The Desert Eagle pistol is a well-known weapon among all Counter Strike players. It is accurate, reliable and most importantly…. very expensive. However, this does not mean that its price is inflated. Sometimes we have to pay a lot for the good things in life. So let’s check whether this iconic weapon is really worth the money.
What You Need to Know About the Desert Eagle
The Desert Eagle is a weapon present in all Counter Strike games. Not only is it one of the most well-known guns in the gaming community, but also around the world, as its digital version is actually modeled after a real-life gun of the same name, which was originally designed by Israel Military Industries. Currently, this model is produced exclusively by Magnum Research, an American firearms manufacturer, and it is a self-loading pistol equipped with an adjustable trigger and a gas-operated mechanism.
In Counter Strike, it is a pistol available on both the T and CT sides, and its official description states: “As expensive as it is powerful, the Desert Eagle is an iconic pistol that is difficult to control but surprisingly accurate at long ranges,” which is a fair reflection of what it actually is. In fact, players usually either hate it or love it, there’s nothing in between.
You are probably asking yourself: why?
Well, to explain this, we should talk about how well he performs during a match.
How Well Does the Desert Eagle Perform in Combat?
As for the combat capabilities of this weapon, the Desert Eagle provides players with the ability to inflict massive damage (in fact, some of the highest of all weapons). In addition, its armor penetration power is excellent, as it can pierce almost anything AND it performs very well in long-distance combat. Unfortunately, it also has some significant drawbacks, including high recoil, a small magazine and a slow rate of fire.
Here are some basic stats on this semi-automatic pistol:
- Magazine: 7
- Reserve: 35
- Fire Rate: 266.67 RPM
- Reload Time: 2.20 s
- Movement Speed: 230
- Kill Reward: $300
Admittedly, it doesn’t all look so great, especially when you consider the high price of these weapons.
Is the Desert Eagle Actually Worth Its Price?
The Desert Eagle costs a whopping $700 and thus is the most expensive pistol in Global Offensive (this was not the case in previous installments of the game). As a result, there is a lot of discussion about whether the gun is actually worth its price.
Admittedly, it is difficult to say unequivocally. It all depends on the player’s strategy and skill.
In our personal option: YES. Desert Eagle is indeed worth its price. The reason for this is that it offers a very good kill reward of $300, and at the same time provides huge damage, which means that eliminating enemies is fairly easy. Of course, it takes some practice and it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to master it quickly. However, once you do, it is bound to become one of the most reliable weapons in your inventory.
Still, we emphasize that whether you think Desert Eagle models are worth it is entirely up to you.
Top 5 Best Desert Eagle Skins in Counter Strike
However, if you’d like to try out this pistol in a match (or you’re already a fan and would like to expand your collection), we’d like to present you with 5 of our favorite Desert Eagle skins for this gun. Also, remember that on SkinsMonkey you can trade skins at the best prices.
Desert Eagle Print stream
Are you a fan of metallic loadout? Then Prinstream is the item for you. This iconic skin has been available in Counter Strike since 2020, and was created by community designer “JTPNZ.” It is part of the Fracture Case. As for its design, it is one of the most pristine-looking pieces in the entire game, as its exterior is a metallic white base layer, covered with futuristic elements imitating various kinds of mechanisms. If you haven’t yet added Prinstream to your collection, you absolutely must do so as soon as possible.
- Flavor Text: WHITE_1; BLACK_1; PEARLESCENT_1;
- Lowest Steam Price: $29.41
- Highest Steam Price: $97.58
Desert Eagle Blaze
The Blaze series of skins is a perfect combination of a black base layer and an extravagant flame pattern worthy of a classic Harley. However, we guarantee that they will appeal to all players, not just fans of vintage motorcycles (especially the Desert Eagle version). There’s a reason it’s been a legend in CS:GO pretty much since 2013, the moment it was included in the legendary Arms Deal update. So if you’re looking for a timeless item for your collection, there’s probably no better option than the Blaze.
- Flavor Text: none
- Lowest Steam Price: $636.65
- Highest Steam Price: $703.46
Desert Eagle Ocean Drive
Ocean Drive is another iconic skin for the Desert Eagle that appeared in Counter Strike with Operation Riptide. Admittedly, we will acknowledge right away that we are fully aware of the fact that this is not an item for everyone. To be able to add such a weapon finish to your collection, you have to like (or even love) colorful items. In fact, this item is one of the most colorful and flashy skins in the entire game. Nevertheless, it is also one of the most unique pieces, and adding it to your inventory will take your collection to a whole other level.
- Flavor Text: Can’t miss—both the colors and when using the weapon
- Lowest Steam Price: $11.35
- Highest Steam Price: $151.32
Desert Eagle Fennec Fox
Fennec Fox is a skin introduced to CS:GO only 2 years ago, in 2021, however, it has already managed to achieve the title of legend. Launched along with Operation Riptide, the item is a staple in the collections of many players, even despite its price tag. This is due to its unique design, which features the image of a small fennec fox, painted on a metallic orange base layer. It’s a truly beautiful in-game object, which is capable of attracting the attention of any gamer. If you like to stand out and have enough money in your budget, you should definitely get this skin.
- Flavor Text: All the better to hear you with
- Lowest Steam Price: $233.89
- Highest Steam Price: $271.59
Desert Eagle Sunset Storm
The Rising Sun collection introduced many iconic skins to Counter Strike: Global Offensive and Sunset Storm is definitely one of them. It was launched over 8 years ago along with The Hunter and the Hunted update. As for this particular item, however, it is a beautiful weapon finish covered in red metallic paint and a hydrographic of a stormy sea. It’s the perfect addition to any red loadout fan’s collection (and not only), and if you’re a Desert Eagle fan it’s practically a must-have.
- Flavor Text: You think it’s the same, but look again… subtlety makes all the difference
- Lowest Steam Price: $280.86
- Highest Steam Price: $462.20
Conclusions
As you can see, Desert Eagle is a reliable pistol with many interesting skins that you can add to your collection. As for whether it is actually worth the price, you can argue about that, however, there is no denying that it is a good weapon and if you haven’t yet had a chance to test yourself with it during a match, you absolutely must do so.
A true gaming enthusiast, especially Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Rust. At SkinsMonkey, he is involved in creating game guides based on his own experience.
