Rare Patterns And Volumetric Textures In CS2

In CS2 there are many skins, the appearance of which is influenced not only by float but also by the pattern index. Most often, these are skins with geometric and abstract patterns, which, depending on the pattern index, can be applied differently to the surface of the weapon. Skins with rare patterns can have a much higher value. In this article from k1nd3r, you will learn about skins with the rarest patterns, as well as skins with voluminous textures. You can learn even more about effective CS2 play and about players Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev from Navi or Håvard "rain" Nygaard from FaZe Clan using Profilerr esports stats.

CS2 Skins With Rare Patterns

Skins with rare patterns are primarily of interest to collectors and players who consider rare skins as investment items.

AK-47 | Case Hardened

The AK-47 Case Hardened features a pattern of irregularly shaped spots that mimic the texture of hardened metal. The combination of several colors provides many opportunities for the emergence of options for which the pattern index will radically affect the cost. The most valuable are the options with the maximum presence of blue, especially if they cover the entire upper part. Gold versions of the skin are also of interest to collectors, but they are more common since there is less blue in the coloring.

Glock-18 | Fade

Another skin that is just as famous as Case Hardened is the Fade pattern skin. As an example, let's mention the Glock-18 Fade. Options in which the coloring is dominated by purple, and there is practically no white at the end of the barrel, can cost several times more than usual.

XM1014 | Seasons

This shotgun skin is covered in a pattern that resembles autumn leaves. But among the many red, yellow, and green leaves, blue is hidden. Variants of the XM104 Seasons that display this blue leaf will cost more. These will be versions of the skin with indexes #26, #78, and others.

AWP | PAW

Another popular skin in this category is the Glock-18 Moonrise. The top of the pistol features a purple and black cityscape, but some variants have an interesting feature: the star appears right next to the trigger. Such options are considered more valuable, and they constitute about 5% of the total amount of this skin.

Galil-AR | Sandstorm

One of the most affordable skins whose pattern index affects the cost is Galil-AR Sandstorm. The texture color varies from dark brown to bright yellow. Typically variations of this skin come in light gray and dark brown, but yellow-gold variants like #555 can cost a little more.

The Best CS2 Skins With Voluminous Textures

Thanks to the update to CS2, many skins that used interesting design techniques began to look even more remarkable. One of the categories for which the improvements are especially noticeable is skins, the authors of which use textures and patterns that create a three-dimensional effect.

Glock-18 | Ironwork

In CS:GO skin Glock-18 | Ironwork didn't look too remarkable. Its main feature is the silver floral design covering the top of the weapon. Previously, the drawing seemed almost flat, but in CS2 the volumetric effect is much more noticeable. The light pattern stands out beautifully against a dark background, making the skin noticeable and recognizable. In addition, such minimalistic skin looks great with stickers. For example, you can use stickers from the new Ambush capsule - Dystopian Gaze (Lenticular), Ouchie (Foil), Lotus (Glitter), and others.

M4A1-S | Basilisk

This skin received relatively minor improvements with the release of CS2, but they made its design more expressive. The colors used in the M4A1-S Basilisk have become more saturated, and the contrast between dark and light areas has increased. As a result, the engraved image of the basilisk on the rifle's body has become much more visible, especially on variants with a low level of wear. However, some players also prefer options with a higher float, since as the parameter increases, the picture is not distorted but only darkens.

AWP | Black Nile

One way to create a three-dimensional effect is to use isometric lines that connect points of the same height, like on a map. This is exactly how the AWP Black Nile is designed. This skin appeared about six months ago, and its design uses only two colors. But the lines on its surface are not just an abstract ornament. They reproduce a topographic map of the Nile, Egypt's main river. This skin is included in the Anubis Collection Package and Paris 2023 Anubis Souvenir Package.

Desert Eagle | Corinthian

We can’t ignore another popular skin with engraving, which significantly benefits from the new lighting system. In recent years, the popularity of this skin has gradually declined, but now Desert Eagle Corinthian can count on new interest from players. In addition, its cost remains low. This skin is included in the Revolver Case. Desert Eagle | Corinthian goes well with yellow and red stickers, such as Heroic | 2020 RMR, Natus Vincere | 2020 RMR, or Ninjas in Pajamas | 2020 RMR.

AK-47 | Cartel

The design of the AK-47 Cartel uses three-dimensional textures only on some elements of the body, but they are worked out to the smallest detail. In contrast with the wooden stock and part of the body, the thin three-dimensional engraving with motifs from Mexican folklore looks even more interesting. This skin goes well with bright stickers such as Tamara, Battle-Scarred (Holo), and Natus Vincere | 2020 RMR.