Playing Valorant involves using smart strategies and tactics, which depend a lot on the map you pick. One popular map is Ascent Valorant, favored by both casual and pro players. Even though it looks simple, mastering it isn’t easy.
Let’s dive deeper into what makes Ascent Valorant special.
Exploring Ascent Valorant
Ascent Valorant was added to the game by Riot Games on June 2, 2020. It’s the fourth city-themed map after Split, Bind, and Haven. It’s based on a place in San Marco, Venice, Italy.
Just like other maps, Ascent has two bomb sites: Site A and Site B. They’re connected by three pathways with doors that open and close.
Ascent is spacious, making battles intense as teams fight for control over the bomb sites. There are also narrow paths typical of Valorant that add to the challenge. Plus, there are strong doors that block enemy movement, making fights more exciting.
Riot Games made Ascent simpler and smaller than other maps so players can plan better. But this simplicity also means opponents can find weaknesses more easily, so smart strategies are key to winning.
The Details Guide to Ascent Valorant
Ascent Valorant has different areas, each important for winning. Teams spawn opposite each other, with Site A on the west and Site B on the east. The pathways between the bomb sites are where most of the action happens.
Site A Ascent: This area has Lobby A, Main A, Site A, Rafters A, Window A, Garden A, and Link A, each with its own strategic role.
Site Mid Ascent: Mid Top, Mid Catwalk, Mid Cubby, Mid Market, Mid Pizza, Mid Bottom, Mid Courtyard, and Mid Link are crucial for both attacking and defending teams.
Site B Ascent: Lobby B, Main B, Site B, and Back B are where teams defend Site B from attackers.
Callouts for Ascent Valorant
Good communication is important in Valorant, so knowing callouts (names for different spots on the map) helps teams work together better. Here’s the details of callouts in Ascent Valorant map.
Callout Ascent Site A
The A location on the Ascent map Valorant is divided into two areas. Here are the Callouts for Ascent Site A:
- Main A
- Peek A
- Wine
- Switch A
- Tree
- Generator
- Hell
- Heaven
- Pilar Heaven
- Double box/Tetris
- Pilar
Callout Ascent Site Mid
Due to the Mid Site location being in the middle of the area, Callouts in the Mid section are relatively few and easy to understand. Here are the Callouts for Mid Site from both the attacking and defending sides:
- Mid Cubby
- Catwalk
- Mid Top
- Subroza
- Courtyard
- Screens
- Market
- CT Spawn Wall
- Pizza
Callout Ascent Site B
The B side of the Ascent map is known as a strong defensive side. Therefore, the B site Callout is divided into two parts, the entry section or the opening part and the factory area. These include:
- witch/Button B
- Workshop
- CT/Spawn
- Platform/Market Stairs
- Market Doors
- Wood/Log cubby
- Entry location Site B
- Boathouse
- Camp Pillar/Long Box
- Triple Box/Default
- Stairs
- Spam Box
- Alley
Best Agents for Ascent Valorant
Choosing the right Agent is key to success on Ascent. Some Agents work really well on this map:
Jett: Jett is great for quick kills and moving around fast.
Omen: Omen can adapt to different situations and control areas with his abilities.
Killjoy: Killjoy is good for defense, using her abilities to control areas and stop enemies.
Sova: Sova’s abilities help gather information and disrupt enemy movements.
Kay/O: Kay/O provides useful information and support for the team.
Tips for Mastering Ascent Valorant
Here are tips to get better at Ascent Valorant:
- Use Main B for good positioning and surprise attacks.
- Have a Defender watch Site A to gather info and stop enemies.
- Focus on controlling the Mid area to control the game.
- Use mobile Duelist Agents to counter enemy strategies.
In short, Ascent Valorant offers exciting gameplay for players of all levels. Mastering it takes observation, skill, and teamwork. Are you ready to test your skills on Ascent?