One Shot, One Kill: Top 10 CS2 Shotgun Skins That Break the Mold
Shotguns in CS2 are rarely used, but every time someone buys one and gets up close, you realize this is potential highlight material. To avoid being embarrassed when showing the demo to friends – you absolutely need a cool skin! We’ve compiled 10 of the best skins for various shotgun types that will not only enhance your vibe in-game but also make opponents envious. Let’s dive into which designs are worthy of your inventory!
Sawed-Off | The Kraken
- Factory new – $16.00
- Minimal wear – $6.27
- Field-tested – $6.03
- Well-worn – $13.45
Opening our selection is a skin from 2013 that still looks very fresh and hasn’t risen much in price. The depths of sea tales literally come alive on this shotgun. A menacing red-orange kraken spreads across the receiver and forend, whose tentacles seem ready to grab the enemy. Turquoise waves in the background add dynamics, creating a storm-like feeling, while the strict black stock emphasizes the power of this sea monster.
Nova | Hyper Beast
- Factory new – $63.49
- Minimal wear – $34.54
- Field-tested – $26.79
- Well-worn – $22.71
- Battle Scarred – $21.62
One of the few legendary skin collections whose design earned the honor of appearing on a shotgun. Of course, we couldn’t exclude it from our selection, as this collection is a true explosion of color and fantasy! The main character of the Hyper Beast design – a psychedelic monster sprawling across the entire body, mesmerizes with bright shades of green, red, purple, orange, and blue. Its aggressive, almost insane gaze seems to scream: “Beware!” This skin isn’t just a weapon, but a work of art and part of history that stands out in any match.
XM1014 | XOXO
- Factory new – $20.40
- Minimal wear – $5.15
- Field-tested – $2.22
- Well-worn – $1.73
- Battle Scarred – $1.68
Dynamic pattern skins always attract attention, as one version can be completely different from another. This is manifested very interestingly here, and you might think that with pattern changes, not just the design changes, but the entire skin.
XM1014 | XOXO is street vibe in its purest form. The body is covered with bold graffiti featuring bright blue, pink, green, and purple accents. Inscriptions and patterns come alive differently on each pattern, and on some versions you can spot a cool black and white skull wearing stylish glasses (these are exactly what we recommend hunting for).
MAG-7 | Justice
- Factory new – $19.67
- Minimal wear – $7.27
- Field-tested – $3.50
- Well-worn – $2.42
- Battle Scarred – $2.24
It’s a shame that such conceptual and thoughtful designs for some reason are forced to reside on shotguns. MAG-7 | Justice is a true masterpiece inspired by the Tarot card “Justice.” A winged angel with sword and scales, surrounded by intricate patterns, proudly adorns the body and is most likely a reference to Themis – the goddess of justice. A symbol of strength and justice that looks like it came from ancient legends. The blue-gold palette with red accents creates a majestic and mystical vibe, while Roman numerals XI on the barrel add a note of mystery.
Sawed-Off | Apocalypto
- Factory new – $4.71
- Minimal wear – $1.42
- Field-tested – $0.48
- Well-worn – $0.41
- Battle Scarred – $0.41
Another example of an extremely original idea that truly impresses and leaves no one indifferent. This shotgun is the embodiment of post-apocalyptic nightmare. Purple shades of the body smoothly transition into a turquoise zombie hand reaching toward a bomb-planet. Stars and rockets scattered across the barrel and forend add cosmic vibes to the skin and emphasize the epic scale of the artwork’s plot. The skin seems to tell a story about the end of the world, where each shot could be the last not only for the opponent, but also for the owner.
Nova | Baroque Orange
- Factory new – $195.52
- Minimal wear – $168.77
- Field-tested – $123.47
- Well-worn – $156.60
- Battle Scarred – $100.41
Think there aren’t expensive shotgun skins? The Canals collection already surprised with consumer-grade skins priced like knives, so such a cost for a Classified quality shotgun is normal. However, the appearance of Nova | Baroque Orange is luxury embodied in every inch! The complex baroque pattern, executed with metallic paint, shimmers with shades of yellow, red, and gray, creating the effect of an antique work of art. The light gray barrel adds elegance, while the unpainted forend emphasizes minimalism. In every sense – expensive antique that you want to show everyone.
XM1014 | Zombie Offensive
- Factory new – $1.84
- Minimal wear – $0.55
- Field-tested – $0.27
- Well-worn – $0.24
- Battle Scarred – $0.26
Another example of dynamic pattern, somewhat similar to AWP | PAW. The shotgun body resembles a movie frame thanks to a crowd of colorful counter-terrorists and zombies who seem to have thrown a party on your shotgun. Each pattern is unique, creating the feeling that the weapon tells a new story in every match. Simplicity and brightness make this skin perfect for those who want to add some madness to the game, which is very characteristic of XM1014 gameplay.
MAG-7 | Monster Call
- Factory new – $2.87
- Minimal wear – $0.87
- Field-tested – $0.38
- Well-worn – $0.29
- Battle Scarred – $0.28
From the creator of Sawed-Off | Apocalypto, who apparently found the key to VALVE through original shotgun ideas. The developers can be understood – his works are indeed good. Here we’re offered to dive into an underwater nightmare with MAG-7 | Monster Call. Blue waves on the body come alive thanks to a green shark with open jaws, surrounded by terrifying sea creatures. A purple fish with sharp teeth on the forend and small predators throughout the weapon create the feeling that you’re holding a freeze-frame from a cartoon where everything has frozen and something is about to happen.
Nova | Toy Soldier
- Factory new – $6.00
- Minimal wear – $2.30
- Field-tested – $0.94
- Well-worn – $0.76
- Battle Scarred – $0.70
At first glance an unremarkable skin, but actually all the nuances lie in the details and the very idea of making a shotgun in toy soldier style. Excellent attention to detail and execution, where the main theme is nostalgia for childhood games. Glossy green paint with decorative scratches creates the effect of a worn toy soldier, while the star on the stock and stickers with TOY SOLDIERS MILITARY SERIES inscription add the needed charm. A memory of battles with plastic figures, but now you have a real shotgun in your hands.
Sawed-Off | KissLove
- Factory new – $16.60
- Minimal wear – $6.04
- Field-tested – $3.10
- Well-worn – $2.68
- Battle Scarred – $2.21
Even for such a brutal device as a shotgun, there was room for cute anime designs. Girl’s eyes, CSGO inscription, floral patterns, and wave-like pattern in pink-purple palette create a romantic and futuristic style. On the reverse side of the body – the lower part of a face with KissLove inscription gives the skin coquettish charm. Technical inscriptions and purple accents on the forend and stock perfectly complete the look.
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