AWPers arguably play the most important role on the server in Counter-Strike 2. With the Big Green costing $4,750, the weapon (and subsequently the player) will have the most resources dedicated to it. This comes with the expectation of impact, whether it be with flashy flicks or round-after-round consistency, something on the best CS2 AWPers can deliver. In most teams, the AWPer is expected to top the scoreboard in every match – without them being in form, victory becomes a much more challenging task.
That is why great AWPers are such a valuable commodity in Counter-Strike. Here, we’re going to look at the best CS2 AWPers in 2025, and see why they make such a substantial impact on their teams’ fortunes.
5. dev1ce (Astralis)
Although Astralis have bounced from one calamity to the next, legendary AWPer dev1ce has remained consistent in his own personal form. The four-time Major-winning icon has recovered from his fever-dream dalliance where he didn’t quite make the list of best IGLs in CS2 in 2024, and is one of the bright spots in an Astralis team without much to write home about. His longevity at the top of the game remains a remarkable feat.
4. torzsi (MOUZ)
There was a point a couple of years ago when it looked like torzsi didn’t have what it takes to make it at the top level of Counter-Strike. MOUZ saw things differently, placing their bets on the long-term development of their AWPer from the NXT academy. This gamble has paid dividends, with torzsi now firmly established among the best AWPers in CS2. He’s got a clutch factor that means you can never rule him out of any round, which is one of the best traits a player can have.
3. sh1ro (Team Spirit)
I feel a little bit sorry for sh1ro. Despite being one of the best CS2 AWPers by a long margin, he’s always going to be overshadowed by the utter brilliance of donk. That comes with its own perks, with less pressure to carry the entire team on his back. For me, sh1ro’s best trait is his consistency. He’s not flashy, like a player such as m0NESY. He keeps things very simple, and just hits the shots he’s supposed to hit 99% of the time. If there’s one criticism of sh1ro, he needs to stand up and be counted more when the pressure is at its very highest.
2. m0NESY (Falcons)
A mid-season move from G2 to Falcons for m0NESY hardly came as a surprise, with the flicky AWPer linking up with his old friend NiKo once again in pursuit of glory. At this point, m0NESY has an extremely high floor and is easily one of the best CS2 AWPers, but his ceiling hasn’t quite lived up to the promise he showed throughout 2024. Let’s be real – he’s still easily among the best CS2 AWPers right now, and has instantly transformed Falcons into a tournament contender at just about every event. An extra 5%, and m0NESY will be in competition for the top spot on this list.
1. ZywOo (Team Vitality)
After 2024 saw ZywOo demoted to 3rd in many fans’ lists of the best CS2 players, he has been back with a vengeance in 2025. With Vitality’s sheer dominance across the scene, ZywOo has established himself as by far and away the best AWPer in CS2 for 2025. He is peerless right now, especially with m0NESY not looking up to his usual level of late. There’s a reason some call ZywOo the Chosen One.
