These Designs Deserve Better! CS2 Skins That Should Be on Top-Tier Weapons!
Unfortunately, some impressive designs remain on rarely used weapons, such as shotguns, revolvers, or secondary pistols, where their potential is completely unrealized. We’ve selected several such skins and imagined how they could look on popular models – AK-47, AWP, M4A1-S, Desert Eagle, etc. Transferring them to top-tier guns could make them the main stars of inventories and the trading marketplace. Let’s examine how these underappreciated masterpieces could shine.
CZ75-Auto | Xiangliu
Snake heads engraved on the suppressor seem to come alive in purple-gold radiance, while gradient transitions of brown and gray on the body shimmer with every movement. Swirls and wavy lines, like ancient scrolls, wrap around the weapon, while the purple grip with snake scale texture adds tactile magic. If this design were transferred to the USP-S, the snake heads would perfectly fit on the suppressor, emphasizing the mystical aesthetic. Such a skin would attract players who value cultural and ethnic references, and purple inventories would sparkle with new colors. Instead of rare use on the CZ75-Auto, Xiangliu could become a popular choice for many players.
R8 Revolver | Banana Cannon
Banana Cannon is a symbiosis of boldness and conceptuality: a yellow-green gradient with brown spots imitates banana peels, while blue-yellow stickers with “CSGO” inscriptions scattered across the body are instantly recognizable to everyone. Rust? It only adds character, like wear marks on favorite sneakers. Themed designs like banana ones are already popular in the workshop, and Banana Cannon could become a hit among players looking for fun and memorable options. Instead of gathering dust on the R8 Revolver, which is rarely picked in serious matches, it would liven up inventories, especially for streamers and lovers of unconventional looks.
MP5-SD | Kitbash
Worn blue body, yellow accents, counter-terrorist logo, and “SHHH” inscription on the suppressor, as if drawn with a marker in the heat of battle. Duct tape of different colors adds street aesthetics, while artificial aging makes the skin alive, as if it’s been through thousands of FACEIT matches. On the M4A1-S, Kitbash would become an ideal budget skin for those who want to look stylish without spending millions. The suppressor would perfectly wear the “SHHH” inscription, and the realistic design would make it a favorite for players who value practicality and realistic designs. Instead of the MP5-SD, which is rarely used at high levels, Kitbash on the M4A1-S could take its place in inventories as an affordable but stylish alternative to expensive skins.
P90 | Nostalgia
Close your eyes and imagine an AK-47 covered in graffiti in the style of good old CS 1.6, where a counter-terrorist adorns the stock, as if stepped off the cover of the old game version. This skin is like a time machine, returning to the era of LAN tournaments in computer clubs on bulky monitors.
On the AK-47, Nostalgia would become a cult item. Classic lovers would buy it for memories, while youth would get it to feel connected to history. The skin’s name perfectly plays with its essence: it’s “nostalgia” that deserves to be in the spotlight. Instead of the P90, which is only associated with jokes, Nostalgia on the AK-47 could become an important item for a huge circle of players.
MAG-7 | Justice
The Tarot card “Justice” comes alive on Justice, and now imagine this design, for example, on an AWP. A winged angel with sword and scales, surrounded by blue-gold ornament, shines on the body. Roman numerals XI on the stock add mystery, while red accents emphasize the drama. This skin is like the older brother of “Emperor” and “Empress,” which are very beloved by the community.
Its original concept would make the AWP noticeable both in matches and on the trading marketplace, especially among players seeking deep and stylish designs.
MAG-7 | Heat
Simplicity is strength, and Heat proves it. The orange gradient creating the illusion of heated metal looks as if the weapon was just pulled from a forge. Now imagine an AK-47 with this design, with paper stickers from BLAST Austin Major shining on the orange background like coals in fire. On the AK-47, this skin would become a real banger. Simple but effective, it would perfectly match bright gloves and could become a universal option for players who value practicality and visual energy.
Sawed-Off | KissLove
Anime design in pink-purple tones with flowers, various inscriptions, and girl’s eyes adding coquettish charm. The skin would attract a huge army of anime culture fans – those with anime characters as avatars and in Steam profiles. Wave patterns and bright colors would make any top-tier weapon expressive and attractive even to those who aren’t the most ardent fans of the Japanese phenomenon. The Sawed-Off is not only unused in the game but is also only relevant for the attacking side. It’s unclear how the author could bear to bury such a relevant design on this shotgun’s body, so we can only fantasize about how it would look on other weapons.
Sawed-Off | Wasteland Princess
AWP in hands, and she looks like a post-apocalyptic queen. Wasteland Princess is a collage of pink rabbits, female lips, black shells with lipstick, and “Kiss This” inscription. Such a device would attract players seeking expressive looks, especially among the female audience, which grows every year. Every shot from such an AWP would be like a kiss of death, and combination with pink gloves would bring the look to perfection. Wasteland Princess deserves a crown, not a dusty corner of inventory.
Sawed-Off | Apocalypto
Apocalypto is a skin in purple tones with a mutilated turquoise hand reaching toward a planet depicted as a bomb and various cosmic elements on the barrel. It’s a pity that such a conceptual and incredibly detailed skin simply cannot escape the “narrow” framework and is forced to huddle on the Sawed-Off. On the Desert Eagle, the skin would emphasize its sci-fi concept, making it one of the most sought-after among competitors. Its unusual design would attract players who value unconventional ideas and make it noticeable in the community.
XM1014 | Tranquility
An M4A4 with Tranquility would be like a painting in a museum. A red-haired girl surrounded by pink flowers and petals lies on the red body, while a flowering tree branch on the stock adds elegance. Burgundy accents emphasize minimalist elegance – simply a work of art! The skin would match red gloves, creating an even more refined look. Its minimalism and mystery would suit players seeking stylish but unobtrusive designs and who appreciate elegance in details.
Alex
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