Every self-respecting CS2 player, especially those aspiring to reach semi-professional and professional levels, should have a special routine. This includes watching demo recordings, playing matches, and Deathmatch. But let's face it, without a CS2 warm-up map, this list is incomplete.

Just as athletes warm up before a performance, gamers should spend time in Counter-Strike aim maps. Warming up in matchmaking, as some prefer to do, especially after a long break from the game, is not advisable as it could easily result in a lost match.

A different story unfolds when you spend about an hour each day on a good Counter-Strike aim trainer. It's hard to think of a better way to prepare your brain for maximum focus and your shooting skills for peak performance.

Bo3.gg has prepared a selection of the best maps for warming up before a lengthy session in Premier mode or FACEIT. Here you will not only find excellent CS2 aim trainers but also spots to improve spraying and movement, which are equally important.

Recoil Master

Recoil Master is one of the best CS2 recoil trainer maps in the Steam Workshop for practising recoil control and spray patterns. Why is the ability to control spray so important? Relying solely on one-taps or random transfers results in low impact, as opponents will simply outshoot you. Knowing the patterns of commonly used weapons allows you to quickly eliminate several enemies.

Recoil Master becomes the tool through which your firepower gets the necessary boost. On this map, you can select one of 10 weapons, enable infinite bullets, Bullet Time, or use other settings.

Aim Botz

The Aim Botz map is the benchmark among warm-up spots used by many regular players and pro players, including legends like s1mple. It's one of the best for CS2 aim practice.

On Aim Botz, you can choose any weapon to shoot bots. The bots can either move or stand still, and you can arm them with armour. The author has provided convenient switching between settings, so nothing distracts you from polishing your shooting accuracy in CS2.

GGPredict Training Hub

Conceptually similar to the previous CS2 aim practice maps in our list, the GGPredict Training Hub has a more eye-pleasing interior, more in line with the overall style of the game. Valorant players will feel almost at home here, finding a worthy equivalent of The Range in Valve's shooter.

For additional motivation, GGPredict Training Hub also has leaderboards, adding a competitive element to your CS2 aim practice.

Fast Aim/Reflex Training

Without good reaction speed, dreaming of a high rank in any FPS is futile. You might have the lowest ping, the best computer components, and a high refresh rate monitor, but without practice, it's of little use. Reflexes need careful attention, shifting to the opponent's head without a millisecond of hesitation.

Fast Aim/Reflex Training helps improve the lightning speed of your aim to win any duel by outpacing your opponent.

Refrag.gg Warmup Map

Speaking of aim and sprays, movement should not be overlooked. Yes, you can't make frags with movement alone, but it allows you to catch good timings and gain a significant advantage in shootouts. A prime example is jumping from short to water on Overpass, sliding along the wall.

Improve movement in CS2 on the Refrag.gg Warmup Map from the eponymous platform with training tools in the shooter. The KZ Movement Arena here is where honing your gameplay grace is most enjoyable. Of course, shooting practice against bots is also possible.

How to Play on Training Maps

So, have you decided on your favourite CS2 practice maps? To play on any of them, you need to follow a few steps that might not be so obvious to a beginner.

1. First, open the corresponding map page in the Steam Workshop and click “Subscribe”.
2. Open Counter-Strike 2 and click “Play” in the main menu.
3. Go to the “Workshop Maps” section and select the desired map.
4. Click “Go” in the bottom right corner, and then in the popup that appears.
5. Enjoy your Counter-Strike 2 training!