The SSG 08 rifle, also known as the “Scout,” is one of the four sniper rifles in Counter-Strike 2. With high mobility, low cost, and a zoom scope, it has its admirers among skilled players. Although the SSG 08 is not as powerful as the AWP, it has its strengths. Today, the CS.MONEY blog will discuss all pros and cons of the SSG 08 and will give you some valuable bits of advice.
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Strengths: Low Price, High Speed
The main advantage of the SSG 08 is its price. The SSG 08 is significantly cheaper than the AWP, making it an excellent option for eco- or force-buy rounds. For just $1700, a player gets a weapon capable of dealing over 70 damage to armoured opponents at distances of up to 50 meters. The strengths of the SSG 08 don’t end there. Other advantages of the rifle include:
- High mobility
- One-shot frag potential
- Relatively high accuracy when jumping and no-scoping
Let’s break down these advantages one by one. The movement speed with the rifle is 230 units per second. This is not only more than any other sniper rifle but also more than all other rifles. Neither the AK-47 nor the M4 provides such mobility. Although this bonus may seem small, a difference of 10-15 units per second is noticeable in-game. More importantly, unlike other scoped rifles, using the SSG 08’s zoom does not penalize movement speed!
The SSG 08 can kill with a single headshot at any distance on CS2 maps, regardless of whether the opponent is wearing a helmet. Additionally, the rifle can send an unarmored opponent to respawn with a single shot to the stomach.
The final advantage is the relatively high accuracy when firing without a scope or while jumping. When firing without a scope, the SSG 08 can consistently hit an opponent’s body at distances of up to 18-20 meters. This is significant. For comparison, the AWP hits the body with maximum accuracy without a scope at a distance of 5 meters. Notably, the SSG 08 is more accurate when shooting with a scope in mid-air than the MP9! A unique feature.
Weaknesses: Rate of Fire and Accuracy
All the above advantages are counterbalanced by several drawbacks. Perhaps the most important is that the SSG 08 is not intimidating. Hearing the sound of an AWP makes a player think twice: “How can I approach the sniper without dying?” But with the SSG 08, it’s different. Players can peek at an enemy sniper with this rifle even without a flashbang, as a single hit can be “tanked.” In other words, experienced players can easily push such a sniper off their position.
Moreover, the SSG 08 has a low rate of fire (slightly faster than the AWP) and has the worst accuracy in its class. This is especially crucial because at distances of 50 meters and beyond – such as shooting across the length of Dust 2 or from short to default on Mirage’s A site – the SSG 08 might miss a headshot due to low accuracy. As a result, players are forced to either “flip a coin” when aiming for the head or shoot at the body, losing the one-shot kill potential.
When to Buy SSG 08
The “Scout” has its niche. The main advantage of the rifle is its price. You can get a decent sniper rifle for just $1700, the lowest price among rifles. Therefore, the SSG 08’s niche corresponds to:
- Buying in economic rounds
- Force-buy rounds
- Maps with long open spaces
- When you want to show off your skill or have fun
In other words, the SSG 08 is worth buying when you need a sniper rifle but can’t afford an AWP, or when you want to have fun in the game. High mobility, potential one-shots, and the ability to shoot accurately while jumping turn the SSG 08 into a fun generator. Of course, we don’t recommend ruining matches by buying the “Scout” in every round, but still – take a closer look at this rifle. Playing with it is indeed enjoyable.весело.
Best Skins for SSG 08
In total, 32 SSG 08 skins were released in CS2. Some are very expensive, like the SSG 08 Sea Calico, and there are very cheap options too. The CS.MONEY blog has chosen five of the most striking and fun skins for this rifle::
- Blood in the Water. The skin features a large image of a shark that smells blood in the water. CS.MONEY’s choice: SSG 08 Blood in the Water Minimal Wear for $40.
- Dragonfire. Most of the skin is occupied by a dragon’s head spewing flames. CS.MONEY’s choice: SSG 08 Dragonfire Factory New for $20.
- Ghost Crusader. A blue and white skin with many small details. CS.MONEY’s choice: SSG 08 Ghost Crusader Minimal Wear for $1.5.
- Abyss. Changes color from blue to green as the float value increases. CS.MONEY’s choice: SSG 08 Abyss Factory New for $2.7.
- Parallax. The skin plays with the chromatic aberration effect, although it is named after another optical phenomenon. CS.MONEY’s choice: SSG 08 Parallax Minimal Wear for $4.
Tips for Using the SSG 08
In conclusion, to maximize the effectiveness of the SSG 08, always aim for the head. This guarantees a frag against armoured opponents. Use the SSG 08’s high mobility to your advantage. Move around to avoid becoming an easy target. Change your position after each shot. And, of course, have fun playing with the rifle, remembering that with a cool skin, the fun is doubled! And you can buy cool skins at a reasonable price on CS.MONEY Trade. Thousands of skins, instant deals, and low prices – all this awaits you on CS.MONEY.
