For many fans of Counter-Strike 2, the appearance of weapons is just as important as their shooting skills. In this article, Bo3.gg presents the top 25 skins for the AK-47 in CS2. Here, every player can find a skin that fits their budget.
Uncharted
The "Uncharted" skin for the AK-47 was introduced into the game on March 13, 2019, with the release of the "Prism" case. At the time of this article's publication, the price for the new "Uncharted" skin starts at $1.38 on the Steam Market. A field-tested version of the skin is valued at at least $0.37.
Elite Build
The next design was added to the game back in 2015 and was included in the "Chromed Case #2". A factory new "Elite Build" skin is priced at least $5.98, while the field-tested version is valued at $1.43.
Rat Rod
The "Rat Rod" skin for AK in CS2 was released on November 18, 2019, as part of the "Shattered Web" collection. That day also marked a global update for CS:GO with an operation, new agents, and various new knife types. Sellers are asking at least $11.8 for a new "Rat Rod" skin, while a field-tested version is priced from $3.79.
Slate
The "Slate" skin appeared in CS:GO on May 3, 2021. The minimum price for a new version of this skin is $12.2, and a field-tested version is valued at $2.78.
Phantom Disruptor
The "Phantom Disruptor" was added to the game on March 31, 2020, with the "Prism 2" case. New versions of this skin are valued at $13.98. If you're interested in a field-tested version, you'll need to pay $6.13.
Baroque Purple
The "Baroque Purple" skin was added to Valve's shooter on November 18, 2019, and became part of the Canals collection. That day also marked the start of the "Shattered Web" operation. The factory new skin price starts at $19, and the field-tested version is valued at $5.64.
Orbit Mk01
On May 23, 2017, the operation named "Hydra" was released, and with it came the case of the same name that included the skin "Orbit Mk01". The starting price for a new copy of this paint job starts at $25.42. A version that has undergone field tests can be purchased for $12.6.
Ice Coaled
"Ice Coaled" is one of the recently introduced skins for the AK in CS. This skin was added to the game on July 1, 2022. The starting price for the factory new version begins at $31.4. If you're interested in a field-tested variant, you'll have to pay almost three times less - $9.93.
Point Disarray
On December 5, 2015, a winter update for CS:GO was released, introducing the "Revolver Case" with the "Point Disarray" skin for AK-47. The current price for the factory new copy starts at $31.4, while the field-tested version costs $11.8.
Legion of Anubis
The "Legion of Anubis" skin was added to CS on August 7, 2020. If you decide to buy a new copy of this paint job, it will cost you $32.6. The field-tested version is available at half the price - $11.
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Frontside Misty
The "Snowy Whirlwind" skin was introduced to the game back in 2015. The minimum price for the factory new version starts at $73.6. If you're interested in a skin that has undergone field tests, you can purchase it significantly cheaper - just for $17.
Leet Museo
The "Leet Museo" skin for AK-47 was added to the game just recently, on September 22, 2021. At the time of writing this text, the new skin is available on the Steam Market for a minimum price of $74. The version that underwent field tests is priced at $22.3.
Neon Revolution
Another skin, "Neon Revolution," was introduced on August 18, 2016, in the "Gamma 2" collection. The price for a factory new skin starts at $92, while the version that underwent field tests is available for $19.1.
Aquamarine Revenge
The "Aquamarine Revenge" skin for the AK-47 was introduced in CS:GO on May 26, 2015, at the same time as the "Bloodhound" operation. If you are interested in this skin, be prepared to pay $121 for a new copy or choose a version that underwent field tests for $36.2.
NightWish
A skin for AK-47 in CS2, known as "NightWish", was added to the game on January 21, 2022, in the "Dreams and Nightmares" collection. At present, the minimum price for the new "NightWish" skin on the Steam Market is $155.7. If you are interested in a version of this skin that underwent field tests, its price starts at $20.09.
Neon Rider
The "Neon Rider" skin was added on May 3, 2021. The minimum cost of a new version of this skin is $157.9. If you're interested in a used version of the skin that underwent field tests, its price starts at $42.
BloodSport
The "BloodSport" skin for AK-47 was added to the game on March 15, 2017, along with the release of the "Spectrum" case. Currently, the price for a new copy of the "BloodSport" skin starts at $160 on the Steam Market. If you are interested in a version that underwent field tests, its price is at least $105.9.
The Empress
The "The Empress" skin was introduced to the game in 2017 as part of the "Spectrum 2" case release. The minimum price for a new "The Empress" skin starts at $176.2, while the version that underwent field tests is priced at least $33.75.
Head Shot
The "Head Shot" skin is one of the latest added to CS. It was introduced to the game on February 9, 2023. The minimum price for a new copy is $194. The version that underwent field tests is priced at $17.5.
Asiimov
The "Asiimov" skin was integrated into Valve's shooter on December 6, 2018, and became part of the "Forbidden Zone" collection. A new copy of this skin costs from $298.5, and a version that underwent field tests is priced at least $34.9.
Case Hardened
The "Case Hardened" skin was added on August 13, 2013, in the "CS:GO Weapon Case". A new instance of this skin is valued at $592.5. If you prefer the field-tested version, you'll need to pay $311.5.
Fuel Injector
The "Fuel Injector" skin for the AK-47 was introduced to the game on February 17, 2016, alongside the release of the "Wildfire" case. Currently, the cost of a new "Fuel Injector" skin starts at $720 on the Steam Marketplace. A field-tested version of this skin is priced at a minimum of $191.3.
Vulcan
The “Vulcan” skin for AK-47 in CS2 was created in the Steam Workshop on December 13, 2013, and added to the game on May 1, 2014, as part of the “Hunting” collection. The new "Volcano" skin is priced at a minimum of $1,146.7 in the market. A field-tested version costs from $301.6.
X-Ray
The “X-Ray” skin was released relatively recently — on December 3, 2020. However, you won't find new instances of this skin on the Steam Marketplace currently. There's some availability for the field-tested skins, with their price starting from $1,111.
Hydroponic
The situation with the "Hydroponic" skin is similar to the previous one — new instances are almost unavailable. To purchase a field-tested skin, you will have to pay around $1,270.
Gold Arabesque
"Gold Arabesque" is a truly unique skin. There isn't a single instance of this skin on the Steam platform. If you're eager, you can look for this skin on third-party websites, but be aware of the risks! On the black market, a factory new "Golden Arabesque" skin is priced at a minimum of $7.5k.
Wild Lotus
"Wild Lotus" is a skin designed to satisfy discerning collectors and true connoisseurs. It might be too expensive for regular players. Searching on the Steam Marketplace may likely be fruitless, and you might have to turn to third-party sources, although this comes with certain risks. Currently, the last offered "Wild Lotus" skin on the black market is valued at $16,370 for a factory new sample.
As you might have noticed from the provided information, to acquire a quality AK-47 skin in CS2, you don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money. Sometimes, very lucky players manage to get such skins absolutely for free.
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