If you are tired of monotonous amateur servers where 30 people play and there is no competition, then it’s time for matchmaking. The best place to start is by learning about the maps, map tactics, and weapons that are suitable for competitive play. In this article written by k1nd3r, you will learn about the features of choosing weapons for matchmaking. You can also learn more about the settings and inventory of pro players, including Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut from Vitality and Valerii “b1t” Vakhovskyi from NAVI, as well as French, Ukrainian, and Canadian CS2 teams on the Profilerr website.
The Best Pistols for Competitive Mode in CS2
Let’s start with pistols because any match in competitive mode begins with them. Your weapon choice in the pistol round plays a crucial role in how you spend the next two.
Glock-18
This is a basic attack pistol. It does not have very high destructive power, but it has 20 rounds in the magazine plus a hundred in reserve. This is enough to pour lead on the enemy right on the move.
The cost of the Glock-18 in CS2 is only $200. However, there is no reason to buy this gun if you already have another one. Only the attacking side can buy it.
Hitting an unarmored opponent’s head with a Glock-18 can kill the enemy, as the damage reaches up to 119. However, the further the distance, the less damage the Glock deals. This means that 20 meters away from you you are unlikely to kill an enemy in the head without a helmet.
This pistol is best used only in pistol rounds and eco, in other cases take something more powerful.
Desert Eagle
Desert Eagle is the most lethal, coolest, and very expensive pistol ($700) in the game. When handled correctly with this pistol, you can take the rounds against an opponent with a rifle. The low magazine load of 7 rounds is due to a guaranteed one-shot to the head, even against a helmet. At very long distances, you may not be able to kill the enemy this way. On the other hand, if you have good aim, you can compete in shooting even with an enemy with AWP. The Desert Eagle reload time is 2.2 seconds.
Top Submachine Guns For Matchmaking in CS2
You will most likely win a pistol round with such a weapon, it’s time to buy a weapon for a more serious game. Typically, several players on a team buy submachine guns for this purpose. The peculiarity of this weapon is the reward it gives the player for kills ($600).
MAC-10
This is an ideal option for terrorists. It is cheap and has an excellent rate of fire. In close combat, players can kill an enemy in a second and switch to another target. The weapon has good accuracy when shooting while moving, but the further the distance to the target, the more useless the MAC-10 is in the player’s hands.
MP9
This is one of the best weapons when playing as counter-terrorists. It has a breathtaking rate of fire, one of the fastest guns in Counter-Strike. It fires so quickly that the first few bullets fly out almost to the same point, which can and should be used. The price/quality ratio is excellent ($1250). One of the disadvantages is a drop in shooting accuracy when using long bursts. It is best to shoot enemies in short bursts of 6-8 rounds.
Top Machine Guns And Assault Rifles For Matchmaking in CS2
It’s time to choose a rifle. How to make the right choice and why. Let’s look at the most popular options.
AK-47
Players like the AK-47 for its excellent stopping power, for the ability to one-shot an enemy with one bullet to the head, and also for the fact that the first cartridge always flies to the target. This weapon has good armor penetration, which means that the enemy cannot hide from you behind boxes, doors, and other fragile walls. Considering that counter-terrorists do not have a rifle with such lethality and price, always try to exchange your M4 for an AK whenever possible.
M4A4/M4A1-S
These are the two assault rifles that are the most popular when playing as counter-terrorists. They are similar in many respects: they have the same damage, the same spray pattern, the same reload time. They differ in price since the version with a silencer has only 25 rounds in the magazine versus 30 for the regular one. The M4A4 is priced at $3,100 and the M4A1-S is priced at $2,900.
The M4A1-S has one more advantage – no tracers are visible when firing from it, which is a cool feature when shooting through smoke. It is almost impossible to identify the player, and when shooting from long distances it is difficult to understand where the player is being fired from.
The Best Sniper Rifles for Matchmaking in CS2
Any team always needs a sniper. This person covers his teammates with machine guns and also makes important kills to tip the advantage in the round towards the team. Despite the fact that there are a total of four sniper rifles in the game, only two are relevant in CS2 matchmaking.
SSG 08
Not the most lethal weapon in the game, but it’s incredibly cheap ($1700). A player can safely buy it during force rounds, and sometimes even during an eco from the team, if money allows. This is due to the fact that the weapon has excellent damage to the body both without armor and with it. If you are skilled at delivering deft headshots, this rifle can be an excellent alternative to the AWP.
AWP
This is the best sniper rifle in the game. It kills the enemy in the body with one hit. High power comes with a high cost ($4750). A huge number of strategies are associated specifically with the AWP, and snipers with this rifle are especially valued in both amateur and professional teams. If a team has an AWP, the chances of winning the round increase at a tremendous pace.
Final Thoughts
CS2 has around 700,000-800,000 active monthly players and if you want to fight your opponents well, it’s important to choose the right weapons. In addition, we recommend regular training and improving your shooting skills. You can learn more about CS2’s aiming, settings, and the best maps to practice in the game on Profilerr, which is accessible to players from all over the world – from the USA to Canada.
