Best CS2 Awpers
Top CS2 AWPers shape rounds with precision, strong ratings, and consistent impact. This overview gives you a clear look at the players who delivered and still delivers the most value with the sniper rifle in high-level matches.
Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev, (BC.Game)
s1mple holds one of the highest career AWP impact ratings in top-tier play. He reached a 1.23 HLTV rating in CS2 events during 2024. He secures opening duels with strong frequency and keeps control in retake situations.
Florian “syrsoN” Rische, (No Team)
syrsoN reached a 1.15 rating in recent CS2 tournaments. His opening kill ratio stays positive in most events. He takes strong angles and limits risk with disciplined timing. Syrson proved that he is one of the best AWPers in past but currently his performance has declined and he also has no team.
Dmitriy “sh1ro” Sokolov, (Spirit)
sh1ro recorded one of the lowest death rates among all AWP players in past seasons. His 1.18 rating in CS2 events shows his value. He holds positions with patience and wins late-round duels with accuracy.
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, (Vitality)
ZywOo holds multiple MVP awards and maintains a 1.25 rating across top events. His clutch record stays among the best in the scene. He switches pace quickly and punishes overextensions.
Helvijs “broky” Saukants, (FaZe)
broky keeps a strong playoff record with a 1.12 rating across big tournaments. He hits fast shots in mid-rounds and stays reliable in key maps. His trading numbers show consistent support for entry players.
Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov, (Falcons)
m0NESY reached a 1.20 rating in recent CS2 matches. His opening kill attempts often lead to early control. He reacts fast and pressures opponents across the map.
Dzhami “Jame” Ali, (Parivision)
Jame holds a long history of positive AWP efficiency. His CS2 rating stays near 1.14. He protects team economy with smart decisions and often closes rounds with full utility.
Nicolai “device” Reedtz, (Astralis)
device owns four Major MVP awards and keeps strong form with a rating near 1.15 in CS2 events. His playstyle focuses on smart positioning and safe precision. He limits unnecessary duels and stays consistent across long series. Although device is nearing his career end he is still considered one of the TOP AWPers in the world.
Joshua “oSee” Ohm, (NRG)
oSee improved his rating to about 1.10 in recent CS2 events. He takes early duels on key choke points and supports aggressive setups with strong flick shots. His CT side impact remains high. Currently oSee is playing at NRG but is benched due to his decreased performance. He is still considered one of the TOP AWPers in the world.
Casper “cadiaN” Møller, (OG)
cadiaN delivers leadership and stable AWP results. His rating stays near 1.08 with strong mid-round calls. He secures impact kills in clutch moments and keeps structure inside executes.
Other notable AWPers
w0nderful (Natus Vincere)
- Career K/D ratio 1.29, total kills 13 488, deaths 10 464. HLTV.org
- Damage per round 75.5. HLTV.org
- Sniping rating 91/100, showing strong AWP usage. HLTV.org
- Rating vs top 50 opponents: 1.15. HLTV.org
- He combines good overall fragging with elite sniper skill. If you follow a match, watch for his clutch timing.
donk (Spirit)
- Career K/D ratio 1.28, total kills 13 734, deaths 10 695. HLTV.org
- ADR (damage per round) 90.4. HLTV.org
- Impact rating 1.46. HLTV.org
- He is younger but shows very strong numbers. His high ADR and impact rating tell you he is not only winning duels, he is influencing rounds heavily.
torzsi (MOUZ)
- Career K/D ratio 1.23, total kills 18 565, deaths 15 040. HLTV.org
- Damage per round 74.0. HLTV.org
- Sniping rating 93/100. HLTV.org
- He may not always dominate headlines but his sniping number and rating vs top opponents (1.12 vs top 50) indicate stability. HLTV.org
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