The AK-47 Weapon Guide

AK-47: The main rifle used by terrorists

The AK-47 is the most commonly used weapon in CS2, often making up most of the terrorist team’s firepower. The AK-47 is known for its one-tap potential and it’s effectiveness at both short at long range. Its high damage and armor penetration make the rifle a popular choice for players looking to take down enemies quickly.

Despite its effectiveness, mastering the mechanics can be a challenging task. However, taking the time to become familiar with controlling the spray is time well spent. With practice and patience, mastering the AK-47 can reward you with more kills.

Stats

Basics stats

Price: $2700
Damage: 36
Recoil: 30
Armor penetration: 77.5%
Damage falloff @ 12.7 meters: 2%
Firerate: 600 RPM
Magazine size: 30
Movement speed: 215
Ammo in reserve: 90
Reload time: 2.43 seconds
Kill reward: $300

Advanced stats

Inaccuracy
Crouching 5.41
Standing 7.01
Running 182.07

Bullets to kill against armor (chest hits)
2.54 meters: 4 bullets
76.2 meters: 5 bullets

Time to kill
2.54 meters: 0.3 seconds
30.48 meters: 0.3 seconds

Damage charts

Pros and cons of the AK-47

Pros

One-shot kill potential - Due to its high damage the AK-47 can take down enemies with just one shot in the head.
High accuracy - The AK-47 remains accurate across long distances and does not lose much damage as well.
Cheap price - With a price point of just $2700 dollars, it's accessible to players at most rounds
Fast reload and deploy time - It takes less than 2.5 seconds to reload the AK-47 and only 1 sec before its ready to shoot after switching

Cons

High recoil - The high recoil can be challenging to control, especially for inexperienced players
Hard to master spray control - Mastering the AK-47 spray control requires time, but with practice you can easily improve
Low accuracy when moving - You need to stand still or you will miss all of your shots

AK-47 spray and recoil pattern

The AK 47’s spray is hard to control due to its high amount of recoil when firing. However, mastering the spray control will put you in a much stronger position when facing an enemy.