G3SG1Sniper
The G3SG1 accounts for 0.09% of all weapon kills among 23 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 4th most-used Sniper of 4 tracked. Shots land at a spray-heavy 16.8% accuracy, measured from lifetime Steam stats.
G3SG1 Usage & Performance
- #1DPS
- #1Fire Rate
- #1Cost
- #3Armor Pen
- #4Accuracy
- #4Popularity
- #4Kill Share
The G3SG1 is a more situational Sniper in Counter-Strike 2, accounting for 0.09% of the Sniper kills tracked across live CS2 matches and ranking the 4th most-used Sniper of 4. Across competitive Counter-Strike 2 lobbies it fills a distinct role in the Sniper meta, and the breakdown below turns that reputation into hard numbers — usage, precision and damage output side by side. The relative-popularity chart shows that running to roughly 0.0× the average Sniper’s kill share, marking the G3SG1 a niche choice most players pass over. On the kill-share radar it sits behind the AWP, the most-used weapon in the class, making it easy to see at a glance how the G3SG1 stacks up against every other Sniper. Precision is the trade-off — the G3SG1’s 16.8% hit accuracy trails the Sniper average of 26.2% shown on the accuracy gauges. On paper it also tops the class for raw output, hitting 320 theoretical damage per second from 80 base damage and a 240 RPM fire rate — the highest DPS of any Sniper. The spec charts show the fastest fire rate in the class at 240 RPM, backed by 82.5% armor penetration that wins the close-quarters spray battles. The cost comparison marks it the priciest Sniper at $5,000, a buy that demands a healthy bankroll to justify. Use the interactive charts to compare the G3SG1’s kill share, accuracy, DPS, fire rate, armor penetration and price against every other Sniper in CS2, all updated continuously from real match data.
Accuracy
Relative Popularity
Kill Share vs Other Snipers
AWP11.29%
SSG 081.03%
SCAR-200.14%
G3SG10.09%
Sniper DPS Comparison
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Core stats for the G3SG1, datamined from the Counter-Strike 2 game files.
- Price$5,000
- Kill Reward$300
- Damage80
- Fire Rate240 RPM
- Magazine20
- Armor Penetration82.5%
- Headshot Multiplier4×
- Wallbang Power2.5
- Effective Range8,192
- Movement Speed215
- Ammo Type762MM
- TeamT
- Fire TypeAutomatic
G3SG1 Damage by Range
How much damage the G3SG1 deals per shot at different distances. Counter-Strike 2 reduces bullet damage the further it travels — every 500 units (about 12.7 m) the damage is multiplied by a range modifier of 0.98.
| Distance | Body | Headshot |
|---|---|---|
| 0 m | 80 | 320 |
| 10 m | 79 | 315 |
| 20 m | 77 | 310 |
| 30 m | 76 | 305 |
| 40 m | 75 | 300 |
With its base damage and 82.50% armor penetration, the G3SG1 one-shot headshot kills a helmeted opponent at virtually any range.
Damage is per bullet against an unarmored target; body values assume a chest or arm hit and headshots apply a 4× multiplier.
In Counter-Strike 2, the G3SG1 is a Sniper-class weapon that deals 80 base damage and costs $5,000. Understanding where it fits in the buy menu — and how often it actually gets kills — is key to building an efficient loadout for both eco and full-buy rounds.
Across tracked matches, the G3SG1 is responsible for 0.09% of all weapon kills — the 4th most-used Sniper of 4 tracked. Players who pick it up average roughly 218 lifetime kills with the weapon, a strong signal of how central it is to the current CS2 meta among the 23 players we sample.
Accuracy tells the gunplay story: the G3SG1 connects on 16.8% of shots fired, a spray-reliant profile where controlling recoil matters most.
On the economy, the G3SG1 costs $5,000 and pays $300 per kill. Weigh that against your team’s buy: a strong kill share makes it a reliable full-buy option, while pricier picks are better saved for rounds you can afford to lose the weapon on.
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G3SG1 CS2 FAQ
What is the G3SG1 kill share in CS2?
The G3SG1 accounts for 0.09% of all weapon kills among 23 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 4th most-used Sniper of 4 tracked.
How accurate is the G3SG1 in CS2?
Tracked players land 16.8% of their shots with the G3SG1, based on lifetime Steam accuracy stats.
Is the G3SG1 the most-used Sniper in CS2?
By kill share, the G3SG1 ranks #4 of 4 tracked Snipers in Counter-Strike 2.
How much damage does the G3SG1 do in CS2?
The G3SG1 deals 80 base damage per shot, with a 4.0× headshot multiplier. Damage falls off over distance at a range modifier of 0.98 per 500 units, so it is most lethal up close.
What class is the G3SG1 in CS2?
The G3SG1 is a Sniper-class weapon in Counter-Strike 2.
How effective is the G3SG1?
Per-weapon effectiveness data for the G3SG1 is coming soon as we expand demo analysis.