“Highly accurate and armor-piercing, the pricy Five-Seven is a slow-loader that compensates with a generous 20-round magazine and forgiving recoil.”
―Official description
The Five-SeveN, FN Five-seven or ES Five-seven as it was previously known, is one of the pistols featured in the Counter-Strike series.
Overview
The FN Five-SeveN is a Belgian semi-automatic pistol made by FN Herstal. The Five-SeveN featured in early Counter-Strike games are based off the original model of the Five-seveN, while the Global Offensive version is based off the USG variant.
The weapon is only available only to the Counter-Terrorists and has been that way for most of its history. However at the release of Global Offensive, it was originally available to both Counter-Terrorists and Terrorists until the January 23, 2013 update restricted them to CTs again.
Its advantages are high rate of fire, good accuracy and its large magazine size. Despite these facts, in Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Source the Five-seven is one of the least popular pistols due to its low damage, higher price – one of the most expensive pistols just behind .40 Dual Elites, and long reload time. But within Counter-Strike: Global Offensive it gained popularity thanks to a better price (equivalent to the Terrorist Tec-9), as well as the fact that it does much more damage, and has a faster reload time. Its main drawback compared to other pistols is still its price, which makes it restricts it to being a situational purchase.
In earlier games, if the Five-Seven and P90 are both equipped at once, they will draw from one pool of 100 rounds due to sharing cartridges. In Global Offensive, all types of ammo sharing had been removed, though the Five-SeveN originally incorrectly had ammo sharing, but has since been rectified in an April 28, 2015 update.
Properties
| CS 1.6 and CS:CZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitbox | Primary Attack | ||
| Unarmored | Armored | ||
| Head | 76 | 57 | |
| Chest & Arm | 19 | 14 | |
| Stomach | 23 | 17 | |
| Leg | 14 | 14 | |
| CS:S | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitbox | Primary Attack | ||
| Unarmored | Armored | ||
| Head | 99 | 74 | |
| Chest & Arm | 24 | 18 | |
| Stomach | 31 | 23 | |
| Leg | 18 | 18 | |
| CS:GO | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitbox | Primary Attack | ||
| Unarmored | Armored | ||
| Head | 126 | 115 | |
| Chest & Arm | 31 | 28 | |
| Stomach | 39 | 35 | |
| Leg | 23 | 23 | |
The Five-Seven in early Counter-Strike games has a movement speed of 250 units per second, meaning they don't suffer any speed reduction. However, in Global Offensive, the speed has been reduced to 240 units per second.
Tactics
- The first two-shots of the Five-SeveN have very little recoil, meaning that it is easy to double tap with this pistol. Using this technique to score headshots will give you easy kills. This tactic works best in Global Offensive.
- Since most players use armor, this weapon can be used to an advantage because its ammunition is less affected by Kevlar than most of the other pistols.
- At short range, spray bullets and aim for the head. If a target has full health without a helmet, it will require another shot to any other part of the body. If he does have a helmet, 2-3 more shots may be needed. (Excluding CS:GO, where a headshot will kill instantly at close and medium range.)
- Crouching with this weapon can improve accuracy drastically, even while shooting fast at long range.
- In a pistol round, the Five-SeveN can be a reliable sidearm to wield as users can engage enemies at longer ranges without sacrificing accuracy.
- In Source, the Five-SeveN inflicts more damage than in previous games, but has increased spread, so spraying bullets is no longer recommended.
- In Global Offensive, the Five-SeveN inflicts even more damage than in Source, and can kill a player instantly with single headshot regardless of armor, but with wider spread compared to Source. Continuously firing bullets is not recommended. Double or triple tap with the Five-SeveN and aim for the head. A single headshot will finish your opponent (in close quarters).
Update History
Shipping more changes to pistols with the goal of emphasizing skillful use of the weapons. The Five-SeveN has been adjusted to reward tactical positioning and defensive play.
- The Five-SeveN has been adjusted to reward tactical positioning and defensive play.
- Slightly improved accuracy when firing several shots rapidly.
- Substantially reduced accuracy while moving.
Appearances
In the Tour of Duty, the ES Five-seven kill challenge appears in:
| Map | Difficulty | Challenge |
|---|---|---|
 Italy |
Expert | Kill 6 enemies |
The following bots will use the ES Five-seven as their sidearm:
- Floyd: Cost 1 (w/ KM UMP45)
- Cooper: Cost 1 (w/ K&M Sub-Machine Gun)
- Eddie: Cost 2 (w/ Schmidt Scout)
- Ben: Cost 2 (w/ Clarion 5.56)
- Leon: Cost 2 (w/ Schmidt Machine Pistol)
The ES Five-seven in the Deleted Scenes has slightly more power and accuracy compared to its multiplayer version. It appears in the player's loadout at the beginning of the following missions:
- Lost Cause
- DrugLab
- Motorcade Assault
- Fastline: Used in conjunction with the Tactical Shield.
Equipment Proficiency: Active Duty, Five-SeveN (304)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Get Five-SeveN kills in Deathmatch: Mirage matches. Remaining kills : 20 |
Tag Team Back Again (520)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Mirage. Score a win by getting 15 enemy kills with AWP. Max money is limited on this mission. Note: Players spawn with the Five-SeveN. |
300 XP | |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “Turner’s forces are bearing down on you. Remember your training and use the AWP to control the bombsite. It’s just the two of you out there, so be smart and cover each other’s backs.” —Sebastien Hennequet |
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| Alternate Brief | Audio | |
| “Phoenix forces are bearing down on you. Remember your training and use the AWP to control the bombsite. It’s just the two of you out there, so be smart and cover each other’s backs.” —Sebastien Hennequet |
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The Buddy System (526)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Dust. Score a win by getting 15 enemy kills with M4A4. Note: Players spawn with the Five-SeveN. |
- |
300 XP |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “Turner’s men are spreading across the Maghreb, looking to destroy villages that are unsympathetic to The Phoenix’s cause. In order to protect these people, we need to split up. Take another operator and guard the bombsite. Remember, this isn’t a standard mission: do not. Leave. The bombsite.” —Sebastien Hennequet |
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From Their Cold Dead Hands (527)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Dust II. Score a win by getting 25 enemy kills with AK-47. Note: Players spawn with the Five-SeveN. |
- |
400 XP |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “In the field we always have to reassess our surroundings and improvise. This exercise is about not relying on Coalition resources… take out the enemy, then use their own weapons against them.” —Sebastien Hennequet |
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Once I Was Afraid (528)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Crashsite. Score a win by getting 50 enemy kills with Any Weapon. Cannot buy on this mission. Note: Players spawn with the MP7 and Five-SeveN. |
- |
500 XP |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “I received word that your transport chopper was shot down over the Maghreb. Evac is coming, but it’s going to take time. The two of you can survive this, just stick together and remember what I’ve taught you.” —Sebastien Hennequet |
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Come For The Terrorists, Stay For The Quiche (901)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Austria.
Score a win by getting 15 enemy kills with P90. |
350 XP | |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “Alright, first stop: Austria. Felix will probably tell you there's no time for sightseeing… that's why you're going to use a P90 and throw as much copper as you can. The sooner you can kill the bad guys, the sooner you can get a quiche at Hotel Post.” —Rona Sabri |
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Up Close and Personal (902)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Shipped.
Score a win by getting 15 enemy kills with XM1014. |
350 XP | |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “Okay, let's see what's next… shotgun training. I'll be honest, shotguns were always more of Kotaro's thing, so I don't have a lot to offer in terms of combat advice, but I will say this: next time you go on leave, don't text your CO at 3AM explaining why you deserve a promotion. It is the road that leads to desk duty.” —Rona Sabri |
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Thrill Kill (904)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Thrill.
Score a win by getting 10 headshot kills with any M4 rifle. |
350 XP | |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “A theme park and wetwork? You're basically living out my dream vacation. I'm not even going to pretend I'm not jealous.” —Rona Sabri |
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Keep It Professional (907)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Mirage.
Score a win by getting 20 enemy kills with MP7. |
350 XP | |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “You know I just wanted to put it out there that you are doing a great job and I will feel personally responsible if you don't come home, so please don't let me live with crippling guilt. I get enough of that from my parents for not having kids and wow this got real personal real fast, so… just go kill some terrorists and forget this brief ever happened.” —Rona Sabri |
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Scavengers (914)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Inferno.
Score a win by getting 15 enemy kills with AK-47. Cannot buy on this mission. |
525 XP | |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “Time to turn the tables and use the enemy's weapon(sic) against them.” —Rona Sabri |
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Phoenix Rising (917)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Lite.
Score a win by getting 20 enemy kills with SCAR-20. ADVISORY: Expect heavy resistance in the area! |
525 XP | |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “Looks like the Phoenix brought in some big boys. Be careful and use range to your advantage.” —Rona Sabri |
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Lead In The Water (918)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Canals.
Score a win by getting 20 enemy kills with AWP. ADVISORY: Expect heavy resistance in the area! |
525 XP | |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “Heavy Phoenix are on site. Just promise me you won't leave them rotting in the canals.” —Rona Sabri |
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Shocking Developments (926)
| Mission | Unlock(s) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Co-op Challenge: Play as a Counter-Terrorist with a partner and protect the bombsite from enemies on Train.
Score a win by getting 10 enemy kills with Zeus x27. Heavy Assault Suit is available. Money is reset after mission failure. |
700 XP | |
| Brief | Audio | |
| “I'm getting a report that saying your supply drop got delayed. You're going to have to go in with a—you have gotta be kidding me—they're um… they're giving you a taser. At least we have enough money for body armor, so that's something.” —Rona Sabri |
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Achievements
- Weapon
|
ES Five-Seven Expert Kill 100 enemy players with the ES Five-Seven. |
- Weapon Specialist
|
Five-SeveN Expert Kill 25 enemies with the Five-SeveN. |
Unused Content
- In Global Offensive files, an unused alternative firing sound (
fiveseven-1.wav) and a distant firing sound (fiveseven-1-distant.wav) can be found.
Trivia
- In all Counter-Strike games prior to Global Offensive, it is one of only two guns that will not get an instant kill from a headshot at close quarters, the other being the 9×19mm Sidearm.
- The Five-seveN in Global Offensive has the same draw and reload animations as the P2000, P250 and the Glock-18.
- It is one of the four uncut weapons to retain its real name prior to CS:GO, the others being the Maverick M4A1 Carbine, the MAC-10, and the M249.
- In Source, the Five-seveN's slide is not animated properly. Only the back half of the slide is animated while the front half remains stationary. This is most evident when reloading as the slide locks back.
External links
- FN Five-seven on Wikipedia.
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