Valorant Split Guide - Control Mid for easy games!

Love it or hate; you’ll need to master Split to climb to the top. It’s a pretty straightforward map. Those who control the middle ground will usually dominate the map since all roads leave to it. It’s quite easy to maneuver from A to B and vice-versa with the middle part under your team’s control, letting you roam and easily attack the enemy. However, Split does favor the defending players, from a positioning point of view, mid is quite easy to hold with the right setup and right character on the tower to provide you with protection.

In this Valorant Split Guide, we will go through the basics; some good default positions for Split, the strategies for attacking and defending players, and the key differences between an A and B playthrough. So prepare to kill your opponents at sight through the ramps on Split without risk.

Split Map guide for important Callouts

A heads up if you are a beginner, here are some map callouts to learn before jumping into Valorant and this Map Guide. Check the image to learn a bit more about them. Communication is key, so be sure to remember all of these. You’ll start getting them with practice and visiting said places in-game. Now, onto the callouts:

Heaven.- It’s a place that gives you the high ground over the competition. In Split, there's A Heaven and B Heaven, so be specific when using these map callouts.

Screens.- You’ll usually hear this callout when playing for A. It refers to the entrance to the A point near the defender’s site. 

Mid.- The whole middle section of the Split map. There are many mid-callouts and spots: top mid, bottom mid, mid mail, and mid vent. If it sounds confusing, remember that most players read the map layout with the defenders in the north position while the attackers are in the south position. 

Ropes.- Some players hate them, some love them. If used correctly, this narrow location can serve as a unique way to flank opponents and smoke ‘em before planting the spike. 

The Middle

We can't stress this enough - the middle is the critical area on the Valorant Split map. It’s easy for defenders to hold and hard for attackers to break through; patience is key. Either way, you’ll need to pass through it eventually. As an attacker, watch out for enemy comps. Try to spot the disrupting champions like Viper and Sage quickly. They can easily hold one spot on the Split map for long. You’ll have to split to conquer Split (go figure), as one force tries to get the defender’s attention, and the other pushes through both, right side and left side.

While defending, a good comp and coordinated attacks will let you stall for much-needed time. Try to get inside your opponent’s head, as if they get desperate, they’ll force a push. With the many corners that the middle provides, you’ll catch them off guard easily. Cover as many entrances as you can, because almost all games will end up in mid.

The first one to control the middle will set the pace for the round, and if defenders get it, it will lead to longer games.

Attacking A

Fighting for A site is a lot easier than B. There are way more roads to it, while there are still many choke points. It’s easier to coordinate an all-out flank attack with enough communication. Hide behind walls, advance one player at a time, and you’ll have a much easier time.

Dominate A Heaven to open up flanking options like Screens and Rafters, leading you to a back attack to A with enough room to maneuver around enemy abilities and bullets. It is possible to play it a bit more defensive, waiting for defending players to make a mistake when they search for enemies. Overall, fight together, keep an eye open, and hide and camp when in doubt.

Defending A

Pushing out is not a bad strategy as a B side defender. There is less room to cover on the main room, so going for a coordinated contest for middle or a flank type push might be equally smart. It’s all about the team comp you have. Be wise, as it’s easy to get flanked on and be attacked from Screens. While securing mid, it’s still key; it’s not game-ending to lose it. Don’t be afraid to back up to reposition yourself, minimizing team losses. Just be ready to fight for it in the next round. Put a man on Ramp to wait for enemies, more often than not, they’ll actually come right into you. 

Share information with your team and be on the lookout. Block the enemy path with well-placed walls and smokes. You may be able to do a map Split to force the enemy into worse positions with the right Agents. Another thing, try not to commit to a full push, rather take one small advantage at a time rather than the entire team in one place.

Attacking B

It might be the hardest part of playing Split. You only have one big area to make a strong push. It is possible to flank and attack from multiple angles to break the defensive team, but they’ll have a better position, as some corners let them spot enemies while still being covered by the terrain. If you want to plant the spike on the B site, Mid control is critical here. Be fast and be ready to shoot around every corner. It might be better to use abilities early on to gain a key pick. But losing a man for B players is not game-ending, as they can quickly back up and reposition to hold B. 

Once you are able to break through, reposition before making a final push. Manage to control the middle and, you’ll be able to launch a coordinated attack on multiple flanks. Make sure to follow these tips, split your forces to flank the enemy, bait them to back up to find a surprise when rotating, do this and b main will be yours. An all-out push with some setup through B Heaven could also be possible. But, unless you are confident in your skills, always pick the least risky play; which is coming in fast from all flanks, never one by one little by little. 

Defending B

Send up your Controllers to mid while the rest of your comp waits in B. Three Agents on the middle with two players on B will let you defend against most attacks. Since the route to the middle will be secure, you’ll be able to rotate fast if they attempt a push in one place. Sage and Viper are great to time stall them in a case when they try a last-second rush. Divide and conquer with the walls and smokes in those narrow spaces.

Be patient as a defender. Let them waste shields and abilities with a bad engage and be ready to use your own in response to theirs. Once it’s safe to push back, give a sign to your team and push towards the enemy. 

Best Valorant Agents for Split map

Even though Riot Games made an effort to make all Agents more or less equal and balanced, some of them will inherently shine in certain scenarios. Some may not be as flashy as Phoenix, Breach or Sova, but these characters are “something else” on Split. In short, pick: 

Viper

With many ways to control the map, the poison queen can easily force enemies to take damage to engage or to run away. Her smoke screen is great at setting up kills. Viper can quickly isolate targets and cut off reinforcements or escape routes and heavily punishes players for overextending. Can’t go wrong picking her.

Sage

In a map where fights are held on these many chokepoints, creating walls and changing the layout is really amazing. The same as Viper but with a bit more utility. She is excellent at holding chokepoints (or to create a bottleneck) and force bad engages from the enemy team, and if you have a Viper or a Brimstone, you can cycle through your abilities to delay the enemy even further in all sites. With an orb for every occasion, Sage is definitely a worthy choice.

Cypher

Tripwires and cameras will let you see and spot any attempts of flanking you and your team. Cypher's abilities also allows you to drop your position to move out and reinforce your allies quickly. And while on the offense, the cameras will let you spot defenders' positions, trying to get a hold of Cypher without a plan is a terrible idea. Each ability will provide your team with crucial information.

Be the best Agent on Valorant

Here are some last tips to become a better overall player. Do learn the callouts for Split and other maps, as knowing what your teammates are talking about is the difference between life and death. Try to be kind to new players and share your knowledge, be sure to teach them the many maps callouts. Valorant just came out, and not everyone knows how to play a strategic FPS like it. Point them to a guide if they seem eager to learn the game, don't just tell to type in “Valorant guide split,” “Valorant maps” or "guide Valorant" on google. Better players mean more wins for you and your team.

So now that you do know how to tackle Split, test your skills to improve your ranking further.

Perfect practice makes perfect

Gaming takes practice; to properly learn all the tactics on a complex game like Valorant, you got to play a lot. There is no way to do it safely, that is, without losing. Especially in this hyper competitive game. But if you keep consuming content, reading articles and watching guides, your skill will start to increase. Soon you’ll get the “feel” of a gun or character, and more often than not, you’ll start getting a solid KDA and you’ll start winning every match. 

Remember, to peek, you’ll need patience and practice. Taking a slow and steady approach, means seeing the game as a job; while it's difficult for most, this different style works! Put your mind into it and soon you’ll be the latest pro to look out for. 

So that’s it, that’s our guide, and try to remember everything so you’ll be ready for every situation we mention in here. Remember, stay calm, practice and look for that clear shot. If you got any tips or suggestions, put a link in the comments.

FAQ

What are some Valorant Tips?

The aim is key, be ready to adjust your aim since every gun will move away from the center cross. 

Is there a Valorant Split map guide for the best comps?

There are no best comps on Valorant. Each map and positions have champions that work or exceptionally well. It all depends on the enemy team, the map, and whether you are attacking or defending. It is arguably better to learn the maps than to be effective with a single champion. 

Where can I find other Valorant map guides?

We are working hard to bring you the best Valorant map guides around. There are also some Valorant guides for tips, tricks, and strategies for the game and even some Agent guides if you want to check those out.

How can I learn Valorant callouts for Split and other maps?

Read a Valorant split map guide like this one, play the game, and keep on saying them. Communication is key, so talk to people and learn how to talk to them. Just keep saying the callouts until they become natural to you. 

How do you defend Valorant?

It always depends on where you are playing and which Agent your team has available. Here's a tip, unlike the name, may imply, you don't have to play defensive when playing defense. Learn the callouts for the maps, and search for help online. You already may be on a Valorant Split map guide to give you some general pointer.

How do you attack Valorant?

Communicate with your team, share information on enemy positions, and on your plans for the round. Speak the game language by learning the callouts for it. On every map, split your team to better deal with the enemy since the defense will have to move around if they want to deal with your attack.