В Counter-Strike 2 has several weapons with unique features, and the Negev machine gun is one of them. Cheap and heavy, it is often considered a meme weapon by many players, but in reality it can be used to win rounds. The CS.MONEY blog explains how to play with Negev correctly, when it is worth buying, and whether it makes sense to add it to your loadout.
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Negev: Advantages and Disadvantages of Weapons in CS2
Historically, machine guns are the deadliest weapons in Counter-Strike. Historically, machine guns in Counter-Strike were considered dead weapons. In no main version of the game has this type of weapon ever come close to being meta or even truly viable. But the Negev appears to have a real chance of breaking this trend, thanks to several strong advantages:
- Price. This machine gun costs only $1,700, which makes it affordable for almost any type of weapon.
- Damage. Solid damage of 35 per shot and armor penetration of 71%: figures comparable to the M4A4.
- Fire rate. 800 revolutions per minute is a lot. Only the MP9 and P90 are faster.
- Large magazine: 150 rounds before reloading.
At first glance, this seems like a pure advantage, but there are also serious disadvantages. First, very low accuracy. Even when firing a slow single shot, the Negev is less accurate than the P250 pistol. Second, poor mobility. Running with the Negev is almost as slow as running with a knife or gun. Third, to be comfortable with the Negev, it is highly recommended to use a crosshair that follows the recoil. Not all players are familiar with this setting, and turning it on for just one weapon is a questionable choice.
As a result, the Negev became a highly controversial weapon. However, it has one unique feature that can be a real trump card. We are talking about accurate long spray control. Let’s take a closer look at this mechanic.
“Laser” spray.
Almost all weapons in CS2 work by a simple rule: the longer you spray, the harder it is to control. The Negev is a happy exception. It is specially designed for long spray. The first 10–15 bullets fly in a fairly random pattern, but after that, the stream of bullets turns into a nearly perfect “laser” that only moves slightly from side to side. With a full magazine, you can keep shooting like this for more than 10 seconds!
However, this mechanic has a weakness. The “laser” only works when the player is standing completely still. Take just a few steps, and bullets start flying everywhere again. This turns the Negev user into a real tower: standing in one place, spraying for a long time, and becoming very dangerous if an enemy gets into his crosshairs. There are several ways to deal with such machine gunners: use grenades, shoot first, or avoid standing in the line of fire.
Another important drawback was that the machine gun needed to be “warmed up” all the time. Change position? Reloaded? Stopped shooting for even a second or two? In all these cases, you have to start spraying again and wait until the bullets merge into the same “laser”. The best way is to do this while being protected by teammates.
When Should You Buy Negev?
For attacking players, the answer is simple: never. The Negev costs about the same as the Galil AR, but is much worse in terms of versatility and comfort when taking in bomb sites. The only situation in which an attacker might buy the Negev is to destroy the enemy’s morale and demonstrate dominance. In other cases, it is better to buy a rifle or save money for an AWP.
For defenders, things get more complicated. In its price range, the Negev falls between the MP9 and FAMAS. Despite all its shortcomings, the FAMAS is still more accurate in short bursts, while the MP9 completely outperforms the Negev in terms of mobility and rate of fire.
So does that mean buying the Negev doesn’t make sense? Negev can be useful in matches, but only in special situations:
- When you need to hold the smoke. In CS2, smoke reacts to bullets, and Negev can keep small gaps open in the smoke for up to 10 seconds.
- When holding a narrow choke point. For example, the exit from the tunnel to site B in Dust2. The dense Negev fires could slow the flow of fire or even stop it altogether.
- For fun. Of course, we play CS2 to win, but if you enjoy going full Rambo and holding the trigger… why not treat yourself to a round or two?
There’s one more factor to keep in mind: the Negev is in the same loadout category as rifles and SMGs. Each side only has five slots for this weapon, and there aren’t even five true meta weapons in this category. Should you put the Negev in your loadout and play it? The answer is probably yes, not no. And who knows, Valve might buff it in the next update.
Best Negev Leather
There are 25 skins available for Negev in CS2. There aren’t many choices, but there are some interesting options. The CS.MONEY blog recommends checking out these cool and cheap Negev skins:
- Power Loader: bright, almost cyberpunk look. The basic yellow and neon details immediately stand out.
- Drop Me: a skin that looks like it was found in a trash pile. In a good way: it feels like a gun made from used parts.
- Ultralight: the arrow on the side reflects light and starts to glow during continuous shooting. Great visual effect at a very good price.
- dev_texture: perfect choice for fans of post-meta irony. Gray and orange are standard colors used in map development. Skin without skin, how ironic.
In addition to the Negev skin, it’s also worth checking out other great weapon options — for example, the AWP. We have selected the seven best cheap skins for this sniper rifle. Be sure to check it out!
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