Desert Eagle — CS2 Damage Stats

The iconic hand cannon. One-shot headshot kill at any range against helmeted opponents. High skill ceiling with devastating reward for accurate players.

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Price$700

Kill Reward$300

Base Damage63

Armor Penetration93.2%

Fire Rate267 RPM

Magazine / Reserve7 / 35

Reload Time2.2s

Move Speed230 u/s

Wall PenetrationMedium

Damage at Point Blank

234

Head (Armor)

1 shot to kill

No armor: 252

Chest (Armor)

2 shots to kill

No armor: 63

Stomach (Armor)

2 shots to kill

No armor: 78

Legs (Armor)

3 shots to kill

No armor: 47

Damage at All Distances (vs Armor + Helmet)

Distance	Head	Chest	Stomach	Legs	Chest STK
Point Blank (0u / 0m)	234	58	73	47	2
Close (500u / 12.5m)	190	47	59	38	3
Medium (1000u / 25m)	154	38	48	31	3
Medium-Long (1500u / 37.5m)	124	31	39	25	4
Long (2000u / 50m)	101	25	31	20	4
Very Long (3000u / 75m)	66	16	20	13	7

Damage Without Armor

Distance	Head	Chest	Stomach	Legs	Chest STK
Point Blank	252	63	78	47	2
Close	204	51	63	38	2
Medium	165	41	51	31	3
Medium-Long	133	33	41	25	4
Long	108	27	33	20	4
Very Long	71	17	22	13	6

Tips

One-shot headshot at any range — even through helmets
Crouching significantly improves accuracy for follow-up shots
Do NOT spam — wait for recoil to reset between shots
Can wallbang through medium penetration surfaces

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FAQ

How much damage does the Desert Eagle do in CS2?

The Desert Eagle deals 63 base damage per bullet. Against armored opponents (93.2% armor penetration), it deals 58 to the chest and 234 to the head at point blank range.

Can the Desert Eagle one-shot headshot in CS2?

Yes, the Desert Eagle can one-shot headshot helmeted opponents. At point blank it deals 234 damage to the head through helmet.

How many shots does the Desert Eagle need to kill?

Against an armored opponent at close range: 3 chest shots, 1 headshot(s), or 2 stomach shots. At long range (2000u): 4 chest shots.

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