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By GamGem ResearchLast updated 7 Oct 2026

Valve’s latest change to Mirage, 22 Sept 2026: “Reinforced scaffolding by balcony in A site.” Valve’s note · 13 lineups are older than a change — re-check in game.

Mirage smokes and lineupsMirage

Essential Ten

10 essentials of 13 lineups

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  • Near the far end of the raised walkway (T roof) past the first steps outside T Spawn, then turn around.1 stand
    Midway between the two posts sticking up into the sky behind you, nudged slightly right.2 aim
    3 landA
    Covers Jungle and the Connector exit onto A, removing that side of the CT crossfire.from A Ramp → JungleThrown from T Roof (A Ramp is our nearest call).
    TExecute
    thrown from the ground
    LMB
    left-click
    3 guides agreenewest guide 14 Oct 2025Older than Valve’s 22 Sept 2026 change — re-check in gameDifficulty easy
    Guides
  • Centered against the short corner wall where the A Ramp path starts, just outside T Spawn.1 stand
    The small wooden plank sticking out from the highest rooftop toward CT.2 aim
    3 landA
    Blocks the CT entrance and the Ticket Booth AWP angle onto A during an execute.from A Ramp → CT
    TExecute
    jumpthrow
    JUMP+LMB
    jumpthrow + left-click
    4 guides agreenewest guide 21 Feb 2026Older than Valve’s 22 Sept 2026 change — re-check in gameDifficulty medium
    Guides
  • Same corner as the Market Window smoke, just outside the TV room in Back Alley.1 stand
    Top edge of the window on the tower, to the right of the Market Window aim point.2 aim
    3 landB
    Blocks Market Door so CTs cannot rotate or peek onto B through it.from B Apartments → MarketSame spot and jumpthrow everywhere; the aim reference differs.
    TExecute
    jumpthrow
    JUMP+LMB
    jumpthrow + left-click
    3 guides agreenewest guide 21 Feb 2026Older than Valve’s 22 Sept 2026 change — re-check in gameDifficulty medium
    Guides
  • In the right-hand corner just outside the TV room (T house) in Back Alley.1 stand
    The top of the tallest building / tower straight ahead.2 aim
    3 landB
    Covers Market Window so CTs in Market cannot watch B or the Apartments exit.from B Apartments → MarketThrown from Back Alley (B Apartments is our nearest call).
    TExecute
    jumpthrow
    JUMP+LMB
    jumpthrow + left-click
    5 guides agreenewest guide 21 Feb 2026Older than Valve’s 22 Sept 2026 change — re-check in gameDifficulty medium
    Guides
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Why these ten

The 10 lineups on Mirage most guides agree on, covering 4 jobs a round needs — ranked by our rule, not the game’s.

102+ guides agree
0in Valve’s map guide
5one-click throws
  • Execute ×7
  • Area control ×2
  • Delay ×1
  • Retake ×1

Sources

  • ▸ csnades.gg10 of 10
  • ▸ getreplay.gg6 of 10
  • ▸ dignitas.gg5 of 10
  • ▸ blast.tv4 of 10
  • ▸ cs2pulse.com4 of 10

Changed since your last visitfirst visit here

  • Reinforced scaffolding by balcony in A site.Valve · 22 Sept 2026this map
  • Improved consistency of grenade jump throws and the accuracy of the jump throw preview camera.Valve · 18 May 2026all maps
  • Adjusted ground smoothing at locations where sloped ground surfaces join with step-height transitions.Valve · 30 Apr 2026all maps
  • Adjusted official map guides to match new surface smoothing.Valve · 24 Apr 2026all maps
  • Adjusted ground smoothing at locations where the player can stand on very thin ledges.Valve · 22 Apr 2026all maps

Patch → you: 0 of your learned lineups here came before a Valve change to their map — re-check those first.
Name watch: 9 rows carry a note where guides call a spot differently — both names kept.

Practice

Start with Jungle / Connector Smoke (from T Roof) — reveal mode hides the aim until you try.

Share

Share Jungle / Connector Smoke (from T Roof) with your team.

Throw-method legend

LMB
Full throw — the longest, highest arc.
RMB
Underhand lob — short and low.
L+R
Medium throw — 50% strength, guaranteed since Valve’s 17 Feb 2024 update.
JUMP
Jumpthrow — jump and release together. One-key binds stopped 19 Aug 2024; Valve made it more consistent 18 May 2026.
RUN · W
Moving throw — the step adds distance; start from the same spot each time.
SHIFT · CTRL
Walk or crouch — a slower, lower release.

Lineups in our words from the guides each row cites · no console positions, no screenshots, no author names · the schematic is ours, not Valve’s radar.