Ascent callout · Defender Side
Defender Side Spawnon Ascent
Also called CT Spawn and Defender Spawn
Where the defending team starts each round.
- Area
- Defender Side
- Name
- On the in-game minimap
- Checked
- Patch 13.08
Around it
Callouts near Defender Side Spawn
- Mid PizzaThe small room between Market and the defender side, a rotation spot for defenders moving through mid.
- Mid MarketThe defender-side building between mid and B Site, the main rotation path from mid to B.
- A WindowThe window on the defender side of A that looks across Garden; defenders peek it to catch Tree and Catwalk pushes.
- A GardenThe defender-side room just west of A Site, joining the site to Window and Tree and covering the Tree exit.
- B DoorThe closable door between Market and B Site, the defenders' rotation door from mid; shut it to stop the Market push.
- Mid BottomThe defender end of mid between Courtyard and Market, where mid control is won or lost.
FAQ
Defender Side Spawn, answered.
Where is Defender Side Spawn on Ascent?
Where the defending team starts each round. It sits next to Mid Pizza, Mid Market and A Window.
What else is Defender Side Spawn called on Ascent?
Players also call Defender Side Spawn "CT Spawn" and "Defender Spawn". They all mean the same spot.
Is Defender Side Spawn an official Ascent callout?
Yes. Defender Side Spawn is one of the callout names VALORANT itself shows on the Ascent minimap, so it's what your teammates see when they ping it.
Callout data checked 2026-10-20 for VALORANT patch 13.08
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