SSG 08 (Scout)

Jump-peek and fire at the very top of the arc — the Scout is nearly laser-accurate at the jump apex.

Aim for the head at all times: 88 body damage leaves enemies alive, but a headshot kills through helmets at any range.

Use your 230 u/s movement — take a shot, sprint to a new angle, and re-peek where the enemy hasn't pre-aimed.

It shines on force-buys: $1,700 plus armor threatens full-buy CTs in a way no SMG can.

Unlike the AWP, you keep a $300 kill reward — a two-kill Scout round often pays for next round's full buy.

Don't fight AWPs in static long-range duels; use mobility and off-timing to make them scope the wrong spot.