M4A1-S — CS2 Damage Stats

Silenced CT rifle with higher damage per bullet than M4A4 but smaller magazine. No tracers and tighter spray pattern. Does NOT one-shot headshot helmeted opponents.

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Price$2900

Kill Reward$300

Base Damage38

Armor Penetration70%

Fire Rate600 RPM

Magazine / Reserve20 / 40

Reload Time3.1s

Move Speed225 u/s

Wall PenetrationMedium

Damage at Point Blank

106

Head (Armor)

1 shot to kill

No armor: 152

Chest (Armor)

4 shots to kill

No armor: 38

Stomach (Armor)

4 shots to kill

No armor: 47

Legs (Armor)

4 shots to kill

No armor: 28

Damage at All Distances (vs Armor + Helmet)

Distance	Head	Chest	Stomach	Legs	Chest STK
Point Blank (0u / 0m)	106	26	33	28	4
Close (500u / 12.5m)	86	21	26	23	5
Medium (1000u / 25m)	69	17	21	18	6
Medium-Long (1500u / 37.5m)	56	14	17	15	8
Long (2000u / 50m)	45	11	14	12	10
Very Long (3000u / 75m)	30	7	9	8	15

Damage Without Armor

Distance	Head	Chest	Stomach	Legs	Chest STK
Point Blank	152	38	47	28	3
Close	123	30	38	23	4
Medium	99	24	31	18	5
Medium-Long	80	20	25	15	5
Long	65	16	20	12	7
Very Long	42	10	13	8	10

Tips

Higher damage than M4A4 (38 vs 33) but only 20-round mag
No tracers — enemies cannot trace your position from shots
$200 cheaper than M4A4 — slight economy advantage
Tight spray pattern rewards accurate players

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FAQ

How much damage does the M4A1-S do in CS2?

The M4A1-S deals 38 base damage per bullet. Against armored opponents (70% armor penetration), it deals 26 to the chest and 106 to the head at point blank range.

Can the M4A1-S one-shot headshot in CS2?

Yes, the M4A1-S can one-shot headshot helmeted opponents. At point blank it deals 106 damage to the head through helmet.

How many shots does the M4A1-S need to kill?

Against an armored opponent at close range: 5 chest shots, 2 headshot(s), or 4 stomach shots. At long range (2000u): 10 chest shots.

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