One of the things that makes this weapon so popular is the price of it, as you can get it for 700$, so instead of buying bad weapons in an eco-round, you can choose to use it, as it will kill your opponent with one headshot.
Other players like s1mple who is an AWPer, uses the Deagle as his pistol with the AWP, as he can use that if the enemy is too close to him.
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The Deagle is often used by players with very good accuracy, as you need to hit the opponents in the head, if not they will most likely kill you, as it takes three bullets to the body for the Deagle to be lethal, but only one to the head.
Watch some highlights from pro players with the Deagle in 2021 here:
