{"id":5372,"date":"2026-08-19T19:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T16:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T19:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T16:08:13","slug":"cs2-cache-smokes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/","title":{"rendered":"CS2 Cache Smokes 2026: Best Smoke Lineups for A, B &#038; Mid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cache is back in the Active Duty map pool for Premier Season 5, replacing Overpass, so learning the best <strong>CS2 Cache smokes<\/strong> matters again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The map still feels familiar, but the Source 2 version has changed enough that you should not blindly trust every old CS:GO lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the Cache smokes worth learning first for <strong>Mid, A Site and B Site<\/strong>. If you do not know the position names yet, start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-callouts\/\">CS2 Cache callouts guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a87755f0cda8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" 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>Best Mid Smokes on Cache<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#T_Spawn_to_Connector_or_Z_Smoke\" >T Spawn to Connector or Z Smoke<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#Mid_to_Vent_Smoke\" >Mid to Vent Smoke<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#Best_A_Site_Smokes_on_Cache\" >Best A Site Smokes on Cache<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#T_Truck_to_Highway_Smoke\" >T Truck to Highway Smoke<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#A_Long_to_Back_Site_Smoke\" >A Long to Back Site Smoke<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#Best_B_Site_Smokes_on_Cache\" >Best B Site Smokes on Cache<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#Sun_Room_to_Heaven_Smoke\" >Sun Room to Heaven Smoke<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#Sun_Room_to_CT_Smoke\" >Sun Room to CT Smoke<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#How_to_Practice_Cache_Smokes\" >How to Practice Cache Smokes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#Do_Old_CS_GO_Cache_Smokes_Still_Work\" >Do Old CS:GO Cache Smokes Still Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-smokes\/#Which_Cache_Smokes_Should_You_Learn_First\" >Which Cache Smokes Should You Learn First?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cache_Smokes_to_Learn_First\"><\/span>Best Cache Smokes to Learn First<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need 20 lineups memorized before playing Cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with these six:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connector or Z smoke from T Spawn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vent smoke for Mid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highway smoke for A Site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back Site smoke for A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heaven smoke for B<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CT smoke for B<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cover the main sightlines that make Cache executes difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a wider look at how the map plays, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cache-cs2\/\">Cache CS2 guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Mid_Smokes_on_Cache\"><\/span>Best Mid Smokes on Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mid control is a huge part of Cache because winning it opens routes toward <strong>Highway on A and Vents on B<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"T_Spawn_to_Connector_or_Z_Smoke\"><\/span>T Spawn to Connector or Z Smoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the first Cache smoke we would learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connector, commonly called Z, gives CTs a strong angle onto Mid. Smoking it removes one of the biggest threats while your team fights for the rest of Mid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current lineup can be thrown from T Spawn using a running jump throw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> It gives your team a much cleaner Mid take and prevents the Z player from getting an easy early fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Mid Smokes on Cache T Spawn to Connector or Z Smoke\" class=\"wp-image-5373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-1-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-1-920x518.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your jump throws are inconsistent, use our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-jump-throw-bind\/\">CS2 jump throw bind guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid_to_Vent_Smoke\"><\/span>Mid to Vent Smoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vent side smoke is useful when your team wants to cross Mid and pressure B through Vents and Checkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current lineup uses a standing jump throw and blocks Mid vision while you move toward Vent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> It makes a Mid to B split safer and forces the CTs to watch pressure from multiple directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-2.jpg\" alt=\"Best Mid Smokes on Cache Mid to Vent Smoke\" class=\"wp-image-5374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-2-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-2-920x518.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_A_Site_Smokes_on_Cache\"><\/span>Best A Site Smokes on Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Site can get messy quickly because players entering from A Main have several angles to clear at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best Cache A smokes remove those crossfires before your entry players commit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"T_Truck_to_Highway_Smoke\"><\/span>T Truck to Highway Smoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highway is one of the most important A Site smokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A CT coming from Mid can use Highway to help the A defenders or catch attackers from the side. Smoking it makes that rotation much harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current T Truck lineup uses a standing jump throw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> It cuts off one of the quickest connections between Mid and A and lets your entries focus more attention on the site itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-3.jpg\" alt=\"Best A Site Smokes on Cache T Truck to Highway Smoke\" class=\"wp-image-5375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-3-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-3-920x518.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding where Highway connects is much easier with our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-cache-callouts\/\">CS2 Cache callouts guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Long_to_Back_Site_Smoke\"><\/span>A Long to Back Site Smoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This smoke lands deep on A and removes another angle your entry players would otherwise have to clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current lineup uses a standing jump throw from A Long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> Your entries can concentrate on the closer A Site positions instead of exposing themselves to both the front and back of the site at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-4.jpg\" alt=\"Best A Site Smokes on Cache A Long to Back Site Smoke\" class=\"wp-image-5376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-4-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-4-920x518.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to smoke every position on A. Highway and Back Site combined with a good flash already removes a lot of pressure from the execute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_B_Site_Smokes_on_Cache\"><\/span>Best B Site Smokes on Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a basic B execute, two smokes are especially useful: <strong>Heaven and CT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sun_Room_to_Heaven_Smoke\"><\/span>Sun Room to Heaven Smoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heaven gives defenders an elevated view over B and can make entering the site extremely uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A current lineup starts from the Sun Room ledge and uses a normal left click throw once you are in position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> Blocking Heaven lets your entries concentrate on the actual bombsite, Headshot and Checkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-5.jpg\" alt=\"Best B Site Smokes on Cache Sun Room to Heaven Smoke\" class=\"wp-image-5377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-5.jpg 960w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-5-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-5-920x518.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sun_Room_to_CT_Smoke\"><\/span>Sun Room to CT Smoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the same general Sun Room area, you can also smoke the CT side of B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current lineup uses a standing jump throw with left and right click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> It cuts off part of the CT rotation and creates a cleaner path into B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-6.jpg\" alt=\"Best B Site Smokes on Cache Sun Room to CT Smoke\" class=\"wp-image-5378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-6.jpg 960w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-6-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-42-6-920x518.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heaven plus CT is the basic B execute we would practice first. One teammate throws Heaven, another throws CT, then the entry players can focus on clearing the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Practice_Cache_Smokes\"><\/span>How to Practice Cache Smokes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching a lineup once is not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Load Cache in practice mode and repeat each smoke until the starting position, crosshair placement and throw become automatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our updated <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/how-to-practice-cs2-smokes\/\">how to practice CS2 smokes guide<\/a> explains the full setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-smoke-practice-commands\/\">CS2 smoke practice commands<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-practice-commands\/\">CS2 practice commands<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-clear-smoke-command\/\">clear smoke command<\/a> to make testing lineups faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good routine is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Throw the smoke five times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check exactly where it lands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice getting into position quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat the lineup without looking at the guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use it in an actual match<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Old_CS_GO_Cache_Smokes_Still_Work\"><\/span>Do Old CS:GO Cache Smokes Still Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some do, but do not assume every old Cache lineup still works perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cache was rebuilt for Source 2, so changes to geometry and collision can affect old pixel based setups. Current lineup guides also recommend testing older CS:GO throws rather than assuming they still land correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That matters even more now that Cache is part of the Active Duty pool for Premier Season 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see the rest of the season changes in our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-premier-season-5-start-date\/\">CS2 Premier Season 5 guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Cache_Smokes_Should_You_Learn_First\"><\/span>Which Cache Smokes Should You Learn First?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only have time to learn three, make them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connector or Z for Mid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highway for A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Heaven for B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those three immediately make the most important areas of Cache easier to attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After that, add Vent, Back Site and CT. Six reliable smokes you can throw under pressure are more useful than 20 lineups you barely remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more utility practice, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/cs2-mirage-smokes\/\">CS2 Mirage smokes guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/counterpedia\/ancient-smokes\/\">Ancient smokes guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cache is back in the Active Duty map pool for Premier Season 5, replacing Overpass, so learning the&hellip;","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[255],"class_list":["post-5372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-counterpedia","tag-cs2-cache-smokes","cs-entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>CS2 Cache Smokes 2026: Best A, B &amp; 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