Best CS2 smoke lineups for Vertigo

In this article, you can read about the best smoke lineups on Vertigo in CS2. This classic map from CS:GO got an updated look with the Source 2 engine. But in the past, Vertigo has always divided the community and is one map that is likely to be voted the most hated map in the CS2. However, Vertigo is not that bad and is actually one of the most balanced maps in the Active Duty roster.

Here are the best smoke lineups on Vertigo and a guide on how you can throw these smokes in your match. Luckily some of the best smokes are easy to pull off on this map, and anyone can pick them up.

Vertigo B site smokes

Smoking off Electric Box

To smoke the right side of the Electric Box on the B site you need to go beneath the B Stairs and crouch in the corner between the big box and the cement pile.

Image of a stairs on the Vertigo map — Image by N4G Unlocked

While crouching aim at the corner of the big box, and then stand up.

Left-click throw, and this will smoke the right side of the Electric Box on the B site.

Image of the smoke on the B site on the map Vertigo — Image by N4G Unlocked

Similarly, standing in the corner next to the previous one, aim at the corner of the metal railing.

Simply left-clicking will smoke the left side of the Electric Box on the B site.

Smokes from Mid

Going to the Mid next, there are a couple of smokes that can be done from the same place. Start by standing in the corner of Iron on Mid.

Image of Iron on Mid on the map Vertigo — Image by N4G Unlocked

Follow the right side of the middle plank on the box and aim at the top of the box.

Image of Mid on te map Vertigo — Image by N4G Unlocked

Throwing a smoke grenade will smoke the Top Mid exit from the CT spawn.

Image of smoke on Top Mid on Vertigo — Image by N4G Unlocked

From the same spot, you can aim through the opening of the support beam.

This will smoke the entrance to B from the CT spawn and leave you a clean opening into the B site.

Image of smoke on CT on the map Vertigo — Image by N4G Unlocked

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Vertigo A site smokes

Lane Smoke

To start off, stand in the corner on A ramp.

Image of A ramp on the map Vertigo — Image by N4G Unlocked

Aim at the top right corner of the yellow construction scaffolds.

Left-click throw will smoke the left side of the A site and close off the Lane from the rest of the site.

Image of smoke on A site on Vertigo map — Image by N4G Unlocked

Box smoke

Stand in the middle between two bricks on the A ramp.

Aiming above the construction beam will smoke the right side of the A site. Combined with the previous smoke, this smoke can cut the A site in two for easier planting or retaking.