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Under is controlled through Connector and Short rotations.

Round plan

How Under Control unfolds across the round: from the setup call through the early, mid and late timings to the post-plant.

  1. Basic
    • Allow player boosts
    • Custom push route
  2. Early
    • Early: push for map control
  3. Mid
    • Mid: push up
  4. Late
    • Late: hold the site
  5. Post-plant
    • Retake: always go for it
    • Retake: defuse only when site is clear

Run in these strategies

The Mirage CT gameplans that call Under Control, and the economy states they run it on.

Control CT · Full Buy

Other Full Buy plays here

The alternative CT full buy tactics on Mirage a strategy can swap to.

A Crossfire Setup

Default / control
CT Full Buy

CT, Jungle and Stairs establish a strong three-way crossfire.

Start Scripted start Mirage

B Passive + Short

Default / control
CT Full Buy

B players stay deep while Short pressures Mid.

Start Scripted start Mirage

Mid Fight

Default / control
CT Full Buy

Window, Connector and Short coordinated aggressive Mid control.

Start Scripted start Mirage

Passive Mid Setup

Default / control
CT Full Buy

Window and Connector play safely without taking early duels.

Start Scripted start Mirage

Ramp Retake

Default / control
CT Full Buy

Two players push Ramp mid-round to get information and prevent a possible attack.

Start Scripted start Mirage

Retake B

Default / control
CT Full Buy

CT hold Short and prefer to retake B rather than fight early.

Start Scripted start Mirage

Rotation Control

Default / control
CT Full Buy

Jungle and Connector players rotate actively between A Site and Mid.

Start Scripted start Mirage

Stack B

Full-util execute
CT Full Buy

3 players stack on B Site for a prepared and structured defense.

Start Scripted start Mirage