Mid control on Dust 2 is one of the most important parts of T-side map play. Owning mid lets you pressure both A and B, punish overrotating CTs, and set up split attacks. But if you rush it without a plan, you’ll often get shut down by CT utility and crossfires. In this short lesson, we’ll cover how to approach mid control on Dust 2 as T and what to focus on.
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Key Things to Focus on for Mid Control on Dust 2 as T
Mid control starts with timing and spacing. Don’t rush up blindly — wait for early CT utility and react accordingly. Use your own smokes, flashes, or mollies to block key spots and make CTs uncomfortable. Even a well-timed walk-up with no utility can work if you catch CTs off-guard, but you have to read the round.
Once you’ve taken space, don’t stop. Take control of the area fully, watch for CT reactions, and use it to set up your next move — whether it’s a split on A or B, or forcing CTs to waste utility. Sitting mid without a plan is how rounds get thrown.
The biggest mistake Ts make is taking mid slowly or indecisively, giving CTs time to reset or retake. Always have a purpose behind your mid control, coordinate it with teammates, and keep the pressure on once you have the space.
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Conclusion
Watch the video carefully and test different mid control approaches in your games. Clean mid control opens up the whole map and makes your T rounds much harder to read and stop.
