- Accuracy
- 22.0%
- Damage
- 80
- Price
- $5,000
SCAR-20 Sniper
- Category
- Sniper
- Tracked players
- 1,084
- Updated
- October 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The SCAR-20 accounts for 0.14% of all weapon kills among 1,084 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 3rd most-used Sniper of 4 tracked. Shots land at a solid 22.0% accuracy, measured from lifetime Steam stats.
SCAR-20 Usage & Performance
- #2DPS
- #2Fire Rate
- #2Cost
- #3Accuracy
- #3Popularity
- #3Kill Share
- #4Armor Pen
The SCAR-20 is a more situational Sniper in Counter-Strike 2, accounting for 0.14% of the Sniper kills tracked across live CS2 matches and ranking the 3rd 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 SCAR-20 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 SCAR-20 stacks up against every other Sniper. Precision is the trade-off — the SCAR-20’s 22.0% hit accuracy trails the Sniper average of 27.7% shown on the accuracy gauges. The DPS comparison chart rates its theoretical output at 320 damage per second, 2nd of 4 Snipers and behind the G3SG1 at 320 DPS. On the spec charts it reads as a balanced Sniper, with a 240 RPM fire rate and 82.5% armor penetration measured against the rest of the class. The cost comparison puts it mid-priced for a Sniper at $5,000, balancing its cost against the performance shown above. Use the interactive charts to compare the SCAR-20’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
AWP12.01%
SSG 080.94%
SCAR-200.14%
G3SG10.09%
Sniper DPS Comparison
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Core stats for the SCAR-20, 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
- TeamCT
- Fire TypeAutomatic
SCAR-20 Damage by Range
How much damage the SCAR-20 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 SCAR-20 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 SCAR-20 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 SCAR-20 is responsible for 0.14% of all weapon kills — the 3rd most-used Sniper of 4 tracked. Players who pick it up average roughly 364 lifetime kills with the weapon, a strong signal of how central it is to the current CS2 meta among the 1,084 players we sample.
Accuracy tells the gunplay story: the SCAR-20 connects on 22.0% of shots fired, a dependable profile that holds up at common engagement ranges.
On the economy, the SCAR-20 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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SCAR-20 CS2 FAQ
What is the SCAR-20 kill share in CS2?
The SCAR-20 accounts for 0.14% of all weapon kills among 1,084 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 3rd most-used Sniper of 4 tracked.
How accurate is the SCAR-20 in CS2?
Tracked players land 22.0% of their shots with the SCAR-20, based on lifetime Steam accuracy stats.
Is the SCAR-20 the most-used Sniper in CS2?
By kill share, the SCAR-20 ranks #3 of 4 tracked Snipers in Counter-Strike 2.
How much damage does the SCAR-20 do in CS2?
The SCAR-20 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 SCAR-20 in CS2?
The SCAR-20 is a Sniper-class weapon in Counter-Strike 2.
How effective is the SCAR-20?
Per-weapon effectiveness data for the SCAR-20 is coming soon as we expand demo analysis.