Mirage (de_mirage)
The most popular competitive map in Counter-Strike history. Heavily reliant on Mid window/connector control and coordinated A-site smoke walls.
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Valve / Michael Hüll
128 Tick
Strategic Overview
Mirage is the most tactically versatile and heavily contested map in global competitive CS2. It features a high-ground Mid connector, deep window perch, Palace balconies, and claustrophobic B apartments.
Essential Competitive Strategies
Classic 3-Smoke A Execute
Simultaneous smokes on CT Spawn, Jungle, and Stairs allow Terrorists to plant the bomb behind Triple Box.
Mid Control & Underpass Split
Smoke Window and Top Con, boost a rifler into Window while an Underpass lurk pinches Short.
Window One-Way / Early Frag
Early incendiary down Top Mid, instant re-frag flash from Jungle anchor.
Must-Know Smokes (128 Tick Lineups)
Window Smoke from T-Roof
Target: Mid Window Nest
Medium (Crouch Jumpthrow)Stairs Smoke from T-Spawn
Target: A-Site Stairs
Easy (Standing Throw)Jungle Smoke from T-Spawn
Target: A-Site Jungle / Con
Easy (Standing Throw)Major Callouts & Zones
The sniper nest offering panoramic sightlines into Top Mid and Catwalk.
Staircase corridor connecting Mid directly with A Bombsite.
Ornate interior chamber overlooking A-Site from elevated balcony.
CT vantage point directly behind Connector overlooking A Site.
Narrow hallway connecting T-Spawn with the B Site window and balcony.