Master strategic smoke plays on Anubis in Counter-Strike 2, transforming narrow corridors into tactical battlegrounds with precise utility for dominant gameplay.
Anubis remains a fascinating battleground in Counter-Strike 2 as we move through 2025, its narrow corridors and multi-level sites demanding precise utility play. While many still consider it Terrorist-favored, clever Counter-Terrorists can flip the script with well-timed smokes that disrupt pushes and create temporary safe zones. Mastering these foggy barriers isn't about raw aim—it's about spatial chess, knowing exactly where to cut vision lanes to force opponents into uncomfortable decisions.
Mid Smoke (CT Side)
Use: Shutting down early Terrorist aggression through Mid
When T's rush mid like clockwork, this smoke turns their momentum into confusion. Throw it from CT spawn while hugging the pillar, crosshair tilted just above that specific wall corner. The jump-throw release makes it consistent—pair it with a cheeky grenade bounce for maximum frustration.
A Site Connector Smoke (T Side)
Use: Isolating A site from CT rotations
Ever notice how CTs magically appear from connector when you plant? This simple lineup from T Upper solves that. Aim dead-center at the window's top frame—no jump needed. It's so forgiving even newcomers land it consistently, creating precious seconds for the post-plant setup.
Heaven Smoke (T Side)
Use: Neutralizing elevated CT snipers
That pesky AWPer camping Heaven becomes useless when this smoke blooms. Waterside positioning is crucial though—teammates must cover B Connector while you calibrate. The crosshair placement shown requires surgical precision; miss by a pixel and you've wasted $300. Practice it until your thumb remembers the angle.
Plateau Smoke (T Side)
Use: Splitting CT heaven holds from tunnel rotations
Think of this as A site's lockdown specialist. Combined with Heaven and Connector smokes, it creates three isolated pockets where CTs can't support each other. Stand parallel to A Main steps, lob towards the railing's upper window—simple yet devastating when executed mid-execute.
Mid Connector Smoke (T Side)
Use: Safe passage to Boat area
Early-round utility that still dominates 2025 meta. From Alley's wooden plank corner, jump-throw towards the door's highest point. Suddenly that risky water crossing becomes a stroll—just watch for CTs trying to spray blindly through the gray curtain.
Palace Smoke (T Side)
Use: Securing B site entry
B site feels like clearing a minefield sometimes. This Ruins-thrown smoke eliminates Palace angles, shrinking the danger zone. Find the wall's second bulge midpoint, crosshair drifting left along the texture pattern. Land it right and you'll only need to check three positions instead of five.
Street Smoke (T Side)
Use: Countering Cave and Street holds
Nothing worse than getting picked by a Cave camper during your B execute. This Ruins lineup solves it—aim at the central-left section of that distinctive wall line. Pair it with a Molotov for Ninja corner and suddenly the site feels conquerable.
B Site Connector Smoke (T Side)
Use: Final barrier for B site control
Most CTs default to Connector when defending B. This smoke exploits that predictability. Stand between Ruins' gate structures, crosshair fixed on a very specific wall point. Nail the trajectory through the gap and watch Connector defenders panic, unsure whether to push smoke or watch for Waters lurkers.
While these eight form Anubis' smoke backbone in 2025, remember—utility alone doesn't win rounds. It's about timing, about knowing when CTs will push through smoke or wait it out. Some pros even deliberately leave gaps in smoke patterns to bait predictable movements. Maybe that's the next evolution? 🤔