- Accuracy
- 12.1%
- Damage
- 32
- Price
- $5,200
M249 Heavy
- Category
- Heavy
- Tracked players
- 1,069
- Updated
- October 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The M249 accounts for 0.06% of all weapon kills among 1,069 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 5th most-used Heavy of 6 tracked. Shots land at a spray-heavy 12.1% accuracy, measured from lifetime Steam stats.
M249 Usage & Performance
- #1Cost
- #2DPS
- #2Fire Rate
- #2Armor Pen
- #5Accuracy
- #5Popularity
- #5Kill Share
The M249 is a more situational Heavy in Counter-Strike 2, accounting for 0.06% of the Heavy kills tracked across live CS2 matches and ranking the 5th most-used Heavy of 6. Across competitive Counter-Strike 2 lobbies it fills a distinct role in the Heavy 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 0.5× the average Heavy’s kill share, marking the M249 a niche choice most players pass over. On the kill-share radar it sits behind the XM1014, the most-used weapon in the class, making it easy to see at a glance how the M249 stacks up against every other Heavy. Precision is the trade-off — the M249’s 12.1% hit accuracy trails the Heavy average of 16.8% shown on the accuracy gauges. The DPS comparison chart rates its theoretical output at 400 damage per second, 2nd of 6 Heavys and behind the Negev at 467 DPS. On the spec charts it reads as a balanced Heavy, with a 750 RPM fire rate and 80.0% armor penetration measured against the rest of the class. The cost comparison marks it the priciest Heavy at $5,200, a buy that demands a healthy bankroll to justify. Use the interactive charts to compare the M249’s kill share, accuracy, DPS, fire rate, armor penetration and price against every other Heavy in CS2, all updated continuously from real match data.
Accuracy
Relative Popularity
Kill Share vs Other Heavys
XM10140.19%
MAG-70.16%
Negev0.15%
Nova0.11%
M2490.06%
Sawed-Off0.05%
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#1 most expensive HeavyM249 Stats
Core stats for the M249, datamined from the Counter-Strike 2 game files.
- Price$5,200
- Kill Reward$300
- Damage32
- Fire Rate750 RPM
- Magazine100
- Armor Penetration80%
- Headshot Multiplier4×
- Wallbang Power2
- Effective Range8,192
- Movement Speed195
- Ammo Type556MM_BOX
- TeamBoth
- Fire TypeAutomatic
M249 Damage by Range
How much damage the M249 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 0.97.
| Distance | Body | Headshot |
|---|---|---|
| 0 m | 32 | 128 |
| 10 m | 31 | 125 |
| 20 m | 31 | 122 |
| 30 m | 30 | 119 |
| 40 m | 29 | 116 |
With its base damage and 80% armor penetration, the M249 one-shot headshot kills a helmeted opponent out to roughly 9 m.
Damage is per bullet against an unarmored target; body values assume a chest or arm hit and headshots apply a 4× multiplier.
Calculate M249 damage at any range →In Counter-Strike 2, the M249 is a Heavy-class weapon that deals 32 base damage and costs $5,200. 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 M249 is responsible for 0.06% of all weapon kills — the 5th most-used Heavy of 6 tracked. Players who pick it up average roughly 168 lifetime kills with the weapon, a strong signal of how central it is to the current CS2 meta among the 1,069 players we sample.
Accuracy tells the gunplay story: the M249 connects on 12.1% of shots fired, a spray-reliant profile where controlling recoil matters most.
On the economy, the M249 costs $5,200 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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M249 CS2 FAQ
What is the M249 kill share in CS2?
The M249 accounts for 0.06% of all weapon kills among 1,069 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 5th most-used Heavy of 6 tracked.
How accurate is the M249 in CS2?
Tracked players land 12.1% of their shots with the M249, based on lifetime Steam accuracy stats.
Is the M249 the most-used Heavy in CS2?
By kill share, the M249 ranks #5 of 6 tracked Heavys in Counter-Strike 2.
How much damage does the M249 do in CS2?
The M249 deals 32 base damage per shot, with a 4.0× headshot multiplier. Damage falls off over distance at a range modifier of 0.97 per 500 units, so it is most lethal up close.
What class is the M249 in CS2?
The M249 is a Heavy-class weapon in Counter-Strike 2.
How effective is the M249?
Per-weapon effectiveness data for the M249 is coming soon as we expand demo analysis.