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The '''AWPer Hand''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#sniperprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Sniper]]. It is an [[wikipedia:Accuracy International Arctic Warfare|AI Arctic Warfare Police]] {{botignore|sniper rifle}}, used in ''[[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]'' under its abbreviation: AWP.  
 
The '''AWPer Hand''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#sniperprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Sniper]]. It is an [[wikipedia:Accuracy International Arctic Warfare|AI Arctic Warfare Police]] {{botignore|sniper rifle}}, used in ''[[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]'' under its abbreviation: AWP.  
  
It functions identically to the [[Sniper Rifle]].
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The AWPer Hand has a different texture and look to the [[Sniper Rifle]], in comparison of the [[Sniper Rifle]] to the AWPer Hand. The AWPer Hand's body is more larger than the [[Sniper Rifle]] and the scope of the AWPer Hand is larger than the [[Sniper Rifle]]. The bolt action movement of the AWPer Hand is the still the same as the [[Sniper Rifle]]. The AWPer Hand's barrel has a bipod connected to it and the muzzle of the AWPer Hand has a completely different muzzle. The [[Sniper Rifle]] has a straight barrel and has nothing on the muzzle of the [[Sniper Rifle]]. Despite it's different looks to the [[Sniper Rifle]], it still functions identically to the [[Sniper Rifle]]. The AWPer Hand is the only variant of the [[Sniper Rifle]] to have no different functionality from the original.
  
 
The AWPer Hand was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-purchased ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' before August 21, 2012.
 
The AWPer Hand was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-purchased ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' before August 21, 2012.

Revision as of 10:42, 26 December 2013

One sniper to another, mate: Give! Up!
The Sniper on superior weapons

The AWPer Hand is a promotional primary weapon for the Sniper. It is an AI Arctic Warfare Police sniper rifle, used in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive under its abbreviation: AWP.

The AWPer Hand has a different texture and look to the Sniper Rifle, in comparison of the Sniper Rifle to the AWPer Hand. The AWPer Hand's body is more larger than the Sniper Rifle and the scope of the AWPer Hand is larger than the Sniper Rifle. The bolt action movement of the AWPer Hand is the still the same as the Sniper Rifle. The AWPer Hand's barrel has a bipod connected to it and the muzzle of the AWPer Hand has a completely different muzzle. The Sniper Rifle has a straight barrel and has nothing on the muzzle of the Sniper Rifle. Despite it's different looks to the Sniper Rifle, it still functions identically to the Sniper Rifle. The AWPer Hand is the only variant of the Sniper Rifle to have no different functionality from the original.

The AWPer Hand was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-purchased Counter-Strike: Global Offensive before August 21, 2012.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Identical to: Sniper Rifle
Damage and function times
Shot type Hitscan
Damage
Base damage 100%
0%:
50
100%:
150
Bodyshot
0%:
43-57
100%:
128-173
Critical
0%:
150
100%:
450
Mini-crit
0%:
57-78
100%:
172-233
Function times
Attack interval 1.5 s
Maximum charge time 3.3 s
Zoom-in charging delay 1 s
Zoom-in headshot delay 0.2 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Class Token - Sniper Slot Token - Primary Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Sniper.png + Item icon Slot Token - Primary.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Huntsman.png Item icon Sydney Sleeper.png Item icon Bazaar Bargain.png Item icon Machina.png
Item icon Hitman's Heatmaker.png Item icon AWPer Hand.png Item icon Fortified Compound.png Item icon Classic.png

Related achievements

Achieved.png General

Grey Matter
Grey Matter
Get 25 headshots as a Sniper.

Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro

Firewatch
Firewatch
Ignite 10 Snipers while they are zoomed in.

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

Be Efficient
Be Efficient
Get 3 kills with the Sniper Rifle without missing a shot.


Dropped Dead
Dropped Dead
Kill a Scout in midair with your Sniper Rifle or the Huntsman.


Jumper Stumper
Jumper Stumper
Kill a rocket or grenade-jumping enemy in midair with your Sniper Rifle or the Huntsman.
The Last Wave
The Last Wave
Provide an enemy with a freezecam shot of you waving to them.


Trust Your Feelings
Trust Your Feelings
Get 5 kills with the Sniper Rifle without your scope.

Update history

August 15, 2012 Patch (Mann vs. Machine Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added the AWPer Hand.

September 4, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added missing crit firing sound.

September 13, 2012 [Item schema update]

  • Made this item in genuine quality tradable and giftable.
  • Made this item craftable.

Trivia

  • The description references the fact the AWP is commonly banned in Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Source servers.
  • The weapon's name is a play on the phrase "upper hand", referencing the advantage in Counter-Strike games that AWP users have, due to its immense stopping power.

Gallery

See also