A Rafterson Ascent

Around it

Callouts near A Rafters

• HellThe low spot under Heaven at the back of A Site, a hidden angle for a defender or a post-plant hide.
• A GeneratorThe tall generator box on A Site, the main cover for the plant and a common spot to hold A Main from.
• A SiteThe A bombsite itself, where defenders hold and attackers plant.
• A WindowThe window on the defender side of A that looks across Garden; defenders peek it to catch Tree and Catwalk pushes.
• A DoorThe closable metal door between Tree and A Site; shut it to cut the route from mid onto A.
• A GardenThe defender-side room just west of A Site, joining the site to Window and Tree and covering the Tree exit.

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.