Mirage Callouts – CS2 Callout Map (2026)

Mirage is the most played map in CS2. It’s also the map where bad callouts lose the most rounds. “He’s there” doesn’t help your team. “He’s Tetris” does. Knowing every mirage callout turns messy communication into clean, winning plays.

This guide covers every position on Mirage. A site. B site. Mid. Connector. T side. CT side. Memorize these and your team plays faster.

Mirage Map Overview

Mirage follows a classic three-lane layout. T side pushes through three main routes: A Ramp and Palace for A site, Mid for map control, and B Apartments for B site. CTs defend from elevated positions and rotate through Connector, CT Spawn, and Market.

Mid is the key to Mirage. Teams that control Mid control the map. Window (sniper nest) watches everything. Connector links Mid to A. Underpass links Mid to B Short.

A Site Callouts

Callout	Also Called	Description
A Ramp	A Main	Main T approach to A site. Open ground with limited cover.
Palace	–	Building on A site’s left side (T perspective). Alternative entry route.
Tetris	–	Stack of boxes on A site. Common defensive position. Strong cover.
Sandwich	–	Tight gap between Tetris and the wall. Sneaky hiding spot.
Triple	Triple Box	Three boxes in the plant area closest to T Spawn. Strong post-plant.
Firebox	–	Boxes with fire symbols in the A site plant area.
Default	Default Plant	Standard plant spot between Triple and site center.
CT	CT Spawn	Behind A site toward CT spawn. Rotation area for defenders.
Ticket	Ticket Booth	Small booth near CT. Headshot angle toward A Ramp.
Jungle	–	Elevated area near Connector entrance to A site. Common AWP spot.
Stairs	–	Steps from CT up to A site. Rotation path.
Ninja	–	Corner behind the boxes on A site. Surprise position for clutches.

B Site Callouts

Callout	Also Called	Description
Apartments	Apps	Long corridor T side uses to reach B site. Multiple corners to clear.
Van	Car	Vehicle near the Apps exit. Common defensive position behind it.
Bench	Jail	Corner of B site with a bench. Tight angle. Hard to check on entry.
Market	Kitchen, Shop	Store connecting CT Spawn to B site. Main rotation path for CTs.
Market Window	–	Window from Market looking onto B site. AWP angle toward Apps.
Short	B Short, Catwalk	Path from Mid/Underpass to B site. Fast rotation route.
Default B	B Default	Standard plant position on B site.
Back Plat	Back B	Elevated platform at the back of B site.
Pillar	–	Support pillar on B site. Quick cover during retakes.

Mid Callouts

Callout	Also Called	Description
Top Mid	T Mid	Open area at the T side entrance to Mid. Exposed to Window.
Mid Boxes	–	Cover boxes in the middle of Mid lane. First safe cover from Window.
Window	Sniper Nest	Elevated room overlooking Mid from CT side. The most powerful angle on Mirage.
Connector	–	Passage from Mid to A site. Links Window room to Jungle/CT.
Underpass	–	Tunnel below Mid. Connects Top Mid to B Short. Used for sneaky flanks.
Ladder	Ladder Room	Room with a ladder connecting Mid level to lower level near Short.
Chair	–	Position in Connector near a chair. Holds the angle toward Mid.

T Side Callouts

Callout	Description
T Spawn	Starting area for T side. All routes branch from here.
T Ramp	Ramp leading from T Spawn toward A site.
T Apps	Entrance to B Apartments from the T side.

Key Positions for Each Role

AWPers. Window is your home on CT side. Control Mid from here. On T side, peek Mid from Top Mid or hold Palace with a long-range angle.

Entry fraggers. A Ramp and Apartments are your entry routes. Flash through. Clear the first angle. Call what you see. Your team follows your info.

Support players. Smoke Window. Flash through Connector. Molotov Bench or Van. Your utility makes entries possible. Learn the lineups.

Lurkers. Underpass is your playground. Flank through Mid while your team pushes A or B. Timing is everything.

Tips for Using Callouts

Keep it short. “One Tetris” beats “There’s a guy behind those boxes stacked up on A site.” Your team needs info in under two seconds.

Call the number. Always say how many. “Two Apps” is actionable. “They’re B” is not.

Call what you see, not what you think. “One Window seen” is fact. “They’re probably pushing Mid” is a guess. Facts first. Guesses after.

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FAQ

How many callouts does Mirage have?

Over 50 named positions. The most important ones for daily play are around 25 to 30. This guide covers all the essential ones for A site, B site, and Mid.

What is the most important callout on Mirage?

Window. Controlling Window controls Mid. Controlling Mid controls the map. Every team needs to know this position and how to smoke it.

What does “Apps” mean on Mirage?

Apartments. The long corridor T side uses to reach B site. One of the two main entry routes to B.

What is Tetris on Mirage?

A stack of boxes on A site. One of the strongest defensive positions. Players hide behind it or use it for post-plant cover.

Where is Underpass on Mirage?

The tunnel below Mid that connects Top Mid to B Short. Used for flanking and sneaky rotations between sites.