{"id":27123,"date":"2025-07-16T11:41:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/?p=27123"},"modified":"2025-07-16T11:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:41:31","slug":"cs2-top-10-must-know-utility-lineups-for-dust-2-ct-t-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/news\/cs-2\/cs2-top-10-must-know-utility-lineups-for-dust-2-ct-t-side\/","title":{"rendered":"CS2 Top 10 Must-Know Utility Lineups for Dust 2 (CT &amp; T Side)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Struggling to win fights on <strong>Dust2 <\/strong>because of missed smokes or flashes? This <strong>CS2 <\/strong>utility guide made for you by <strong>Blix.gg<\/strong> team breaks down the most important nades for both <strong>T<\/strong> and <strong>CT <\/strong>sides \u2014 with exact lineups and video demos for each. Learning and using the utility will improve your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Want even more Dust2 smokes?<\/strong><br>Don\u2019t miss our <a href=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/news\/cs-2\/cs2-dust2-smokes-guide-lineups-for-every-situation\/\">CS2 Dust2 Smokes Guide \u2014 Lineups for Every Situation<\/a>, where we cover advanced smokes for every part of the map, with pro setups and situational tips.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary Table of Dust 2 Utility Lineups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Utility Name<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Side<\/th><th>Use Case \/ Benefit<\/th><th>Video Link<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">A Long Flash<\/mark><\/td><td>Flash<\/td><td>T<\/td><td>Take A Long control<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4Qbhl3L1Us0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">A CT Smoke<\/mark><\/td><td>Smoke<\/td><td>T<\/td><td>Cross safely from Long to A Site<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FPUe4P-3pq0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">X Box Smoke<\/mark><\/td><td>Smoke<\/td><td>T<\/td><td>Block AWPer vision from Top Mid<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pNiwR6OJzwM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">CT Mid Smoke<\/mark><\/td><td>Smoke<\/td><td>T<\/td><td>Split B or Mid without CT interference<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GJetCxqO3v8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">B Flash<\/mark><\/td><td>Flash<\/td><td>T\/CT<\/td><td>Clear B Site when executing or retaking<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xc_POVdqmNY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">B Retake Flash<\/mark><\/td><td>Flash<\/td><td>CT<\/td><td>Retake B Site after plant<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WPlgrtuPbd0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Long Retake Flash<\/mark><\/td><td>Flash<\/td><td>CT<\/td><td>Flash out T players holding A Long<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mJbGEI-3RT8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">B Tunnels Deep Smoke<\/mark><\/td><td>Smoke<\/td><td>CT<\/td><td>Delay or deny B Rush<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0Z1ucjYQJ60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Long Smoke<\/mark><\/td><td>Smoke<\/td><td>CT<\/td><td>Block vision or slow Long push<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y8yU1UKxb6E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Mid Cross HE<\/mark><\/td><td>HE<\/td><td>CT<\/td><td>Cross Mid safely by blocking sniper vision<\/td><td><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0U_6HFUtCYA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T Side Utility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Long Flash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dust 2 Pop Flash on A Long\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Qbhl3L1Us0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> <\/mark>Helps your team to take control of A Long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>Align your crosshair and position as shown in the video, jump, and throw smoke at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This flash is the main one that most pro players use when they&#8217;re about to take <strong>A Long <\/strong>control playing on a <strong>T-side<\/strong>. It flashes almost every position of <strong>CT-side<\/strong> players looking towards <strong>Long Box<\/strong> where <strong>T-side<\/strong> players run from, except<strong> A<\/strong> <strong>Long Pit, <\/strong>which it only flashes partially but not fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A CT Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Shortest Guide to Smoke CT From Long Dust2\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FPUe4P-3pq0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Why it matters:<\/mark><\/strong> Prevent <strong>CT <\/strong>players from peeking at <strong>T<\/strong> players crossing from <strong>Long <\/strong>to the <strong>A Site<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>For this smoke, you will need to place your crosshair as shown in the video, then start running and throwing your smoke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This smoke allows you to cross from <strong>Long to A Site<\/strong> without being exposed to the <strong>CT-side <\/strong>players playing from three positions &#8211; <strong>A Short<\/strong>, <strong>CT Spawn<\/strong>, and any players rotating from B site. It is essential to use this smoke whenever you have <strong>A Long <\/strong>control and decide to push deeper into the <strong>A Site<\/strong> to take the bombplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">X Box Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Shortest Guide to Smoke Dust2 X Box\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pNiwR6OJzwM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> <\/mark>Prevent <strong>CT <\/strong>AWPer from peeking <strong>Top Mid<\/strong> and <strong>Short<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>Follow the lineup demonstrated in the video, jump, and throw smoke simultaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The main smoke for taking <strong>Mid Area<\/strong> control and to make it safe for <strong>T-side<\/strong> players to cross from <strong>Mid to A Short<\/strong>. It works perfectly if you play <strong>A Split<\/strong>, which means you decide to push both<strong> A Long<\/strong> and <strong>A Short <\/strong>to take the <strong>A Bombsite<\/strong> later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CT Mid Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Shortest Guide to Smoke CT From Mid Dust2\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GJetCxqO3v8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> <\/mark>Prevent <strong>CT <\/strong>players from <strong>A <\/strong>to see <strong>Mid<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>To throw this smoke, all you need is to remember the dark spot, place your crosshair there, as shown in the video, and make a left-click throw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most important smoke when you split or just push<strong> Mid to B<\/strong> site, as it completely covers the<strong> CT Spawn<\/strong>, and any <strong>CT-side<\/strong> players rotating from <strong>A<\/strong> won&#8217;t be able to help their teammates holding the <strong>B Site<\/strong> until the smoke disappears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B Flash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dust 2 Flash to Push B Site\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xc_POVdqmNY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> <\/mark>It flashes <strong>CT <\/strong>players holding most of the positions on <strong>B Site<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>Match the position and crosshair placement from the video, and then use a simple left-click throw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy and simple, but still one of the most useful grenades that will help you a lot in executing <strong>B Site<\/strong> when you play on a<strong> T-side<\/strong> or even when you&#8217;re a<strong> CT-side<\/strong> player and coming from <strong>B Tunnels<\/strong> to retake the control of the <strong>B Bombsite<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CT Side Utility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B Retake Flash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dust 2 Flash Guide to Retake B Site\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WPlgrtuPbd0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> <\/mark>Flashes most of the positions of <strong>B Bombsite<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>Use the exact position and aim shown in the clip, jump, and throw the nade at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important flash grenades to know as a <strong>CT <\/strong>side player for retaking the <strong>B Bombsite <\/strong>control. This flash works to fully blind most of the positions that <strong>T-side<\/strong> players usually hold when they plant the bomb, and it will surely help your teammates to have a better chance at killing enemy players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Retake Flash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Guide How to Flash A Long from CT\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mJbGEI-3RT8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Why it matters:<\/mark><\/strong> Flashes any player running through <strong>A Long<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>To throw this flashbang, stand at the same spot, aim as shown, and then use a simple left-click throw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple and known, and used by many players, this flash grenade is good for peeking <strong>A Long<\/strong> after the <strong>T-side<\/strong> gets control of it, you&#8217;re holding it as a<strong> CT-side <\/strong>player. Bouncing it off the wall makes it almost a pop flash, which is hard to avoid. Considering the position you&#8217;re throwing it from, you&#8217;re almost instantly ready to peek and take a look at the blind enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B Tunnels Deep Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Guide to Deep Smoke Tunnels on Dust 2\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0Z1ucjYQJ60?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> <\/mark>Slowing the push and taking control of <strong>Tunnels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>Set up like in the video and use a jump-throw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rushing <strong>B<\/strong> is one of the common strategies for the <strong>T-side<\/strong> players on<strong> Dust 2<\/strong>, and this smoke will prevent or at least slow the<strong> T-side <\/strong>push and give your team time to take better positions. It can also be used just to distract the enemy team and leave them having no idea what you&#8217;re about to do, or simply buy your team time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Smoke Long on Dust 2 from CT\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y8yU1UKxb6E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> <\/mark>It makes pushing <strong>A Long<\/strong> hard for <strong>T<\/strong> players.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>Stand and aim at the reference spot shown above, jump, and throw smoke at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throwing this smoke while your teammate is running towards <strong>Long Box<\/strong> is a perfect setup for your teammate and gives him an advantage if <strong>T-side <\/strong>players decide to push <strong>Long <\/strong>early in the round. It can also be used later in the round, whenever you get your team&#8217;s information that <strong>T-side <\/strong>is rotating towards A through their spawn, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mid Cross HE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dust 2 Guide to Cross Mid with HE Grenade\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0U_6HFUtCYA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> <\/mark>Letting you cross <strong>Mid <\/strong>without being exposed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>How to throw:<\/strong> <\/mark>To throw this HE, you need only remember the crosshair spot, place your crosshair there, as shown in the video, and make a left-click throw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the <strong>HE Grenade<\/strong> to safely cross through <strong>Mid Doors<\/strong> instead of smoke helps you to safely cross to B site without getting exposed to the enemy sniper holding it, as the <strong>HE Grenade<\/strong> explosion blocks his vision. The advantage here is obviously using a <strong>HE Grenade <\/strong>instead of smoke, saving the smoke for later round scenarios where you can help your team to stop any push with it or retake the bombsite.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utility Practice Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Enter Practice Mode to Practice Smokes\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aDamHrJEKTU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CS2 &#8211; Guide to Practice Using Utility<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to click the &#8220;<strong>PLAY<\/strong>&#8221; button, go to &#8220;<strong>PRACTICE<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>CASUAL<\/strong>&#8220;, and then turn the three buttons green, as shown on the left side in the video above. Then, pick the map you want to practice your smokes on and click &#8220;<strong>GO<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you&#8217;ll need to know a few console commands to make it easier to practice; here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>sv_cheats 1<\/strong> &#8211; enables other console commands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>bot_kick<\/strong> &#8211; to kick all the bots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bind KEY noclip <\/strong>&#8211; put any KEY you want so after throwing a smoke, you can click it and fly following your smoke and see how it lands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bind KEY<\/strong> &#8220;give weapon_smokegrenade&#8221; &#8211; put any KEY you want, and it will give you a <strong>smoke grenade<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bind KEY<\/strong> &#8220;give weapon_flashbang&#8221; &#8211; put any KEY you want, and it will give you a <strong>Flashbang grenade<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bind KEY<\/strong> &#8220;give weapon_hegrenade&#8221; &#8211; put any KEY you want, and it will give you a<strong> HE grenade<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bind KEY<\/strong> &#8220;ent_fire smokegrenade_projectile kill; stopsound&#8221; &#8211; put any KEY you want, and it will make a <strong>smoke <\/strong>disappear as you click the key, so you don&#8217;t have to wait to throw another <strong>smoke<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sv_rethrow_last_grenade<\/strong> &#8211; Mostly used to practice <strong>flashbangs <\/strong>and <strong>molotovs<\/strong>, it makes you repeat your recent grenade and see it from the other perspective, for example, without throwing it once again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Want to boost your grenade training and FPS at the same time?<\/strong><br>Check out our full guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/news\/cs-2\/cs2-performance-boost-must-use-console-commands\/\">Must-Use Console Commands in CS2 for improving your in-game performance<\/a>, practicing utility more efficiently, and getting better visuals.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communicate with your teammates to play around your nades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combine smoke strategies with your teammates&#8217; smokes to cover more positions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always consider timing and audio cues to throw utility without being punished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice lineups offline or on workshop maps until muscle memory builds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning more grenade lineups will change your game drastically, and your teammates will be happy to have someone like you on their team. Now, it&#8217;s time to get to practice and crush your competitive matches with more utility knowledge that you got, surprising your enemies and becoming a pro with your utility!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Struggling to win fights on Dust2 because of missed smokes or flashes? This CS2 utility guide made for you by Blix.gg team breaks down the most important nades for both T and CT sides \u2014 with exact lineups and video demos for each. Learning and using the utility will improve your game. 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