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Split
Two sites · elevated mid · rope ascendersSplit has a raised central area and two site approaches that reward vertical awareness. Rope ascenders allow quick changes of elevation, while the towers near sites create powerful high-low crossfires.
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How Split works
Split has a raised central area and two site approaches that reward vertical awareness. Rope ascenders allow quick changes of elevation, while the towers near sites create powerful high-low crossfires.
How to attack
Coordinate a player on the higher path with teammates entering from the ground. Clearing only the closest corner allows defenders above the entry to keep control.
How to defend
Decide who challenges the raised central space and who keeps the site secure. A rushed mid overpeek can make later rotations harder, especially if opponents gain the upper route.
Map control and positioning
Take and hold the high ground only when a teammate can support the player there. Rope noises can reveal a change of level.
Plants, post-plants and retakes
Retake one section at a time: clear the tower threat while another player guards the ground-level path toward the Spike.
Common mistake
Forgetting to check elevated defenders before crossing the final entry.
Practice this map
Load Split in a custom game. Walk both site approaches, test the main rotation, and practice one coordinated entry and one retake. Repeat after major map geometry changes.
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