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COUNTER-STRIKE 2 / TIPS

Respect smoke edges

CS2 smoke interacts with environment and can be disrupted; it is not permanent solid cover.

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Useful approach: Cross with another player covering threats and adapt if the cloud develops gaps.
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How it works

CS2 smoke interacts with environment and can be disrupted; it is not permanent solid cover.

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Practical strategy

Cross with another player covering threats and adapt if the cloud develops gaps.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Treating smoke as a wall can lead to untradeable deaths.

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