XM1014 CS2 Skins
The XM1014 is the semi-automatic shotgun: no pump, no mercy, seven shells as fast as you can click. At $2,000 it is the premium option in the class, trading the one-shot ceiling of the pump shotguns for follow-up speed that forgives a first shot's bad spread.
XM1014
The XM1014 is the semi-automatic shotgun: no pump, no mercy, seven shells as fast as you can click. At $2,000 it is the premium option in the class, trading the one-shot ceiling of the pump shotguns for follow-up speed that forgives a first shot's bad spread.
XM1014 in CS2: How It Plays
Where the Nova and MAG-7 stake everything on a single perfectly-ranged blast, the XM fires at 171 RPM — two, three, four loads of pellets into the same doorway in under two seconds. Combined with the best armor penetration in the shotgun class (80%), it shreds armored pushers who would survive one pump-gun hit and close the gap during the rack. Per-pellet damage is the lowest of the shotguns (20), so it kills through volume; think of it as a pellet hose rather than a hand cannon.
It excels at holding wide close-range areas where multiple enemies arrive at once — a B-site anchor watching a two-door entrance gets more from the XM than any other heavy weapon. It also swings retakes, spamming pellets through a crowded site faster than anyone can trade. The $2,000 price is nearly double the Nova's, which is the real debate: on pure anti-eco duty the cheap pumps bank more profit, while the XM justifies itself when armored opponents or multi-man fights are expected. The $900 kill reward applies either way.
Study the XM1014's spray on the recoil patterns page, model exact shots-to-kill in the damage calculator, or browse all heavy.
Main rival: Nova — see the full XM1014 vs Nova comparison.
Combat Statistics
Economy Context
Verdict: The XM1014 is a mid-buy and force rounds weapon at $2,000 — 3 kills at $900 each cover its cost. The Negev costs $300 less if you're weighing the closest heavy alternative.
Pro Tips for the XM1014
Click fast and keep clicking — the XM's identity is landing three pellet loads before a pump shotgun fires twice.
Anchor wide close-range zones (double doors, site entrances) where multiple enemies funnel in together.
Its 80% armor penetration makes it the shotgun for anti-force rounds, not just naked ecos.
Interrupt the shell-by-shell reload the moment contact starts — two shells in the tube beats none.
Retakes love it: spam the site as you swing and let spread find the defusers' backs.
Past 10 metres, swap targets or fall back — volume doesn't fix pellet falloff.
44 Available Skins
Browse all XM1014 skins with live market prices from major marketplaces.
Mil-SpecBlaze Orange
Mil-SpecVariCamo Blue
Mil-SpecFrost Borre
IndustrialFallout Warning
RestrictedAncient Lore
RestrictedElegant Vines
Mil-SpecRed Leather
ConsumerJungle
ClassifiedIncinegator
ConsumerGrassland
ConsumerUrban Perforated
RestrictedSolitude
ClassifiedTranquility
Mil-SpecBone Machine
RestrictedMonster Melt
ClassifiedXOXO
IndustrialBanana Leaf
RestrictedHeaven Guard
ClassifiedEntombed
RestrictedTeclu Burner
Mil-SpecWatchdog
Mil-SpecRun Run Run
RestrictedBlack Tie
Mil-SpecHalftone Shift
RestrictedZiggy
RestrictedSeasons
Mil-SpecRed Python
ConsumerBlue Tire
Mil-SpecScumbria
RestrictedZombie Offensive
Mil-SpecCopperflage
Mil-SpecMockingbird
Mil-SpecQuicksilver
Mil-SpecSlipstream
ConsumerCharter
ConsumerBlue Spruce
IndustrialBlue Steel
IndustrialXoooM
Mil-SpecIrezumi
Mil-SpecOxide Blaze
ConsumerHieroglyph
IndustrialGum Wall Camo
IndustrialCaliCamo
ConsumerCanvas Cloud
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the XM1014 fully automatic?
- It is semi-automatic — one shell per click with no pump between shots, up to its 171 RPM cap. That follow-up speed is the whole reason to pay $2,000 instead of $1,050 for a Nova.
- When is the XM1014 worth buying over the Nova?
- When the enemy will have armor (its 80% penetration is the best of the shotguns), when you expect multi-man pushes into your position, or on retake-heavy CT setups. For farming a plain unarmored eco, the Nova delivers the same $900 rewards for half the price.
- How many shots does the XM1014 need to kill?
- Up close, one to two clicks depending on pellet connection — its 20-damage pellets are the weakest in the class, so full one-shot kills are rarer than with the MAG-7 or Nova. Its 171 RPM means the second load arrives almost immediately, keeping practical time-to-kill excellent.
- How much damage does the XM1014 do in CS2?
- The XM1014 deals 20 base damage per hit with 80% armor penetration. Headshot multiplier is 4x, meaning a headshot deals 80 damage before armor reduction.
- How much does the XM1014 cost in CS2?
- The XM1014 costs $2,000 to buy and gives a $900 kill reward. It's available to players on both sides.
- What is the XM1014 fire rate?
- The XM1014 fires at 171 rounds per minute (RPM) with a 7-round magazine. Reload time is 0.5 seconds.
- How many skins does the XM1014 have in CS2?
- The XM1014 currently has 44 skins available in Counter-Strike 2, ranging across multiple rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Covert.
- Is the XM1014 good in CS2?
- The XM1014 is the semi-automatic shotgun: no pump, no mercy, seven shells as fast as you can click. At $2,000 it is the premium option in the class, trading the one-shot ceiling of the pump shotguns for follow-up speed that forgives a first shot's bad spread.