CS2 Vertigo A-Ramp Domination: Deep Incendiaries, Scaffold Smokes, and Sandbag Flashes
Tactical playbook for controlling A-Ramp on Vertigo. Lineups to clear Sandbags, smoke Scaffold, and flash through yellow tarp for easy bomb plants.
Controlling the Skies on Vertigo
Vertigo A-Ramp is one of the most volatile choke points in CS2. Attackers must climb an incline while defenders hold high-ground angles behind Sandbags and Yellow Tarp. Breaking this defense requires coordinated utility.
The 3-Part A-Ramp Utility Sequence
- Scaffold Smoke: Stand at the bottom of Ramp, aim at the top edge of the red steel girder, jumpthrow. Completely blocks vision from CT Scaffold.
- Sandbag Deep Molotov: Bounce an incendiary grenade off the yellow tarp wall. Spreads fire directly behind Sandbags, forcing the CT anchor out into the open.
- Ramp Pop-Flash: Lob an underhand flash over the low barrier. Detonates behind your teammates while blinding CTs holding the Ramp crest.
The Fast Plant Under Smoke Cover
Once utility lands, deploy the bomb in the default front-facing spot behind the wooden pallet. This allows your team to hold post-plant angles from the safety of bottom Ramp.
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