SG 553Rifle
The SG 553 accounts for 0.57% of all weapon kills among 23 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 6th most-used Rifle of 6 tracked. Shots land at a spray-heavy 17.9% accuracy, measured from lifetime Steam stats.
SG 553 Usage & Performance
- #1Armor Pen
- #2Cost
- #6Accuracy
- #6Popularity
- #6Kill Share
- #7DPS
- #7Fire Rate
The SG 553 is a more situational Rifle in Counter-Strike 2, accounting for 0.57% of the Rifle kills tracked across live CS2 matches and ranking the 6th most-used Rifle of 6. Across competitive Counter-Strike 2 lobbies it fills a distinct role in the Rifle 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 0.1× the average Rifle’s kill share, marking the SG 553 a niche choice most players pass over. On the kill-share radar it sits behind the AK-47, the most-used weapon in the class, making it easy to see at a glance how the SG 553 stacks up against every other Rifle. Precision is the trade-off — the SG 553’s 17.9% hit accuracy trails the Rifle average of 20.2% shown on the accuracy gauges. The DPS comparison chart rates its theoretical output at 273 damage per second, 7th of 7 Rifles and behind the M4A1-S at 380 DPS. The spec charts hand it the highest armor penetration of any Rifle at 100.0%, alongside a 545 RPM fire rate. The cost comparison puts it mid-priced for a Rifle at $3,000, balancing its cost against the performance shown above. Use the interactive charts to compare the SG 553’s kill share, accuracy, DPS, fire rate, armor penetration and price against every other Rifle in CS2, all updated continuously from real match data.
Accuracy
Relative Popularity
Kill Share vs Other Rifles
AK-4743.85%
M4A413.93%
Galil AR1.74%
FAMAS1.02%
AUG0.58%
SG 5530.57%
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Core stats for the SG 553, datamined from the Counter-Strike 2 game files.
- Price$3,000
- Kill Reward$300
- Damage30
- Fire Rate545 RPM
- Magazine30
- Armor Penetration100%
- Headshot Multiplier4×
- Wallbang Power2
- Effective Range8,192
- Movement Speed210
- Ammo Type556MM
- TeamT
- Fire TypeAutomatic
SG 553 Damage by Range
How much damage the SG 553 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 | 30 | 120 |
| 10 m | 30 | 118 |
| 20 m | 29 | 116 |
| 30 m | 29 | 114 |
| 40 m | 28 | 113 |
With its base damage and 100% armor penetration, the SG 553 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 SG 553 is a Rifle-class weapon that deals 30 base damage and costs $3,000. 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 SG 553 is responsible for 0.57% of all weapon kills — the 6th most-used Rifle of 6 tracked. Players who pick it up average roughly 1,334 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 SG 553 connects on 17.9% of shots fired, a spray-reliant profile where controlling recoil matters most.
On the economy, the SG 553 costs $3,000 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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SG 553 CS2 FAQ
What is the SG 553 kill share in CS2?
The SG 553 accounts for 0.57% of all weapon kills among 23 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 6th most-used Rifle of 6 tracked.
How accurate is the SG 553 in CS2?
Tracked players land 17.9% of their shots with the SG 553, based on lifetime Steam accuracy stats.
Is the SG 553 the most-used Rifle in CS2?
By kill share, the SG 553 ranks #6 of 6 tracked Rifles in Counter-Strike 2.
How much damage does the SG 553 do in CS2?
The SG 553 deals 30 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 SG 553 in CS2?
The SG 553 is a Rifle-class weapon in Counter-Strike 2.
How effective is the SG 553?
Per-weapon effectiveness data for the SG 553 is coming soon as we expand demo analysis.