Gunslinging is the name of the game in Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 includes numerous assault rifles, pistols, SMGs, and sniper rifles for you to purchase during matches. There isn’t any super weapon in Counter-Strike 2, but some guns are better than others. Raw damage, fire rate, and recoil are some of the most important gun stats. Wielding the best CS2 guns will give you a better chance of winning more matches. These are some of the best CS2 guns to play with during Counter-Strike 2 matches.
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AK-47
The AK-47 is the most popular terrorist assault rifle in Counter-Strike 2, which you can purchase for $2,700. This weapon is one of the best CS2 guns because of its high raw damage and armor penetration. It’s one of the few guns in the game with which you can eliminate armored players with one-shot headshots. The AK-47’s raw-damage power, combined with its solid fire rate, makes this gun a formidable weapon in the hands of players who can get to grips with its high recoil.
Stats
- Damage: 36
- Armor penetration: 77.50%
- Recoil: 30
- Fire rate: 600 RPM
The AK-47
SG 553
The SG 553 is a slightly pricier assault rifle than the AK-47 and the only gun in Counter-Strike 2 with 100 percent armor penetration. Its exceptional armor penetration makes helmet protection useless against the SG 553, enabling you to pick off enemies with one-shot headshots.
The SG 553
This is one of the few CS2 guns with both crosshair and scoped targeting, making it strong for long and short-range gun fighting. The scope is invaluable for enhancing headshot accuracy from longer ranges, but you can still target enemies at shorter distances with its crosshair. With less recoil, the SG 553 is better for accuracy than the AK-47.
Stats
- Damage: 30
- Armor penetration: 100%
- Recoil: 28
- Fire rate: 545.45
- Price: $3,000
AWP
The AWP sniper rifle is the most formidable gun in Counter-Strike 2 in terms of raw damage. This is the only weapon in the game with which you can kill enemies with one-shot body hits. It is the best sniping rifle in the game that’s deadly in the hands of accomplished snipers.
The AWP
However, a drawback of utilizing the AWP is that it doesn’t have crosshair targeting. This means you must always utilize the gun’s scope for targeting at shorter and longer ranges. A lack of crosshair targeting and low sniper rifle fire rate makes AWP awkward for close-range combat.
Stats
- Damage: 115
- Armor penetration: 97.50%
- Fire rate: 41.24 RPM
- Recoil: 78
- Price: $4,750
Desert Eagle
The Desert Eagle is one of the most potent pistols in the game, with which you can eliminate enemies with three chest shots and one headshot at close range. Although the R8 Revolver has higher damage, Desert Eagle’s superior fire rate makes it the best secondary weapon in Counter-Strike 2. With a price of $700, Desert Eagle is among the best CS2 guns to purchase for eco rounds when saving for top-tier assault or sniper rifles.
Stats
- Damage: 53
- Armor penetration: 93.20%
- Fire rate: 266.67 RPM
- Recoil: 48.2
The Desert Eagle
M4A1-S
The M4A1-S is one of the best assault rifles for counter-terrorists in Counter-Strike 2. It inflicts slightly more raw damage than the AK-47 but has lower armor penetration, which makes it less effective for headshots. However, the M4A1-S is superior to the AK-47 for accuracy because of its lower recoil. This makes the M4A1-S a bit more user-friendly for beginner players.
The M4A1-S
The M4A1-S is also a more unique CS2 gun because it comes equipped with a silencer. This makes the M4A1-S a somewhat quieter firearm than other alternatives since it can’t be heard from a distance of more than 20 meters. The silencer also removes tracers, which makes it harder for enemy teams to track where you’re shooting from.
Stats
- Damage: 38
- Armor penetration: 70%
- Fire rate: 600 RPM
- Recoil: 21.0
- Price: $2,900
AUG
AUG is the counter-terrorist alternative to the SG 553 that offers the same scope and crosshair target flexibility few other weapons can match. Although SG 553 has higher damage, the AUG has a superior fire rate and lower recoil. It is an altogether more accurate gun than the SG 553 that’s just as deadly from short range.
Stats
- Damage: 28
- Armor penetration: 90 percent
- Fire rate: 600 RPM
- Recoil: 24
- Price: $3,300
The AUG
MP9
The MP9 is a great value submachine gun ideal for eco or half-buy rounds in Counter-Strike 2. Although not a particularly high-damage SMG, the MP9 has an excellent fire rate. This gun’s accuracy is also superior to most other SMGs. The MP9’s high fire rate and accuracy make it one of the most potent SMGs for short-range gun combat.
The MP9
Another advantage of wielding the MP9, and most other SMGs, is its higher kill reward. You’ll receive $600 for every kill racked up with the MP9 during a round. Two kills in a round almost covers the MP9’s full price, making it one of the most economical CS2 guns.
Stats
- Damage: 26
- Armor penetration: 60%
- Fire rate: 857.14
- Recoil: 19
- Price: $1,250
P90
The P90 is the most expensive SMG in Counter-Strike 2 because it’s the best. It has the same high fire rate and raw damage as the MP9 but higher armor penetration and less recoil. The P90’s higher armor penetration is comparable to some assault rifles, making this SMG expensive at $2,350. However, the P90 is a more potent SMG for short-range combat than the MP9.
Stats
- Damage: 26
- Armor penetration: 69%
- Fire rate: 857.14
- Recoil: 16
The P90
So, take your pick from those CS2 guns when playing Counter-Strike 2. Guns like the Desert Eagle, P90, and MP9 are among the best weapons to snap up when your budget is limited. However, the AK-47, AWP, SG 553, and M4A1-S are top-tier weaponry for purchasing in full-buy rounds.
