VALORANT map guide
Ascent callouts & zone heatmap
Ascent is a two-site map built around a large open Mid. Whoever controls Market and Courtyard can split pressure onto either site, so many rounds are decided by early Mid fights.
- 2Spike sites
- 22Official callouts
- 28Analysis zones
- 3Community names
All Ascent callouts
The official in-game location names, grouped by area. Filter the map or hover a callout to find it.
A side 8 callouts
- A Garden
- A Lobby
- A Main
- A Rafters
- A Site
- A Tree
- A Window
- A Wine
Mid 8 callouts
- Mid Bottom
- Mid Catwalk
- Mid Courtyard
- Mid Cubby
- Mid Link
- Mid Market
- Mid Pizza
- Mid Top
B side 4 callouts
- B Boat House
- B Lobby
- B Main
- B Site
Attacker side 1 callouts
- Attacker Spawn
Defender side 1 callouts
- Defender Spawn
Community names
Nicknames that aren't in Riot's callout data but that many teams use on Ascent.
- Heaven= A Rafters
- CT= Defender Spawn
- T spawn= Attacker Spawn
Ascent at a glance
Spike sites
2 sites (A/B)
Setting
Venice, Italy
What makes Ascent different
- Large open Mid connecting both sites through Market and Catwalk
- Mechanical doors near both sites that can be closed with a switch
- Short, direct attack routes through A Main and B Main
Where do you win and lose fights on Ascent?
Callouts tell your team where the enemy is. Your match history shows where you keep losing duels.
Zone K/D
Kills divided by deaths in each of 28 areas of Ascent. Green at 1.0 or better, red below.
Exact fight positions
Select a zone to see where every kill and death happened.
Duels
Lines between you and your opponent when both positions are available.
Side & phase filters
Attack vs defence, pre-plant vs post-plant. Find out when a problem happens.
Ascent questions
What are the callouts on Ascent?
Ascent has 22 official callouts. A side: A Garden, A Lobby, A Main, A Rafters, A Site, A Tree, A Window and A Wine. Mid: Mid Bottom, Mid Catwalk, Mid Courtyard, Mid Cubby, Mid Link, Mid Market, Mid Pizza and Mid Top. B side: B Boat House, B Lobby, B Main and B Site. Attacker side: Attacker Spawn. Defender side: Defender Spawn.
How many sites does Ascent have?
Ascent has 2 spike sites (A/B).
Where is Ascent set?
Ascent is set in Venice, Italy.
What other names do players use on Ascent?
Besides the official callouts, many teams use these nicknames on Ascent: Heaven (A Rafters); CT (Defender Spawn); T spawn (Attacker Spawn).
How can I see where I die on Ascent?
Open ValoPeek, enter your Riot ID and choose Ascent. Your current-act Competitive matches are mapped by zone, showing your kills, deaths and K/D in each area of Ascent. Select a zone to see the exact positions of each fight.
