The Top 10 Most Used Weapons In CS2 (CSGO) [Ranked]

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Wondering which weapon to use in CS2 (CSGO)? Here are the top ten most popular weapon choices among CS2 (CSGO) players!

Updated on Dec 06, 2023

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The Top 10 Most Used Weapons In CS2 (CSGO) [Ranked]

1 /10

AK-47

The AK-47 is the most iconic weapon in CS2 (CSGO), so it's no surprise that it is the most-used weapon in the entire game!

People love the AK-47 because it's the most reliable rifle in the entire game. Unlike the CT side primary weapon rifles, the AK-47 is always lethal when a bullet hits the enemy player's head at any range, whether they have a helmet or not.

Price	$2,700
Base Damage	36
Magazine Cap	30/90
Side	Terrorist
When To Buy	Whenever you have the money. It’s the most dependable weapon on the T side.
Number of Kills With the AK-47	370,567

2 /10

M4A1-S

The second most popular weapon in CS2 (CSGO) is the AK-47's counterpart, the M4A1-S.

Back then, players were split between using the M4A1-S or the M4A4 in CS2 (CSGO). However, the A1-S feels like a laser beam in Counter-Strike 2, making it a very accurate weapon with an easy spray pattern to control. Additionally, it is $200 cheaper than the M4A4.

Price	$2,900
Base Damage	38
Magazine Cap	20/80
Side	Counter-Terrorist
When To Buy	Whenever you have the money. It’s the most dependable weapon on the CT side.
Number of Kills With the M4A1-S	181,934

3 /10

AWP

"The Big Green", also known as the AWP, comes in at number three.

The superior sniper rifle is the signature weapon of some of the best CS2 (CSGO) players in the world. Numerous highlight reels from professionals have been created with this very weapon. The reason why it's in third place is because, in most cases, only one player in a team uses this great weapon.

Price	$4,750
Base Damage	115
Magazine Cap	5/30
Side	Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist
When To Buy	If you are a Sniper player. Preferably have one AWP in the team, sometimes two on CT side for maps like Dust II.
Number of Kills With the AWP	164,754

4 /10

M4A4

The substitute of the M4A1-S takes fourth place in the list.

Though the M4A1-S is the more popular choice, the M4A4 is still used by a decent number of players due to the higher fire rate and magazine capacity. These benefits give players more room for error, making the weapon less punishing at certain times.

Price	$3,100
Base Damage	33
Magazine Cap	30/90
Side	Counter-Terrorist
When To Buy	Whenever you have the money. It’s the most dependable weapon on the CT side on maps like Dust II.
Number of Kills With the M4A4	104,012

5 /10

USP-S

Though you can select between the P2000 or the USP-S as your free secondary weapon on the CT side, an overwhelming percentage of players use the USP-S over its other option.

The USP-S is clearly the superior pistol among the three free ones, but a small percentage of players still prefer the P2000 due to the luxury of more bullets. It's notable that CTs can utilize the USP-S to a decent degree during full-eco rounds.

Price	Free/$200
Base Damage	35
Magazine Cap	12/24
Side	Counter-Terrorist
When To Buy	It’s the free weapon; you don’t need to buy it.
Number of Kills With the USP-S	94,958

6 /10

Desert Eagle

Though it's the third most-used pistol, the Hand Cannon remains one of the most iconic and best weapons in Counter-Strike history.

There's nothing more satisfying than spending $700 on a Deagle and deleting an enemy with one click. For players who can maintain a high headshot percentage, the Desert Eagle is an amazing choice for eco rounds or half buys. Consider getting a cool Desert Eagle CS2 (CSGO) skin to one Deag people in style!

Price	$700
Base Damage	53
Magazine Cap	7/35
Side	Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist
When To Buy	During half-buys or eco rounds, and if you are confident with your aim.
Number of Kills With the Desert Eagle	84,197

7 /10

Glock-18

Beggars can't be choosers. The free T-side weapon is the seventh most-used gun in the game.

The Glock-18 is used by every player in the game because, unlike the free pistol choices on the Counter-Terrorist side, you have no other substitutes and it's the only weapon you can choose. The Glock isn't the greatest pistol, as headshots on opponents with no helmet are not lethal. You only want to use the Glock in pistol rounds or full ecos, but most people wouldn't mind spending $500 or $700 for a Tec-9 or Desert Eagle.

Price	Free/$200
Base Damage	24
Magazine Cap	20/120
Side	Terrorist
When To Buy	It’s the free weapon; you don’t need to buy it.
Number of Kills With the Glock-18	83,899

8 /10

Galil AR

The Galil AR is known as the budget AK-47 and is still an excellent weapon that is purchased a lot.

The best part about the Galil is its super cheap cost. Where else can you get a rifle for $1,800? Players make use of this bargain if they lose the pistol round but get the plant down. With the extra $800 bonus from the plant, Terrorists can buy full armor, a Galil, and a few grenades despite losing the first round of the half.

Price	$1,800
Base Damage	30
Magazine Cap	35/90
Side	Terrorist
When To Buy	In buy rounds when you don’t have enough money to afford the AK-47.
Number of Kills With the Galil AR	63,215

9 /10

FAMAS

The ninth spot is the FAMAS, the secondary rifle in the Counter-Terrorist side.

One big problem with the CT side is how expensive utility is. Incendiary Grenades are double the price of a Molotov, plus you have to buy a Defuse kit. It doesn't feel great, but you might find yourself stuck with a FAMAS a few times per game due to how expensive CT utility costs.

Price	$2,050
Base Damage	29
Magazine Cap	25/90
Side	Counter-Terrorist
When To Buy	In buy rounds when you don’t have enough money to afford the M4.
Number of Kills With the FAMAS	50,834

10 /10

P90

Last but not least, we have the "Spray and Pray" weapon, the P90.

You almost never see the "Pro 90" in professional matches, but the weapon is highly popular in the lower ranks, especially if you're a Silver Elite Master player. This submachine gun is perfect for beginner players, as the recoil is extremely easy to control, and most importantly, you can spray this gun at multiple enemies while running.

Price	$2,350
Base Damage	25
Magazine Cap	50/100
Side	Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist
When To Buy	In buy rounds when you want to rush in, or when you don’t have enough money for a rifle.
Number of Kills With the P90	27,907

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