What does “training” mean in CS2? It’s practicing smokes, movement, and of course — shooting. The developers didn’t add special training modes to the game, but mapmakers in the Workshop did. The CS.MONEY Blog picked five of the best maps for training in CS2.
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How to launch a custom CS2 Workshop map?
Before, launching custom maps wasn’t exactly hard, but it was pretty clunky. The step-by-step guide had many points where you had to be super careful.
With the CS2 Workshop, everything is easier: just subscribe to a map, start CS2, pick the Workshop map from the list — and go!
Aim Botz — the best training map for CS2
Let’s start with one of the most popular training maps since CS:GO. uLLeticaL created a map that became the standard for warming up and practicing aim. There’s no need to say much about this top CS2 training map — everyone already knows it.
Utility Maps — maps for practicing smokes in CS2
A good smoke setup can win you several rounds — your opponent simply won’t know what to do. Of course, not all grenades can be thrown perfectly right away. That’s why there are maps where you can practice them. Click the link and choose the one you need.
CS2 Pro Course
For those looking for a structured way to build their CS2 skills, take a look at the CS2 Pro Course, which offers detailed training designed for players wanting to improve their gameplay.
5E_Prac_Prefire — maps for prefire training in CS2
Prefire is an important mechanic in CS2. Knowing all the angles and spots where an opponent could be waiting is what separates a pro from a noob. 5EPlay made a whole collection for prefire training. Here’s the link to the collection.
AIM Map — 1v1 duel map
1v1 duels are also a type of training. Bots are cool, but reacting to a real opponent’s moves is a different skill. One of the most popular duel maps is AIM Map, made in the style of classic maps all the way back from CS 1.6.
KZ_Grotto — map for movement training
KZ is another classic mode from CS 1.6. Here, you don’t shoot — you jump. The goal is to climb to the top of the map, but it’s not that easy. By playing KZ maps, you’ll improve your movement, hit timings more often, and become harder to shoot. A popular example of such training maps is KZ_Grotto.
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