Everything you need to know about Counter-Strike 2 skins
Counter-Strike 2 features a vast ecosystem of weapon skins that vary in rarity, appearance, and value. From affordable commons to ultra-rare knives worth thousands of dollars, the skin market offers something for every player and collector.
This comprehensive guide will help you understand how skins work in CS2, what determines their value, and how to build an impressive inventory without breaking the bank.
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The most prestigious category featuring unique animations and rare patterns. Learn about butterfly knives, karambits, bayonets and more.
Explore Knives
From the iconic AK-47 and M4A4 to the AWP and AUG, rifle skins are the most visible and popular items in the game.
Explore Rifles
Customize your sidearm with skins for the Desert Eagle, USP-S, Glock-18 and other pistols that start every round.
Explore Pistols
Second only to knives in rarity and value, gloves add a personal touch to your character model's hands.
Explore Gloves
From the P90 to the MP9, submachine guns offer cost-effective firepower and stylish skins.
Explore SMGs
Shotguns, machine guns, and other specialized weapons with unique skin designs.
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The most fundamental price factor. Limited-supply skins from discontinued cases or operations command higher prices due to their scarcity.
Higher rarity tiers generally mean higher prices. Covert (red) items are typically worth more than Restricted (purple) items from the same collection.
Lower float values (closer to 0.00) typically command higher prices as they represent better visual condition with less wear.
Certain pattern indexes create rare appearances like "blue gems" on Case Hardened skins or specific fade percentages on Fade skins.
StatTrak™ technology, Souvenir status, or rare sticker combinations can significantly increase a skin's value.
Skins for frequently used weapons (AK-47, AWP, M4A4) or with attractive designs typically hold higher value regardless of rarity.
Released in 2022, featuring the coveted AWP Duality and M4A4 Temukau.
Map-based collection featuring the highly sought-after AWP Wildfire.
Released in 2023, featuring the popular AK-47 Ice Coaled and M4A1-S Emphorosaur-S.
Invest in skins from discontinued collections or operations that have a finite supply in the ecosystem.
Game updates can dramatically affect skin prices. Monitor Valve announcements and be ready to adapt your strategy.
Extremely low float skins (0.00x) often appreciate faster than average condition equivalents.
Don't put all your funds into a single skin or collection. Spread investments across different price points and categories.
Learn which pattern indexes command premiums for skins like Case Hardened, Fade, Crimson Web, and Doppler.
Monitor real-time prices of popular CS2 skins across major marketplaces including DMarket USA.
| Skin | Weapon | Wear | Steam Price | DMarket Price | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AK-47 | Asiimov |
AK-47 | Factory New | $225.38 | $214.99 | +2.4% |
 AWP | Wildfire |
AWP | Minimal Wear | $187.25 | $179.50 | +5.3% |
 M4A4 | Temukau |
M4A4 | Factory New | $154.87 | $148.32 | -1.2% |
 ★ Karambit | Fade |
Knife | Factory New | $1,237.50 | $1,189.99 | +3.7% |
 ★ Sport Gloves | Amphibious |
Gloves | Field-Tested | $865.23 | $842.00 | -0.8% |
Prices updated hourly. Last update: May 23, 2024, 14:30 UTC