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Top 10 Best Weapons CS2 (CSGO)

If you’re wondering what are the best weapons you can buy in CS2 (CSGO), take a look at this article to find out!

Updated on Oct 18, 2023
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Top 10 Best Weapons CS2 (CSGO)

The wide variety of weapons the players can choose makes CS2 (CSGO) so fun at times. The player has a choice to experiment and strategize with all sorts of weapons, but there'll always be a selection of the best weapons everyone uses in CS2 (CSGO). So today, we're going to cover the top ten best weapons in CS2 (CSGO) you should use in most of your competitive CS2 (CSGO) games.


1 /10

MP9

This is one of the best weapons to choose after winning a pistol round.


1

As you read, MP9 is a great weapon to choose when you win a pistol round. The reason for that is how affordable the weapon is and the ability to wipe out many targets in a short period of time. Using this weapon on a close-range map is best where the distance between your team and enemies is short. It can be good for camping, and it's definitely a perfect weapon you should buy before buying a bigger rifle.

Damage

26

Armor Penetration

60%

Rate of Fire

857 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

16m

Reload Time

2.1 seconds

Magazine Capacity

30

Reserve Ammo Limit

120

Running Speed

240

Penetration Power

100

Firing Mode

Automatic

Recoil Control

21/26

Range Modifier

0.87


2 /10

UMP-45

If you're looking for an upgrade to an MP9, then the UMP-45 is the perfect choice for you.


2

UMP-45 is a great combination of a fast and unpredictable weapon like the MP9 and a strong and stable rifle like an M4. This weapon is great if you can't afford an AK or an M4 because it can easily replace some of its functions. Despite being an SMG, it's also not bad at larger distances. Still, a rifle is preferable, but you can also use this in combat with players who already have them.

Damage

35

Armor Penetration

65%

Rate of Fire

666 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

11m

Reload Time

3.5 seconds

Magazine Capacity

25

Reserve Ammo Limit

100

Running Speed

230

Penetration Power

100

Firing Mode

Automatic

Recoil Control

21/26

Range Modifier

0.75


3 /10

SSG 08

Do you love the AWP but don't have enough money for it?


3

If that's the case, then the SSG 08 is the perfect weapon for you. SSG 08 is basically the cheaper version of AWP, but nonetheless, it's still pretty strong and a great weapon for picking mid after winning a pistol round, for example. It can be lethal, especially if you aim for the head, as most headshots will be fatal to the player. This weapon is also quite light. Therefore you will have high mobility while using it.

Damage

88

Armor Penetration

85%

Rate of Fire

48 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

47m

Reload Time

3.7 seconds

Magazine Capacity

10

Reserve Ammo Limit

90

Running Speed

230

Firing Mode

Bolt-action

Recoil Control

12/26

Range Modifier

0.98


4 /10

AUG

AUG is the best alternative to a rifle on the Counter-Terrorist side of the team.


4

It's a weapon that's best for defending the bomb site from a large distance as it has a scope you can put quickly when needed. It is strong, very precise, and deadly when you shoot the enemy in the head. AUG would've been higher on the list if it wasn't nerfed. Otherwise, it's still one of the best weapon choices for the CT team.

Damage

28

Armor Penetration

90%

Rate of Fire

600 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

28m

Reload Time

3.8 seconds

Magazine Capacity

30

Reserve Ammo Limit

90

Running Speed

220

Penetration Power

200

Firing Mode

Automatic


5 /10

SG 553

If you're looking for an upgraded version of AUG, then the SG 553 is the right answer for you.


5

SG 553 is the Terrorist side version of the AUG. They're not that different because they share many traits with one another. Unfortunately, the SG 553 has also been nerfed over the years, but it's still one of the strongest weapons someone on the Terrorist side can have. Especially if the map is long and perfect for non-close range situations, it's one of the best weapons in CS2 (CSGO) armor penetration-wise, and it's definitely one of the most powerful ones you can have.

Damage

30

Armor Penetration

100%

Rate of Fire

545 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

24m

Reload Time

2.8 seconds

Magazine Capacity

30

Reserve Ammo Limit

90

Running Speed

210

Penetration Power

200

Firing Mode

Automatic

Range Modifier

0.98


6 /10

Desert Eagle

The Desert Eagle, more commonly known as just Deagle, is one of the most powerful weapons in CS2 (CSGO).


6

When you look at a price to performance ratio, it's unbelievable how Deagle performs well, as how early you can get it in the game. Furthermore, it's very deadly if you know how to aim well because it can also act as a one-shot weapon if you're good enough. Very few weapons are good and cheap like Deagle - this is the perfect weapon for winning a pistol round.

Also, Deagle has a lot of low priced skins which are just visually stunning, they’re a must have even if you’re a new CS2 (CSGO) player.

Damage

53

Rate of Fire

267 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

24.6m

Reload Time

2.2 seconds

Magazine Capacity

7

Reserve Ammo Limit

35

Running Speed

230

Penetration Power

200

Firing Mode

Semi-automatic

Range Modifier

0.81


7 /10

M4A1-S

This is one of the best assault rifles you can get on the counter terrorist team in CS2 (CSGO).


7

M4A1-s is a great range assault rifle you can use for shooting enemies from large distances, as it's very precise and its bullets fly far away. It's not better than the regular M4A1 because it has a smaller magazine and slower fire rate, so it can sometimes be a very limited weapon. But it's still one of the weapons you should get your hands off if you just started playing the game.

Damage

38

Armor Penetration

70%

Rate of Fire

600 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

28m

Reload Time

3.1 seconds

Magazine Capacity

20

Reserve Ammo Limit

80

Running Speed

225

Penetration Power

200

Firing Mode

Automatic

Range Modifier

0.99


8 /10

AWP

AWP is the best sniper rifle in the game compared to the other sniper rifles and one of the strongest weapons in general.


8

The AWP is a strong weapon that can easily determine the outcome of every game. It's strong but expensive, so it can only be obtained later in the game. The weapon itself is difficult to master, but once you get a hold of it, you will have fun. Its shots can kill you instantly, you will be one of the lucky ones to survive it.

Damage

115

Rate of Fire

41 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

69m

Reload Time

3.7 seconds

Magazine Capacity

10

Reserve Ammo Limit

30

Running Speed

200

Penetration Power

250

Firing Mode

Bolt-action

Range Modifier

0.99


9 /10

M4A4

If you're on the CT side and an experienced player, M4A4 is undoubtedly your favorite weapon during the game.


9

If you don't have an AK already, you'll buy an M4A4 at the earliest possible point in the game. You can spray well with an M4A4, unlike with the M4A1-s, but it's also pretty decent for long-range combat, but not as good as the M4A1-s. You must know how to properly use this weapon to progress further in the ranks, as it's one of the best CS2 (CSGO) weapons.

Damage

33

Armor Penetration

70%

Rate of Fire

666 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

28m

Reload Time

3.1 seconds

Magazine Capacity

30

Reserve Ammo Limit

90

Running Speed

225

Penetration Power

200

Firing Mode

Automatic

Range Modifier

0.97


10 /10

AK47

Get ready for the best weapon in the game - AK47, the deadliest weapon one can have in CS2 (CSGO).


10

Everyone on the terrorist team can obtain this weapon early during the game, and if you know how to play with it well, you'll dominate your enemies. AK47 takes a lot of practice - you must learn how to properly spray and aim while shooting with it. It can also be a great one-shot-kill weapon that you can use from such long distances. It's certainly the best weapon in the game that the opposite team always highly wants.

Not only that it’s good performance wise, it also has some of the most beautiful CS2 (CSGO) skins you must check out!

Damage

36

Armor Penetration

77.5%

Rate of Fire

600 rounds per minute

Accurate Range

21.7m

Reload Time

2.4 seconds

Magazine Capacity

30

Reserve Ammo Limit

90

Running Speed

215

Penetration Power

200

Firing Mode

Automatic

Range Modifier

0.98

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