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Mirage is a classic bomb defusal map in Counter-Strike 2 set in a Moroccan-inspired desert town. It is one of the most balanced and popular maps in the competitive map pool, known for its versatile mid control dynamics and strategic depth.

Overview

Mirage features two bombsites connected by a strategically important mid area. The map rewards teams that can execute coordinated strategies, use utility effectively, and win the battle for mid control. Mirage has been part of the active duty map pool for most of Counter-Strike history and is a favorite at all levels of play.

Map Layout

Key Areas

A Site

A Ramp - The main T approach to A site through Palace/Ramp
Palace - An elevated building that overlooks A site
Tetris - A stack of boxes on A site used for cover
Jungle - The connector from CT spawn to A site
Stairs - Steps connecting Jungle to CT spawn
Sandwich - A tight space between default and Firebox

B Site

B Apartments - The main T route to B site through a series of rooms
B Short - A short connector from mid to B site
Van - A vehicle on B site providing cover
Bench - A seating area used for playing post-plant
Market - A room connecting CT spawn to B site

Mid

Top Mid - The T-side entrance to mid
Window - A room overlooking mid (CT side)
Connector - A passage from mid to A Short/A site
Underpass - A lower route from mid to B Short

Key Callouts

Callout	Location
Palace	Building overlooking A site from T side
Jungle	A site connector from CT spawn
Connector	Mid passage to A site area
Window	CT window overlooking mid
Apartments/Apps	T-side building route to B site
Underpass	Lower passage from mid to B
Top Mid	T-side entrance to mid
Van	Vehicle on B site
Tetris	Box stack on A site
Bench	Seating area on B site

Competitive Meta

Mirage is considered one of the most balanced maps in the pool. Mid control is the central strategic battle: the team that controls mid gains access to rotations, flanks, and split executes.

T-Side Strategy

Mid control opens up A Short splits and B Short pushes
A executes using smoke, flash, and molotov to isolate Jungle, Stairs, and CT
B rushes through Apartments can overwhelm defenders with speed

CT-Side Strategy

Window AWP controls mid and limits T aggression
A site typically held by 2 players with utility for Ramp and Palace
B site held by 1-2 players with smoke and molotov for Apartments

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-{{Infobox map
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Mirage}}
-|name=Mirage
+'''Mirage''' is a classic bomb defusal map in [[Counter-Strike 2]] set in a Moroccan-inspired desert town. It is one of the most balanced and popular maps in the competitive map pool, known for its versatile mid control dynamics and strategic depth.
-|code=de_mirage
-|location=Morocco
-|type=Bomb Defusal
-|pool=Active Duty
-|sided=Balanced
-}}
-'''Mirage''' is historically the most played map in Counter-Strike matchmaking.
+== Overview ==
+Mirage features two bombsites connected by a strategically important mid area. The map rewards teams that can execute coordinated strategies, use [[Utility Usage|utility]] effectively, and win the battle for mid control. Mirage has been part of the active duty map pool for most of Counter-Strike history and is a favorite at all levels of play.
+== Map Layout ==
+=== Key Areas ===
+==== A Site ====
+* '''A Ramp''' - The main T approach to A site through Palace/Ramp
+* '''Palace''' - An elevated building that overlooks A site
+* '''Tetris''' - A stack of boxes on A site used for cover
+* '''Jungle''' - The connector from CT spawn to A site
+* '''Stairs''' - Steps connecting Jungle to CT spawn
+* '''Sandwich''' - A tight space between default and Firebox
+==== B Site ====
+* '''B Apartments''' - The main T route to B site through a series of rooms
+* '''B Short''' - A short connector from mid to B site
+* '''Van''' - A vehicle on B site providing cover
+* '''Bench''' - A seating area used for playing post-plant
+* '''Market''' - A room connecting CT spawn to B site
+==== Mid ====
+* '''Top Mid''' - The T-side entrance to mid
+* '''Window''' - A room overlooking mid (CT side)
+* '''Connector''' - A passage from mid to A Short/A site
+* '''Underpass''' - A lower route from mid to B Short
+== Key Callouts ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+! Callout !! Location
+|-
+| '''Palace''' || Building overlooking A site from T side
+|-
+| '''Jungle''' || A site connector from CT spawn
+|-
+| '''Connector''' || Mid passage to A site area
+|-
+| '''Window''' || CT window overlooking mid
+|-
+| '''Apartments/Apps''' || T-side building route to B site
+|-
+| '''Underpass''' || Lower passage from mid to B
+|-
+| '''Top Mid''' || T-side entrance to mid
+|-
+| '''Van''' || Vehicle on B site
+|-
+| '''Tetris''' || Box stack on A site
+|-
+| '''Bench''' || Seating area on B site
+|}
-== Overview ==
+== Competitive Meta ==
-Set in a Moroccan market town, Mirage revolves around mid control. Teams that dominate mid gain access to both bombsites through window/connector and short.
+Mirage is considered one of the most balanced maps in the pool. Mid control is the central strategic battle: the team that controls mid gains access to rotations, flanks, and split executes.
-== Key Areas ==
+=== T-Side Strategy ===
-* '''Mid''' — The most contested area. Window room overlooks mid, and connector links to A site
+* '''Mid control''' opens up A Short splits and B Short pushes
-* '''A Site''' — Three entrances: A ramp, connector, and palace
+* '''A executes''' using smoke, flash, and molotov to isolate Jungle, Stairs, and CT
-* '''B Site''' — Reached through B apartments. Tight angles reward aggressive CT setups
+* '''B rushes''' through Apartments can overwhelm defenders with speed
-* '''Palace''' — Upper route to A site with balcony overlook
-== Meta ==
+=== CT-Side Strategy ===
-Mirage is considered balanced with a slight CT lean. Utility usage (especially A site executes with smokes) is essential.
+* '''Window AWP''' controls mid and limits T aggression
+* '''A site''' typically held by 2 players with utility for Ramp and Palace
+* '''B site''' held by 1-2 players with smoke and molotov for Apartments
-[[Category:Active_Duty]]
 [[Category:Maps]]
+[[Category:Active Duty Maps]]