The below flashes are based off matches that occurred in 2019 and 2020 gathered from all the top 30 pro teams. The data was provided by Leetify and the video was crafted in partnership with Bananagaming.

5th place - Short Push

This cheeky pop flash is best used for when your teammates are pushing out short.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 4.8 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 62%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR): 31%

To throw this flashbang (shown below), match the crosshair placement, and do a jump throw.

4th place - Underpass (for yourself)

At this spot, a flash that is great for enabling you to peek underpass.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 4.5 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 25%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR): 8%

To throw this flash (shown below), match the crosshair placement in the center crack of the ceiling, and do a right click throw.

3rd place - Underpass (for a teammate)

This is a hard to pull off flash, especially in a pug, but it can help setup your teammate to peek underpass. Huge payoff because the T player has little to no chance at dodging this flash.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 4.9 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 20%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR): 8%

To throw this flash (shown below), match the first crosshair placement and throw.

2nd Place - Fountain/Playground

A strange yet effective flash meant to setup a teammate wanting to clear one of these areas early in the round.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 3.7 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 80%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR): 40%

For this flash (shown below), be sure to match the crosshair placement, and throw.

1st place - Monster  

A very effective, albeit boring, monster flash. It doesn't require a crazy lineup or anything and it gets the job done.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 4.6 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 36%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR): 0%

To throw this flash (shown below), match (around) the crosshair placement and throw.

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