Top 10 Best CS2 Players with pistols on LAN in 2024

The transition of the professional scene to Counter-Strike 2 and the MR12 match system increased the value of pistol rounds. Teams began to train pistol rounds more, resulting in more frequent victories in economic rounds. In this article, we will talk about the top 10 CS2 players with pistols on LAN in 2024.

In forming the top 10 CS2 pistol players on LAN in 2024, we analysed the statistics of tier-1 players. The calculation took into account the total number of maps played at S-tier events, as well as the average KPR and ADR values per round when playing with popular pistols (Desert Eagle, Glock-18, and USP-S). Players were awarded points for each indicator, the sum of which influenced their final position in the ranking.

#10. Nico "nicoodoz" Tamjidi

Opening our top is Heroic's sniper, nicoodoz. His best pistol is the USP-S. It is while playing on the defensive side that Niko fully reveals himself.

#9. Lotan "Spinx" Giladi

Spinx plays well not only with rifles but also with pistols. He has the best statistics with the USP-S (0.048 KPR and 4.28 ADR), followed by the Glock-18 (0.032 KPR and 3.63 ADR), and only then the Desert Eagle (0.021 KPR and 2.82 ADR).

#8. Victor "Staehr" Staehr

Next on our list is Astralis' participant, Staehr. Victor handles literally any pistol excellently. He has top statistical indicators with all three main pistols (USP-S - 0.06 KPR and 5.62 ADR, Glock-18 - 0.036 KPR and 3.29 ADR, Desert Eagle - 0.045 KPR and 4.84 ADR).

#7. Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut

ZywOo, like any respectable sniper, plays excellently with the Desert Eagle. This is evidenced by the statistics, which are the best among players with this pistol - 0.047 KPR and 5 ADR. With other pistols, the indicators are significantly worse.

#6. Ihor "w0nderful" Zhdanov

w0nderful has accustomed us to the fact that he can handle absolutely any pistol and destroy the opponent's team. His statistics fluctuate between 0.029 and 0.037 KPR, as well as between 3.28 and 3.81 ADR.

#5. Helvijs "broky" Saukants

broky, along with FaZe Clan, played the most maps on LAN in 2024 - 55. During this period, he has the following statistics: Desert Eagle - 0.021 KPR and 2.78 ADR, Glock-18 - 0.034 KPR and 3.62 ADR, USP-S - 0.031 KPR and 3.56 ADR.

#4. Justinas "jL" Lekavičius

jL is simply a monster when playing with the Desert Eagle. It is with this pistol that he repeatedly carried rounds for Natus Vincere. Victories in such rounds often turned the tide of the match, leading to NAVI's victories.

#3. Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo

Jimpphat was among the best players with the AK-47 and M4A1-S. Pistols are also no exception. Yes, his Desert Eagle performance is lacking, but Glock-18 and USP-S are just fantastic - 0.059 KPR and 5.31 ADR, as well as 0.053 KPR and 5.44 ADR respectively. A versatile soldier!

#2. Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov

m0NESY is the only one in G2 Esports this year who consistently demonstrates a high level of Counter-Strike. Pistol rounds or eco-rounds with pistols are also no exception. Ilya handles absolutely any type of weapon excellently. Average statistics for 50 played maps: Desert Eagle - 0.032 KPR and 3.38 ADR, Glock-18 - 0.038 KPR and 4.34 ADR, USP-S - 0.035 KPR and 3.85 ADR.

#1. Nikola "NiKo" Kovač

NiKo was the best pistol player of 2023. And even now, when the Bosnian esports player is not in the best shape, there are almost no equals to him when playing with pistols. NiKo played 50 maps on LAN in 2024, and here are his stats: Desert Eagle - 0.036 KPR and 4.56 ADR, Glock-18 - 0.032 KPR and 3.09 ADR, USP-S - 0.043 KPR and 4.2 ADR.

In the future, more teams will refine their rounds, and they will become even more spectacular than they are now. Given the current economy in CS2 and the MR12 match system, well-trained pistol rounds are simply a must.