Ban Guide

Fortress — Ban Order

Optimal ban targets for Fortress ranked play. Attack bans neutralize the most dangerous attacker operators against this map; defense bans neutralize the most oppressive defender setups.

Attack Bans (ban these attackers)

Thatcher — ATTACK BAN

Fortress's reinforced walls on Commander Office and Kitchen depend on electronics. Banning Thatcher forces hard-breach gambles.

Buck — ATTACK BAN

Vertical from above Hammam and Briefing is the cleanest 2F→1F pressure. Buck is the most reliable open-floor option.

Defense Bans (ban these defenders)

Maestro — DEFENSE BAN

Evil Eyes covering Cafeteria and Sitting Room plant spots are extremely hard to clear. Forces attackers to spend utility before plant.

Goyo — DEFENSE BAN

Volcan shields in Fortress's narrow corridors deny rotations and create plant-denial fire walls. Hard counter to standard executes.

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