Counter Strike 2 Weapons Tier List (CS2 Best Guns)

As a tactical shooter, several factors affect the game in addition to aiming and shooting in Counter-Strike 2. The game’s fundamental mechanics are greatly influenced by a number of variables. These can include your team’s and your opponent’s economies, the use of appropriate utilities, and the selection of the ideal weapon for the moment in the match and the map where you are playing.

For this reason, comprehensive knowledge of the best weapons in the game is necessary to make the right choice and avoid ending up with a disadvantageous gun in hand during a crucial round. For that, we have developed a handy tier list that will help you understand the best weapons in the game and when to pick them.

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CS2 Weapons Tier List

Counter-Strike 2 has over 20 weapons to choose from. We have ranked the guns in a tier list starting from S-Tier to D-Tier, offering some short insights on the stats of each gun in the better tiers. Players are better off avoiding the C and D tiers altogether, since these don’t have much to offer.

Best Weapons in Counter Strike 2 (S Tier)

As the best weapons in the game, S-Tier weaponry is more likely to provide players with a significant edge over other players in gunfights. These will be more difficult to use and more expensive than most other options. To play the game to the best of your ability, you must master these weapons and understand good economy management.

AK-47

• Price: $2,700
• Damage Per Hit: 36
• Fire Rate: 600
• Magazine Size: 30
• Reward Per Kill: $300

The AK-47 is the most recognizable assault rifle in video games overall, not only in the Counter-Strike series. Even though this weapon is only available for players during their T-side rounds, it is arguably the best and most important weapon to master.

The gun costs $2,700 and has a damage rate of 36 with each hit, with a reward of $300 for landing each kill. However, the biggest downside of the AK-47 is its tough recoil pattern. Its counterparts, the M4A4 and the M4A1-S, have more manageable recoil but don’t hit as hard as the AK.

M4A1-S & M4A4

• Price: $2,900 (M4A1-S) & $3,100 (M4A4)
• Damage Per Hit: 38 & 33
• Fire Rate: 600 & 666.67
• Magazine Size: 20 & 30
• Reward Per Kill: $300

The CT side counterparts of the AK47 are M4A1-S and M4A4 rifles. The former costs $3100 while the latter costs $2900. The M4A4 boasts a higher price than the AK-47 because of its damage, but it is still considered inferior to the AK because of the lower headshot damage multiplier.

AWP

• Price: $4,750
• Damage Per Hit: 115
• Fire Rate: 41.24
• Magazine Size: 5
• Reward Per Kill: $100

The AWP is a high-risk, high-reward gun. Players must be be incredibly mechanically skilled with sniper rifles to find its ultimate value. It does massive damage to any body part above the waist of the target. The gun rewards its users with $100 each time they get a kill, but with the price tag of $4,750, AWP is one of the most expensive weapons in the game.

A-Tier

The A-tier weapons are close to the S-tier, but are more favored in eco-rounds. It’s advised to pick these up as secondary weapons if spotted, as some can pair nicely with those in the S-tier.

Desert Eagle

• Price: $700
• Damage Per Hit: 53
• Fire Rate: 266.67
• Magazine Size: 7
• Reward Per Kill: $300

The Desert Eagle is considered the best secondary weapon in the game and is often termed a high-powered rifle in the shape of a pistol. This gun also falls in the category of high-risk, high-reward, but with 53 damage from each hit, this gun can kill an enemy in only a few shots.

Tec-9

• Price: $500
• Damage Per Hit: 33
• Fire Rate: 500
• Magazine Size: 18
• Reward Per Kill: $300

The Tec-9 is a semi-auto secondary weapon available only to T-side players. it costs only $500, making it a good choice for low-money rounds. This weapon is best suited for explosive plays and rushes on low-buy rounds due to its accuracy, fire rate, and high kill reward.

FAMAS

• Price: $2,050
• Damage Per Hit: 30
• Fire Rate: 666.67
• Magazine Size: 25
• Reward Per Kill: $300

The FAMAS is the lesser version of the M4s and is only available for CT-side players. It can often act as a budget M4 if you are up against a team with solid buys, and the eco-weapons can’t quite cut it.

The gun costs $2,050 and rewards the player with $300 for every kill. Despite not being on the same level as the AK-47 or either of the M4s, the FAMAS can outshine S-tier weapons if used skillfully due to its high damage, fire rate, and reward. The Galil is statistically similar to the FAMAS, and is available for players during their T-side rounds.

P90

• Price: $2,350
• Damage Per Hit: 26
• Fire Rate: 857.14
• Magazine Size: 50
• Reward Per Kill: $300

This weapon is the definition of the term “spray and pray.” If your plan is to run around the map shooting at everything in sight, the P90 is for you. It is a high-fire-rate submachine gun that has 50 rounds in a magazine.

It costs a measly $2,350 and, in exchange, gives you a weapon of mass destruction that rewards you with $300 per kill. The P90 is best suited for eco-rounds and plays that involve fast rushes.

B-Tier

The B-Tier weapons are the perfect choice when you are low on money and planning to execute a half-buy round. S-Tier and A-Tier are high-cost weapons that should be bought when your economy is relatively good, but if you are broke, the B-Tier has you covered.

USP-S

• Price: $200
• Damage Per Hit: 35
• Fire Rate: 352.94
• Magazine Size: 12
• Reward Per Kill: $300

This is the default weapon for every CT player during the pistol round. At first glance, it might not seem like much. But if you bring your best aim, you can get tons of headshots with the USP-S, making it great value for your money.

With 35 damage per hit and a kill reward of $300, finding value with this weapon can result in a lot of money for the next round, even if you don’t win. The USP-S has a better headshot damage multiplier, making it the perfect weapon for popping heads.

Glock-18

• Price: $200
• Damage Per Hit: 30
• Fire Rate: 400.00 (Single) & 1,200 (Burst)
• Magazine Size: 20
• Reward Per Kill: $300

The Glock is the default pistol for the T-side, and bears many similarities with the USP-S. It has the same reward per kill of $300, but a lower damage per hit of 30.

Another unique feature of the Glock is its two firing modes, which allow you to alternate between single and burst modes based on your situation. The burst fire mode can be helpful in close-range fights against multiple targets, while the single fire mode can help pick off targets accurately from a distance.

UMP-45

• Price: $1,200
• Damage Per Hit: 35
• Fire Rate: 666.67
• Magazine Size: 25
• Reward Per Kill: $600

The UMP-45 is an SMG that offers a great price for performance. It has the highest damage among all SMGs in the game. However, it is more pricey than the other SMG, with a cost of $1,200, which is still relatively low considering its damage per hit and blazing-fast fire rate. It also provides the players with a reward of $600 for every kill.

MAC-10

• Price: $1,050
• Damage Per Hit: 29
• Fire Rate: 800
• Magazine Size: 30
• Reward Per Kill: $600

The MAC-10 is another SMG that performs similarly to the UMP. However, there are a few key differences between the two. The first is the MAC-10’s lower damage per hit of 29. It also has a significantly larger magazine and a much higher fire rate than other SMGs like the UMP.

Additionally, it is much cheaper, at only $1,050. These differences add some unique pros and cons to the MAC-10 and UMP-45.

Counter-Strike 2

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September 27, 2023