CS2 Mirage Execute Guide: Pro Smoke Lineups

Mirage remains one of the most played and most competitive maps in CS2, and mastering smoke lineups is essential for both ranked play and professional-level coordination. With the updated sub-tick system, movement accuracy changes, and grenade physics improvements in CS2, many classic smokes have slightly shifted — which means 2025 players need updated, consistent, pixel-perfect lineups.

This guide covers the most important Mirage executes, including A site, B site, mid control, and retake smokes, using methods currently favored by top pro players.

🎯 Why Mirage Smokes Matter More in CS2

CS2’s new engine introduced critical changes:

• ✔ Sub-tick precision affects jump-throw timing

• ✔ Smokes interact with lighting & volumetrics (visibility is different)

• ✔ Grenade physics are more consistent but slightly heavier

• ✔ Doorway, window & bench hitboxes updated

Because of these changes, learning updated 2025 smoke lineups is essential if you want to perform clean executes like the pros.

🅰️ A Site Execute — Must-Know Pro Lineups

Executing A site properly requires three main smokes:
📌 CT Smoke
📌 Jungle Smoke
📌 Stairs Smoke

1. CT Smoke (2025 Consistent Version)

Position: T-Spawn, right corner by the bin
Lineup:

1. Stand flush against the right wall.

2. Aim at the top-left corner of the antenna tip.

3. Use jump-throw bind.

Result: Perfectly covers CT without gaps. Safe plant guaranteed.

2. Jungle / Connector Smoke (Pro Choice)

Position: T-roof (A ramp entrance)
Lineup:

1. Position at the small shadow line on the roof.

2. Aim at the middle of the left tower on the skyline.

3. Jump-throw.

Result: Cuts off window, jungle, and connector setups — crucial for split executing A.

3. Stairs Smoke (Updated for CS2 Hitboxes)

Position: Same T-roof area
Lineup:

1. Stand next to wooden bar, align crosshair with the right wall crease.

2. Aim slightly above the rooftop behind stairs.

3. Throw normally (no jump-throw).

Result: Full stairs block, protecting ramp + palace players on entry.

🌆 Mid Control Smokes — Essential for Round Wins

Mid dominance in Mirage equals map control. Here are the three must-use smokes:

4. Window Smoke (2025 Reliable Version)

Position: Mid Top Boxes
Lineup:

1. Climb onto the boxes.

2. Line up crosshair with the roof edge of the white building.

3. Jump-throw.

Result: Cuts off window AWPer fully — no one-way visibility.

5. Connector Smoke (Top Mid)

Position: Top Mid, left wall
Lineup:

1. Stand in the corner at the wall crack.

2. Aim at the antenna intersection on the right.

3. Normal throw.

Result: Works consistently even during movement tick variations.

6. Catwalk Smoke (Mid to B Split)

Position: Top Mid, next to boxes
Lineup:

1. Look at the top of the satellite dish.

2. Move slightly left until aligned with the roof corner.

3. Throw.

Result: Blocks short pushers, allowing smooth B split.

🅱️ B Site Execute — Pro-Level Smoke Lineups

7. Bench Smoke

Position: Apartments, behind the first pillar
Lineup:

1. Crouch and aim at the middle of the wooden beam.

2. Normal throw.

Result: Removes bench angles, protecting site entry.

8. Market Window Smoke

Position: Same location
Lineup:

1. Aim at the inner corner of the roof triangle.

2. Jump-throw.

Result: Prevents AWPers from holding Market Window.

9. Market Door Smoke

Position: Apps back corner
Lineup:

1. Align crosshair with the right light post on the horizon.

2. Throw.

Result: Ensures safe B plant and prevents Market retakes.

♻️ Retake Smokes (Used by Pro Teams in 2025)

10. One-Way Jungle Retake Smoke

Placed at the edge of triple box, allowing defenders to see A ramp without being seen.

11. B Apps Slow Retake Smoke

Thrown from Market Door, pushing attackers back while giving CTs breathing room.

12. Mid Window Re-Fight Smoke

Placed at the corner of Window, letting CTs regain mid control safely.

🎮Tips to Execute Like a Pro

✔ Use a jump-throw bind — essential for CS2 sub-tick consistency
✔ Practice lineups in Rechamber servers
✔ Combine smokes with flash timing
✔ Communicate exact timings (“Stairs 3…2…1… go”)
✔ Never throw A site executes without a Stairs + Jungle combo