Inferno
Inferno is a beloved bomb defusal map in Counter-Strike 2 set in a picturesque Italian village. It is one of the oldest and most strategically rich maps in the game, known for its tight corridors, narrow chokepoints, and the critical battle for Banana control.
Overview
Inferno is a two-bombsite map that rewards team coordination, utility usage, and tactical play. The map features some of the tightest spaces in the competitive pool, making grenade usage particularly impactful. The narrow alleys and open bombsites create a dynamic where both attack and defense require careful planning.
Map Layout
Key Areas
A Site
- A Short (Apartments) - Connects mid to A site through a building
- A Long (Arch) - A corridor from mid area to A site through Library
- Pit - A sunken area on A site providing cover
- Graveyard - Area behind A site with tombstones
- Balcony - Elevated position overlooking A site
- Library - Room connecting Arch side to A site
B Site
- Banana - The critical corridor leading from T side to B site (the most contested area)
- Construction - CT-side entrance to B site (also called New Box)
- Dark - A shadowy corner in B site
- Fountain - The central feature of B site
- Spools - Cylindrical objects providing cover on B site
Mid
- Second Mid (T Apartments) - T-side connector between A and B approaches
- Alt Mid - Alternative mid route
- Top Mid - Near T spawn connecting to Banana and A approaches
Key Callouts
| Callout | Location |
|---|---|
| Banana | Critical corridor leading to B site |
| Pit | Sunken area on A site |
| Apartments/Apps | Building route from T side to A site |
| Arch | Archway route to A site from mid |
| Library | Room connecting to A site |
| Construction | CT entrance to B site |
| Graveyard | Area behind A site |
| Balcony | Elevated position on A site |
| Dark | Shadow corner on B site |
| Spools | Cover objects on B site |
Competitive Meta
Inferno is traditionally considered slightly CT-sided due to the narrow chokepoints that CTs can hold with utility. The battle for Banana control is the defining strategic element of the map.
T-Side Strategy
- Banana control is essential for threatening B site and forcing CT rotations
- A executes through Apartments and/or Arch with coordinated smokes and flashes
- Banana fakes followed by A executes are a classic Inferno strategy
CT-Side Strategy
- Banana denial with molotovs, smokes, and HE grenades is the primary defensive strategy
- A site relies on crossfire positions from Pit, Balcony, and site
- Information plays through Banana determine defensive rotations