Grenades in Counter-Strike

Grenades play an essential role in CS2. When used effectively, they can shift the balance in favor of a team and help secure victory in a round.

Types of Grenades in Counter-Strike

There are six types of grenades available in the game:

• HE grenade
• Smoke grenade
• Flashbang
• Decoy grenade
• Molotov cocktail
• Incendiary grenade

The most popular is the smoke grenade (smoke). After detonation, it creates a smoke screen in the area where it was thrown. The second most popular is the flashbang (flash), which blinds all cs2 players in its radius for a few seconds. However, be careful, as it can blind not only enemies but also teammates and even yourself. The third most used is the Molotov cocktail, which burns everything in its explosion area and deals significant damage to opponents.

Tips for Using Grenades

It is essential not only to buy grenades but also to use them effectively.

• Smoke grenades should be used as a blocking tool. When playing as Terrorists (T-side), smokes help cut off the enemy’s vision. As Counter-Terrorists (CT-side), they can delay an enemy push.
• Flashbangs can turn the tide of even a lost round. If your teammate is trapped and you can't assist in time, a flashbang can blind enemies, giving your teammate a chance to escape or engage in combat.
• Molotov cocktails are commonly used as blocking grenades. The CT side utilizes them like smokes to create obstacles for the attackers, while the T-side uses them to clear out enemy positions.
• HE grenades are great for dealing additional damage to enemies and can be particularly effective in long-range engagements.
• Decoy grenades are the least useful but can sometimes be used to fake activity in a particular area of the map.