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The Desert Eagle (commonly called the Deagle) is a high-powered pistol available to both teams in Counter-Strike 2. It is the most iconic pistol in the franchise, capable of one-shot headshots against helmeted opponents — a feat shared only with the R8 Revolver among pistols.

Overview

At $700, the Desert Eagle is the most expensive pistol in CS2. Its power justifies the cost: 53 base damage with 93.2% armor penetration means it can kill a helmeted opponent with a single headshot at virtually any range. This makes the Desert Eagle a potent option on eco rounds and force buys, giving the wielder a chance to win duels against fully equipped opponents.

The trade-off is extreme recoil between shots, a small 7-round magazine, and poor accuracy while moving. The Desert Eagle rewards patience and precision — miss your shots, and you are left vulnerable.

Weapon Statistics

\! Statistic \!\! Value

Price	$700
Team	Both
Base Damage	53
Fire Rate	267 RPM
Armor Penetration	93.2%
Magazine Size	7 / 35
Reload Time	2.2 seconds
Movement Speed	230 units/s
Kill Reward	$300
Headshot Multiplier	3.9x

Usage Tips

The Desert Eagle can one-shot headshot helmeted opponents, making it lethal on eco and force-buy rounds.
Stand still when shooting — the Deagle is extremely inaccurate while moving.
Wait for the recoil to reset between shots. Spamming shots will result in wild inaccuracy.
With only 7 rounds, every shot counts. Take your time and aim for the head.
The Deagle is strongest at medium to long range where its headshot capability can be fully leveraged.
At close range, consider body shots — two quick body shots can be more reliable than going for the head.

Competitive Meta

The Desert Eagle is the most purchased pistol on eco and force-buy rounds across all levels of play. Its ability to one-shot helmeted opponents makes it the great equalizer, capable of swinging rounds that would otherwise be heavily favored for the buying team. Many highlight-reel plays in professional Counter-Strike feature the Desert Eagle.

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-{{Infobox weapon
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Desert Eagle}}
-|name=Desert Eagle
+The Desert Eagle (commonly called the Deagle) is a high-powered [[Weapons|pistol]] available to both teams in [[Counter-Strike 2]]. It is the most iconic pistol in the franchise, capable of one-shot headshots against helmeted opponents — a feat shared only with the [[R8 Revolver]] among pistols.
-|side=Both
-|price=$700
-|damage=63
-|firerate=267 RPM
-|magazine=7/35
-|killreward=$300
-|type=Pistol
-}}
-The '''Desert Eagle''' (commonly called the '''Deagle''') is the most powerful pistol in CS2. It can one-shot headshot enemies at any range, even through helmets.
 == Overview ==
-The Desert Eagle is a semi-automatic heavy pistol dealing 63 base damage. A headshot against a helmeted opponent is lethal at close-to-medium range. Its high recoil and slow fire rate demand precise aim.
+At $700, the Desert Eagle is the most expensive pistol in CS2. Its power justifies the cost: 53 base damage with 93.2% armor penetration means it can kill a helmeted opponent with a single headshot at virtually any range. This makes the Desert Eagle a potent option on [[Economy System|eco rounds]] and force buys, giving the wielder a chance to win duels against fully equipped opponents.
-== Strategy ==
+The trade-off is extreme recoil between shots, a small 7-round magazine, and poor accuracy while moving. The Desert Eagle rewards patience and precision — miss your shots, and you are left vulnerable.
-* Go for headshots — body shots require 3+ hits against armored opponents
-* Wait for recoil to reset between shots
-* Excellent eco-round weapon for its one-shot headshot potential
-* Do not spam — accuracy drops dramatically with rapid fire
-* Common force-buy choice due to its high skill ceiling
-== Statistics ==
+== Weapon Statistics ==
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 |-
-! Stat !! Value
+\! Statistic \!\! Value
 |-
 | Price || $700
 |-
-| Damage || 63
+| Team || Both
+|-
+| Base Damage || 53
 |-
 | Fire Rate || 267 RPM
 |-
-| Magazine || 7/35
+| Armor Penetration || 93.2%
+|-
+| Magazine Size || 7 / 35
+|-
+| Reload Time || 2.2 seconds
+|-
+| Movement Speed || 230 units/s
 |-
 | Kill Reward || $300
 |-
-| Side || Both
+| Headshot Multiplier || 3.9x
 |}
+== Usage Tips ==
+* The Desert Eagle can one-shot headshot helmeted opponents, making it lethal on eco and force-buy rounds.
+* Stand still when shooting — the Deagle is extremely inaccurate while moving.
+* Wait for the recoil to reset between shots. Spamming shots will result in wild inaccuracy.
+* With only 7 rounds, every shot counts. Take your time and aim for the head.
+* The Deagle is strongest at medium to long range where its headshot capability can be fully leveraged.
+* At close range, consider body shots — two quick body shots can be more reliable than going for the head.
+== Competitive Meta ==
+The Desert Eagle is the most purchased pistol on eco and force-buy rounds across all levels of play. Its ability to one-shot helmeted opponents makes it the great equalizer, capable of swinging rounds that would otherwise be heavily favored for the buying team. Many highlight-reel plays in professional Counter-Strike feature the Desert Eagle.
+[[Category:Weapons]]
 [[Category:Pistols]]
-[[Category:Weapons]]