Dust 2 | Tournament Maps in CS GO CS GO Guide and Tips
Last update: 01 February 2018
Dust 2 is a map used in Bomb Defusal mode. From the very beginning, Dust has been the most popular map in every of the Counter-Strike games. There are two locations where you can plant bombs. Dust II is a preferable map for Capture the Flag rather than Control Point mode. This is especially true for bombsite A, as there is no place to hide once the enemy launches an assault from both sides. In terms of defense, bombsite B is much better - all it takes is two players to secure the area from both sides.
Smoke grenades
The following list presents recommended smoke grenade throws that can be very useful during gameplay.
You can perform a very simple throw that will surely limit field of view of all the players waiting on the other side of the doors leading to bombsite A. All you need to do is turn your back towards the doors located right behind the terrorist spawn zone, the one on the wall. Now place yourself as close to the doors as possible, aim at the spot marked in the screenshot and press LMB.
The screenshot presents the result of your throw. This gives you a very effective cover against all the enemies waiting behind the corner. It's highly possible that someone will protect this spot at the beginning of the round - your smoke screen will make it easier to get through the doors.
Here is a second variation of the previous throw. Place yourself in the corner, between two crates and aim at the marked spot. Perform a long throw by pressing LMB.
The smoke screen should cover the corner where one of your opponents is likely to hide. It is especially possible at the beginning of the round, when Counter-Terrorists are defending the passage to bombsite A.
You can perform another useful throw from the Terrorist side. Just place yourself in the corner of the building and aim at the marked spot. All you need to do is press LMB and toss your grenade.
This will protect you from attacks from the right side. If you combine this throw with the previous one, which covered the corner of the map on the left side, you will be able to assault bombsite A without hesitation.
In this situation, the player is standing on a barrel, right behind the tunnel exit leading to bombsite A. Aim at the marked spot, hold down LMB, go forward and release the button.
You get a smoke screen that will protect you from players located in the passage leading to the Counter-Terrorist Spawn Zone, or enemies standing on the balcony.
Place yourself right next to the wall and aim at the marked spot. Now perform a sneaky throw by pressing LMB while moving forward.
This way you should be able to cover the so-called X-Box without risking getting hit. It's not the easiest throw but you should be able to master the trick after a couple attempts.
Stand in the corner, between the wall and the crate, and aim at the marked spot. Press LMB to throw your grenade.
If you managed to do it right, the grenade will explode exactly in front of the Counter-Terrorist tunnel. The smoke screen will greatly limit your opponent's field of view.
To perform this throw, you need to stand right next to the wall and put your back against the doors. Aim at the marked spot, press LMB and throw the smoke grenade after moving forward.
The grenade lands further into the Counter-Terrorist tunnel and limits field of view of all the enemies.
You can perform another interesting throw when you are on your way to bombsite A. Stand against the wall, next to the crate, and aim at the marked spot. Now press LMB to throw your grenade.
This will create a smoke screen inside the Counter-Terrorist tunnel and hide you from enemies on the other side.
Stand on the roof of the car, on its right side, and aim at the marked spot. Use LMB to throw your smoke grenade.
The smoke screen covers you from all enemies trying to make their way through the tunnel to reach this side.
Stand in the Counter-Terrorist tunnel, aim at the crates and throw your grenade (LMB) while moving. You don't have to be too accurate when it comes to the red dot marked in the picture. You can aim slightly above or below it.
This way you create a smoke screen for all the players who want to reach bombsite B safely and avoid opponents on the other side of the doors.
Before you enter bombsite B, you can throw a grenade into the tunnel from the Terrorist side. Turn your back towards the wall, aim at the marked spot and press LMB to throw the grenade.
This protects you from players who are waiting in the tunnel. It's a very popular place among players using sniper rifles.
Stand right next to the crate located in bombsite A, aim at the marked spot and press LMB to throw a smoke grenade.
This creates a smoke screen for all players who are coming from the Terrorist side. They won't be able to tell how many people are defending bombsite A.
Stand on the crates, right next to the wall and aim at the marked spot. Hold down LMB, jump and throw your grenade.
The created smoke screen will protect you from players attacking from the Terrorist Spawn Zone. Furthermore, it will limit field of view of all the enemies looking through the doors. In the meantime, you will be safe behind barrels on the left side, right next to the telegraph pole.
Flashbang grenades
The following list describes recommended flashbang throws that can be very useful during gameplay.
Stand in the corner of the tunnel that connects two fighting sides and aim at the marked spot. Now jump up and press LMB to throw your grenade.
The grenade flies above the tunnel, bounces off an invisible wall, falls down and explodes in the marked area. All the enemies on the other side of the tunnel won't have time to react and the blast will blind them. Furthermore, allies waiting at the doors will not be affected by the blast. This means that they can strike right away.
Aim at the marked spot and use LMB to throw your flashbang. Enemies won't have time to react and the blast blinds all the players who are looking at the doors. Allies waiting at the doors will not be affected by the blast.
Before you enter bombsite B, you can throw a flashbang and blind any potential opponents. Use the wall presented in the screenshot. Don't worry too much about the red dot - you can aim slightly up or down.
Here is another wall that you can use to throw a flashbang into bombsite B.
While you are assaulting the enemy through the tunnel presented above, you should prepare a flashbang and aim (more or less) at the marked spot. You need to be fast and perform your LMB throw while moving.
If you managed to throw the grenade properly, it should explode in the corner of the tunnel and blind all the opponents facing that direction.
Try to aim between the two pipes of the billboard and use LMB to throw your grenade.
The grenade will bounce off of the sign and blind all the nearby players.
Throw another flashbang entering the long passage that leads to bombsite A. Examine the picture to adjust your position and aim. Hit LMB to throw your grenade.
The grenade will explode behind your back, right around the corner. All the enemies facing that direction will be affected by the blast.
Use the ramp near bombsite A to perform a short and useful throw. Stand right by the wall and aim at the marked spot. Now use RMB to throw your grenade.
The grenade explodes at the top of the crate - its blast will blind all the nearby opponents.
If you are planning an assault through long passage A, and you want to protect yourself from enemies, who could be watching you from the tunnel then you should perform the following throw. Aim at the marked spot while running and use LMB to throw your flashbang.
The grenade explodes right around the corner and the blast will blind all the players facing that direction. They will have no time to react. Just remember that you need to look away while running. Otherwise, you may blind yourself.
Try to aim at the right part of the pole so the grenade will land in the right direction. Use LMB to throw your flashbang.
The grenade should bounce to the right and blind all the players located by the tunnel's entrance. Furthermore, the blast should also affect enemies hiding behind the container on the right side.
Aim at the marked spot and use LMB to throw a flashbang before you leave the long passage A and enter the open space.
The grenade bounces off of the wall and explodes above the ground. All the players in the surrounding area will be affected by the blast. It's a very clever move because opponents equipped with sniper rifles will be waiting on the Counter-Terrorist side.
If you want to go through the tunnel towards bombsite B, you can aim a flashbang at the ceiling and use LMB to throw the item while moving. Move forward - the grenade explodes behind your back and disorients your opponents.
Boost spots
The following pages describe places where you can order your ally to adjust his position and jump on his shoulders.
When at least two people are defending bombsite B, you can ask your ally to stand in the marked position and jump on their shoulders.
Let the ally straighten up and jump. You will have a clear view of enemies coming from the tunnel.
Once you create a smoke screen in the doors leading to the middle passage, you can ask your ally to crouch (see the picture above). Then, you have to jump on his shoulders.
You have a clear view of enemies moving towards bombsite A.
When you are defending bombsite B, you can ask your ally to move to the marked location and then jump on his shoulders. Jump again so that your companion can straighten up.
You will have a clear view of both the tunnel and the passage on the Terrorists side on the right.
If your companion moves a little higher you will be able to jump on his shoulders once again.
This will grant you an even better view - you can now look deeper into the tunnel.
Enter the lower tunnel on the Terrorist side to perform another trick. Tell your ally move to the marked spot and jump on their shoulders.
You will have a clear view of enemies coming from bombsite A.
Ask your companion to stand in the marked location and carefully jump on their shoulders. Keep in mind that for a brief moment you will be exposed to attacks from the inner part of bombsite B.
You now have a clear view of the tunnel and all the enemies who try to plant or defuse a bomb.
If you know that one of your opponents is inside the Terrorist Spawn Zone, and has AWP, you can ask your ally to crouch in the marked position and jump on their shoulders.
Zoom in to locate the enemy on the other side of the map. The good thing is that a player won't be able to see you.
Places where you can set an ambush or expect one.
The following pages provide a list of several places that you can use to set an ambush or that can be useful when you are moving across the map.
Approach the crates from the marked side and order your character to move right while climbing the obstacle.
Your character goes up and you will be able to spot an enemy. The great thing is that you will remain hidden.
This place is always protected by one member of the Counter-Terrorist squad. The presented tunnel is one of few places that can be used by Terrorists to reach the bombsites. This particular exit is so popular that you can be sure that someone is going to appear there sooner or later (after throwing a smoke grenade or a flashbang, that is).
The doors in the picture are another example of a passage that you should protect. However, watch out for players using AWP, as they can spot you through the narrow gap. When that happens, they will fire immediately without hesitation. In order to move safely through this part of the map you should jump while running or use a smoke grenade.
This is the third entrance that can be used by Terrorists to reach a bombsite. They will often use smoke grenades or flashbangs, so don't stand too close to the entrance.
Hide behind this wall and you will have a good spot to work from. It will be much easier to fall back to a safe position, in case you spot too many enemies. When that happens, alert your teammates immediately and prepare some grenades. If you are not covered by any of your allies, you will also need to pay attention to the long road on the left side. It's highly possible that you will come across players with AWP here.
Let's move to bombsite B. You are safe behind the obstacles and you can see the tunnel through the narrow gap between the crates. If anyone comes from that direction, you will be the first one to know.
This is a very popular spot among Counter-Terrorists defending bombsite B. Here, you can come across players with rifles and sniper rifles. If you crouch behind the barrels, you should be partially covered from enemy fire. Stand up to fire back and take cover by crouching again.
Yet another popular place among Counter-Terrorists. Stand behind this obstacle and you will get a clear view of the tunnel (unless your enemies throw a smoke grenade, that is).
Incoming enemies won't notice you if you hide behind the car and crouch. If you stand up fast enough and fire, you can catch your opponents by surprise. The main drawback is that Terrorists will often throw HE grenades and Molotov Cocktails in your direction.
Hide around the corner and you will have a clear view of the narrow passage that leads to bombsite A. A smoke screen in the entrance can provide you an additional cover. However, you need to watch out for enemies coming from above because they will surely aim in this direction.
The Terrorist Spawn Zone is the favorite location of all the players using AWP. There is always someone who will keep an eye on the passage in the distance and on Counter-Terrorists trying to reach bombsite B. You need to have quick reflexes if you want to hit any opponents. A good solution is to aim slightly at the door and fire right after you spot an enemy. This is possible because AWP bullets have great penetration power and can easily eliminate players located behind similar obstacles.
If you are on the Terrorist Side and you want to reach bombsite B, you should first check the corridor in the distance (see the screenshot). It's highly possible that one of the Counter-Terrorists is defending this path. You should also check the stairs leading down immediately. They are located on the right side.
On your way to bombsite B, you can frequently come across an opponent waiting in the previously described Counter-Terrorist position. Players will often crouch behind the presented obstacle, thus it's important to check this location before you move forward. If you have your AWP, you can blind fire through a smoke screen.
This is another highly occupied position so you may want to check it before entering bombsite B. Just like in the case of the previous position, you are more than welcome to blind fire.
Investigate the hole in the wall on your right if you are using the tunnel leading deeper into bombsite B. An enemy may be hiding there.
Once you exit the tunnel, you should immediately check if there are any enemies hiding behind the car. The same goes for the crates on your right.
If you hide in the previously described hole in the wall, you will have a clear view of the tunnel and any Terrorists. On the other hand, if you are on the Terrorist side, this location can be great for defending bombsite B (that is, if one of your companions is watching the other passage behind your back).
Enter the lower tunnel to take a good position. You are able to spot your opponents' heads here but enemies are likely to check this location before moving forward.
You should always keep an eye on the hole in the wall when you decide to use the middle doors that lead to the Counter-Terrorist Spawn Zone.
Another well-protected and often occupied position is right in front of the doors leading to bombsite B. Crates provide great cover and you will have clear view of the long passage.
This is the long passage leading to bombsite A, seen from the perspective of a Terrorist. Opponents will frequently hide around the corner, especially at the beginning of a round. You should also pay attention to the container on the left and lower terrains on the right.
Pay attention to the car in the distance while you are heading towards bombsite A. You won't be able to spot enemies if they are crouching behind the vehicle. You can always throw a Molotov Cocktail or a HE grenade to find out whether the position is occupied or not.
Pay attention to all the barrels and crates in the distance when you are moving towards bombsite A. Sometimes, it's hard to define whether an opponent is hiding there.
It's possible that an enemy can hide in the distance, usually behind the wall. Pay attention to the scattered crates that are further into bombsite A.