CS2: 6 Best Weapons [200+ Hours Experience]

Counter-Strike 2 features a large number of weapons, which are different for each side, that is, Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist. Players can choose more than 15 different weapons to fight their foes in Counter-Strike 2. However, among these weapons, there are some that stand out due to their high firepower and low recoil, and players may want to know what the best CS2 weapons are.

Best Weapons in CS2

The top 6 best weapons in Counter-Strike 2 are listed as under: 

Rank	Weapon	Type	Side	Damage	Price
1	AK-47	Assault Rifle	Terrorist	36	$2700
2	M4A1-S	Assault Rifle	Counter-Terrorist	38	$2900
3	AWP	Sniper Rifle	Both	115	$4750
4	Galil AR	Assault Rifle	Terrorist	30	$1800
5	Desert Eagle	Pistol	Both	53	$700
6	USP-S	Pistol	Counter-Terrorist	35	$200

1. AK-47

Damage	36
Fire Rate	600
Recoil	30
Armor Penetration	77.50%
Mobility	215

Starting with AK-47, unarguably the best weapon in Counter-Strike 2. AK-47 is featured for the Terrorists’ side, but it is a weapon even the Counter-Terrorists seek. If found lying near a dead body, any player will pick it up without a second thought. With an AK-47 in your hands, it doesn’t matter what armor the enemy has; one clean shot to the head is all you need. 

2. M4A1-S

Damage	38
Fire Rate	600
Recoil	25
Armor Penetration	70%
Mobility	225

The second gun on the list is the M4A1-S. The reason to place M4A1-S on the second number instead of M4A1 is due to its popularity among the players as well as its silencer feature. The M4A1-S has the most popularity among the players after AK-47. It is the best assault rifle that the Counter-Terrorists can have to compete with the AKs on the Terrorist side. 

Apart from its close rivalry with the AK, the M4A1-S features a silencer that makes it hard for the enemies to track down the position of the players using the M4A1-S. The price for the M4A1-S is $2900, which is $200 more expensive than the AK-47, that is, $2700.

3. AWP

Damage	115
Fire Rate	41.24
Recoil	78
Armor Penetration	97.50%
Mobility (Scoped)	100

The next gun on the list is none other than the AWP. It is the most expensive sniper rifle available in CS2. With the AWP in hand, connecting one bullet to the enemy is all you need, as one bullet anywhere on the body is enough to kill your foes. 

If not for the expensive price, AWP could have been the first gun on the list of the best weapons. In addition to the one-bullet kill, the AWP has its own flaws. AWP drastically reduces the speed of the player using it. 

4. Galil AR

Damage	30
Fire Rate	666.67
Recoil	21
Armor Penetration	77.50%
Mobility	215

An assault rifle that you might not see listed in the list of the best weapons in Counter-Strike 2, but Galil AR can be deadly if used correctly. I myself prefer using the Galil AR when I cannot afford the AK-47, or I can’t land the one taps with my AK. Galil AR costs only $1800 and can be considered one of the best run-and-gun weapons after the P90. With Galil AR, you can enter the site while holding the W key.

5. Desert Eagle

Damage	53
Fire Rate	266.67
Recoil	48.2
Armor Penetration	93.20%
Mobility	230

Desert Eagle is also commonly known as the Deagle among the Counter-Strike players. Deagle is the first pistol to take a spot in my list of Counter-Strike 2 best weapons. Deagle has the capability to kill enemies with an instant headshot, even if they are wearing a helmet. It can prove to be a very deadly gun for just $700.

However, you can find yourself at a big disadvantage in a long-range duel. I will advise you not to partake in a long-range duel with a Deagle unless you are precise and confident with your aim. Crouch shooting can increase the accuracy of the Deagle.

6. USP-S

Damage	35
Fire Rate	352.94
Recoil	29
Armor Penetration	50.50%
Mobility	240

The sixth-best weapon and the second-best pistol, according to my listing of the best weapons, is the USP-S. USP-S can prove to be a very efficient weapon in the pistol rounds. Its silenced feature also gives the USP-S an edge over the other pistols as well. 

I personally prefer using a Kevlar vest and USP-S for the pistol round, as it costs only $200. However, the USP-S is a Counter-Terrorist side pistol and will not be available for the Terrorists.

Other Honourable Mentions

Here are some additional good Weapons in Counter-Strike 2 that I haven’t included. You may want to consider using them based on your preferences.

• P250: Considered a strong pistol, it achieves distant headshots with two taps for quick and easy kills.
• M4A4: A rifle that gives significant damage and spray control, and will shoot accurately.
• Dual Berettas: Fires two large-mag Berettas at once but will lower accuracy.
• MP9: A good and low-cost SMG that boosts the fire rate by 857 RPM and has a damage count of 26 per shot.
• XM1014: The only auto-shotgun in the game, it holds tight corners and surprises enemies with a splash of shells.

What I Recommend

After grinding Counter-Strike 2 for more than 115 hours on Steam, I came up with the list of the above-mentioned weapons. However, my personal favorite weapon in CS2 is the AK-47. With this weapon, one can win duels of any range if the aim is precise enough. While on the Counter-Terrorist side, I prefer using the M4A1-S, as getting hands on the AK may not be an easy task.

With all of the information provided above, my guide on CS2 Best Weapons comes to an end. In this guide, I have discussed some of the best guns in CS2, along with some other details. After reading the guide, players can use the mentioned weapons up to their full potential to gain an advantage over their enemies.

While you are at it, make sure to check out the other guides on CS2 as well. Guides such as Best Inferno Smokes in CS2, Best Mouse Sensitivity, CS2 Best Grenade Spots in Dust 2, and many more have been covered. 

Also, make sure to check out the review on Counter-Strike 2 by one of our most trustworthy writers Asad Ahmed.

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