This Galil guide explains how the Terrorists' budget rifle fits into your economy and how to win fights with it. The Galil AR costs $1,800, which is $900 less than an AK-47. It has a big 35-round magazine and the same armour penetration as the AK. It does less damage per bullet, so it rewards steady spraying over one-taps.
For a side-by-side look at the CT equivalent, read Galil vs FAMAS. This page focuses on when Terrorists should buy the Galil and how to play it.
What are the Galil AR stats in CS2?
These values come from the csdb.gg weapon database. Patches can change them.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Side | T only |
| Price | $1,800 |
| Kill reward | $300 (competitive) |
| Base damage | 30 |
| Armour penetration | 77.5% |
| Magazine / reserve | 35 / 90 |
| Fire rate | 667 RPM |
| Reload time | about 3 s |
| Movement speed | 215 units/s |
By our calculation, a headshot on a helmeted player does about 93 damage before falloff. That is just short of a kill on a full-health target. Any earlier chip damage turns it into a one-tap. A chest shot on armour does about 23, so a body spray needs around five hits.
When should you buy the Galil?
- Force buys. After a lost pistol round or a broken buy, a Galil with armour gives real rifle range. Our force-buy guide covers when the team should commit.
- Second round after a pistol win. Some teams buy Galils with armour while the CTs are on a weak buy. This depends on your money and the plan.
- When an AK would leave you without utility. A Galil plus smoke and flash can beat an AK with nothing.
When you can afford an AK-47, armour and utility, buy the AK. It one-taps helmets and hits harder. The Galil is a budget option, not an upgrade.
How does the Galil compare with an SMG?
The Galil costs more than a MAC-10 ($1,050) and pays half the kill reward ($300 against $600). In exchange, it keeps damage at range and pierces armour much better. Against armoured CTs with rifles, that matters more than the extra money. Against saving CTs, an SMG often makes more sense.
How to shoot the Galil AR
Pre-aim at head height and take the first shot standing still. Follow up quickly, because one headshot will rarely finish a full-health enemy.
The 35-round magazine lets you spray longer than most rifles. Use that to clear a close site or to spray through a smoke when you know where someone is. Learn the basics in our spray control guide.
At longer range, tap or burst two to three bullets. Long sprays spread out, and the lower damage per hit makes missed bullets costly.
Where does the Galil fit in a T-side plan?
On a force buy, the Galil works best in a group. Five players hitting one site together can trade each other and overwhelm CTs who are spread across the map. Splitting up with budget rifles usually means losing one-on-one fights against full buys.
Use your utility to close the range. A smoke on a long sightline or a flash over a corner lets you take fights closer, where the Galil's spray is most effective. Our utility basics guide covers the essentials.
If you win the round, pick up a dropped M4 or AK when you can. A rifle from the enemy is worth far more than keeping your Galil.
How does the 2026 reload change affect the Galil?
Since a March 2026 update, reloading discards any bullets left in the magazine. With 35 rounds per magazine, the Galil can often fight twice before a reload. Use that. Reload only behind cover or when the magazine is nearly empty.
Galil guide checklist: mistakes to avoid
- Buying a Galil when the team can afford a full buy.
- Expecting helmet one-taps on full-health players.
- Long sprays at long range.
- Skipping armour. A Galil without Kevlar loses to pistols and SMGs.
- Saving a Galil on a winnable round just to keep the gun.
Sources and checks
Stats in this Galil guide were checked on 1 November 2026 against csdb.gg. The reload change was checked against Hotspawn. Helmet and armour damage are our own calculations before range falloff.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Galil AR cost in CS2?
It costs $1,800 and only the Terrorists can buy it.
Can the Galil one-tap a helmet?
Not a full-health player. By our calculation, it does about 93 damage through a helmet before falloff, so earlier damage is needed.
How many bullets does the Galil have?
It has a 35-round magazine, more than the AK-47 or M4A4.
