Best CS2 Weapons for Esports Tournaments

From smaller weapons like pistols to sub-machine guns, CS2 offers new players and seasoned esports teams a chance to win rounds in international competitions.

With tons of CS2 tournaments being announced in 2024, esports teams can begin training with their squads to qualify for these events. Competitions like the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 and the Esports World Cup 2024 had a prize pool of more than $1 million. You’ll have to be familiar with CS2 weapons before being able to mitigate your opponents in various maps. 

Take a look at the best CS2 weapons for winning matches in esports tournaments.

Desert Eagle

Desert Eagle is the pistol you need to win matches early on in CS2 competitions. It is an expensive weapon for the first few rounds, costing CS2 players $700 to buy from their base. Most esports teams prefer to buy armor in the initial rounds to save money for a Desert Eagle. 

You can rush enemies using a Desert Eagle for fast kills. Desert Eagle has a high headshot accuracy, allowing CS2 players to get instant kills within seconds of spotting an enemy in their territory. Gamers can eliminate their opponents with one hit in early rounds using a Desert Eagle. Enemies without a helmet take more damage from the pistol. 

UMP-45

The UMP-45 is frequently used by CS2 players in maps like Dust II and Inferno. It can easily penetrate armor and deal damage to enemies. Each round of a UMP-45 has 25 bullets per magazine. You can win up to $1,200 for every kill you get with a UMP-45. 

The increased fire rate of the sub-machine gun makes it ideal for mid-range fights. The automatic fire mode of the UMP-45 lets people focus on their kills without having to reload their weapons. However, it is quite loud compared to other sub-machine guns in CS2. Make sure you have adequate ammunition for the UMP-45 while defending your allies.

P90

You can purchase a P90 in CS2 to annihilate your enemies. It can cost $2,350 to buy the SMG, requiring players to earn money in the early rounds. You’ll have 50 bullets per round with the P90, providing plenty of ammo to strike down your opponents. 

Gamers can take cover inside buildings to avoid being detected with a P90. It has a higher fire rate than most SMGs in CS2. Each kill gained with a P90 grants $300 to players in international esports tournaments.   

XM1014

Shotguns like the XM1014 can destroy the enemy team in CS2. Esports teams prefer to buy the XM1014 to surprise their opponents before winning their first 5 rounds. Counter-terrorist and terrorist teams can load the shotgun on different maps. Body shots with a XM1014 can pierce the armor of your enemies with each hit. It has low ammo per magazine, giving 7 hits per round. It is a weapon that is best for close-range combat.    

FAMAS

FAMAS is a rifle for counter-terrorists. You can purchase a FAMAS for $2,250 to hunt for opponents in maps like Inferno and Mirage. With up to 25 bullets per round, FAMAS can help you land critical hits to the torso and legs of enemies. 

You can switch between automatic and burst mode using a FAMAS for more kills. The burst mode shoots 3 bullets at a time, increasing the accuracy of the weapon in mid-range and long-range battles. FAMAS might have loads of recoil in automatic mode, making it harder to shoot enemies in the head. 

AUG

AUG is one of the all-time favorite weapons in the FPS game. Known as the Bullpup in CS2 tournaments, the rifle is exclusive to counter-terrorists. You’ll need at least $3,300 to purchase an AUG in CS2 maps. 

The scope of the assault rifle lets you zoom into your opponents for long-range kills. It can take less than a few seconds to reload AUG. You can hurl smoke grenades and flash bangs before spraying enemies with AUG to win rounds in competitions. 

AK-47

AK-47 can obliterate your enemies for easy kills. Terrorists can purchase an AK-47 for $2,700. It is used by esports teams to charge into counter-terrorist camps. Many players equip the rifle to get headshots in their matches. 

Planting a bomb during pistol rounds will provide the cash you need for an AK-47. You’ll have to protect your teammates with the weapon while they plant the C4 explosives in bomb sites. It has a high recoil rate compared to other rifles in the shooter game. 

M4A1-S

M4A1-S is one of the best weapons used by esports teams. Players can mutilate their opponents at long-range with the rifle. You can eliminate players in the enemy team holding SMGs like the UMP-45 and the MAC-10 from a safe distance with the M4A1-S. 

Attach the silencer to the M4A1-S to reduce recoil on the weapon. Enemies take more time to find counter-terrorists on the CS2 maps with a silencer equipped on the M4A1-S. You can avoid running with the carbine weapon to increase your chances of getting kills in CS2 tournaments.