Dust 2 has been a fan favorite map since its appearance in the original Counter-Strike. It is a challenging map that features plenty of cover and paths to each bomb site. CS:GO players love Dust 2 because of the perfect mixture of difficulty, cover opportunities, and advantages for both teams.
The callouts for Dust 2 are simple, easy to remember, and helpful for both seasoned and novice players. Knowing the proper callouts is crucial during an intense match and can help a team get the upper hand. Whether you are on the Counter-Terrorist or Terrorist team, it’s important to know each Dust 2 callout.
Callout | Description |
T Ramp | T Ramp is near T Spawn and T Plat. You can get to the Outside B tunnels through this section. |
A Short | CTs spawn near this location. A Short is a small section near Xbox and Lower Tunnels. |
T Plat | T Plat is the platform between B Tunnels and T Spawn. It is right by T Ramp. |
T Spawn | T Spawn is where the terrorists spawn at the southern end of the map. |
Close | Players often call the corner near the B site past the B Tunnels. It is a perfect camping spot for CTs. |
Outside Tunnels | This large, open area is outside of B Tunnels. The callout encompasses a larger area of the map than most of the others. |
Upper B Tunnels | Upper B Tunnels is the beginning of the tunnels for Ts. You can access Mid if you turn right in the Upper B Tunnels. |
Lower B Tunnels | You enter Lower B Tunnels from stairs in Upper B Tunnels. You can take the Lower B Tunnels to Mid. |
Fence | Fence is a wall on B Site that provides cover for CTS. |
B Car | B Car is right of Tunnels Exit when you approach it coming from mid. |
B Plat | B Plat is the platform in B Site. It is right by where you can plant the bomb. |
B Closet | B Closet is right by B Car. You can find B Closet to the right when you exit the tunnels. |
Back Plat | Section behind where you plant the bomb for B Site. Back Plat only refers to the portion that you cannot see from the bomb site. |
B Default Plant | Most common bomb plant location on B Site. |
Big Box | The box between similar to Xbox from Mid by the B site. |
B Back Site | Section of B Site behind the boxes that you can see from Tunnels Exit. |
Double Stack | Stacked boxes in the center of B Site near where you plant the bomb. |
B Window | Defense position in the opening of the wall in B Site. You can access the B Window if you climb on the boxes. |
B Boxes | Boxes right outside of B Doors past CT Mid. |
B Doors | You walk through B Doors to enter B Site when you come from Mid. |
Mid | The middle section allows you to reach CT Mid from T Spawn. |
Top Mid | The section between Suicide and Outside Mid. |
CT Mid | The space that connects CT Spawn to Mid and B Site. |
Close Mid Doors | Also known as Hiko, Close Mid Doors refers to the right corner beside Mid Doors. |
Mid Doors | Doors that you go to reach CT Mid from Mid. |
Palm | A telephone pole that replaced the palm tree at the beginning of mid. |
Xbox | You can spot Xbox when you exit Lower Tunnels heading to Mid. |
Scaffolding | Scaffolding near B Window that players can use to watch or defend Mid B. |
Right Side Mid | Callout that CTs use to refer to the area when you look up to T Spawn. |
Suicide | A dangerous area that you can jump down to reach Top Mid. It is risky because of how exposed you are. |
Blue | The big blue crate across from Long Doors. |
A Long | The area that you can use to access A Site and Long doors. |
Side Pit | A great hiding spot for CTs that is part of the Pit before Long Doors. |
Pit | The slope located towards the back of Long A before Long Doors. |
Long Doors | A pair of double doors between A Long and Outside Long. |
Pit Plat | The platform by the pit that you can see A Site from. |
A Cross | You can see A Cross from A Long, A Site, and A Short. It is an open space without much cover. |
A Default Plant | The most common plant spot in A Site. |
A Car | The car in A Long that CTs typically use as cover to shoot Ts. |
A Ramp | The slope near A Long that leads to A Site. |
Elevator | A corner in A Site that players can use to access the plant site. It is near CT Spawn and is useful for retaking the bomb site. |
Barrels | The barrels that are behind A Site. |
Short Boost | The dumpsters that CTs can use to access A Short quickly. |
Goose | Closed-off area with goose graffiti behind Barrels. |
CT Spawn | CT players spawn here. |
A Ninja | Ninja defuse spot on A Platform that is a great hiding spot. |
Stairs | The set of stairs located between A Short and Catwalk. |
Catwalk | A connecting walkway that players can use to access A Site. |
A Platform | The big platform in A Site that is also close to A Short. |