HLTV analytics for 2025 revealed which CS2 pro players are the most effective at using grenades in LAN tournaments against top-20 teams. The ranking is based on average utility damage per 24 rounds, and the results once again highlight that intelligent grenade usage is a key success factor at the highest level.
Main results of the utility damage ranking (LAN, vs TOP-20)
The leader of the ranking is Team Vitality captain apEX, who demonstrates not only leadership qualities but also the best grenade impact in the world.
Top 10 players by utility damage per 24 rounds:
- apEX — 218.6 (3803 rounds)
- bLitz — 200.0 (4254 rounds)
- KSCERATO — 190.5 (3652 rounds)
- xertioN — 182.5 (3869 rounds)
- zont1x — 166.6 (2194 rounds)
- huNter- — 158.9
- NiKo — 154.6
- XANTARES — 147.2
- MAJ3R — 145.8
- malbsMd — 145.6
apEX — utility as a leader’s weapon
The Vitality captain is having one of the most consistent seasons of his career. His figure of 218.6 damage is the absolute best in 2025. At the same time, apEX fulfills the IGL role, which makes this result even more telling: he does not simply throw grenades, but creates space for the entire team.
bLitz and KSCERATO — consistency and volume
bLitz from The MongolZ holds the second spot in the ranking, having played over 4,200 rounds, which indicates a stable utility impact throughout the entire season.
KSCERATO traditionally confirms his status as one of the smartest riflers on the scene — his grenades regularly deliver decisive damage in crucial moments.
zont1x — a Ukrainian presence in the top
Special attention should be given to zont1x from Spirit. The Ukrainian player is in the top five of the ranking with 166.6 utility damage, despite having played significantly fewer rounds compared to the leaders. This emphasizes the high efficiency of each grenade usage.
“Behind the scenes”
Utility damage is not about highlights, but about systematic advantages: chipped HP before executes, won retakes, and broken defensive positions. These are the players who often remain “behind the scenes,” yet without them, consistent LAN performances against top teams are impossible.
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Utility damage
The 2025 utility damage ranking clearly shows the trend of modern CS2: individual skill must work in tandem with smart grenade usage. apEX has confirmed his status as one of the most valuable captains on the scene, bLitz and KSCERATO demonstrate elite consistency, and zont1x proves that Ukrainian players are already influencing the global meta of the game.
