AK-47
rifle -- T
Price
$2700
Base Damage
36
Armor Penetration
77%
Fire Rate
600 RPM
Recoil Control
5/10
Effective Range
long
Description
The most iconic rifle in CS. High damage, one-tap headshot potential, but challenging recoil pattern to master.
Difficulty
medium
Kill Reward
$300
Movement Speed
215 u/s
Best For
Entry fragging, holding mid-range angles
Pros
- ✓One-tap headshot through helmet
- ✓High damage per bullet
- ✓Excellent at all ranges
Cons
- ✗Difficult recoil pattern
- ✗Only available for T-side
- ✗Loud sound gives position away
Tips
- Crouch before shooting to dramatically improve accuracy at medium range.
- The first bullet is always accurate -- use single shots at long range.
- Spray pattern: pull down hard for first 8 bullets, then compensate left-right.
- One-tap headshot kills through helmet -- always aim for the head.
- Counter-strafe (tap opposite movement key) before shooting to reset accuracy instantly.
Spray Pattern
Pull down sharply, then compensate left then right in an upside-down U shape