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 - Nose Pop Flash

Perfect for blinding any CT holding monster, this is an ideal pop flash for setting up any teammates inside the tunnel that are ready to push out.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 4.7 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 10%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR):30%

To throw this flashbang (shown below), simply aim at the nose, match the crosshair placement, and throw.

4th place - Connector Flash

An amazing flash for counterflashing and punishing a CT player trying to peek connector early in the round.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 4.8 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 11%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR): 8%

To throw this flash (shown below), aim high and at the opposite wall then throw. You want the bounce off the wall to hit right in front of the steps coming down.

3rd place - Monster Pop Flash from Short

This flash is great, in combination with the heaven smoke as well, for a B execute.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 4.1 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 70%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR): 70%

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

2nd Place - Mid Flash

This mid flash is perfect for blinding the AWPer and any other CT peeking down ramp. It's a basic but useful flash during the early round.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 4.3 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 67%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR): 13%

For this flash (shown below), aim to the right of fountain matching the crosshair placement, and throw.

1st place - B Site

Another B site flash but a unique one that is only supposed to flash CTs without flashing your teammates coming out of monster.

Stats

  • Blind Duration / Enemy (BDE): 4.1 seconds
  • Enemy Flash Rate (EFR): 80%
  • Teammate Flash Rate (TFR): 40%

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

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