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Ever wondered what the most expensive skins in CS2 are? In CS2, as in CS:GO before it, skins are a thing of prestige and pride within the community. The game offers a large range of skins with different rarities, wear levels, and pattern types. In a community-regulated market, the prices for these items vary based on how much people are willing to pay for them.
In September of 2023, Counter-Strike 2 replaced its predecessor Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam. Luckily for millions of players, all of their weapons, knives, characters, and glove skins have carried over to the new version of the game. The same goes for cases, stickers, and badges. While there are many cheap and simple skins in the game, some are so rare and coveted that their prices can reach astronomical values. Yet even among them, there are standouts, skins that cost a small fortune. Let us take a look at the Top 10 most expensive skins in CS2.
Top 10 Most Expensive CS2 Skins
10. AK-47 Gold Arabesque – $10,000
What better way to start this list than with Golden AK? The price for this skin was below $2,000 initially. However, the price had increased since Dust2 was removed from the map pool. That means that nowadays, the Factory New version of this skin goes for around $10,000.
9. Gamma Doppler Knives – $10,000
Doppler Knives come in different phases and Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby are the most expensive. Sapphire and Emerald knives go for around $10,000, while Ruby is a little cheaper but still costs around $9,000.
8. Crimson Web knives – $10,000
The pattern is the most important factor for the price of this skin. Depending on the condition of the skin and placement of the webs along the blade, these knives can be bought for over $10,000 but are usually around $6,000.
7. AWP Gungnir – $12,000
Being one of the newest skins in Counter-Strike, the Gungnir is the second most expensive AWP skin. The Norse-inspired skin was added in 2019 as part of the Norse Collection. The price for the Factory New version of this skin easily goes from $8,000 to $12,000.
6. Sport Gloves Vice / Pandora’s box – $50,000
First introduced in the Glove Case update for CS:GO, a pair of Factory New Pandora’s Box gloves now costs around $50,000. Meanwhile, a pair of Factory New Sport Gloves Vice gloves are around $20,000. The main aesthetic difference between the two is that Pandora’s are purple and black, while Vice’s are teal and pink.
5. M4A4 Howl – $100,000
Due to the artwork ownership controversy, M4A4 Howl is the only “Contraband” skin in CS. That means that this skin cannot be obtained in its original state in the game any more. With such rarity, this skin goes from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the condition and if it has a StatTrak feature. With stickers, the price can go well over $100,000.
4. AK-47 Wild Lotus – $160,000
This stunning skin was added in 2019 and a Factory New version of this skin can cost over $10,000. That is a lot by itself. Unsurprisingly, however, one Wild Lotus skin with four Reason Holo stickers was sold for over $160,000 in 2023.
- Hero 25K sensor through a software update from G HUB, this upgrade is free to all players: Our most advanced, with 1:1 tracking, 400-plus ips, and 100 – 25,600 max dpi sensitivity plus zero smoothing, filtering, or acceleration
- 11 customizable buttons and onboard memory: Assign custom commands to the buttons and save up to five ready to play profiles directly to the mouse
- Adjustable weight system: Arrange up to five removable 3.6 grams weights inside the mouse for personalized weight and balance tuning
- Programmable RGB Lighting and Lightsync technology: Customize lighting from nearly 16.8 million colors to match your team’s colors, sport your own or sync colors with other Logitech G gear
- Mechanical switch button tensioning: Metal spring tensioning system and pivot hinges are built into left and right gaming mouse buttons for a crisp, clean click feel with rapid click feedback
3. AWP Dragon Lore – $150,000
Famously, this is the most iconic of “The Big Green” skins. The Souvenir version of Dragon Lore AWP can cost over $150,000 for the Factory New finish. However, even the worst conditions of this skin are likely to go for around $50,000.
2. AK-47 Case Hardened – $400,000
Most Case Hardened AK skins cost around a few hundred dollars on the market. However, the pattern 661 of this skin makes this weapon have a blue gem appearance. Depending on its condition, it can raise this skin’s skin value to $50,000-$60,000. With Titan stickers applied, the price can go over $100,000. But that’s not all. One AK-47 Case Hardened skin with StatTrak and four Titan Holos stickers was sold for $400,000, making this the most expansive skin actually sold in Counter-Strike.
1. Karambit Case Hardened (Blue Gem) – $1,500,000
This specific Case Hardened Karambit is a literal unicorn among CS skins, and there is only one in Factory New condition in the world. The current owner bought it in 2016 for over $100,000. The owner later turned down an offer to sell the skin for $1,500,000. He claimed that the offer was too low.
Check out other CS2 articles from our team, such as How To Play With Friends In Counter-Strike 2, CS2 Replay controls, explained, and The Best CS2 Crosshair Codes.