CS2 Map Callouts: Speak Like a Global Elite (2026)
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CS2 Map Callouts: Speak Like a Global Elite (2026)

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Bad Comms Lose Games. Saying "On me!" gives your team zero information. Saying "Two Connector, one Jungle" wins the round.

#1. Universal Callouts (Every Map)

These terms mean the same thing on almost every map.

  • Spawn (T/CT): Where you start.
  • Mid: The center lane of the map.
  • Long / Short: Refers to the distance to the bombsite (e.g., Dust 2 Long A vs. Short A).
  • Connector: A hallway connecting Mid to a Bombsite (Mirage, Anubis, Overpass).
  • Heaven: A high ground position overlooking a site (Nuke A, Overpass B).
  • Hell: The area directly below Heaven (Nuke A).
  • Main: The primary entrance to a site (A Main, B Main).

#2. Mirage Callouts (The Default)

Mirage is the most played map. You must know these.

A Site

  • Palace: The building with the balcony.
  • Tetris: The blocks right next to the Palace balcony drop.
  • Sandwich: The gap between Tetris and the stairs.
  • Jungle: The sniper spot connecting Window to A Site.

B Site

  • Apps (Apartments): The T entrance.
  • Bench: The bench in the corner of the site.
  • Forest: The area slightly outside the site walls near Bench.
  • Van: The car/van you can jump on.

#3. Inferno Callouts (Banana Control)

  • Banana: The curved lane leading to B. The most important area in the game.
  • Car: The defensive spot at the top of Banana.
  • Sandbags: The cover halfway up Banana.
  • Pit: The deep hole in A Site (for CTs).
  • Graveyard: The elevated spot behind Pit.
  • Library: The building connector for CT rotations.

#4. Nuke Callouts (Verticality)

  • Silo (Marshmallow): The big red rock on the Roof (Outside).
  • Secret: The stairs leading underground from Outside.
  • Vents: The fast rotation from A site to B site.
  • Ramp: The main entrance to B site (for rushing).
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#5. Complete Callout Database by Map

DUST 2 (The Classic)

A Site:

  • Long Doors: The double doors at Long A entrance
  • Long Corner: The angle CTs hold from pit
  • Pit: The depression in the ground at A site
  • Goose: The elevated box near A site
  • Ramp: The slope near CT spawn leading to A
  • Ninja: The corner behind A site boxes
  • Default: Standard bomb plant position

B Site:

  • Tunnels (Lower Tunnels): T entrance to B
  • Upper Tunnels: The elevated entrance from Mid
  • Window: The opening from Mid to B
  • Car: The vehicle at B site
  • Back Plat: The elevated platform at back of B
  • Fence: The fence at CT side of B

Mid:

  • Doors: The iconic double doors
  • Xbox: The green box
  • Catwalk: The elevated walkway to B
  • Suicide: The small room near CT spawn

Dust 2 Priority

Common Mistakes

INFERNO (Utility Paradise)

A Site:

  • Arch (Archway): Main T entrance
  • Apartments (Apps): The building route
  • Boiler: The room in Apartments
  • Balcony (Moto): The elevated position overlooking site
  • Pit: The sunken area at A site
  • Graveyard: Behind pit, elevated
  • Truck: The vehicle near site
  • Library: CT rotation hallway

B Site:

  • Banana: The curved lane (MOST IMPORTANT)
  • Car: The defensive car at top of Banana
  • Logs: The wooden logs halfway down Banana
  • Sandbags: The sandbag cover
  • 1st Oranges/2nd Oranges: The orange walls
  • Fountain: The fountain at B site
  • Coffins: The elevated position
  • Spools: The wooden spools near CT
  • New Box: The box added in CS2

Mid:

  • Top Mid: Near T spawn
  • Mid: The connector area
  • Bottom Mid (Underpass): Near Banana

MIRAGE (The Staple)

A Site:

  • Ramp: Main T entrance
  • Palace (Pal): The building with stairs
  • Balcony: Top of Palace
  • Underpalace (Under): Ground floor of Palace
  • Tetris: The stacked boxes
  • Sandwich: Gap between Tetris and stairs
  • Stairs: The stairs near CT spawn
  • Jungle: The cubby near CT
  • Connector (Conn): The hallway from Mid
  • Firebox: The elevated box near stairs
  • Triple Stack (Trip): Three stacked boxes
  • Ninja: Behind triple stack
  • Default: Standard plant position
  • Shadow: Under balcony

B Site:

  • Apartments (Apps): Main T entrance
  • Short (Kitchen): Short route from Mid
  • Market (Window): The window room
  • Bench: The bench at B site
  • Van: The vehicle
  • Pillars: The support columns
  • Catwalk: The elevated platform
  • Boxes: Various box positions

Mid:

  • Top Mid: Near T spawn
  • Window: The window from T apartments
  • Ladder Room: The ladder area
  • Connector: Route to A
  • Underwood (Under): Below window
  • Stairs: Leading to connector
  • Catwalk (Cat): Route to B

Mirage is the Universal Map: These callouts are used globally. Master these and you can play on any server in any language (callouts are mostly English worldwide).

ANCIENT (The Newcomer)

A Site:

  • Main (A Main): Primary T entrance
  • Outside Long: The long corridor
  • Donut: The circular structure
  • Cave: The cave area
  • Heaven: Elevated position
  • Temple: The temple structure
  • Back Site: Rear of A site

B Site:

  • Ramp (B Ramp): Main entrance
  • Lower B: Ground level area
  • Window: The window overlook
  • Elbow: The corner connector
  • Pond: The water area

Mid:

  • Mid: Central area
  • Catwalk: Elevated walkway
  • Lane: The pathway

ANUBIS (The Complex One)

A Site:

  • Main: Primary entrance
  • Palace: The building structure
  • Heaven: Elevated position
  • Connector: Link to Mid
  • Site: Plant area
  • Back Site: Rear positions

B Site:

  • Ramp: Main T route
  • Canal: The water channel
  • Water: The water area
  • Platform: Elevated section
  • Lower: Ground positions
  • Walkway: The connecting path

#6. Advanced Communication: The Info Hierarchy

Priority 1: Immediate Threats

Call these INSTANTLY:

  • "AWP Long!"
  • "Rush Banana! Five!"
  • "Flanking connector!"

Priority 2: Enemy Count & HP

Call after engagement:

  • "Two Palace, one lit 40"
  • "One Apartments, full HP"
  • "Tagged him 67, Market window"

Priority 3: Utility Usage

Call for team economy knowledge:

  • "CT smoked A"
  • "They have no flashes left"
  • "Molly incoming Banana"

Priority 4: Strategic Observations

Between rounds:

  • "They stacked A last 3 rounds"
  • "AWPer always plays Long"
  • "They force every save round"

The 3-Second Rule

No Backseating

#7. The NATO Phonetic Alphabet (For Clarity)

In chaotic situations, use phonetics:

LetterPhoneticUse Case
AAlpha"Enemy Alpha site"
BBravo"Rotating to Bravo"
CCharlie"Charlie down" (Player C eliminated)
DDeltaRarely used in CS2
TTango"Three Tangos Banana" (3 terrorists)
CTCharlie Tango"Two CTs rotating"

When to Use: Only in 5-stacks with voice discipline. In solo queue, stick to standard callouts.

#8. Regional Callout Variations

Some callouts differ by region.

Heaven vs Rafters

  • NA/EU: Heaven
  • CIS: "Вход" (Vkhod - Entrance)

Goose vs Elevator

  • NA: Goose (Dust 2 A site box)
  • EU: Sometimes called "Elevator"

Tetris vs Boxes

  • Universal: Tetris (Mirage A site)
  • Beginners: "Stacked boxes" (wrong, but understandable)

Pro Tip: When playing with international teammates, clarify callouts in warmup: "What do you call the elevated position at A?" "Heaven." "Good, same."

#9. Communication Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules

Rule 1: Dead = Silent (After Info)

Bad: "Oh my god, how did I die? That's so BS! He was so lucky! This game is broken!"

Good: "One Jungle, 60 HP." [Then silence]

Rule 2: No Micromanaging

Bad: "CHECK LEFT! NO YOUR OTHER LEFT! RELOAD! WHY DIDN'T YOU PEEK?!"

Good: "Two enemies left, bomb is B. You got this." [Then silence]

Rule 3: Acknowledge Calls

When teammate calls: "Smoking CT"

You respond: "Roger" or "Copy" or just "K"

Why: Confirms you heard it. Prevents repeated callouts.

Rule 4: Use Radar Pings

How: Hold X (default key) → Click on minimap

Use Cases:

  • You're dead and want to point out enemy position
  • You're in a 1v1 clutch and can't talk
  • Your mic is broken

#10. The "Lit" System: Damage Callouts

When you damage an enemy, call their remaining HP.

The Math

Starting HP: 100 Example: You hit them for 67 damage.

Correct Callout: "Lit 33" (They have 33 HP left)

Wrong Callout: "Lit 67" (This means you did 67 damage, but teammates think they have 67 HP left → confusion)

Common Damage Ranges

WeaponDamageRemaining HPCallout
AWP Body Shot8515"Lit 15"
AWP Leg Shot6832"Legged 32"
AK Headshot (no armor)143Dead"Dead"
AK Body Shot3664"Lit 64"
Deagle Headshot7327"Dinked 27"
HE Grenade5050"Naded 50"

Pro Tip: CS2 shows damage in the top-right after you die. Wait 1 second for it to appear, THEN call it accurately.

#11. Clutch Communication: What to Say (and Not Say)

When Your Teammate is in a 1v3:

DO:

  • "One low Palace, two full HP A site. 45 seconds left."
  • Give factual info, then SHUT UP.

DON'T:

  • "OMG CLUTCH OR KICK!"
  • "BRO YOU GOT THIS EASY!"
  • "PEEK HIM PEEK HIM!"

When YOU'RE Clutching:

DO:

  • Mute yourself (press mute key)
  • Focus on sound cues
  • Check radar for info

DON'T:

  • Ask teammates for help ("Where is he?")
  • Panic
  • Rush unnecessarily

The Pressure Paradox: Teammates screaming "YOU GOT THIS" actually INCREASES pressure and lowers clutch success rate. Silence is support.

#12. Radio Commands: The Quick Comm Wheel

CS2 has built-in radio commands (press Z, X, C).

Most Useful Commands

Z Menu:

  • Z-1: "Roger"
  • Z-2: "Need Backup"
  • Z-3: "Enemy Spotted"

X Menu:

  • X-1: "Go Go Go" (for rushes)
  • X-2: "Fall Back" (for retreats)
  • X-3: "Hold This Position"

C Menu:

  • C-1: "Follow Me"
  • C-4: "Negative"
  • C-5: "Nice"

When to Use:

  • Your mic is broken
  • You're in a library/quiet space
  • Teammates speak different language

#Frequently Asked Questions

Use descriptive language: "One behind the boxes at A site, near the stairs." It's longer, but clearer than saying "One Tetris" to someone who doesn't know what Tetris is.

If you play on EU servers, learn basic Russian callouts: "Один" (odin = one), "Два" (dva = two), "Бананка" (bananka = banana). It helps, but most EU players use English callouts.

Play the map 50 times. You'll naturally learn by hearing teammates. Don't try to memorize from a list; learn in context.

Same thing. "Lit" and "Tagged" both mean "I damaged them." Just use one consistently.

No. Only call NEW information. If everyone already knows "Two B," don't repeat it. Call updates: "One B rotated Mid" is new info.

#Summary: The Callout Checklist

✅ Learn 15 core callouts per map (A site, B site, Mid) ✅ Call enemy position + count + HP ✅ Shut up after giving info ✅ Don't backseat game ✅ Use radar pings for visual comms ✅ Mute toxic players immediately

Practice Routine:

  1. Load map in offline mode
  2. Walk through each area
  3. Say the callout out loud
  4. Repeat until automatic

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Last Updated: December 21, 2026. Callouts may vary by region.

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