How many bomb sites are on the map Ascent?
Answer
Two
Ascent has two bomb sites: Site A and Site B. Attackers try to plant the Spike at either location, while defenders protect both sites and attempt to defuse the Spike after it is planted.
Ascent was introduced when VALORANT launched in June 2020. Its central feature is the large, open middle courtyard, which connects the two sides of the map and creates important strategic choices. Teams often contest Mid because control there can enable attacks toward either site.
A common mix-up is confusing the number of sites with the number of main entry routes. Ascent has many approaches, doorways, lanes, and defensive positions, but only two plant sites. Unlike maps such as Haven, which historically had three sites, Ascent follows the standard two-site structure used by many VALORANT maps.
The map’s distinctive mechanical doors also affect how teams control access. Attackers may split pressure between A and B, while defenders must read the attack and rotate quickly through the connecting areas.