CS2: Complete Utility Guide

Utility usage separates good players from great ones in Counter-Strike 2. Mastering smokes, flashbangs, molotovs, and HE grenades is essential for executing strategies and winning rounds. This guide covers fundamental utility concepts and essential lineups for every map.

Grenade Types & Usage

Grenade	Cost	Primary Use	Damage/Effect
Smoke Grenade	$300	Block vision, execute sites	18-second duration
Flashbang	$200	Blind enemies, entry fragging	1-5 second blind
Molotov/Incendiary	$400/$600	Area denial, flush enemies	40 HP/second
HE Grenade	$300	Damage, finish low HP enemies	Up to 98 HP
Decoy	$50	Fake footsteps, distraction	No damage

Smoke Grenade Mastery

Smoke Fundamentals

• Duration: 18 seconds in CS2 (increased from CS:GO)
• Bloom Time: 2-3 seconds to fully expand
• One-Ways: Smokes that allow you to see enemies but they can't see you
• Extinguishing: Smokes put out molotovs/incendiaries

Essential Smoke Lineups by Map

Dust 2

Mirage

Flashbang Techniques

Flash Types

Flash Type	When to Use	Effectiveness
Pop Flash	Entry fragging, quick peeks	High (enemies can't dodge)
Deep Flash	Clearing multiple angles	Medium (easier to dodge)
Self Flash	Solo plays, unexpected timing	High risk, high reward
Team Flash	Coordinated pushes	Very High (with communication)

Pop Flash Locations

Essential pop flashes for common positions:

• Dust 2 Long A: Flash over long doors for safe peek
• Mirage Palace: Flash out of palace for A site entry
• Inferno Banana: Flash around corner for B site push
• Overpass Monster: Flash into monster for safe clear

Avoiding Flashes

1. Turn Away: Look at wall/ground when you hear flash
2. Use Cover: Hide behind objects to block flash
3. Predict Timing: Anticipate enemy flashes and pre-turn
4. Jiggle Peek: Quick peeks to bait flashes

Molotov & Incendiary Strategy

Offensive Molotov Usage

• Flush Enemies: Force CTs out of strong positions
• Post-Plant: Delay defuse attempts (40 HP/second damage)
• Clear Corners: Burn common hiding spots before entering
• Block Rotations: Prevent fast CT rotations

Defensive Incendiary Usage

• Delay Pushes: Slow down T-side executes
• Deny Plants: Burn default plant spots
• Retake Support: Clear corners during retakes
• Economy Damage: Force enemies to use utility or take damage

Essential Molotov Lineups

Map	Position	Purpose
Dust 2	A Site - Default Plant	Deny plant from T spawn
Mirage	B Site - Van	Flush out van position
Inferno	Banana - Sandbags	Delay B push
Overpass	A Site - Truck	Clear truck position

HE Grenade Tactics

Optimal HE Usage

• Stack Damage: Coordinate multiple HEs on same position (up to 294 HP total)
• Finish Kills: Use on low HP enemies behind cover
• Eco Rounds: Maximize damage when you can't afford guns
• Predict Positions: Throw at common spots during executes

HE Grenade Damage

Distance	Damage (No Armor)	Damage (With Armor)
Direct Hit	98 HP	57 HP
Close (1-2m)	60-80 HP	35-45 HP
Medium (3-5m)	30-50 HP	20-30 HP
Far (6m+)	10-20 HP	5-15 HP

Utility Economy

Standard Utility Buys

Utility Priority by Role

Role	Essential Utility	Optional Utility
Entry Fragger	2 Flashes	Smoke, HE
Support	Smoke, 2 Flashes, Molotov	HE
AWPer	Smoke, Flash	Molotov, HE
IGL	Smoke, Molotov	Flashes, HE
Anchor	Molotov, Smoke	Flashes, HE

Advanced Utility Concepts

Utility Fakes

Use utility to fake site executes:

1. Throw Smokes: Use 1-2 smokes on one site
2. Add Flashes: Flash into site to simulate entry
3. Molotov Common Spots: Burn typical CT positions
4. Rotate: Quickly move to other site while CTs rotate

Utility Trading

Force enemies to use utility before executing:

• Jiggle Peeks: Bait out molotovs and flashes
• Fake Pushes: Make noise to draw defensive utility
• Wait for Utility: Execute after CTs use their nades
• Economy Advantage: CTs with no utility are easier to execute against

One-Way Smokes

Controversial but effective smoke positions:

• How They Work: Smoke allows you to see enemy feet/head while they can't see you
• Risk: If enemy knows the one-way, they can counter it
• Best Use: Unexpected positions, not every round
• Examples: Mirage CT smoke, Dust 2 Xbox smoke

Utility Combos & Executes

Standard A Site Execute (Mirage)

1. Smoke CT (Player 1)
2. Smoke Jungle (Player 2)  
3. Smoke Stairs (Player 3)
4. Molotov Default Plant (Player 4)
5. Flash Palace (Player 5)
6. Entry through Ramp/Palace

Standard B Site Execute (Inferno)

1. Smoke CT (Player 1)
2. Smoke Coffins (Player 2)
3. Molotov Spools (Player 3)
4. Flash Fountain (Player 4)
5. Entry through Banana

Utility Training Methods

Practice Routine

1. Offline Practice (15 min): Practice lineups with sv_grenade_trajectory 1
2. Prefire Maps (10 min): Learn common positions to nade
3. Retake Servers (20 min): Practice utility in realistic scenarios
4. Demo Review (15 min): Watch pro players' utility usage

Useful Console Commands

sv_cheats 1
sv_grenade_trajectory 1
sv_grenade_trajectory_time 10
sv_infinite_ammo 1
ammo_grenade_limit_total 5
mp_roundtime 60
mp_roundtime_defuse 60
mp_buy_anywhere 1
mp_buytime 99999

Common Utility Mistakes

Mistake	Why It's Bad	How to Fix
Wasting Utility	No nades for important rounds	Save utility for executes and retakes
Team Flashing	Blinds teammates, loses rounds	Communicate before throwing flashes
Predictable Nades	Enemies dodge or counter	Vary timing and positions
No Utility Buys	Can't execute or defend properly	Always buy at least smoke + flash
Wrong Nade Order	Smokes bloom before team is ready	Coordinate timing with team

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