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Mirage
Mirage revolves around Mid control. T-side utility through Mid opens splits to both sites, while CTs rely on aggressive info plays through Window and Underpass. One of the most utility-dependent maps in the pool.
Callouts
15 key positions every player should know on Mirage.
Radar — Mirage
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 — Mirage
○ 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 Mirage.
CS2 Mirage Smokes You NEED to Know in 2026
10 MUST KNOW Smokes For Mirage (2026)
Strategy
T-Side Strategy
- 01Default: 2 Mid (Underpass + Top Mid), 2 A Ramp, 1 B Apps — react to info.
- 02Smoke Window every round you can afford it; a blind Window player = free Mid.
- 03A execute needs 3 smokes (CT, Jungle, Stairs) + Palace/Ramp flashes.
- 04Late-round B hits through Apps punish CT rotations after Mid pressure.
CT-Side Strategy
- 01Window AWP controls Mid, but jiggle — the T spawn smoke lands ~15s in.
- 02B anchor plays off Van/Bench crossfire with Market support.
- 03Use Connector aggression sparingly — a lost Connector duel opens both sites.
- 04Save utility for retakes: Jungle smoke + Firebox molotov wins most A retakes.