{"id":30801,"date":"2026-05-01T17:35:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T17:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=30801"},"modified":"2026-05-01T17:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T17:35:35","slug":"best-smokes-for-cache-in-cs2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-smokes-for-cache-in-cs2\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Smokes for Cache in CS2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cache is back in Counter-Strike 2, and it still rewards teams that master utility. Because of its open mid and clearly defined bombsites, smoke grenades are essential for controlling vision, enabling executes, and shutting down rotations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re attacking or defending on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/cs2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">CS2<\/a> map, knowing the right lineups can completely change the outcome of a round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; \/* Optional: removes underline *\/\n}\n\narticle a:hover {\n  text-decoration: underline; \/* Optional: adds underline on hover *\/\n}\n\np {\ncolor: black;\n}\n\narticle ul,\narticle ol,\narticle li,\narticle table,\narticle tr,\narticle td,\narticle th {\n  color: black !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 650px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n\n  <h2 id='table-of-contents'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" style=\"color: #0078d7; margin-bottom: 12px;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#why-smokes-matter-on-cache\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Why Smokes Matter on Cache\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#best-t-side-cache-smokes\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Best T-Side Cache Smokes\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#best-ct-side-cache-smokes\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Best CT-Side Cache Smokes\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#smoke-tactics-and-teamplay-on-cache\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Smoke Tactics and Teamplay on Cache\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#common-mistakes-to-avoid\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Common Mistakes to Avoid\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#using-game-features-to-learn-cache-smoke-tactics\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Using Game Features to Learn Cache Smoke Tactics\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#summary\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Summary\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#faqs\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      FAQs\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-c8443056-d6c6-4496-99c4-5b0dbbb5f722\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/sell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #00499d; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Sell CS2 Skins on Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='why-smokes-matter-on-cache'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Smokes Matter on Cache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-1-1024x597.webp\" alt=\"Best Smokes for Cache in CS2\" class=\"wp-image-30805\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1852x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-1-1024x597.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-1-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-1-768x448.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-1-1536x896.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-1.webp 1852w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/is-cache-coming-to-cs2-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cache <\/a>is a map built around mid control and fast rotations, which means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc40<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Open Sightlines<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Mid, A site, and highway are dangerous without proper cover.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23f1\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Fast Rotations<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Delaying information is key due to quick rotations.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udca8<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Coordinated Executes<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Site takes often require multiple well-timed smokes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-placed smoke can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Block AWPer Angles<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Shut down long sightlines and deny sniper control.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd04<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Disrupt Positioning<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Force defenders into awkward and unfavorable spots.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23f3<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Create Time<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Delay rotations and secure safer bomb plants.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='best-t-side-cache-smokes'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best T-Side Cache Smokes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-2-1024x675.webp\" alt=\"Best Smokes for Cache in CS2\" class=\"wp-image-30806\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1557x1027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-2-1024x675.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-2-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-2-768x507.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-2-1536x1013.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-2.webp 1557w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-mid-window-smoke-z-connector'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Mid Window Smoke (Z Connector)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important smokes on Cache. This blocks vision from the Z connector\/window, preventing CTs from spotting or picking mid players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Flexible Throw Spots<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Can be thrown from T-spawn or mid entrance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Combo Utility<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Works best when combined with boosts or mid pushes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Safe Mid Control<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Essential for securing mid without early picks.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-highway-smoke-a-execute'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Highway Smoke (A Execute)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This smoke blocks the highway\/CT rotation path, cutting off support for A defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tactical use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udeaa<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">A Entry Support<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Pair with A main and squeaky pushes for stronger executes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2694\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Isolated Fights<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Forces defenders into isolated duels on A site.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23f3<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Delayed Rotations<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Slows down CT rotations coming from B.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-a-site-truck-smoke'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. A Site Truck Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic execute smoke that blocks vision from the truck area on A site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s effective:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udeab<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Position Denial<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Removes one of the strongest defensive spots on site.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udca3<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Safer Planting<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Makes it easier to plant at default without pressure.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udca5<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Flash Synergy<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Works best when combined with flashes over site.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='4-ct-spawn-smoke-a-or-b'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. CT Spawn Smoke (A or B)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Used during full executes to block the main CT spawn rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best scenarios:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23f0<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Late-Round Pressure<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Used for late-round A executes when utility matters most.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd00<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Mid-to-B Transitions<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Strong for B site hits after gaining mid control.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\uded1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Post-Plant Control<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Helps delay retakes and secure safer post-plant setups.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='5-b-site-checkers-smoke'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. B Site Checkers Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This smoke blocks vision from checkers (B halls), a key defensive position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udeaa<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Safer B Entry<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Allows smoother and safer pushes into B site.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd04<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Crossfire Reduction<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Minimizes multi-angle defensive setups.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udded<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Split Coordination<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Ideal when combined with vent or mid splits.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='best-ct-side-cache-smokes'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best CT-Side Cache Smokes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-3-1024x594.webp\" alt=\"Best Smokes for Cache in CS2\" class=\"wp-image-30807\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-3.webp\" data-full-size=\"1861x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-3-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-3-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-3-768x446.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-3-1536x891.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-3.webp 1861w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-mid-delay-smoke'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Mid Delay Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thrown early in the round to slow down T-side mid control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use case:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udeab<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Mid Control Denial<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Stops fast mid takes before they develop.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udde8<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Utility Drain<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Forces Terrorists to waste smokes and flashes early.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23f3<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Team Setup Time<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Buys valuable seconds for teammates to position.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-a-main-smoke'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. A Main Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A defensive smoke at A main entrance to block early aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc22<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Rush Control<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Slows down fast A main pushes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2753<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Attacker Uncertainty<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Creates confusion and delays enemy decisions.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd04<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Repositioning<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Allows defenders to safely adjust positions on site.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-b-main-smoke'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. B Main Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Placed at B main to delay pushes and gather information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best used when:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u26a1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Anticipate Rush<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Use it when you suspect a fast B hit.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd01<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Retake Ready<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Ideal for setting up coordinated retake scenarios.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd25<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Molotov Synergy<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Combine with molotovs to delay and control pushes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='smoke-tactics-and-teamplay-on-cache'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoke Tactics and Teamplay on Cache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing lineups is only half the battle. Timing and coordination matter just as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='key-principles'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key principles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\uddf1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Layer Smokes<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Stagger utility instead of throwing everything at once.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udca5<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Flash Combos<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Pair smokes with flashes for effective entries.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfad<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Fake Pressure<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Use smokes to bait rotations and mislead defenders.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Retake Utility<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Save smokes for post-plant control on CT side.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='common-mistakes-to-avoid'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23f1\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Early Smokes<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Throwing smokes too early causes them to fade before the execute.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Missed Angles<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Failing to block key areas like highway or CT spawn.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udce2<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Poor Communication<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Not coordinating utility usage with your team.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd01<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Predictable Executes<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Using the same setups every round makes you easy to read.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='using-game-features-to-learn-cache-smoke-tactics'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Game Features to Learn Cache Smoke Tactics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-4-1024x627.webp\" alt=\"Best Smokes for Cache in CS2\" class=\"wp-image-30812\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-4.webp\" data-full-size=\"1602x981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-4-1024x627.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-4-300x184.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-4-768x470.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-4-1536x941.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Smokes-for-Cache-in-CS2-4.webp 1602w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to develop a better understanding of how to use smoke grenades on Cache, you can simply use CS2&#8217;s built-in No Map Guide feature. To do this, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 0 0 calc(33.33% - 14px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\">1<\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfae<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Click on Play<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Open <span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Play<\/span> from the main menu to access game modes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 0 0 calc(33.33% - 14px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\">2<\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Select Your Game Mode<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Choose your preferred mode (e.g., Competitive, Casual, Practice).<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 0 0 calc(33.33% - 14px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\">3<\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udded<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Enable Map Guides<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n      On the left side of the screen, turn on <span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Enable Map Guides<\/span> and select <span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Official<\/span>.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This will tell the game to give you visual indications on how to use smoke grenades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cache remains a utility-heavy <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">CS2 map<\/a> where smokes are essential for both attack and defense. The most impactful smokes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udded<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Mid Control<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Mid window (Z) smoke for safe map control and early info denial.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">A Site Executes<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Highway and truck smokes for cleaner A site takes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udeaa<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">B Entry Control<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Checkers smoke to reduce defensive crossfire on B entries.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23f3<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Defensive Delay<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Early smokes used to slow down enemy pushes and rotations.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering these lineups, and more importantly, using them with proper timing and team coordination, will give you a major advantage in your matches. For improved results, make sure you learn the essential <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/all-cache-callouts-in-cs2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cache callouts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-729344ed-e71e-48f7-ba9f-2ed338d56621\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/trade-cs2-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #004797; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Trade, Buy &amp; Sell CS2 Knife Skins<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='what-are-the-most-important-smokes-on-cache'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>What are the most important smokes on Cache?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The most important smokes are Mid Window (Z), Highway, CT Spawn, and Checkers. These control key sightlines and are essential for both map control and site executes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='do-i-need-to-learn-exact-smoke-lineups-for-cache'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>Do I need to learn exact smoke lineups for Cache?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes, precise lineups make your utility consistent and reliable. While you can improvise, consistent smokes are crucial in competitive matches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='how-many-smokes-are-needed-for-a-proper-a-execute-on-cache'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>How many smokes are needed for a proper A execute on Cache?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Typically 2\u20133 smokes: Highway, Truck, and sometimes CT spawn. These isolate defenders and make site entry much easier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='can-i-play-cache-effectively-without-using-smokes'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>Can I play Cache effectively without using smokes?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Not at higher levels. Smokes are essential for blocking vision and enabling safe movement. Without them, you\u2019ll be exposed to multiple angles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='when-should-i-throw-smokes-on-cache'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>When should I throw smokes on Cache?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Timing is key\u2014throw them right before executing or when delaying enemies. 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