AK-47: The main rifle used by terrorists
The AK-47 is the most commonly used weapon in CS2, often making up most of the terrorist team’s firepower. The AK-47 is known for its one-tap potential and it’s effectiveness at both short at long range. Its high damage and armor penetration make the rifle a popular choice for players looking to take down enemies quickly.
Despite its effectiveness, mastering the mechanics can be a challenging task. However, taking the time to become familiar with controlling the spray is time well spent. With practice and patience, mastering the AK-47 can reward you with more kills.
![AK47 Weapon CS2, wild lotus skin](../wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AK47-Weapon-CS2.jpg)
Stats
Basics stats
Price: $2700
Damage: 36
Recoil: 30
Armor penetration: 77.5%
Damage falloff @ 12.7 meters: 2%
Firerate: 600 RPM
Magazine size: 30
Movement speed: 215
Ammo in reserve: 90
Reload time: 2.43 seconds
Kill reward: $300
Advanced stats
Inaccuracy
Crouching 5.41
Standing 7.01
Running 182.07
Bullets to kill against armor (chest hits)
2.54 meters: 4 bullets
76.2 meters: 5 bullets
Time to kill
2.54 meters: 0.3 seconds
30.48 meters: 0.3 seconds
Damage charts
![AK47 damage chart with armor cs2](../wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AK47-damage-chart-with-armor-cs2.jpg)
![AK47 Damage chart NO armor, cs2](../wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AK47-Damage-chart-NO-armor.jpg)
Pros and cons of the AK-47
Pros
- One-shot kill potential - Due to its high damage the AK-47 can take down enemies with just one shot in the head.
- High accuracy - The AK-47 remains accurate across long distances and does not lose much damage as well.
- Cheap price - With a price point of just $2700 dollars, it's accessible to players at most rounds
- Fast reload and deploy time - It takes les than 2.5 seconds to reload the AK-47 and only 1 sec before its ready to shoot after switching
Cons
- High recoil - The high recoil can be challenging to control, especially for inexperienced players
- Hard to master spray control - Mastering the AK-47 spray control requires time, but with practice you can easily improve
- Low accuracy when moving - You need to stand still or you will miss all of your shots
AK-47 spray and recoil pattern
The AK 47’s spray is hard to control due to its high amount of recoil when firing. However, mastering the spray control will put you in a much stronger position when facing an enemy.
![CS2 AK47 spray pattern](../wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AK47-spray-pattern.jpg)
![AK-47 recoil compensation, csgo](../wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AK-47-recoil-compensation.gif)