Tec-9Pistol
The Tec-9 accounts for 0.78% of all weapon kills among 23 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 5th most-used Pistol of 7 tracked. Shots land at a spray-heavy 18.1% accuracy, measured from lifetime Steam stats.
Tec-9 Usage & Performance
- #3DPS
- #3Fire Rate
- #4Armor Pen
- #4Cost
- #5Popularity
- #5Kill Share
- #7Accuracy
The Tec-9 is a more situational Pistol in Counter-Strike 2, accounting for 0.78% of the Pistol kills tracked across live CS2 matches and ranking the 5th most-used Pistol of 7. Across competitive Counter-Strike 2 lobbies it fills a distinct role in the Pistol 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 0.3× the average Pistol’s kill share, marking the Tec-9 a niche choice most players pass over. On the kill-share radar it sits behind the P2000, the most-used weapon in the class, making it easy to see at a glance how the Tec-9 stacks up against every other Pistol. Precision is the trade-off — the Tec-9’s 18.1% hit accuracy trails the Pistol average of 21.5% shown on the accuracy gauges. The DPS comparison chart rates its theoretical output at 275 damage per second, 3rd of 10 Pistols and behind the Dual Berettas at 317 DPS. On the spec charts it reads as a balanced Pistol, with a 500 RPM fire rate and 90.6% armor penetration measured against the rest of the class. The cost comparison puts it mid-priced for a Pistol at $500, balancing its cost against the performance shown above. Use the interactive charts to compare the Tec-9’s kill share, accuracy, DPS, fire rate, armor penetration and price against every other Pistol in CS2, all updated continuously from real match data.
Accuracy
Relative Popularity
Kill Share vs Other Pistols
P20006.5%
Desert Eagle5.93%
Glock-183.01%
P2501.4%
Tec-90.78%
Five-SeveN0.62%
Dual Berettas0.25%
Pistol DPS Comparison
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#4 highest armor-pen PistolPistol Cost Comparison
#4 most expensive PistolTec-9 Stats
Core stats for the Tec-9, datamined from the Counter-Strike 2 game files.
- Price$500
- Kill Reward$300
- Damage33
- Fire Rate500 RPM
- Magazine18
- Armor Penetration90.6%
- Headshot Multiplier4×
- Wallbang Power1
- Effective Range4,096
- Movement Speed240
- Ammo Type9MM
- TeamT
- Fire TypeSemi-auto
Tec-9 Damage by Range
How much damage the Tec-9 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 0.79.
| Distance | Body | Headshot |
|---|---|---|
| 0 m | 33 | 132 |
| 10 m | 27 | 110 |
| 20 m | 23 | 91 |
| 30 m | 19 | 76 |
| 40 m | 16 | 63 |
With its base damage and 90.60% armor penetration, the Tec-9 one-shot headshot kills a helmeted opponent out to roughly 10 m.
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 Tec-9 is a Pistol-class weapon that deals 33 base damage and costs $500. 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 Tec-9 is responsible for 0.78% of all weapon kills — the 5th most-used Pistol of 7 tracked. Players who pick it up average roughly 1,832 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 Tec-9 connects on 18.1% of shots fired, a spray-reliant profile where controlling recoil matters most.
On the economy, the Tec-9 costs $500 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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Tec-9 CS2 FAQ
What is the Tec-9 kill share in CS2?
The Tec-9 accounts for 0.78% of all weapon kills among 23 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 5th most-used Pistol of 7 tracked.
How accurate is the Tec-9 in CS2?
Tracked players land 18.1% of their shots with the Tec-9, based on lifetime Steam accuracy stats.
Is the Tec-9 the most-used Pistol in CS2?
By kill share, the Tec-9 ranks #5 of 7 tracked Pistols in Counter-Strike 2.
How much damage does the Tec-9 do in CS2?
The Tec-9 deals 33 base damage per shot, with a 4.0× headshot multiplier. Damage falls off over distance at a range modifier of 0.79 per 500 units, so it is most lethal up close.
What class is the Tec-9 in CS2?
The Tec-9 is a Pistol-class weapon in Counter-Strike 2.
How effective is the Tec-9?
Per-weapon effectiveness data for the Tec-9 is coming soon as we expand demo analysis.