Multi-kill (2K, 3K, 4K)
| Name | Kills in one round |
|---|---|
| 2K | two |
| 3K | three |
| 4K | four |
| 5K, or ace | the whole enemy team |
Why multi-kills matter
A single player taking out two or three opponents in one round usually decides the round. A 3K on a bombsite can stop an entire attack, and a 4K often wins the round alone.
Multi-kills are part of the HLTV rating, because they show a player who can turn a round by themselves. Since Rating 3.0 they carry a little less weight than before, because they overlap with kills.
Multi-kill vs clutch
A multi-kill is about the number of kills. A clutch is about the situation: the last player alive winning the round. A 1v3 clutch is usually also a 3K, but a 3K in a five against five fight is not a clutch.
Learn more in CS2 Rules Explained.
Related guides
CS2 Rules Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Competitive Counter-StrikeHow competitive CS2 works: two teams of five, T vs CT, 13 rounds to win a map, the bomb, the economy and how pro matches are played as BO1 or BO3.
AceAn ace in CS2 is when one player kills all five enemies in a single round.
ClutchA clutch in CS2 is when the last player alive on a team wins the round against one or more opponents.
HLTV ratingThe HLTV rating sums up a CS2 player's impact in one number, where about 1.00 is average.
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