Knife — CS2 Damage Stats
Melee weapon with no ammo. Left click slashes for 34 damage, right click stabs for 55 (front) or 180 (back). $1500 kill reward — the highest in the game alongside shotguns.
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Price$0
Kill Reward$1500
Base Damage34
Armor Penetration85%
Fire Rate120 RPM
Magazine / Reserve0 / 0
Reload Time0s
Move Speed250 u/s
Wall PenetrationNone
Damage at Point Blank
115
Head (Armor)
1 shot to kill
No armor: 136
28
Chest (Armor)
4 shots to kill
No armor: 34
36
Stomach (Armor)
3 shots to kill
No armor: 42
25
Legs (Armor)
4 shots to kill
No armor: 25
Damage at All Distances (vs Armor + Helmet)
| Distance | Head | Chest | Stomach | Legs | Chest STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Blank (0u / 0m) | 115 | 28 | 36 | 25 | 4 |
| Close (500u / 12.5m) | 115 | 28 | 36 | 25 | 4 |
| Medium (1000u / 25m) | 115 | 28 | 36 | 25 | 4 |
| Medium-Long (1500u / 37.5m) | 115 | 28 | 36 | 25 | 4 |
| Long (2000u / 50m) | 115 | 28 | 36 | 25 | 4 |
| Very Long (3000u / 75m) | 115 | 28 | 36 | 25 | 4 |
Damage Without Armor
| Distance | Head | Chest | Stomach | Legs | Chest STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Blank | 136 | 34 | 42 | 25 | 3 |
| Close | 136 | 34 | 42 | 25 | 3 |
| Medium | 136 | 34 | 42 | 25 | 3 |
| Medium-Long | 136 | 34 | 42 | 25 | 3 |
| Long | 136 | 34 | 42 | 25 | 3 |
| Very Long | 136 | 34 | 42 | 25 | 3 |
Tips
- Back stab (right click from behind) deals 180 damage — instant kill
- Front stab deals 55 damage, front slash deals 34
- $1500 kill reward — the ultimate humiliation bonus
- Fastest movement at 250 u/s — use for rotations
Other Equipment
FAQ
How much damage does the Knife do in CS2?
The Knife deals 34 base damage per bullet. Against armored opponents (85% armor penetration), it deals 28 to the chest and 115 to the head at point blank range.
Can the Knife one-shot headshot in CS2?
Yes, the Knife can one-shot headshot helmeted opponents. At point blank it deals 115 damage to the head through helmet.
How many shots does the Knife need to kill?
Against an armored opponent at close range: 4 chest shots, 1 headshot(s), or 3 stomach shots. At long range (2000u): 4 chest shots.