Why do pros sometimes buy the MAG-7?

It is the one shotgun whose per-pellet damage (30) reliably one-shots armored attackers at chokepoint range, and its $900 kill reward makes anti-eco rounds hugely profitable. On maps with tight T entrances, a MAG-7 anchor converts predictable rushes into free economy.

What makes the MAG-7 different from the Nova?

Side, punch, and reload. The MAG-7 is CT-only, hits harder per pellet (30 vs 26), and swaps a whole 5-round magazine at once instead of feeding shells one by one. The Nova offers both-sides availability, 8 shells, and a lower price.

Can the MAG-7 one-shot armored enemies?

At close range with a centered hit, yes — nine 30-damage pellets at 75% armor penetration is far beyond lethal. The one-shot window shrinks quickly with distance as pellets spread and fall off (0.80 range modifier), so past several metres expect two shots.

How much damage does the MAG-7 do in CS2?

The MAG-7 deals 30 base damage per hit with 75% armor penetration. Headshot multiplier is 4x, meaning a headshot deals 120 damage before armor reduction.

How much does the MAG-7 cost in CS2?

The MAG-7 costs $1,300 to buy and gives a $900 kill reward. It's available to counter-terrorist players.

What is the MAG-7 fire rate?

The MAG-7 fires at 71 rounds per minute (RPM) with a 5-round magazine. Reload time is 2.5 seconds.

How many skins does the MAG-7 have in CS2?

The MAG-7 currently has 37 skins available in Counter-Strike 2, ranging across multiple rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Covert.

CS2 MAG-7 Skins — All 37 Finishes & Prices

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37Available Skins

$0.01Cheapest Skin

$600.00Most Expensive

HeavyCounter-TerroristShotgun

MAG-7

The MAG-7 is the CT-only shotgun with the hardest punch in the class — 30 damage per pellet, enough to routinely one-shot armored attackers at close range. Five shells, a magazine reload, and the standard $900 shotgun kill reward make it the competitive scene's only regularly-sighted heavy weapon.

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Buy Price

$1,300

Kill Reward

$900

37 Available Skins

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Budget (Under $10)

SilverFrom $9.24 BulldozerFrom $8.80 JusticeFrom $4.76 Hard WaterFrom $3.36 MementoFrom $2.24

Mid-Range ($10–$50)

Prism TerraceFrom $23.76 HazardFrom $17.50 ChainmailFrom $11.51

Premium ($50+)

CinquedeaFrom $465.00 Counter TerraceFrom $73.94

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Accuracy & Recoil

Extracted directly from CS2's weapon data files — the exact values the game uses.

0.0070

Standing Inaccuracy

0.0053

Crouching Inaccuracy

0.016

Moving Inaccuracy

165

Recoil Magnitude

Recoil Variance

0.40s

Recovery (Standing)

Combat Statistics

Base Damage

75%

Armor Pen

HS Multiplier

1-tap kill

Fire Rate (RPM)

DPS (Raw)

5 / 32

Mag / Reserve

2.5s

Reload Time

225

Move Speed (u/s)

0.45

Range Modifier

Wall Penetration

Performance Overview

Damage

Armor Pen

75%

Fire Rate

Accuracy

0.45

Mobility

225

Economy Context

MidBuy tier · $1,300

69%Kill reward vs cost

2 killsTo pay for itself

$200Sawed-Off costs less

Verdict: The MAG-7 is a mid-buy and force rounds weapon at $1,300 — 2 kills at $900 each cover its cost. The Sawed-Off costs $200 less if you're weighing the closest heavy alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do pros sometimes buy the MAG-7?: It is the one shotgun whose per-pellet damage (30) reliably one-shots armored attackers at chokepoint range, and its $900 kill reward makes anti-eco rounds hugely profitable. On maps with tight T entrances, a MAG-7 anchor converts predictable rushes into free economy.
What makes the MAG-7 different from the Nova?: Side, punch, and reload. The MAG-7 is CT-only, hits harder per pellet (30 vs 26), and swaps a whole 5-round magazine at once instead of feeding shells one by one. The Nova offers both-sides availability, 8 shells, and a lower price.
Can the MAG-7 one-shot armored enemies?: At close range with a centered hit, yes — nine 30-damage pellets at 75% armor penetration is far beyond lethal. The one-shot window shrinks quickly with distance as pellets spread and fall off (0.80 range modifier), so past several metres expect two shots.
How much damage does the MAG-7 do in CS2?: The MAG-7 deals 30 base damage per hit with 75% armor penetration. Headshot multiplier is 4x, meaning a headshot deals 120 damage before armor reduction.
How much does the MAG-7 cost in CS2?: The MAG-7 costs $1,300 to buy and gives a $900 kill reward. It's available to counter-terrorist players.
What is the MAG-7 fire rate?: The MAG-7 fires at 71 rounds per minute (RPM) with a 5-round magazine. Reload time is 2.5 seconds.
How many skins does the MAG-7 have in CS2?: The MAG-7 currently has 37 skins available in Counter-Strike 2, ranging across multiple rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Covert.
Is the MAG-7 good in CS2?: The MAG-7 is the CT-only shotgun with the hardest punch in the class — 30 damage per pellet, enough to routinely one-shot armored attackers at close range. Five shells, a magazine reload, and the standard $900 shotgun kill reward make it the competitive scene's only regularly-sighted heavy weapon.

Stat history

No stat changes to the MAG-7 since we began tracking Valve’s weapon definitions on 26 August 2026. Changes are read from the game’s own weapons.vdata, so anything listed here is a change Valve shipped rather than a correction to our data.

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37 Available Skins

Cinquedea

Hazard

Counter Terrace

Bulldozer

Sand Dune

Prism Terrace

Irradiated Alert

Justice

Storm

Chainmail

Core Breach

Silver

Praetorian

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Heat

BI83 Spectrum

Hard Water

Seabird

Firestarter

Memento

Monster Call

SWAG-7

Carbon Fiber

Heaven Guard

Petroglyph

Cobalt Core

Popdog

Resupply

Sonar

MAGnitude

Insomnia

Navy Sheen

Foresight

Wildwood

Rust Coat

Metallic DDPAT

Copper Oxide

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