smoke enables a strong B split with fewer flashes needed.
  • 04Save AWP duels for Mid Doors only when you have utility advantage.

CT-Side Strategy

  • 01Always keep one player watching Long with utility to delay; retake with Short player.
  • 02AWP Mid Doors early — it punishes dry Mid crosses hard.
  • 03On B, play crossfires: one at Plat, one near Window/Doors, never both in the same line.
  • 04Use CT smokes to cut Tunnels when B player is alone — buys rotation time.

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