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Vertigo is a bomb defusal map in Counter-Strike 2 set on a skyscraper under construction. It is unique in the map pool for its vertical layout and close-quarters combat, with bombsites spread across different levels of the building.

Overview

Vertigo takes place on the upper floors of a skyscraper construction site, creating a unique atmosphere with open elevator shafts, scaffolding, and vertiginous drops. The map features tight corridors and close-range engagements, making shotguns and SMGs more viable than on most other maps. Its unique setting and layout make it one of the most distinctive maps in Counter-Strike.

Map Layout

Key Areas

A Site

A Ramp - The main T approach to A site going upward
A Short - A shorter route from mid to A site
Elevator - An elevator shaft area near A site
Headshot - A position with limited visibility (head-level cover)
Default - The standard planting position

B Site

B Stairs - Staircase approach to B site
B Ramp - Ramp approach from T spawn area
Scaffolding - Construction scaffolding around B site
CT Area - The CT-side of B site

Mid

Mid - The central area connecting approaches
Ladder - A ladder providing vertical movement between floors
T Stairs - Staircase from T spawn area

Key Callouts

Callout	Location
A Ramp	Main T approach to A site
Elevator	Elevator shaft near A
Headshot	Head-level cover position
B Stairs	Staircase to B site
B Ramp	Ramp to B site
Scaffolding	Construction scaffolding on B
Mid	Central connecting area
Ladder	Vertical movement point
T Stairs	T-side staircase
Default	Standard plant spot

Competitive Meta

Vertigo has a unique meta due to its tight layout and vertical gameplay. The map tends to favor CTs due to the limited approach angles for Terrorists.

T-Side Strategy

A Ramp control is fundamental for A site attacks
B splits using stairs and ramp to overwhelm defenders
Utility is critical in the tight spaces to clear angles safely

CT-Side Strategy

A site benefits from strong positions with headshot-level cover
B site defense relies on holding the limited entry points
Aggressive pushes on A Ramp can catch Terrorists off guard

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-{{Infobox map
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Vertigo}}
-|name=Vertigo
+'''Vertigo''' is a bomb defusal map in [[Counter-Strike 2]] set on a skyscraper under construction. It is unique in the map pool for its vertical layout and close-quarters combat, with bombsites spread across different levels of the building.
-|code=de_vertigo
-|location=United States
-|type=Bomb Defusal
-|pool=Reserve
-|sided=CT-sided
-}}
-'''Vertigo''' is set atop a skyscraper under construction, featuring vertiginous heights and close-quarters combat.
+== Overview ==
+Vertigo takes place on the upper floors of a skyscraper construction site, creating a unique atmosphere with open elevator shafts, scaffolding, and vertiginous drops. The map features tight corridors and close-range engagements, making shotguns and SMGs more viable than on most other maps. Its unique setting and layout make it one of the most distinctive maps in Counter-Strike.
-== Overview ==
+== Map Layout ==
-Vertigo is a multi-level bomb defusal map with tight spaces and unique vertical gameplay. Currently in the reserve map pool.
+=== Key Areas ===
+==== A Site ====
+* '''A Ramp''' - The main T approach to A site going upward
+* '''A Short''' - A shorter route from mid to A site
+* '''Elevator''' - An elevator shaft area near A site
+* '''Headshot''' - A position with limited visibility (head-level cover)
+* '''Default''' - The standard planting position
+==== B Site ====
+* '''B Stairs''' - Staircase approach to B site
+* '''B Ramp''' - Ramp approach from T spawn area
+* '''Scaffolding''' - Construction scaffolding around B site
+* '''CT Area''' - The CT-side of B site
+==== Mid ====
+* '''Mid''' - The central area connecting approaches
+* '''Ladder''' - A ladder providing vertical movement between floors
+* '''T Stairs''' - Staircase from T spawn area
+== Key Callouts ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+! Callout !! Location
+|-
+| '''A Ramp''' || Main T approach to A site
+|-
+| '''Elevator''' || Elevator shaft near A
+|-
+| '''Headshot''' || Head-level cover position
+|-
+| '''B Stairs''' || Staircase to B site
+|-
+| '''B Ramp''' || Ramp to B site
+|-
+| '''Scaffolding''' || Construction scaffolding on B
+|-
+| '''Mid''' || Central connecting area
+|-
+| '''Ladder''' || Vertical movement point
+|-
+| '''T Stairs''' || T-side staircase
+|-
+| '''Default''' || Standard plant spot
+|}
+== Competitive Meta ==
+Vertigo has a '''unique meta''' due to its tight layout and vertical gameplay. The map tends to favor CTs due to the limited approach angles for Terrorists.
+=== T-Side Strategy ===
+* '''A Ramp control''' is fundamental for A site attacks
+* '''B splits''' using stairs and ramp to overwhelm defenders
+* '''Utility is critical''' in the tight spaces to clear angles safely
-[[Category:Reserve]]
+=== CT-Side Strategy ===
+* '''A site''' benefits from strong positions with headshot-level cover
+* '''B site''' defense relies on holding the limited entry points
+* '''Aggressive pushes''' on A Ramp can catch Terrorists off guard
-[[Category:Reserve]]
 [[Category:Maps]]
+[[Category:Active Duty Maps]]