Inferno Banana Control: The Molly/Smoke Combos That Win Rounds
Banana is the most contested area in CS2. Whoever controls it controls B-site. And whoever controls B-site usually wins Inferno.
The difference between Silver and Global banana play is utility usage. These molly and smoke combinations make banana control systematic instead of chaotic.
Quick Answer Box
The Essential Banana Utility:
| Utility | Purpose | Timing | |---------|---------|--------| | Early smoke | Block initial info | 0:05 | | Car molly | Deny T aggression | 0:08 | | Log molly | Clear default angle | Push timing | | Retake smoke | Safe re-peek | After contact |
Master these four and you'll own banana every round.
Understanding Banana Geography
Before throwing utility, understand the positions:
Key Positions T-Side
| Position | Description | |----------|-------------| | T Ramp | Starting position | | Log | Wooden pile for cover | | Car | Center cover point | | Sandbags | Final cover before site |
Key Positions CT-Side
| Position | Description | |----------|-------------| | Coffins | Close angle boxes | | Car | Central cover | | Dark | Deep angle near site | | Banana Boost | Elevated position |
Smoke #1: The Early Banana Smoke
Block T-side info at the start of every round.
The Lineup
- Stand at the CT booth near car
- Aim at the tip of the banana wall
- Jump-throw
- Smoke lands at banana entrance
When to Use
Every gun round. This 3-second action delays T aggression by 15 seconds.
What It Does
- Blocks T from seeing CT positions
- Delays banana takes
- Forces Ts to wait or push through smoke
Molly #1: The Car Deny
If Ts push through smoke or take early control, this molly clears them.
The Lineup
- Stand near CT car
- Aim at the wall above banana
- Running throw
- Molly lands at T-car position
What It Does
- Forces Ts out of car position
- Deals ~60 damage to anyone staying
- Creates window for CT aggression
Molly #2: The Log Clear
Before peeking banana, molly the log to clear campers.
The Lineup
- From coffins position
- Aim at the ceiling
- Jump-throw
- Molly lands on log
When to Use
When retaking banana control mid-round. Anyone at log takes damage and must move.
The Full Banana Retake Combo
When Ts take banana early, here's the complete retake sequence:
Step 1: Smoke Deep Banana (0:00)
Smoke behind car so Ts can't spam you.
Step 2: Molly Car (0:03)
Force Ts off car position.
Step 3: Flash Over Smoke (0:05)
Pop flash for entry fragger.
Step 4: Peek Wide (0:06)
Swing with teammate for trades.
The Result
Ts are:
- Smoked from seeing you
- Mollied off safe positions
- Flashed when you peek
- Forced to take unfavorable fights
T-Side Banana Takes
Now let's look at the attacker perspective.
The Fast Take
- Smoke CT car
- Flash over wall
- Run down banana in pairs
- Trade any CTs in banana
The Slow Take
- Molly coffins
- Smoke deep site
- Methodically clear each angle
- Plant in banana corner
The Fake
- Smoke banana heavily
- Make footstep noise
- Rotate to A through mid
- CTs overrotate to B
Economy of Banana Utility
CT Economy
| Round Type | Banana Utility | |------------|---------------| | Pistol | 1 smoke | | Eco | None (save money) | | Full Buy | 2 smokes + 1 molly |
T Economy
| Round Type | Banana Utility | |------------|---------------| | Pistol | 2 flashes | | Eco | 1 smoke | | Full Buy | 2 smokes + 1 molly + 3 flashes |
Common Mistakes
CT Mistakes
- Using all utility early - Save some for retakes
- Peeking dry - Always utility before peeking
- Same smokes every round - Mix up timings
T Mistakes
- Dry pushing - Always flash banana entries
- Full team banana - Split pressure A and B
- Ignoring mid - Mid control enables splits
Pro Team Banana Plays
Study how pros do it:
NAVI Defense
- Early smoke
- One player coffins
- One player rotating from A
- Molly on contact
- Retake as pair
G2 Attack
- Smoke deep CT
- Molly coffins
- Flash over wall × 2
- Entry with trades
Practice Routine
Offline Practice
- Load Inferno
- sv_cheats 1
- sv_infinite_ammo 1
- Practice each lineup 20 times
With Team
- 2v2 banana fights
- Rotate roles
- Practice combo timing
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FAQ
Q: How many players should watch banana?
A: Two max. One coffins, one rotating. Never stack more.
Q: What if Ts fast execute before utility?
A: Hold close angle, trade, and call rotation immediately.
Q: Should I buy smoke or molly first?
A: Smoke first. It delays more consistently.
Q: Can banana be taken without utility?
A: Against good CTs? Almost impossible.
Banana is a utility battle.
Practice the lineups. Master the combos. Own the site.
See you in banana.