Counter-Strike is a very competitive game. To climb higher up the competitive ladder, players need to master all aspects of the game, including weapon accuracy, movement, map layout, etc.
However, when it comes to accurately measuring your performance, ADR comes in handy. Not everyone who already plays knows what it is, much less new players. The blix.gg team is here to explain what it is and how to use ADR to understand your performance.
Contents
Highlights
- Explanation of what ADR is and how it is calculated
- Details on how to know if you have a suitable ADR
- Tips to improve your ADR
Statistics can be measured through ADR, and you can also read our article: How To Check CS2 Stats?
What Does ADR Mean in CS2?
Statistic ADR
ADR is an acronym for Average Damage per Round. Average Damage per Round reflects your performance throughout the match by dividing your total damage by the number of rounds played.
The higher your ADR, the better. If you consistently do damage, you directly affect the match’s outcome. At the beginning of each round, players have 100HP. If you deal 100 damage to an opponent, they die. How you damage your opponent is irrelevant; the game considers damage from bullets, grenades, and knives.
If your ADR is around 100, you’ve killed one enemy on average, and that’s a good result.
Skill levels based on ADR:
- High: If your ADR is above 80.
- Medium: If your ADR is between 60 and 79.
- Low: If your ADR is below 59.
How to Calculate ADR in CS2
Statistic ADR
Those who play CS2 regularly know that a headshot taken with an AWP does over 400 damage. However, ADR calculations in CS2 are slightly different and only consider the loss of health points that resulted in death or injury.
For example, if you kill an enemy with 100 health points by dealing 400 damage with an AWP, you will still only get 100 points in your ADR stats.
ADR is calculated by dividing the total damage dealt in a match by the number of rounds played. For example, if a player does 1000 damage in a game of 20 rounds, his ADR will be 50.
If you are unhappy with your ADR, focus on dealing with damage safely and efficiently. Take better positions, improve your marksmanship, and avoid unnecessary risks.
Where to Find ADR Statistics in CS2
ADR in Counter-Strike 2 needs to make sense to check in modes that do not contain a transparent, round system. This characteristic makes sense only in Competitive, Wingman, and Casual modes. You can check your ADR during the match or after the game is over.
During the Game
Statistics during the match
Press the TAB key during a match to open the game scoreboard. Here, you can view various statistics, including your ADR. Right-click to activate the mouse cursor. Tap on the graph icon in the top right-hand corner to access in-depth match statistics. This lets you track your damage in real-time and adjust your strategies accordingly.
After the Game
Statistics after the game
You will see a detailed summary of your scores at the end of the match. This includes your ADR and other metrics such as kills, deaths, and assists.
Another way to track and check your ADR is to use one of the CS2 stat trackers (many of them are free). After the game, you can open the tracker and find your ADR by going to My Matches → Scoreboard → ADR.
It is best to check your ADR in the second half or at the end of the match; this will be the most accurate indicator.
Tips for Improving ADR in CS2
Improving your ADR in Counter-Strike 2 requires more than just honing your marksmanship. Although we have a guide for this purpose: CS2 Aim Guide 2024.
Improving ADR requires strategic gameplay and skillful utility use. Below are some tips that can help you if you heed them.
Pre-aiming
Always be ready. Keep the crosshair at head level and aim in advance at common enemy positions—this reduces reaction time.
Controlled Recoil and Burst Firing
Learn the recoil patterns of different weapons and practice firing in bursts to maintain accuracy. The guide above has the necessary tips.
