Negev — CS2 Damage Stats
Light machine gun with a unique recoil mechanic — after an initial wild spray, it settles into a laser-accurate beam. 150-round belt feeds continuous suppressive fire.
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Price$1700
Kill Reward$300
Base Damage35
Armor Penetration75%
Fire Rate800 RPM
Magazine / Reserve150 / 200
Reload Time5.7s
Move Speed195 u/s
Wall PenetrationMedium
Damage at Point Blank
105
Head (Armor)
1 shot to kill
No armor: 140
26
Chest (Armor)
4 shots to kill
No armor: 35
32
Stomach (Armor)
4 shots to kill
No armor: 43
26
Legs (Armor)
4 shots to kill
No armor: 26
Damage at All Distances (vs Armor + Helmet)
| Distance | Head | Chest | Stomach | Legs | Chest STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Blank (0u / 0m) | 105 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 4 |
| Close (500u / 12.5m) | 85 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 5 |
| Medium (1000u / 25m) | 68 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 6 |
| Medium-Long (1500u / 37.5m) | 55 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 8 |
| Long (2000u / 50m) | 45 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
| Very Long (3000u / 75m) | 29 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 15 |
Damage Without Armor
| Distance | Head | Chest | Stomach | Legs | Chest STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Blank | 140 | 35 | 43 | 26 | 3 |
| Close | 113 | 28 | 35 | 21 | 4 |
| Medium | 91 | 22 | 28 | 17 | 5 |
| Medium-Long | 74 | 18 | 23 | 13 | 6 |
| Long | 60 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Very Long | 39 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 12 |
Tips
- First ~15 bullets are wildly inaccurate — then it becomes a laser
- Pre-fire angles and let it settle into the beam
- 150-round belt means rarely needing to reload mid-fight
- At $1700 it is surprisingly cheap for the damage output
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FAQ
How much damage does the Negev do in CS2?
The Negev deals 35 base damage per bullet. Against armored opponents (75% armor penetration), it deals 26 to the chest and 105 to the head at point blank range.
Can the Negev one-shot headshot in CS2?
Yes, the Negev can one-shot headshot helmeted opponents. At point blank it deals 105 damage to the head through helmet.
How many shots does the Negev 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.