CS2 AWP: price, damage, ammo, zoom and recent changes

The AWP is a sniper rifle in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). This guide lists its values as they appear in the game files on Oct. 22, 2026, and the lines in Valve’s update posts that name the rifle.

AWP stats at a glance

In the file, the AWP is listed under the sniper rifle weapon type, in the rifle gear slot.

AWP price and who can use it

The file sets the price at $4,750. Both terrorists and counter-terrorists are marked as able to use the AWP. The kill award is listed as 100.

Damage, armor and penetration

A single AWP shot fires one bullet for 115 damage. The headshot multiplier is 4.0.

The armor ratio is 1.95 and the penetration value is 2.5. Range is set at 8192.0, with a range modifier of 0.99.

Ammo

The magazine holds five rounds, and the reserve maximum is two. Reserve ammo for the AWP is counted in magazines.

Zoom and crosshair

The AWP has two zoom levels: the first uses a field of view of 40 and the second uses 10. Each zoom step has a zoom time of 0.05.

Three other settings shape how the scope behaves:

• The rifle unzooms after each shot.
• The view model is hidden while zoomed.
• The weapon is set not to show a crosshair.

Movement speed and inaccuracy values

The file lists two max speed values for the AWP, 200.0 and 100.0. Deploying the rifle takes 1.266667, and attacking is disallowed for 3.666667 after a reload starts.

Inaccuracy values are listed in pairs for standing and crouching, and as the same value twice for moving, jumping and ladders.

The base spread is 0.0002 for both entries.

Patch note changes that name the AWP

These are the lines in Valve’s update posts that name the AWP, oldest first.

• Oct. 4, 2023“Repositioned finger on AWP so it doesn’t look as long.”
• Nov. 16, 2023“Fixed AWP and SSG firing animation/inspect behavior while zoomed in.”
• July 29, 2025“Various fixes for AWP materials.”
• Aug. 14, 2025“Improved deploy animations for the AWP, M4A4, M4A1-S.”
• Jan. 21, 2026the AWP is on Valve’s list of base guns that received increased material fidelity.
• May 18, 2026“Adjustments to AWP draw to idle animation transition.”

FAQ

How much does the AWP cost in CS2?

The weapon file lists the price as $4,750.

Which team can use the AWP?

The item file marks both terrorists and counter-terrorists as able to use it.

How much damage does the AWP do?

The weapon file sets damage at 115 per shot, with a headshot multiplier of 4.0.

How many rounds does the AWP hold?

The magazine holds five rounds and the reserve maximum is two.

Does the AWP show a crosshair?

The weapon file sets the crosshair display to off. It also hides the view model while the rifle is zoomed.