Ascent
Tactical Overview
Ascent represents Valorant's most balanced and traditionalmap design, featuring clear mid control dynamics and straightforward site layouts. This makes it an excellent map for fundamental tactical development and team coordination practice.
The map's central courtyard serves as the primary battleground for map control, with teams fighting for mid dominance to enable site executions. The design rewards methodical play and proper utility usage over chaotic rushes.
Mastering Ascent requires understanding mid control fundamentalsand leveraging the map's clean sight lines. The straightforward layout makes it ideal for developing core tactical skills that transfer to other maps.
Tactical Layout
Study the map layout to understand sight lines, rotation paths, and strategic positions. Use this overhead view to plan your team's approach and identify key areas for map control.
Map Information
Pro Tip
Practice your crosshair placement and pre-aim common angles on Ascentin deathmatch before jumping into competitive matches. Learn the callouts to communicate effectively with your team.
Map Callouts (22)
A
Tree
Lobby
Main
Window
Site
Garden
Rafters
Wine
Attacker Side
Spawn
B
Lobby
Main
Boat House
Site
Mid
Bottom
Catwalk
Cubby
Market
Courtyard
Link
Pizza
Top
Defender Side
Spawn
Best Team Composition for Ascent
Jett
Omen
Sova
Killjoy
KAY/O
Composition Strategy
This team composition is optimized for Ascent's unique layout and strategic requirements. The combination of roles provides excellent map control, site execution, and defensive capabilities. Practice coordinated strategies with your team to maximize effectiveness on this map.