AK-47 CS2 Skins
The defining T-side rifle and the reason CS2's economy revolves around $2,700. The AK-47 kills any opponent with a single headshot — helmet or not — something no CT rifle can match at range. In exchange it demands recoil discipline: a hard vertical kick for the first few bullets, then a drifting left-right wander that punishes anyone who holds the trigger without practice.
AK-47
The defining T-side rifle and the reason CS2's economy revolves around $2,700. The AK-47 kills any opponent with a single headshot — helmet or not — something no CT rifle can match at range. In exchange it demands recoil discipline: a hard vertical kick for the first few bullets, then a drifting left-right wander that punishes anyone who holds the trigger without practice.
AK-47 in CS2: How It Plays
The AK's first shot is accurate enough to one-tap at most practical distances, but its standing inaccuracy is a touch worse than the M4A1-S, so experienced players let the recoil reset between taps instead of chaining fast follow-ups. The spray begins with roughly four bullets climbing almost straight up, then swings left, then back right — learning the first ten bullets covers the vast majority of real fights. At 215 units/second it is also the slowest assault rifle in the game bar the SG 553, so pre-aim corners rather than wide-swinging on slow peeks.
Every T-side full buy is built around the AK: at $2,700 it costs less than either CT rifle while hitting harder, with 36 base damage and 77.5% armor penetration. Buy it whenever you have roughly $4,500 or more, so armor and utility fit alongside it. On force rounds, take the Galil AR instead and look to pick up dropped AKs mid-round — and remember the reverse is true: dying with an AK in a lost position hands the CTs the best rifle in the game.
Study the AK-47's spray on the recoil patterns page, model exact shots-to-kill in the damage calculator, or browse all rifles.
Main rival: M4A4 — see the full AK-47 vs M4A4 comparison.
Combat Statistics
Economy Context
Verdict: The AK-47 is a full-buy rounds weapon at $2,700 — 9 kills at $300 each cover its cost. The M4A4 costs $200 more if you're weighing the closest rifle alternative.
Pro Tips for the AK-47
Pull straight down for the first 4–5 bullets, then drag left and ease back right — the AK pattern is tall before it is wide.
One-tapping at range: stop moving, aim at head height, and give the recoil a beat to reset between shots rather than double-tapping.
Inside about 15 metres, commit to the spray — 600 RPM at 36 damage per bullet wins nearly every close-range duel.
A headshot deals 144 damage through a helmet, so you never need a follow-up — hold crosshairs exclusively at head level.
Counter-strafe before firing; the AK's moving inaccuracy is severe and running sprays only connect at point-blank range.
On anti-eco rounds, don't over-peek to farm kills — dying with a $2,700 AK gifts the enemy team its most valuable rifle.
58 Available Skins
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CovertWild Lotus
ClassifiedHydroponic
CovertGold Arabesque
CovertX-Ray
CovertFire Serpent
CovertB the Monster
ClassifiedJet Set
ClassifiedPanthera onca
ClassifiedCase Hardened
CovertLeet Museo
CovertVulcan
CovertFuel Injector
CovertJaguar
CovertAsiimov
ClassifiedRed Laminate
CovertWasteland Rebel
CovertThe Oligarch
CovertNeon Revolution
CovertAphrodite
CovertThe Empress
CovertNeon Rider
CovertAquamarine Revenge
Mil-SpecBlack Laminate
RestrictedFirst Class
ClassifiedFrontside Misty
CovertBloodsport
RestrictedOrbit Mk01
ClassifiedRedline
ClassifiedNouveau Rouge
CovertInheritance
IndustrialJungle Spray
CovertHead Shot
CovertNightwish
Mil-SpecGreen Laminate
IndustrialBaroque Purple
ClassifiedThe Outsiders
ClassifiedPoint Disarray
RestrictedRat Rod
ClassifiedCartel
IndustrialPredator
CovertLegion of Anubis
ClassifiedSearing Rage
ClassifiedPhantom Disruptor
RestrictedBreakthrough
RestrictedBlue Laminate
RestrictedMidnight Laminate
Mil-SpecSteel Delta
RestrictedEmerald Pinstripe
RestrictedSafety Net
ClassifiedIce Coaled
RestrictedSlate
Mil-SpecElite Build
IndustrialSafari Mesh
Mil-SpecWintergreen
Mil-SpecCrossfade
Mil-SpecUncharted
IndustrialVariCamo Grey
IndustrialOlive Polycam
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the AK-47 better than the M4A4?
- For raw lethality, yes: the AK-47 one-shot headshots through helmets (144 damage) while the M4A4 leaves opponents alive at roughly 8 HP. The M4A4 counters with a faster fire rate, a more forgiving spray, and quicker movement. They never compete for a buy slot, though — the AK is T-side only and the M4A4 is CT-only.
- Can the AK-47 one-shot a helmeted enemy?
- Yes. A headshot deals 36 × 4 = 144 raw damage, which stays lethal through a helmet at any distance thanks to the AK's 77.5% armor penetration and 0.98 range modifier. It is the cheapest weapon in CS2 with a guaranteed one-tap at all ranges.
- How do I control the AK-47 spray pattern?
- The first 4–5 bullets climb nearly straight up, so pull your mouse smoothly down; bullets 6–10 drift left, then the pattern snakes back right. Practising just the first ten bullets on a recoil map (or our recoil patterns tool) covers most real engagements.
- What should I buy when I can't afford the AK-47?
- The Galil AR at $1,800 is the standard force-buy substitute — same 30-round magazine and identical 77.5% armor penetration, trading one-tap potential and spray consistency for a $900 saving. On deeper ecos, a Tec-9 with armor is the classic T-side pistol upgrade.
- How much damage does the AK-47 do in CS2?
- The AK-47 deals 36 base damage per hit with 77.5% armor penetration. Headshot multiplier is 4x, meaning a headshot deals 144 damage before armor reduction.
- How much does the AK-47 cost in CS2?
- The AK-47 costs $2,700 to buy and gives a $300 kill reward. It's available to terrorist players.
- What is the AK-47 fire rate?
- The AK-47 fires at 600 rounds per minute (RPM) with a 30-round magazine. Reload time is 2.5 seconds.
- How many skins does the AK-47 have in CS2?
- The AK-47 currently has 58 skins available in Counter-Strike 2, ranging across multiple rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Covert.
- Is the AK-47 good in CS2?
- The defining T-side rifle and the reason CS2's economy revolves around $2,700. The AK-47 kills any opponent with a single headshot — helmet or not — something no CT rifle can match at range. In exchange it demands recoil discipline: a hard vertical kick for the first few bullets, then a drifting left-right wander that punishes anyone who holds the trigger without practice.