Apex dealt the most grenade damage in 2025, FalleN blinded opponents more often than anyone else

Statsmeister has published fresh statistics on grenade usage in CS2 for 2025. The study included matches featuring players from the top ten of the HLTV ranking, with all metrics normalized to 24 rounds, allowing for a fair comparison of utility impact regardless of map length.

The leader in total damage dealt with grenades was Dan “apEX” Madesclaire. In 2025, the Vitality captain proved to be the most effective top-tier player specifically in terms of utility damage, consistently finding HE grenade damage in key rounds. The top ten in this category also included Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren, Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato, Dorian “xertioN” Berman, Miroslav “zont1x” Plakhotya, Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač, Nikola “NiKo” Kovač, İsmailcan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş, Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli, and Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa.

Special attention in the report was given to the effectiveness of flashbangs. The absolute leader here was Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo, who blinded opponents more frequently than any other player from the world’s top-10 teams. His timing and understanding of enemy positioning allowed him to consistently gain space even before gunfights began. He was followed in the ranking by Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli, Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren, Helvijs “broky” Saukants, Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač, Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen, Álvaro “SunPayus” García, Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin, and Usukhbayar “910” Banzragch.

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The published data once again highlights how crucial utility has become on the tier-one CS2 scene. Grenades have long since stopped being a secondary tool. In 2025, they directly shape round tempo, economy, and final outcomes, while the best players in the world continue to find a decisive edge through their use.