In the history of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as an esport, there have been competitive moments considered very iconic and historical for the CS:GO professional scene and the entire CS:GO community. In some cases, Valve has chosen to immortalize certain iconic moments with permanent graffiti or other cosmetic additions on official maps.

Jumping AWP Graffiti

coldzera's jumping AWP shots [ edit ]

During the 25th round of the semifinal of MLG Major Columbus 2016 between Team Liquid and Luminosity Gaming, coldzera of Luminosity intercepted the entirety of Team Liquid as they were heading down Apartments towards Bombsite B. After getting an initial kill on to adreN, coldzera fired his AWP towards his opponents while jumping, killing EliGE and s1mple with a single bullet from a noscope, before taking down nitr0 with another noscope. This play was the beginning of their 10 round win streak from 9-15, forcing overtime and winning the map over Team Liquid with a scoreline of 19-15.

Luminosity would go on to beat Team Liquid in the series 2-0, and eventually win the grand final against Natus Vincere to become major champions.

Valve added permanent graffiti to the back wall behind Van next to coldzera's position, depicting a bewinged AWP with four red skulls above it.

Fire Defuse Graffiti

olofmeister's in-fire defuse [ edit ]

During the 29th round of the semifinal of ESL One: Cologne 2014 between Team Dignitas and Fnatic, olofmeister of Fnatic successfully defused the planted bomb on Bombsite B, despite the area being covered in the flames of device's Molotov. Although olofmeister did not survive the round, he finished the defuse mere milliseconds before dying from the flames.

Valve added a permanent graffiti to the adjacent wall on Hut, depicting a bewinged Counter-Terrorist standing with a pair of pliers in a sea of flames.

No Climbing Sign

olofmeister's boost [ edit ]

Main article: Fnatic Overpass boost controversy

During the second half of the quarterfinal of DreamHack Winter 2014 between Team LDLC.com and Fnatic, olofmeister and his Fnatic teammates employed a never-seen-before boost that allowed for extreme vision over most of the map from CT spawn. Despite being down 3-12 at halftime, the boost helped Fnatic finish the map at 16-13. However, due to the subsequent controversy over the boost and cheating allegations, Fnatic forfeited the map, leading to LDLC winning the quarterfinal.

Valve added a sign next to the spot of the boost, prohibiting bystanders to climb over the railings in German. They also modified Overpass to make the boost inaccessible by moving the truck at CT Start closer to Bombsite B.

s1mple's double AWP noscope [ edit ]

Scope-less AWP Graffiti

"What is this clutch from s1mple? What, are you serious? What is that? You can't do that, s1mple! That's not allowed! This is not FPL! This is a major!" James Bardolph, commentating s1mple's play

During the 14th round of the semifinal of ESL One: Cologne 2016 between Team Liquid and Fnatic, s1mple of Team Liquid found himself alone against 2 opponents on Bombsite B. s1mple dropped down from Heaven, killed dennis with a falling noscope, and shortly afterwards killed KRIMZ also with a noscope. James Bardolph, who was casting the match, was so amazed by s1mple's clutch that he jokingly claimed that the play was too good to be legal.

Valve added a permanent graffiti on the wall under Heaven, just behind where s1mple had fallen, depicting a bewinged Counter-Terrorist holding a scope-less AWP and with a target reticle around his head.

friberg and Banana [ edit ]

"Via Adamo" Street Sign

"Can I ask for some bananas in here please?" friberg joking with olofmeister during a post-game interview after winning ESL One Cologne 2014

friberg of Ninjas in Pyjamas has become known for his independently dominating plays on and around Banana, earning him the nickname "King of Banana". These plays include:

5 kills, 3 of which from Banana, against Fnatic during the grand final of ESL One Colgone 2014

4 kills from Porch against Virtus.Pro during the grand final of Copenhagen Games 2014

4 kills from Porch against LDLC during the grand final of MLG X Games Aspen Invitational



When Inferno was updated in the October 10, 2016 patch, a street sign was added near Sandbags reading Via Adamo (Italian for "Adam Street"), a reference to friberg's first name, Adam.

Dosia's smart grenade [ edit ]

Grenade Poster

On Inferno, it is a known fact that if one is standing in the far corner of Pit with a reasonable amount of health, one just about survives should the bomb go off on Bombsite A.

During the 11th round of the grand final of PGL Kraków 2017 between Gambit Esports and Immortals, Dosia of Gambit found himself unable to win the round as Immortals' bomb on Bombsite A was going to blow. However, he knew that steel and LUCAS1 of Immortals were standing in the far corner of Pit. With the above-mentioned strategy in mind, Dosia threw a grenade towards pit, dealing over 50 damage to each of his opponents, which caused them to die from the bomb explosion and lose their weapons, creating a huge setback to the economy of Immortals. Dosia's play was so advanced that Sadokist, who was casting the match, had trouble explaining the strategy for the viewers amidst his excitement.

Valve added a poster to the brick house adjacent of the corner, in form of a mock advert for a perfume in a grenade-shaped bottle, along with a slogan in Italian meaning "No, you cannot escape now".

Fnatic's four AWPs (former) [ edit ]

Four AWPs Graffiti

During the 33rd round of the grand final of ESL One: Cologne 2015 between Fnatic and Team EnVyUs, Fnatic bought four AWPs and had their entire team, except for JW, set their sights on middle. Although the play only resulted in one kill - pronax taking down apEX - the strategy was so unconventional that viewers and casters alike were amazed.

Valve added a permanent graffiti on a wall near T spawn, depicting a Terrorist holding 4 AWPs simultaneously. However, when Dust II was updated in the October 10, 2017 patch, the graffiti was removed.

AGO's showmatch victory [ edit ]

Wolf Signature Graffiti

During IEM Season XIII World Championship, a showmatch was held shortly before the grand final, as is common at certain competitions. However, the winners for this one were guaranteed a graffiti on the map being played.

The series was won by Furlan and GruBy, representing AGO Esports. Furlan clutched the final round versus SPUNJ and jks as he killed both from the roof of Tourist.

Valve added a permanent graffiti on the approximate position of Furlan's advantage spot on the roof of Tourist, displaying both winning players' autographs along with a wolf.