🔫 AK-47 Mastery Guide
Master the most iconic weapon in Counter-Strike
Weapon Stats
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Damage
36 (body), 143 (head)
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Fire Rate
600 RPM
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Magazine
30/90
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Price
$2700
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Armor Pen
77.5%
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Kill Reward
$300
Why the AK-47?
The AK-47 is the signature terrorist rifle and one of the most powerful weapons in CS2. Its one-tap headshot capability at any range makes it deadly in the right hands.
✓ One-shot headshot
Instant kill with helmet at any distance
✓ High damage output
36 damage per body shot
✓ Good penetration
77.5% armor penetration
Spray Control
The AK-47 has a distinctive recoil pattern that moves upward and to the right. Mastering this pattern is essential for effective spraying.
Bullets 1-7:Pull straight down. Vertical recoil only.
Bullets 8-15:Pull down and slightly left. Pattern shifts right.
Bullets 16-25:Continue left pull as pattern zigzags.
Bullets 26-30:Pattern becomes more erratic. Consider reloading.
Key Techniques
Tap Firing
Single shots for long-range engagements. Wait for recoil to reset between shots.
When to use: Long distance, precise shots needed
Burst Control
3-5 bullet bursts for medium range. Control first 5 bullets of spray pattern.
When to use: Medium distance, moving targets
Full Spray
Commit to full magazine spray. Master the entire recoil pattern for close quarters.
When to use: Close distance, multiple enemies
💡 Pro Tips
- Always aim for the head - the one-tap potential is the AK's biggest advantage
- Counter-strafe before shooting for maximum first-bullet accuracy
- Practice on "Recoil Master" workshop map daily
- Don't commit to long sprays at range - burst or tap instead
- First 7 bullets are relatively easy to control - master these first
- Pre-fire common angles where you expect enemies
- Crouch while spraying to reduce horizontal recoil