{"id":180252,"date":"2023-01-08T01:10:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T01:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/valorant-lotus-map-callouts-and-locations-you-should-know\/"},"modified":"2023-01-08T01:10:09","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T01:10:09","slug":"valorant-lotus-map-callouts-and-locations-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/valorant-lotus-map-callouts-and-locations-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Valorant Lotus map callouts and locations you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There’s a lot to learn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Valorant’s ninth map Lotus could be the most complex battleground Riot Games has released yet.<\/p>\n

The map is vast, and has unique elements including rotating doors, a breakable wall that opens a path, and a silent drop that’s sure to catch players by surprise.<\/p>\n

In addition to these exclusive features, the map has three sites, similar to Haven.<\/p>\n

To get players up to speed, we’ve put together all the callouts and locations that are crucial for communication and strategies on Lotus.<\/p>\n

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Here are all the callouts and locations on Lotus<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the start of each round, attackers have three lanes they could take control of \u2014 C lobby, B pillars, and the A root\/A rubble area. The tricky task for attackers is that they need to clear a lot of ground to reach any one of the three spike sites.<\/p>\n

Defenders, on the other hand, have many areas to play around with since more of the map will be accessible to them before the start of the round.<\/p>\n

The difficulty however, is that rotating from A to C, and C to A, will take a while because of the map’s large size. To shorten the distance, they will have to go through the rotating doors at mid.<\/p>\n

Attacker side spawn<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The A side portion of the map is the most complex, with the A main area providing the perfect area for long-range gun battles.<\/p>\n

However, once the attacking team makes their way closer to the site, the encounters shift to close-quarters-combat.<\/p>\n

All three unique elements of Lotus can also be found on A site. Players who shift-walk from A top to A drop will not create an audible drop sound. The breakable wall\/door can be found on A main, which leads directly to A link \u2014 a fast-track to the B site.<\/p>\n

There’s also the interactive rotating door between A main and A rubble. Attackers can take this path as a shortcut to the A site.<\/p>\n

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  • a lobby<\/li>\n
  • a root<\/li>\n
  • a rubble<\/li>\n
  • a door<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The B side of Lotus is the least complicated, with both teams having a direct path to the B site. Players should be careful of sudden rotations since the B site has many openings from A and C.<\/p>\n

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    B main
    Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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    B pillars
    Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    The C side is straightforward as well, with the attackers’ main path to the C site will be C main. To pressure defenders holding in c site, they will have to come from B or the defender side spawn.<\/p>\n

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    C lobby\/C mound\/C door
    Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Defender side spawn<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Defenders have plenty of options. They could hold and wait for the attackers to come to them since there will be many areas and angles to clear.<\/p>\n

    An aggressive push could also benefit defenders. A push through A Door, for example, could catch attackers in A rubble and A root by surprise.<\/p>\n

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    • a ball<\/li>\n
    • a drop<\/li>\n
    • A stairs<\/li>\n
    • a link<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Breaking the wall\/door at A link will also add more pressure to attackers pushing into A main.<\/p>\n

      \"Valorant
      B upper
      Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      Taking a fight at C main might be too risky it since attackers could be lying in wait from C lobby and B main if the rotating door is activated.<\/p>\n

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      C hall
      Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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      C waterfall\/C link
      Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      • C gravel<\/li>\n
      • C link<\/li>\n
      • C hall<\/li>\n
      • C waterfall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        The A site is like a small maze, with the two walls from A hut.<\/p>\n

        The B site is quite small, but what it lacks in size, it makes up in verticality. The small room incorporates the high-ground element that favors defenders.<\/p>\n

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        B site
        Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        The C site has features from the A and B sites, with it being a larger maze that has three different levels \u2013 if we’re including C hall.<\/p>\n

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        C main \/ C site
        Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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        C bend
        Screenshot by Nigel Zalamea\/ONE Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        Lotus shares similar gameplay elements as Haven. Defenders holding A and C have the choice of standing their ground, but run the risk of being overwhelmed. Their backup will have to pass through the whole map before they can help their teammates.<\/p>\n

        Bad comms will also lead to early rotations, which gives attackers openings around the map.<\/p>\n

        Meanwhile, attackers must play with patience. There are many areas to clear, and one small mistake will give defenders the numbers advantage.<\/p>\n

        Lotus will be available to play when Valorant patch 6.0 goes live on June 22. The new update comes with a brand new Battle Pass, the Araxys skin bundle, and the Split rework.<\/p>\n

        READ MORE: Valorant’s new map Lotus is a 3-site map that’s inspired by Indiana Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n