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The '''AWPer Hand''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#sniperprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Sniper]]. It is an [[w:Accuracy International Arctic Warfare|AI Arctic Warfare Police]] {{botignore|sniper rifle}}, used in ''Counter-Strike'' series under its abbreviation: AWP.
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The '''AWPer Hand''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#sniperprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Sniper]]. It is an [[w:Accuracy International Arctic Warfare|AI Arctic Warfare Police]] {{botignore|sniper rifle}}, as seen in the ''Counter-Strike'' series.
  
This weapon functions identically to the [[Sniper Rifle]].
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This weapon functions identically to the [[Sniper Rifle]], but with unique sound effects ported from ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.''
  
 
The AWPer Hand was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-purchased ''[[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]'' on [[Steam]] before August 21, 2012.  
 
The AWPer Hand was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-purchased ''[[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]'' on [[Steam]] before August 21, 2012.  
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
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* The description references the fact that the AWP is commonly banned in ''Counter-Strike'' and ''Counter-Strike: Source'' servers.
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* The description references the fact that the AWP is commonly banned in ''Counter-Strike'' and ''Counter-Strike: Source'' community 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.
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* The weapon's name is a play on the phrase "upper hand", referencing the advantage the AWP's infamous stopping power gives in the ''Counter-Strike'' series.
* The weapon is incorrectly referred to as an AWP. Due to its green body, it would either be an AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum) or a normal AW. AWP (Arctic Warfare Police) models have a black body. <!--Also due to the ported sound we can assume it fires .338 Lapua Magnum, which helps prove this point-->
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* The weapon is incorrectly referred to as an AWP. The green color of its body suggests that it's either an AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum) or a normal AW. AWP (Arctic Warfare Police) models have a black body. <!--Also due to the ported sound we can assume it fires .338 Lapua Magnum, which helps prove this point-->
 
* The Sniper never actually opens the ejection port. However, the handle does move.
 
* The Sniper never actually opens the ejection port. However, the handle does move.
  

Revision as of 10:48, 19 July 2021

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, as seen in the Counter-Strike series.

This weapon functions identically to the Sniper Rifle, but with unique sound effects ported from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

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

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Identical to: Sniper Rifle
Damage and function times
Shot type Hitscan
Damage type Bullet
Ranged or Melee damage? Ranged
Damage
Base damage 100%
0%:
50
100%:
150
Critical
0%:
150
100%:
450
Mini-crit
0%:
68
100%:
203
Function times
Attack interval 1.5 s
Maximum charge time 3.3 s
Zoom-in charging delay 1.3 s
Zoom-in headshot delay 0.2 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

# of ticks lit Bodyshot damage Headshot damage
3 50 N/A
4 50 150
5 50 150
6 50 150
7 ~60 ~180
8 ~75 ~225
9 ~90 ~270
10 ~105 ~315
11 ~120 ~360
12 ~135 ~405
13 150 450
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Strange variant


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.


Flight Cancelled
Flight Cancelled
Kill 25 parachuting players with a critical headshot.


Jumper Stumper
Jumper Stumper
Kill a rocket or grenade-jumping enemy in midair with your Sniper Rifle or the Huntsman.


Parting Shot
Parting Shot
Headshot an enemy player the moment his invulnerability wears off.
Self-destruct Sequence
Self-destruct Sequence
Headshot 10 enemy Snipers.


Socket to Him
Socket to Him
Headshot an enemy Demoman.


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]

February 11, 2015 Patch #1

February 29, 2016 Patch

  • Fixed an LOD issue for The AWPer Hand.

October 20, 2017 Patch #1 (Jungle Inferno Update)

  • Updated sounds for the Awper Hand(sic).

Trivia

  • The description references the fact that the AWP is commonly banned in Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Source community servers.
  • The weapon's name is a play on the phrase "upper hand", referencing the advantage the AWP's infamous stopping power gives in the Counter-Strike series.
  • The weapon is incorrectly referred to as an AWP. The green color of its body suggests that it's either an AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum) or a normal AW. AWP (Arctic Warfare Police) models have a black body.
  • The Sniper never actually opens the ejection port. However, the handle does move.

Gallery

References


See also