Best CS2 Skins Under 5 Euros for the Most Popular Weapons in the Game
In this article, we debunk the myth that cool skins come with a hefty price tag. Some of these skins can be bought just by selling a couple of cases from your weekly drop, making them almost free! Most importantly, you won’t find skins for shotguns, automatic sniper rifles, or other less popular weapons here. This list is only for the devices commonly used in the game, without any particular style or color restrictions, so you’re sure to find something that suits you.
10. Desert Eagle | Tilted
- Minimal wear: $2.81
- Field-tested: $0.77
- Well-worn: $1.09
- Battle Scarred: $0.25
Our list kicks off with a skin from the new 2024 Overpass collection. Surprisingly, this skin, despite being recently released, has already dropped in price significantly. This is mainly due to players quickly cashing in on the stars they’ve earned, making now the perfect time to snag it. You simply won’t find such a detailed and original design at a similar price for this pistol. Along with its appealing art and intriguing details, this skin works great for sticker crafts.
9. AUG | Carved Jade (Souvenir)
- Minimal wear: $4.26
- Field-tested: $3.51
This is a bit of a cheat pick, but to balance it out, we placed this skin at only #9. Plus, since the AUG isn’t overly popular, it couldn’t rank higher. This skin is the cheapest ticket into tier-1 items. The design of this AUG closely mirrors the coveted Emerald skins. Our “cheat” here is suggesting the souvenir version, which is much cheaper than the standard. If a similar design appeared on a more popular weapon, it would instantly become Classified quality and increase tenfold in value.
8. M4A1-S | Emphorosaur-S
- Factory new: $3.33
- Minimal wear: $1.29
- Field-tested: $0.54
- Well-worn: $0.92
- Battle Scarred: $0.49
Here’s another fairly recent addition that many veteran players may not have even seen in-game. This rifle combines classic design techniques often used by skin creators: a transparent magazine, claw marks ripping through the metal, and a body texture mimicking dinosaur skin. The skin’s description alone is worthy of making it onto this list, don’t you think?
7. FAMAS | Rapid Eye Movement
- Minimal wear: $3.94
- Field-tested: $1.97
- Well-worn: $1.43
- Battle Scarred: $1.63
One of the most unique and mysterious designs in today’s selection. This skin, with its rare purple-pink tones, is valuable on the marketplace and appreciated among skin collectors. The vivid colors contrast sharply with the haunting imagery of eyes looking in every direction, embodying the concept of rapid eye movement during dreams. Even if you overlook the deeper meaning, it’s an intriguing skin that makes it to #7 only due to the less popular FAMAS.
6. USP-S | Cortex
- Minimal wear: $4.45
- Field-tested: $2.74
- Well-worn: $2.11
- Battle Scarred: $2.08
We’re getting into the veterans now, and it’s rare to find skins from 5-7 years ago at such a low price. In almost seven years, USP-S | Cortex has become a legendary and highly popular skin for the default CT-side pistol. You’re likely familiar with it, so no need to explain further. Its creativity, low price, and endless sticker customization options make it a classic.
5. AK-47 | Slate
- Field-tested: $4.15
- Well-worn: $3.42
- Battle Scarred: $3.40
Breaking into the top 5 is the only AK-47 representative. For the longest time, affordable quality skins for the AK were just a dream, but now you can get this stylish, fully black design for under $5. It’s customizable to fit any theme or color scheme. The matte black finish is perfect for any sticker or autograph, so versatile that players almost forget about the iconic AK-47 | Redline.
4. AWP | Atheris
- Field-tested: $3.99
- Well-worn: $3.28
- Battle Scarred: $3.19
No list would be complete without an AWP skin, the deadliest weapon in the game. Often associated with powerful creatures, AWP skins usually feature dragons, phoenixes, or mythical beasts. This time, a snake wraps around the rifle, adding a killer vibe with a sniper scope adorned in snake scales. The AWP is viable on both sides, making it even more worth the purchase.
3. USP-S | Ticket to Hell
- Factory new: $2.01
- Minimal wear: $0.87
- Field-tested: $0.42
- Well-worn: $0.64
- Battle Scarred: $0.38
Opening our top 3 is the cheapest skin on the list, with a factory-new version costing just a couple of dollars. With a black body and white designs that captivate you each time you inspect it, this skin features intriguing, almost cryptic symbols. The highlight is a QR code—when scanned, it leads to the item’s Steam workshop page.
2. M4A4 | Desolate Space
- Well-worn: $5.53
- Battle Scarred: $5.33
From the cheapest skin to the oldest in our ranking, the M4A4 | Desolate Space has been around since June 2016. Its iconic design, featuring a skeleton astronaut entangled in alien tentacles, still holds up. Nearing the top of our budget, this skin is well worth it for its rich history and visual appeal.
1. Glock-18 | Vogue
- Field-tested: $3.68
- Well-worn: $4.09
- Battle Scarred: $3.05
Taking the top spot is the Glock-18 | Vogue, with its brilliant simplicity and intricate detail. The skin features captivating eyes seemingly taken from a fashion magazine, with the phrase “Look at me” on the slide. The color palette is diverse yet harmoniously balanced, offering a high-fashion vibe at the price of a fast-food combo.
