Split callout · A Site
A Elbowon Split
Also called Elbow
The bend between A Screens and A Back on the defender side of A, a close angle onto anyone walking up to the site.
- Area
- A Site
- Name
- Community callout
- Checked
- Patch 13.08
Around it
Callouts near A Elbow
- A BackThe far corner of A Site, behind the plant spots and away from the Ramps approach, from which a player can hit a plant from the rear.
- A SiteThe A bombsite, at the opposite end of the map from B Site and reached through A Main and the A Ramps. Teams use it to report plants and enemies on the site.
- A ScreensA spot behind A Site with a view of the A Main crossing.
- A RaftersA fallback spot beside A Tower, used by a defender who has been pushed off Ramps.
- A TowerThe high ground above A Site that overlooks Ramps.
- A MainThe main lane leading from the A side toward A Site, where early contact usually happens. A player on Screens can watch the A Main crossing from behind the site.
Playing it
Split A Site tips
- 01Take A Main and the Ramps before pushing the site. Holding the top of Ramps gives a wide view, but it is usually the first place defenders check on a retake.
- 02After taking A, clear A Tower (Heaven). A vent drops from there into Mid, so defenders can use it to rotate.
- 03On defense, put one player on Screens for information and one at the top of Ramps who falls back to Rafters when pushed. Watch for pushes coming up from Mid.
FAQ
A Elbow, answered.
Where is A Elbow on Split?
The bend between A Screens and A Back on the defender side of A, a close angle onto anyone walking up to the site. It sits next to A Back, A Site and A Screens.
What else is A Elbow called on Split?
Players also call A Elbow "Elbow". They all mean the same spot.
Is A Elbow an official Split callout?
No. A Elbow is a community name: the game's minimap text doesn't use it, but players and pros say it in comms all the time.
Callout data checked 2026-10-20 for VALORANT patch 13.08
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