“As expensive as it is powerful, the Desert Eagle is an iconic pistol that is difficult to master but surprisingly accurate at long range.” ― Official description
The Desert Eagle, or Night Hawk .50C as it was formerly known, is one of the pistols featured in the Counter-Strike series of games. It can be replaced with the R8 Revolver in Global Offensive.
Review
The Desert Eagle, the creation of the American company Magnum Research Inc., has rewritten the rules of the game in the world of firearms. This impressive semi-automatic pistol, chambered in today's most powerful .50 Action Express cartridge, was originally modified and produced in collaboration with the Israeli Military Industry before production facilities moved back to the United States in 2009. With its large and powerful appearance, the Desert became a star in movies and video games, despite its questionable practicality on the battlefield due to its size and recoil.
In the world of Counter-Strike, the Desert Eagle stands out as a legendary pistol, available to both teams and loaded with seven .50 Action Express rounds, making it a weapon of immense destructive power. The cost of $650 in previous versions and $700 in Global Offensive underlines its status. This pistol has gained cult popularity due to its ability to take out an enemy with one precise shot to the head, even through any protective equipment. In Global Offensive, it stands out not only for its power, but also for its high accuracy at range, unique among pistols due to its penetrating ability.
However, the Desert Eagle's fame is not without its dark side: its limited magazine, relatively low rate of fire, high recoil, and slow movement speed while wielding the weapon make it difficult to master. In addition, it is the most expensive pistol in Global Offensive, although in previous versions of the game its cost was inferior to Five-SeveN and Dual Berettas. The loud and recognizable sound of a shot can give away the shooter's position, adding tactical complexity to the use of this powerful pistol.
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At $700, the Desert Eagle is the most expensive of the pistols, and for this reason, its use in the early stages of the game, when armor is a priority and economic management is important, is not an optimal choice. The key to the effectiveness of this weapon is accuracy: aim for headshots to guarantee destruction of the enemy, even at medium distances, despite the target having a helmet and full health.
Desert Eagle is distinguished by its ability to eliminate an enemy with two or three hits to the body. Missed the head but hit the body? Finish off the enemy with one or two more shots. For long-range shooting, it is recommended to crouch, fire single shots and take short breaks between them to restore accuracy.
Due to its range, especially in pre-Source versions of the game, the Desert Eagle can be an ideal addition to a player's arsenal based on shotguns or low-damage SMGs. This pistol is also unique in that it allows you to shoot through walls, a capability not available to most other pistols prior to the Source version, making it an important tool for eliminating hidden opponents.
After the Source update, the Desert Eagle retains its penetration advantages thanks to increased power. Its ability to neutralize a target with a single shot makes it an essential choice for players with tactical shields, providing them with the ability to survive enemy primary weapon fire by briefly appearing from behind cover.
When shooting at short ranges, avoid firing in bursts due to the limited magazine and loss of accuracy when firing continuously, with the exception of the Source version. Remember to reload the weapon regularly due to its small magazine. In Global Offensive, the increased damage per bullet comes with greater spread, making Desert Eagle less suitable for long-range shooting, requiring slower shooting compared to previous versions of the game. It is recommended to use single shots for maximum effectiveness.
Desert Eagle in numbers
- Price - $700
- Damage - 53
- Armor penetration - 93.2%
- Rate of fire - 267 rounds per minute
- Accurate range (meters) - 24.6 m
- Reload time - 2.2 seconds
- Magazine capacity - 7
- Reserve ammo limit - 35
- Running speed (hammer units per second) - 230
- Kill award - $300 (Competetivel) $150 (Casual)
- Penetration power 200%
- Ammunition type - .50 caliber
- Firing mode - Semi-automatic
- Can fire underwater - Yes
- Other Hotkey - B-1-4 B-1-5
- Entity - weapon_deagle
