CS2 Map Callouts Guide: Master Communication in Competitive Play

In Counter-Strike 2, information wins rounds. Knowing where enemies are is useless if you can't communicate it clearly. Master these map callouts to become a better teammate and win more games.

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This article provides educational gaming content about CS2 map callouts. Callout names may vary by region and community. This content represents commonly used callouts but your team or region may use different terminology.

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Why Callouts Matter

Scenario: You spot 3 enemies pushing B site on Mirage.

❌ Bad Call: "They're coming B, like... near that box thing!" ✅ Good Call: "3 pushing B apps, one van, two bench!"

Clear, concise callouts = faster rotates = more round wins.

Universal Callout Rules

The Golden Rules:

1. Be Specific: "A site" is not enough - say "A default" or "A ramp"
2. Be Concise: "Two CT spawn" beats "I saw two players running near the CT side spawn area"
3. Use Standard Names: Don't invent callouts - use community-accepted ones
4. Dead? Shut Up: Don't clutter comms during clutches

Essential Terms:

• Default: Standard plant position for bomb
• Heaven: Elevated position overlooking a site
• Hell: Lower position below heaven
• Connector: Path connecting two areas
• Apps/Apts: Apartments
• Cat/Catwalk: Narrow elevated walkway

Mirage Callouts (Most Popular Map)

A Site:

• A Ramp - Entrance from T spawn
• Palace - Building with stairs leading to A
• Jungle - Path from mid to A under palace
• Tetris - Triple-stack boxes on site
• CT - Default box near CT spawn
• Stairs - Steps leading to site
• Firebox - Metal container near ramp
• Ninja - Corner behind triple box

Mid:

• Top Mid - T-side entrance to mid
• Connector - Path from mid to A
• Window - Mid window from ladder room
• Ladder Room - Room with ladder to window
• Cat/Catwalk - Walkway above mid
• Market/Mid Boxes - Boxes in center mid
• Bench - Bench near connector

B Site:

• Apps - Apartments leading to B
• B Short - Short path from mid to B
• Van - Vehicle on B site
• Bench - Bench behind van
• Site - Default plant position
• Market - Market door near mid
• Kitchen - Market kitchen area

Dust2 Callouts (Classic Map)

A Site:

• A Long - Long path to A from T spawn
• Pit - Corner position near long
• A Car - Vehicle on A site
• A Default - Standard plant spot
• Goose - Hay stack on site
• Ramp - Ramp from CT spawn
• Ninja - Corner behind boxes

Mid:

• Mid Doors - Double doors from T spawn
• Xbox - Box near CT mid
• Suicide - Narrow path from T to mid
• Cat/Catwalk - Elevated path to A
• CT Mid - CT side of mid

B Site:

• B Tunnels/Lower Tunnels - Underground path to B
• Upper Tunnels - Upper area near tunnels
• B Doors - Entrance from tunnels
• Closet - Small room near site
• Back Plat - Back platform on site
• Big Box - Large box on site
• Car - Vehicle near site
• Window - Window overlooking B from mid

Inferno Callouts

A Site:

• Apps - Apartments leading to A
• Balcony - Second floor apps
• Pit - Pit area on A site
• Long - Long approach to A
• Library/Cubby - Small room near A
• Boiler - Boiler room area
• Arch - Arches leading to A
• Graveyard - Back corner of A

Mid:

• Mid - Center lane
• Top Mid - T-side mid
• Bottom Mid - Near mid/banana connector
• Mid Connector - Path from mid to A

B Site:

• Banana - Curved path to B
• Sandbags - Sandbags on banana
• Car - Car at B
• 1st/2nd/3rd Orange - Orange boxes on site
• New Box/Newbox - New box position
• Coffins - Coffins near CT spawn
• Spools - Spools near site

Ancient Callouts (Newest Map)

A Site:

• A Main - Main entrance to A
• Cave - Cave area near A
• Donut - Circular stone structure
• Temple - Temple building
• Ramp - Ramp area
• Elbow - Connector area

Mid:

• Mid - Center area
• Mid Doors - Doors to mid
• Bridge - Bridge area

B Site:

• B Main - Main path to B
• Alley - Alley near B
• Cubby - Small room
• Back Site - Rear of B site

Anubis Callouts

A Site:

• A Main - Main entrance
• Palace - Palace building
• Heaven - Elevated position
• Site - Main plant area
• Ramp - Ramp to site
• Connector - Mid to A connector

B Site:

• B Main - Main entrance to B
• Water - Water area
• Canal - Canal path
• Site - B plant area
• Back Site - Rear area

Communication Best Practices

During Buy Phase:

• Call your position
• Share economy info ("I have $4500, can drop")
• Discuss strategy

During Round:

• First Contact: "2 A main pushing"
• Enemy Position: "One heaven, lit 60"
• Utility Usage: "Molly used banana"
• Post-Death: Give info then mute yourself

Example Good Calls:

✅ "3 B apps, one lit 40, planting default" ✅ "AWP mid, watching cat" ✅ "Bomb dropped palace stairs" ✅ "One CT spawn saving, time running out"

Example Bad Calls:

❌ "OMG HOW DID HE KILL ME!" ❌ "He's one hit!" (unless you hit 90+ damage) ❌ Talking during teammate clutch ❌ "They're over there!" (WHERE?!)

How to Learn Callouts Fast

Method 1: Offline Practice

1. Load map with bots
2. Walk through every area
3. Say callout names out loud
4. Takes 15 min per map

Method 2: Workshop Maps

• Callout Maps on Steam Workshop
• Interactive callout training
• Learn by clicking areas

Method 3: Watch Pros

• Streams have callouts in chat
• ESL/BLAST matches
• Hear casters use proper names

Priority Order:

1. Mirage (most played)
2. Dust2 (most common)
3. Inferno (popular in competitive)
4. Overpass (tactical)
5. Ancient (newer but common)
6. Anubis (newest)
7. Vertigo (least played)

Regional Callout Differences

NA vs EU:

• Graffiti (EU) = Popdog (NA) on Mirage
• Van (Universal) = Sandbags sometimes on Mirage B
• Apps vs Apartments (both accepted)

Pro Tip: If you hear a new callout, ask "where's that?" Your team will appreciate clarity over confusion.

Key Takeaways

✅ Learn one map's callouts fully before moving to next ✅ Mirage and Dust2 first (most played maps) ✅ Be specific: "A ramp" not just "A" ✅ Keep calls short: "3 B apps" beats a 10-second explanation ✅ Dead = Silent during clutches ✅ Use standard community callouts, don't invent your own ✅ Practice offline to memorize locations

Quick Callout Cheat Sheet

Essential Calls Every Player Needs:

• Site names (A, B)
• Main entrances (A main, B apps, etc.)
• Common spots (Heaven, Hell, Connector)
• Default plant positions
• Hiding spots (Ninja, Cubby, Pit)

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Master callouts = Better teammate = More wins 🗣️