- Pick Rate
- 13.8%
- Avg ADR
- 79.2
- Avg Rounds
- 21.9
Ancient Active Duty
- Skill Bracket
- All Ranks
- Sample Size
- 43,556
- Updated
- October 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Ancient sees a 13.8% pick rate in Counter-Strike 2 with 79.2 average ADR, 21.9 rounds per match and a 49.8% average headshot rate — all from real matches.
Ancient Smokes & Lineups (7)
Every grenade lineup in Valve's official Ancient in-game guide, drawn on the radar. The dot is where you stand, the dashed arrow shows the flight path and the ring marks where the grenade lands. 6 of the 7 lineups need a jump-throw.
Top Mid and Donut Smokes
- Position
- Stand flush with the back of this wall.
- Aim
- Place crosshair at center of the dark brick. Left Click Jump Throw.
Top Mid and Donut Smokes (2)
- Aim
- Aim at top of first triangle. Left Click Jump Throw.
Left and Right Side Smokes.
- Position
- Push into this corner
- Aim
- Aim at upper left of this brick. Left Click Jump Throw.
Left and Right Side Smokes. (2)
- Aim
- Aim left side middle of the brick. Left Click Jump Throw.
Ramp Smoke
- Position
- Stand flush with the edge of this corner.
- Aim
- Aim at the top of the branch. Left Click Throw.
Donut Smoke
- Position
- Push into the center of these diamonds.
- Aim
- Aim right side middle of this diamond. Left Click Jump Throw.
CT Smoke
- Position
- Push into this corner.
- Aim
- Aim at upper left of dark square. Left Click Jump Throw.
Lineups come from Valve's official in-game guide for Ancient. Throw positions are exact; practise each one on a private server before relying on it in a match.
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Ancient Smokes & Lineups FAQ
How many smoke lineups are there for Ancient?
Valve's official in-game guide for Ancient contains 7 grenade lineups, including Top Mid and Donut Smokes, Left and Right Side Smokes, Ramp Smoke, Donut Smoke. Each one is shown above with its throw position, aim point and landing spot; 6 of them are jump-throws.
How do I practise Ancient smokes in CS2?
Start a private match on Ancient, enable sv_cheats 1, then use sv_infinite_ammo 1 and sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_pipreview 1 to preview where each grenade will land before you throw it. Stand on the marked position, line up the aim point and repeat until the throw is consistent.
What is a jump-throw in CS2?
A jump-throw releases the grenade at the top of a jump, which sends it further than a standing throw. 6 of the 7 Ancient lineups use one: jump and release the grenade in the same moment, and practise until it lands in the same spot every time.