Counter-Strike 2

SCAR-20

Sniper rifle, CT side.

SCAR-20
Snipers · CT side

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Full history

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Changed in 4 updates

4 balance changes across 4 updates, condensed below to what still matters.

2 buffs and 2 nerfs in total: roughly even.

Biggest balance changes

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    Wall penetration Penetration Power for AWP, G3SG1 and SCAR-20 has been lowered slightly because their damage naturally gives them higher penetration.
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    Scope Improved vert count on SCAR-20 scope
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    Accuracy Gunshot tails for AWP, SSG 08, G3SG1 and SCAR-20 no longer remain at the position they were fired, and instead more accurately spread over the environment.
  • ▲
    Improved the look of SCAR-20, G3SG1.

Most recent change 9 June 2023

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    Improved the look of SCAR-20, G3SG1.

Using the SCAR-20 now

Full armor and a defuse kit. It is expensive and slow to move with, so hold a spot.

Alternatives

  • Stronger and shared by both sides

  • Rifle alternative

Every SCAR-20 change, update by update

All 8 lines Valve listed for the SCAR-20 since Jul 2014, newest first, fixes and visual changes included. Last changed 9 June 2023.

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    Improved the look of SCAR-20, G3SG1.

  • ◆
    Fixed an issue where sniper bots didn’t like the Scar20 (Thanks BOT Vitaliy!) fix

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    Fixed an issue where sniper bots didn’t like the Scar20. fix

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    Accuracy Gunshot tails for AWP, SSG 08, G3SG1 and SCAR-20 no longer remain at the position they were fired, and instead more accurately spread over the environment.
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    Increased fidelity and reduced distortion for fire sounds for AWP, SSG 08, G3SG1 and SCAR-20. visual
  • ◆
    Reload Added unique reload, distant and draw sounds for SSG 08, G3SG1 and SCAR-20. visual

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    Scope Improved vert count on SCAR-20 scope

  • ▼
    Wall penetration Penetration Power for AWP, G3SG1 and SCAR-20 has been lowered slightly because their damage naturally gives them higher penetration.