A Gardenon Ascent

Around it

Callouts near A Garden

• A WindowThe window on the defender side of A that looks across Garden; defenders peek it to catch Tree and Catwalk pushes.
• A TreeThe small room between A Main and Mid Catwalk, the link attackers use to join a mid player onto A.
• A DoorThe closable metal door between Tree and A Site; shut it to cut the route from mid onto A.
• A GeneratorThe tall generator box on A Site, the main cover for the plant and a common spot to hold A Main from.
• Mid PizzaThe small room between Market and the defender side, a rotation spot for defenders moving through mid.
• A RaftersThe raised walkway over the back of A Site, called Heaven by most players; it watches the whole site and the A Main entrance.

Playing it

Ascent A Site tips

1. 01Clear Heaven and Hell before planting, since both give defenders hidden angles on the bomb.
2. 02Push A Main as the main entry and smoke off Wine or the Tree route to cut off flanks.
3. 03Retake through A Lobby with a flash, and check Heaven (A Rafters) and Hell last.
4. 04Spot Window and Garden with a player or utility before committing, since they can open flank sightlines.