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The SG 553 (commonly called the Krieg) is a scoped assault rifle exclusive to the Terrorist side in Counter-Strike 2. It is the only weapon in the game with 100% armor penetration, meaning bullets deal the same damage to armored and unarmored targets.

Overview

At $3,000, the SG 553 is more expensive than the AK-47 ($2,700) but offers unique advantages: 100% armor penetration, a built-in scope, and the ability to one-shot headshot at any range. The scope provides excellent long-range accuracy, making the SG 553 versatile across all engagement distances.

Despite these advantages, the SG 553 is less popular than the AK-47 due to its higher cost, different spray pattern, and slower fire rate.

Weapon Statistics

Statistic	Value
Price	$3,000
Team	Terrorists
Base Damage	30
Fire Rate	545 RPM
Armor Penetration	100%
Magazine Size	30 / 90
Reload Time	2.8 seconds
Movement Speed	210 units/s
Kill Reward	$300

Usage Tips

100% armor penetration means armor provides zero damage reduction against the SG 553.
The built-in scope is excellent for long-range engagements.
The SG 553 can one-shot headshot helmeted opponents at all ranges.
The spray pattern is diagonal (pulls down-right), unlike the AK-47 which pulls down-left then right.
At $3,000, it costs $300 more than the AK-47. The extra cost buys the scope and armor penetration.
Slower fire rate (545 RPM vs 600) means losing spray duels to the AK-47 at close range.
Consider the SG 553 on maps with long sightlines where the scope provides an advantage.

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-{{Infobox weapon
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:SG 553}}
-|name=SG 553
+The '''SG 553''' (commonly called the '''Krieg''') is a scoped assault rifle exclusive to the Terrorist side in [[Counter-Strike 2]]. It is the only weapon in the game with 100% armor penetration, meaning bullets deal the same damage to armored and unarmored targets.
-|side=T
-|price=$3,000
-|damage=30
-|firerate=667 RPM
-|magazine=30/90
-|killreward=$300
-|type=Rifle
-}}
-The '''SG 553''' (Krieg) is a scoped T rifle offering 100% armor penetration.
+== Overview ==
+At $3,000, the SG 553 is more expensive than the [[AK-47]] ($2,700) but offers unique advantages: 100% armor penetration, a built-in scope, and the ability to one-shot headshot at any range. The scope provides excellent long-range accuracy, making the SG 553 versatile across all engagement distances.
-== Overview ==
+Despite these advantages, the SG 553 is less popular than the AK-47 due to its higher cost, different spray pattern, and slower fire rate.
-The SG 553 features a scope for medium-long range engagements and the highest armor penetration of any rifle. At $3,000, it costs $300 more than the AK-47.
-== Statistics ==
+== Weapon Statistics ==
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
+|-
+! Statistic !! Value
+|-
+| '''Price''' || $3,000
+|-
+| '''Team''' || Terrorists
 |-
-! Stat !! Value
+| '''Base Damage''' || 30
 |-
-| Price || $3,000
+| '''Fire Rate''' || 545 RPM
 |-
-| Damage || 30
+| '''Armor Penetration''' || 100%
 |-
-| Fire Rate || 667 RPM
+| '''Magazine Size''' || 30 / 90
 |-
-| Magazine || 30/90
+| '''Reload Time''' || 2.8 seconds
 |-
-| Kill Reward || $300
+| '''Movement Speed''' || 210 units/s
 |-
-| Side || T
+| '''Kill Reward''' || $300
 |}
+== Usage Tips ==
+* '''100% armor penetration''' means armor provides zero damage reduction against the SG 553.
+* The '''built-in scope''' is excellent for long-range engagements.
+* The SG 553 can '''one-shot headshot''' helmeted opponents at all ranges.
+* The spray pattern is '''diagonal''' (pulls down-right), unlike the AK-47 which pulls down-left then right.
+* At '''$3,000''', it costs $300 more than the AK-47. The extra cost buys the scope and armor penetration.
+* '''Slower fire rate''' (545 RPM vs 600) means losing spray duels to the AK-47 at close range.
+* Consider the SG 553 on maps with '''long sightlines''' where the scope provides an advantage.
+[[Category:Weapons]]
 [[Category:Rifles]]
-[[Category:Weapons]]
+[[Category:Terrorist Weapons]]