Heavy

Heavy weapons occupy a specialist niche in CS2. Shotguns deliver devastating close-range damage with generous kill rewards ($900), making them powerful anti-eco choices in tight spaces. Machine guns offer suppressive fire with massive magazines. While rarely seen in professional play, heavy weapons can be devastatingly effective when used in the right positions.

6 weapons 1 CT 1 T 4 Both

Quick Comparison

Weapon Price Damage RPM Armor Pen Move Speed

Nova $1050 26 68 50% 220

XM1014 $2000 20 171 80% 215

MAG-7 $1300 30 71 75% 225

Sawed-Off $1100 32 68 75% 210

M249 $5200 32 750 80% 195

Negev $1700 35 800 75% 195

All Heavy

Shotgun 4

Nova Both $1050 26 dmg 68 rpm 50% 8/32 45 skins XM1014 Both $2000 20 dmg 171 rpm 80% 7/32 44 skins MAG-7 CT $1300 30 dmg 71 rpm 75% 5/32 37 skins Sawed-Off T $1100 32 dmg 68 rpm 75% 7/32 34 skins

Machine Gun 2

M249 Both $5200 32 dmg 750 rpm 80% 100/200 25 skins Negev Both $1700 35 dmg 800 rpm 75% 150/200 25 skins

Purchase Notes

The MAG-7 ($1,300, CT-only) is the premier competitive shotgun — its pump-action one-shot capability at close range makes it lethal for holding tight corners on CT-side. The Nova ($1,050) is the budget option with a $900 kill reward, great for boosting economy. The Negev ($1,700) is a suppression tool that becomes perfectly accurate after its initial spray, useful for denying rushes through choke points.

Common Questions

When should I buy a shotgun in CS2?

Shotguns shine on anti-eco rounds in close-quarter positions (like holding B tunnels on Dust 2 or banana on Inferno). They are also viable force-buy options when you need the $900 kill reward to rebuild economy. Never buy shotguns when expecting long-range engagements.

Is the Negev viable in competitive CS2?

The Negev is situationally powerful. At $1,700, it provides a 150-round magazine that becomes laser-accurate after the initial spray-up period. It excels at denying narrow choke points and can suppress rushes single-handedly. However, its slow movement and loud audio make rotation difficult.

What is the best shotgun in CS2?

The MAG-7 is the best competitive shotgun for CT-side due to its reliable one-shot kill potential and reasonable fire rate. The XM1014 (auto-shotgun) offers the fastest follow-up shots. The Sawed-Off has the tightest spread but is T-side only with very limited range.

Why do shotguns give $900 kill reward?

The high kill reward ($900 vs $300 for rifles) compensates for shotguns' severe range limitations. Valve designed this to incentivize aggressive close-quarter play during anti-eco rounds and to help teams recover economy through risky positioning.