Since you last played
Changed in 6 updates6 balance changes across 6 updates, condensed below to what still matters.
1 buff and 4 nerfs in total: trending weaker.
Biggest balance changes
- ▼Accuracy Added a new weapon parameter “inaccuracy jump apex”, set to 331.55 for the Deagleadjusted 4 times across 4 updates, net nerf
- ▼Damage Release Notes for 1/30/2013[ NOTABLE ]- Nerfed the Deagle.- Added a feature to spectate friends games via GOTV.  -In 'Play With Friends,' if a friend is on an official matchmaking server the WATCH option will appear next to their name.- DM immunity changes:  -Default immunity was raised to 10s.  -Moving cancels immunity.[ MISC ]- Fixed dedicated server memory leak.- Reserved server with connected GOTV spectators will hold reservation after all players disconnected for at least TV delay time to allow spectators to watch the match to the end.- Added convar sv_hibernate_punt_tv_clients to also punt lingering TV spectators after all players disconnected and at least TV delay time elapsed.tv_snapshotrate will now correctly adjust client-side rates automatically for smooth spectating experience.- Added convar tv_relayradio, 0 = off, 1 = relay team radio commands to GOTV (default value = 0).- Added convar tv_relaytextchat, 0 = off, 1 = relay "say" chat only, 2 = relay "say" and "say_team" chat to GOTV (default value = 1).- Team kills and team damage is now preserved for players in competitive games across disconnects and reconnects.- Fixed a regression in naming of tv_autorecord demo files.
- ▲Price Reduced price of Desert Eagle to $700
Most recent change 16 April 2020
- ◆Accuracy Added a new weapon parameter “inaccuracy jump apex”, set to 331.55 for the Deagle
Using the Desert Eagle now
Armor and a flash. It rewards headshots, so a half-buy with a Deagle is a common eco round pick.
Alternatives
Cheaper sidearm
CT side, more bullets
T side, more bullets
