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	The '''Economy System''' is one of the most important strategic elements in [[Counter-Strike 2]]. Managing money effectively determines when teams can buy weapons, armor, and [[Utility Usage\|utility]], and is often the difference between winning and losing matches.

	~~== Overview ==~~
	In CS2, players earn money through round wins, round losses, kills, bomb plants, and bomb defusals. This money is used to purchase weapons, [[Armor and Damage System\|armor]], and [[Utility Usage\|utility]] at the start of each round. Understanding the economy is essential for making informed buy decisions and coordinating with teammates.

	~~The maximum money a player can hold is '''$16,000'''. Every player starts a half with '''$800''' on pistol rounds.~~

	~~== Round Win Rewards ==~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"~~
	\|-
	~~! Condition !! Reward~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Round win (elimination)''' \|\| $3,250~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Round win (bomb explosion)''' \|\| $3,500~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Round win (bomb defuse)''' \|\| $3,500~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Round win (time expiry, CT)''' \|\| $3,250~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Bomb plant bonus (T, even on loss)''' \|\| $800~~
	\|}

	~~== Loss Bonus (Round Loss Rewards) ==~~
	~~The loss bonus system provides increasing money to the losing team to prevent one side from snowballing too far ahead:~~

	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"~~
	\|-
	~~! Consecutive Losses !! Reward~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''1st loss''' \|\| $1,400~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''2nd consecutive loss''' \|\| $1,900~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''3rd consecutive loss''' \|\| $2,400~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''4th consecutive loss''' \|\| $2,900~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''5th+ consecutive loss''' \|\| $3,400 (maximum)~~
	\|}

	~~When a team wins a round, their loss bonus counter resets. Losing the pistol round grants $1,900 instead of the standard $1,400.~~

	~~== Kill Rewards ==~~
	~~Different weapons provide different kill rewards, incentivizing the use of cheaper or higher-risk weapons:~~

	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"~~
	\|-
	~~! Weapon Category !! Kill Reward~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Rifles''' ([[AK-47]], [[M4A4]], [[M4A1-S]], etc.) \|\| $300~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''SMGs''' ([[MAC-10]], [[MP9]], [[UMP-45]], etc.) \|\| $600~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Shotguns''' ([[Nova]], [[MAG-7]], etc.) \|\| $900~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Pistols''' (most) \|\| $300~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''[[CZ75-Auto]]''' \|\| $100~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''[[AWP]]''' \|\| $100~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''[[Knife]]''' \|\| $1,500~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''[~~[~~Zeus x27]]''' \|\| $0~~
	\|}

	~~== Buy Round Types ==~~

	~~=== Full Buy ===~~
	~~A '''full buy''' is when the team purchases rifles, full armor (kevlar + helmet), and a complete set of~~ [~~[Utility Usage\|utility]]. This typically costs $4,500-$5,500 per player. A full buy gives the best chance of winning the round.~~

	~~=== Eco Round ===~~
	An '''eco round''' (economy round) is when the team spends little to no money to save for a full buy in the following round. Players might buy nothing, or pick up just a [[P250]] or [[Desert Eagle]]. The goal is to accumulate enough money for a full buy next round.

	~~=== Force Buy ===~~
	A '''force buy''' is when the team spends most or all of their money on the best equipment they can afford, even though they cannot achieve a full buy. This is a calculated gamble, often done with pistols + armor or SMGs. Common in situations where losing another round would put the team in a dire position.

	~~=== Half Buy ===~~
	A '''half buy''' is a middle ground between an eco and a full buy, where players purchase partial equipment such as armor + pistol or a cheap SMG. This is sometimes done to maintain competitive pressure while still saving some money.

	~~=== Save Round ===~~
	A '''save round''' occurs during a round when players decide not to attempt a retake or engagement in order to preserve their weapons and equipment for the next round. Players with expensive weapons like the [[AWP]] will often save rather than risk losing the weapon.

	~~== CT~~ Economy ~~Changes (July 2025 Update) ==~~
	A significant update in July 2025 introduced a new mechanic: every time a CT kills a Terrorist, each member of the CT team receives $50, regardless of who made the kill. This was designed to address the historical economic disadvantage of the CT side.

	~~== Economic Strategy Tips ==~~
	* '''Coordinate buys''' with your team. A team where everyone full-buys together is far stronger than a mix of full buys and ecos.
	* '''Track the enemy economy'''. If you know the opposing team cannot afford a full buy, consider purchasing SMGs for the higher kill reward.
	* '''Plant the bomb''' as Terrorists, even in unlikely-to-win rounds. The $800 plant bonus helps recovery.
	* '''Save expensive weapons''' like the [[AWP]] when a round is clearly lost.
	* '''Buy armor''' on force buy rounds. Armor significantly improves survivability. See [[Armor and Damage System]].

	~~[[Category:Game Mechanics~~]]

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Economy System}}
The '''Economy System''' is one of the most important strategic elements in [[Counter-Strike 2]]. Managing money effectively determines when teams can buy weapons, armor, and [[Utility Usage|utility]], and is often the difference between winning and losing matches.

== Overview ==
In CS2, players earn money through round wins, round losses, kills, bomb plants, and bomb defusals. This money is used to purchase weapons, [[Armor and Damage System|armor]], and [[Utility Usage|utility]] at the start of each round. Understanding the economy is essential for making informed buy decisions and coordinating with teammates.

The maximum money a player can hold is '''$16,000'''. Every player starts a half with '''$800''' on pistol rounds.

== Round Win Rewards ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Condition !! Reward
|-
| '''Round win (elimination)''' || $3,250
|-
| '''Round win (bomb explosion)''' || $3,500
|-
| '''Round win (bomb defuse)''' || $3,500
|-
| '''Round win (time expiry, CT)''' || $3,250
|-
| '''Bomb plant bonus (T, even on loss)''' || $800
|}

== Loss Bonus (Round Loss Rewards) ==
The loss bonus system provides increasing money to the losing team to prevent one side from snowballing too far ahead:

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Consecutive Losses !! Reward
|-
| '''1st loss''' || $1,400
|-
| '''2nd consecutive loss''' || $1,900
|-
| '''3rd consecutive loss''' || $2,400
|-
| '''4th consecutive loss''' || $2,900
|-
| '''5th+ consecutive loss''' || $3,400 (maximum)
|}

When a team wins a round, their loss bonus counter resets. Losing the pistol round grants $1,900 instead of the standard $1,400.

== Kill Rewards ==
Different weapons provide different kill rewards, incentivizing the use of cheaper or higher-risk weapons:

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Weapon Category !! Kill Reward
|-
| '''Rifles''' ([[AK-47]], [[M4A4]], [[M4A1-S]], etc.) || $300
|-
| '''SMGs''' ([[MAC-10]], [[MP9]], [[UMP-45]], etc.) || $600
|-
| '''Shotguns''' ([[Nova]], [[MAG-7]], etc.) || $900
|-
| '''Pistols''' (most) || $300
|-
| '''[[CZ75-Auto]]''' || $100
|-
| '''[[AWP]]''' || $100
|-
| '''[[Knife]]''' || $1,500
|-
| '''[[Zeus x27]]''' || $0
|}

== Buy Round Types ==

=== Full Buy ===
A '''full buy''' is when the team purchases rifles, full armor (kevlar + helmet), and a complete set of [[Utility Usage|utility]]. This typically costs $4,500-$5,500 per player. A full buy gives the best chance of winning the round.

=== Eco Round ===
An '''eco round''' (economy round) is when the team spends little to no money to save for a full buy in the following round. Players might buy nothing, or pick up just a [[P250]] or [[Desert Eagle]]. The goal is to accumulate enough money for a full buy next round.

=== Force Buy ===
A '''force buy''' is when the team spends most or all of their money on the best equipment they can afford, even though they cannot achieve a full buy. This is a calculated gamble, often done with pistols + armor or SMGs. Common in situations where losing another round would put the team in a dire position.

=== Half Buy ===
A '''half buy''' is a middle ground between an eco and a full buy, where players purchase partial equipment such as armor + pistol or a cheap SMG. This is sometimes done to maintain competitive pressure while still saving some money.

=== Save Round ===
A '''save round''' occurs during a round when players decide not to attempt a retake or engagement in order to preserve their weapons and equipment for the next round. Players with expensive weapons like the [[AWP]] will often save rather than risk losing the weapon.

== CT Economy Changes (July 2025 Update) ==
A significant update in July 2025 introduced a new mechanic: every time a CT kills a Terrorist, each member of the CT team receives $50, regardless of who made the kill. This was designed to address the historical economic disadvantage of the CT side.

== Economic Strategy Tips ==
* '''Coordinate buys''' with your team. A team where everyone full-buys together is far stronger than a mix of full buys and ecos.
* '''Track the enemy economy'''. If you know the opposing team cannot afford a full buy, consider purchasing SMGs for the higher kill reward.
* '''Plant the bomb''' as Terrorists, even in unlikely-to-win rounds. The $800 plant bonus helps recovery.
* '''Save expensive weapons''' like the [[AWP]] when a round is clearly lost.
* '''Buy armor''' on force buy rounds. Armor significantly improves survivability. See [[Armor and Damage System]].

[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

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