Vertigo Map Guide
Skyscraper construction
A skyscraper under construction, set on two stacked floors. Vertigo's vertical design, narrow ramps, and infamous elevator room create one of the most unique layouts in Counter-Strike.
Vertigo Radar Overview
Full de_vertigo top-down map with callouts. Smoke lineups coming soon.
Vertigo Layout & Bombsites
A site: Ramp, Sign, Heaven, Generator. B site: Elevator, Back plat, Boost spot. Mid: Ladder, T-stairs, Scaffolding.
History & Lore
Introduced to CS:GO in 2012 and reworked multiple times, Vertigo joined the active duty map pool in 2019 after a community-driven redesign. It remained in CS2 active duty through the Source 2 transition.
Core Tactics — CT & T Side
CT side: anchor ramp + heaven on A, stack B with shotguns, rotate via ladder. T side: mid / ramp aggression, B via elevator flashes, A split T-stairs + ramp.
Competitive History on Vertigo
Vertigo entered active duty in March 2019 after major community redesign work. The vertical two-floor layout sparked polarising opinions among pros, but ENCE, FaZe and Astralis all built strong Vertigo pool entries during 2019-2022.
Vertigo CS2 Meta Notes
CS2 Vertigo received lighting updates and clearer railing geometry. Ramp molotov lineups now behave more consistently with new volumetric smoke rendering.
Vertigo Economy & Buy Rounds
T side: Full-buy mid-to-A ramp aggression is cheapest; fall-through plays require double flash investment. CT side: Shotguns on B pistol, double AWP on full round.
Recommended Weapons for Vertigo
Vertigo CS2 FAQ
What are the callouts on Vertigo?
A site: Ramp, Sign, Heaven, Generator, A Short. B site: Elevator, Back Plat, Sandwich, Boost. Mid: Ladder, T-Stairs, Scaffolding.
Is Vertigo CT or T sided?
Vertigo is slightly CT-sided, around 52/48 CT in pro play, due to elevated B hold positions and short rotations.
When was Vertigo added to CS?
Vertigo was released in 2012 but joined active duty in March 2019 after extensive community redesign. It carried into CS2 with Source 2 updates in 2023.
