Advantages:
- ➢ Delivers fatal damage with 1 shot against even armored targets (excluding shots to the legs)
- ➢ One of the highest penetration powers in the game
- ➢ Extremely accurate at long range
Disadvantages:
- ➢ One of the lowest rates of fire in the game
- ➢ Long reload time
- ➢ Expensive
- ➢ Reduces movement speed severely
- ➢ No crosshair and low accuracy when not using the scope
- ➢ Emits a loud sound
Tactics:
- ➢ The AWP is the preferred weapon of choice for most professional Counter-Strike players
- ➢ The AWP’s high cost and low accuracy at close range requires the player to be in the backline
- ➢ It is not recommended to use the AWP at close range. Instead pair the rifle with a high damage pistol (such as the Deagle)
- ➢ The AWP’s high penetration power allows the user to secure kills through obstacles/walls (a good example is using the peeking
technique) - ➢ Force stopping or standing still before firing the AWP is highly recommended
Techniques:
- ➢ For long range plays, attempt to crouch and fire in order to increase accuracy and decrease recoil
- ➢ It’s not necessary to attempt headshots with the AWP, instead aim for the torso/stomach (the largest part of the hitbox)
- ➢ Attempt to find a sniper’s roost or cover when using this weapon
- ➢ When fighting against enemy snipers, seek cover between shots and allow the bolt to fully re-engage
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