Dust 2 CS2 Practice Guide

The most iconic Counter-Strike map. Dust 2 features long sightlines and classic choke points. Essential utility lineups include mid door smoke and A-site cross support.

Map Information

PropertyValue
Map NameDust 2
Map Codede_dust2
Key Smokes5
Callouts10

Callouts

Essential callouts for communication on Dust 2:

A-longA-shortB-tunnelsMidPitCarCTGooseXboxPlatform

Practice Config

// Dust 2 Practice Config // Generated by cs2config.com // Server setup sv_cheats 1 mp_roundtime_defuse 999 mp_freezetime 0 mp_warmup_end // Grenades sv_infinite_ammo 1 ammo_grenade_limit_total 5 sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_pipreview 1 cl_grenadepreview 1 // Movement bind "n" "noclip" bind "mwheeldown" "+jump" echo "Dust 2 practice config loaded"
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Key Smoke Lineups

The most important smoke lineups to learn on Dust 2. Practice these with the config above (grenade trajectory is enabled).

#Smoke Lineup
1Mid doors smoke from T-spawn
2A-site: CT cross smoke from long
3B-site: tunnels to site smoke
4A-long corner smoke
5Xbox smoke from lower tunnels

How to Practice

Start a private match on de_dust2 by selecting Practice and choosing Dust 2. Open the console with the tilde key (~) and paste the practice config above. This gives you unlimited ammo, grenade trajectory visualization, and noclip movement bound to the N key.

Use noclip to quickly position yourself at lineup spots. The grenade trajectory preview lets you see exactly where your grenades will land before you throw them. Practice each smoke lineup until you can land it consistently, then move on to the next one.

Practice Tips for Dust 2

Focus on learning the most impactful smokes first - the ones that block key sightlines for site executes and retakes. Once you have those down, work on flash and molotov lineups for the same positions. Consistency is more important than knowing many lineups, so practice each one until it becomes muscle memory.

FAQ

How do I practice on Dust 2 in CS2?
Start a private match on de_dust2, open the console, and paste the practice config from this page. This enables grenade trajectory, infinite ammo, and noclip for efficient practice.
What are the main callouts on Dust 2?
The main callouts on Dust 2 include: A-long, A-short, B-tunnels, Mid, Pit, Car, CT, Goose, Xbox, Platform. Learning these callouts is essential for team communication.
What smokes should I learn on Dust 2?
Key smokes on Dust 2 include: Mid doors smoke from T-spawn; A-site: CT cross smoke from long; B-site: tunnels to site smoke. These are the most impactful utility lineups for both attacking and defending.