Bind
Bind is a Valorant map set in Rabat, Morocco, Alpha Earth with two spike sites (A and B), released in the closed beta (2020). It is out of the competitive map pool right now. Below: all 24 callouts on the minimap, its map pool history and every patch change.
- Location
- Rabat, Morocco, Alpha Earth
- Spike sites
- A and B
- Released
- Closed beta
- Map pool
- Out (patch 12.08)
- Callouts
- 24
What are the Bind callouts?
These are the 24 callouts the game shows on Bind's minimap, the names your team sees in the HUD. Site callouts start with the site letter, so "A Main" is the main entrance to A site.
A Bath A Cubby A Exit A Lamps A Link A Lobby A Short A Site A Teleporter A Tower Attacker Cave Attacker Spawn B Elbow B Exit B Fountain B Garden B Hall B Link B Long B Short B Site B Teleporter B Window Defender Spawn A site callouts
- A Bath
- A Cubby
- A Exit
- A Lamps
- A Link
- A Lobby
- A Short
- A Site
- A Teleporter
- A Tower
B site callouts
- B Elbow
- B Exit
- B Fountain
- B Garden
- B Hall
- B Link
- B Long
- B Short
- B Site
- B Teleporter
- B Window
Attacker side callouts
- Attacker Cave
- Attacker Spawn
Defender side callouts
- Defender Spawn
Is Bind in the competitive map pool?
Current map pool →No. Bind is out of the competitive map pool as of patch 12.08 (rotated out in patch 12.08). It can still be played in Unrated, Swiftplay and Spike Rush.
| Patch | Date | Map pool change |
|---|---|---|
| Patch 12.08 | April 28, 2026 | Removed from the pool |
| Patch 11.00 | June 24, 2025 | Added to the pool |
| Patch 10.04 | March 4, 2025 | Removed from the pool |
| Patch 6.08 | April 25, 2023 | Added to the pool |
| Patch 6.0 | January 10, 2023 | Removed from the pool |
| Patch 5.0 | June 22, 2022 | In the pool |
Map pool data adapted from Maps on the VALORANT Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. The rotation started in patch 5.00; it changes every act.
How has Bind changed in every patch?
Bind has been changed in 14 patches, most recently in patch 12.08. Each entry links to the full notes.
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- Bind is OUT of the Competitive and Deathmatch queues.
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- The newly updated Bind rotates into Competitive and Unrated queues.
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- Exit room for B Long to A Lobby teleporter has been moved to outside A Bath.
- A Lobby has been adjusted to accommodate the new teleporter location.
- Doorway from A Lobby into A Bath has been widened.
- Doorway from A Bath to A Site has been widened.
- Radianite crates on A Site have been adjusted.
- Barrel has been added on A Site.
- Back wall on A Site has been adjusted.
- Defender Spawn to B Site doorway has been widened.
- Utility window has been added to B Site into B Hall.
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- Please note that Breeze and Bind have now been removed from competitive and Unrated map rotation, but are still playable in all other modes.
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- The double stack of cover at short A has been changed to remove a very powerful one-way smoke location that made the area a little too difficult for Attackers to approach.
- Sentinels will still be able to clog the space, but the new layout should open a few options for attackers pushing in.
- There’s also a small, new bench for a mix up when taking that first peek.
- The double stack of cover at short A has been changed to remove a very powerful one-way smoke location that made the area a little too difficult for Attackers to approach.
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- One stack of crates on A site is no longer pennable, this is to create a safer planting option for attackers
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- Vision Cones accuracy improved for Bind.
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- A Bath entrance
- B Teleporter Exit and B Window entrance
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- Expanded our new system that combats map exploits to all other maps—this will eradicate anyone trying to escape the playspace
- Continued to fix level collision in order to enhance the smoothness of the gameplay space
- Completed draw call optimizations
- Also continued to block spots for Cypher’s Spycam that prevented counter-play; as always, huge thanks to everyone who helps us find these!
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- Added fixes for Cypher Spy Camera exploits to all three maps— a huge thanks to everyone who has helped us track these down, including clutch stream’s we lurked in for two days, writing down every camera placement and fixing them in real time
- Backside of spawn barriers are now opaque to prevent some abuse cases
- Added ability for Spike to automatically fall from elevated boost positions
- Fixed multiple spots where Sova’s Recon Dart could over-penetrate map geometry—another shout out to everyone that helped with these as well!
Patch change data adapted from Patch Notes on the VALORANT Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bind in Valorant?
Bind is set in Rabat, Morocco, Alpha Earth.
How many sites does Bind have?
Bind has 2 spike sites: A site and B site.
Is Bind in the competitive map pool?
No. Bind is out of the competitive map pool as of patch 12.08 (rotated out in patch 12.08). It can still be played in Unrated, Swiftplay and Spike Rush.
When was Bind released?
Bind was added in the closed beta (2020).
What are the callouts on Bind?
Bind has 24 official callouts. A site: A Bath, A Cubby, A Exit, A Lamps, A Link, A Lobby, A Short, A Site, A Teleporter and A Tower. B site: B Elbow, B Exit, B Fountain, B Garden, B Hall, B Link, B Long, B Short, B Site, B Teleporter and B Window. Attacker side: Attacker Cave and Attacker Spawn. Defender side: Defender Spawn.
