Standoff 2: How to play with the AWM.

In all games like CS:GO, if there’s a sniper rifle like the AWM, it’s the most powerful firearm in the game. Almost everywhere, the AWM can kill with just one shot, regardless of where it hits. Standoff 2 is no exception. In this article, we’ll discuss how to play with this weapon effectively.

AWM Specifications

• Weapon Type: Sniper Rifle;
• Cost: $4750;
• Damage: 115;
• Ammo: 10/50;
• Rate of Fire: Very Low;
• Recoil Level: High;
• Movement Speed: 200;
• Penetration: 97.5;
• Shot Power: 200;
• Usage: Precise long-range shooting.

The rifle is easy to use. To use it effectively, you don’t necessarily need excellent shooting skills. Average skills will suffice. The playstyle with the AWM also doesn’t require a professional level of play or extensive knowledge. Just choose a favorable position, and that’s it. Additionally, the rifle penetrates all cover and doors. Also, if you’ve watched videos on YouTube, you might have seen some players shooting with it on the move.

Of course, it’s better not to do that at first. Unless you’re an experienced player with great sniping skills, then in specific moments, you can try your luck. It’s worth noting that while the AWM has significant recoil, it doesn’t impact gameplay much because the rifle fires single shots.

What makes gameplay significantly easier is that you don’t need to aim specifically at the opponent. The rifle kills with any hit to any part of the body. Whether it’s the head, arm, or leg, the result will be the same. In this regard, the AWM is so good that even hits through obstacles often deal lethal damage. It’s incredible. If your opponent is behind a thicker obstacle, you won’t kill them, but you’ll inflict substantial damage. Hits through obstacles are indicated in the game.

If you’ve found a spot and are in cover, you need to remember something: when aiming, don’t move, as the scope becomes significantly more challenging to use, and hitting becomes incredibly difficult. If you’re shooting at a moving target from medium or long range, aim slightly ahead, approximately half a body length, but no more. Also, don’t stay in one place all the time; that’s not very good.

The thing is, the AWM shot is too loud, and enemies will immediately know your location. Try to hide after each shot, and after a few shots, change your position. If you see that your opponent is getting very close and you’re alone, it’s better not to shoot them with the rifle. You have a pistol, and it’s better to use it. This is because at close range, the movements of the opponent in the sniper scope become quite abrupt and fast, making it very difficult to hit.

Counter Tactics – How to Play Against It

If we’ve told you how to play with the AWM, of course, we’ll also tell you how to counter enemies who use this sniper rifle. As you play, you’ll gradually learn various positions where enemy snipers might be sitting. If you notice a sniper aiming at you, the best solution is to use a smoke grenade to change your position. Of course, the sniper can shoot blindly, so there’s a small chance of a random shot hitting, but the probability is very low.

If the situation is such that you’re not alone and there are others with you, but you need to go in the direction where the sniper is, it’s better to run together or at least in pairs. That way, you’ll have a much better chance of killing the sniper and reaching the desired point. And if you find yourself in an open area, run, jump, make unpredictable movements. That way, there’s a higher chance that they won’t hit you. After a shot, they’ll hide, and for several seconds, you can aim at the point from where they’re peeking.

For your understanding, let’s list the advantages and disadvantages of the AWM separately:

Advantages

1. High damage and penetration;
2. Long-range;
3. Accuracy.

Disadvantages

1. Slow reload;
2. Slow movement;
3. Loud shot;
4. Expensive;
5. Ineffective shooting while moving.

That’s about it. We hope our article will help you improve. Be attentive and try to remember as many nuances as possible. We will continue to produce similar content, so stay tuned for updates.