Best AWP Skins in CS2

The AWP stands as the most powerful weapon in Counter-Strike, presenting as an impassable barrier in the hands of the right player. With an insanely in-game price point of $4750, this high-risk, high-reward weapon can instantly kill enemies in a single shot, one shot at a time. To add to your flashy plays with this weapon, why not purchase an equally flashy skin? This article will provide some options for the best cheap AWP skins in CS2, the overall best-looking AWP skins, and, of course, the most iconic AWP skins that have embedded themselves solidly in Counter-Strike history.

Category	Skin Name	Price (Factory New)
Cheap	Atheris	$13.24
Cheap	Mortis	$6.51
Cheap	Chromatic Aberration	$16.01
Cheap	Worm God	$2.23
Cheap	Duality	$11.78
Best Looking	Wildfire	$119.52
Best Looking	Desert Hydra	$2432.01
Best Looking	Hyper Beast	$88.44
Best Looking	Chrome Cannon	$129.48
Best Looking	Neo-Noir	$29.85
Iconic	Dragon Lore	$13265.48
Iconic	Fade	$966.53
Iconic	The Prince	$3834.37
Iconic	Gungnir	$12714.39
Iconic	Medusa	$5203.28

Best Cheap AWP Skins

AWP | Atheris

$13.24

Rarity: Restricted Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $2.53 – $16.00

Collection: The Prisma Collection

Flavor Text: As deadly as it is beautiful

Description: Standing as one of the most popular AWP skins in CS2, the AWP | Atheris is not only a cheap AWP skin but also one of the best-looking AWP skins overall. If you’re on a budget, this budget AWP skin is a solid choice.

AWP | Mortis

$6.51

Rarity: Classified Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $1.96 – $7.62

Collection: The Clutch Collection

Flavor Text: Every end is a new beginning

Description: This Classified Sniper skin is as morbid as it is beautiful. Depicting a drawing inspired by the Death tarot card and the skeletons of a long-extinct creature on its body, the AWP | Mortis provides yet another great option for a cheap AWP skin.

AWP | Chromatic Aberration

$16.01

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $5.76 – $20.30

Collection: The Recoil Collection

Flavor Text: (Not so) easy on the eyes…

Description: If you’re looking to add a burst of color to your CS2 inventory, look no further than the AWP | Chromatic Aberration. Fully embracing its flavor text, this colorful AWP skin is sure to catch anybody’s eye, providing an almost psychedelic 3D look.

AWP | Worm God

$2.23

Rarity: Restricted Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $1.63 – $2.80

Collection: The Chroma 2 Collection

Flavor Text: There are some roots you don’t want to take hold

Description: Released almost a decade ago, the AWP | Worm God still stands strong as a go-to for a budget AWP skin. Depicting a skull on the stock of the weapon and roots extending from it towards the barrel, this design gives way to a unique choice for an AWP skin.

AWP | Duality

$11.78

Rarity: Classified Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $1.95 – $13.00

Collection: The Revolution Collection

Flavor Text: There’s two sides to every story

Description: Fully embracing the flavor text and its name, there are indeed two sides to every story. More specifically, you’ll have to inspect it to see the gold snake lying on the right side of the skin. Its counterpart, a red snake, lies on the playside of the skin. If you’re a fan of this intricate design and detailed artwork, this beautiful budget AWP skin is a solid choice.

Best Looking AWP Skins

AWP | Wildfire

$119.52

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $37 – $163

Collection: The CS20 Collection

Flavor Text: The nail that sticks out gets the hammer

Description: With a design like this, it’s no wonder this AWP skin is a fan favorite. Depicting the logo of Operation Wildfire, which resembles a rising phoenix right in the middle of the skin, and a clean background gradient from black to red, this skin is well worth the money.

AWP | Desert Hydra

$2432.01

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $1,287 – $1,698

Collection: The 2021 Mirage Collection

Flavor Text: Cutting off one head means two more appear—is that a risk you’re willing to take? – Valeria Jenner, Revolutionary

Description: With a price tag like that, this AWP skin is almost as rare as it is good-looking. With an eloquent drawing of the hydras creeping towards the barrel, the AWP | Desert Hydra is undoubtedly one of the best-looking AWP skins.

AWP | Hyper Beast

$88.44

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $22 – $115

Collection: The Falchion Collection

Flavor Text: You really want to impress me Booth? Make this black light sensitive – Rona Sabri, Rising Star

Description: You simply can’t have a complete list of the best-looking skins in CS2 without the Hyper Beast series. And for the AWP, this series does not disappoint. Depicting a beastly creature in psychedelic colors filled with thorns and razor-sharp teeth, it’s almost as deadly as you will be with this infamous AWP skin.

AWP | Chrome Cannon

$129.48

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $27 – $162

Collection: The Kilowatt Collection

Flavor Text: “Where’d this come from? Why do you ask?” – Booth, Arms Dealer

Description: As a recent release, the AWP | Chrome Cannon has already made its way into many fans’ hearts. With a unique chrome finish that reflects multicolored accents when lit up, this good-looking AWP skin is truly one of a kind in the Counter-Strike series.

AWP | Neo-Noir

$29.85

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $23 – $39

Collection: The Danger Zone Collection

Flavor Text: “They took comfort in each other’s despair”

Description: Returning to yet another classic skin series, we present the AWP | Neo-Noir among the list of the best AWP skins in CS2. Portraying two women in blue and magenta hues, this AWP skin is unlike any other.

Most Iconic AWP Skins

AWP |Dragon Lore

$13265.48

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $3,290 – $491,391

Collection: The Cobblestone Collection

Flavor Text: 200 keys could never unlock its secrets

Description: You don’t even need to play Counter-Strike to know this legendary AWP skin. With just below 6,000 AWP Dragon Lores in existence, this AWP skin is one to remember both for its incredible rarity and its artwork, depicting a knotwork dragon breathing fire toward the enemy.

AWP | Fade

$966.53

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $930 – $3,236

Collection: The Control Collection

Flavor Text: This isn’t just a weapon, it’s a conversation piece – Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training

Description: Having unarguably the cleanest fade, featuring a seamless transition from purple to orange, this AWP skin fully embodies the flavor text, “This isn’t just a weapon, it’s a conversation piece.”

AWP | The Prince

$3834.37

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $1,920 – $2,748

Collection: The Canals Collection

Flavor Text: Peace be with thee

Description: An elegant design of red velvet overlayed with gold filigree, nothing screams royalty more than this absurdly expensive AWP skin. On the main body of the weapon, the Latin words “Pax Tibi Marce Evangelista Meus” are imprinted in gold, which translates to “Peace be with you, Mark, my evangelist,” a reference to the believed author of the Gospel of Mark in the New Testament.

AWP | Gungnir

$12714.39

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $6,211 – $8,500

Collection: The Norse Collection

Flavor Text: A weapon for the Allfather

Description: With an iridescent blue and ivory body, this iconic AWP skin looks like it’s crafted out of pure diamonds. With listings going up for thousands of dollars, there’s no doubt that the AWP | Gungnir will make its way into Counter-Strike history.

AWP | Medusa

$5203.28

Rarity: Covert Sniper Rifle

Price Range: $1,500 – $2,344

Collection: The Gods and Monsters Collection

Flavor Text: If you can see me, you’re already dead

Description: Another insanely rare AWP skin, the AWP | Medusa, is almost as elusive as the Gorgon herself. Embracing Greek Mythology and the story of Medusa, anyone standing in front of your scope is surely already dead.

Wrapping Up!

This article has covered five options for the best cheap AWP skins, the best-looking AWP skins, and the most iconic AWP skins in CS2. To explore more of the best skins in CS2 or learn more about Counter-Strike 2 through general guides, check out the other articles on the SkinLords Blog Page. As always, keep learning and have fun out there!

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