You Never Get a Second Change to Make a First Impression, one wise person said. And skins are quite a confirmation of that. However, not everyone has the opportunity to spend a lot of money on cool weapon finishes. In this article, CS.MONEY Blog tells you about 11 budget skins for your basic inventory, meaning skins for main CS:GO weapons. These will cover most gaming situations and look decent at the same time.
By the way, all these skins are available on our upgraded Market, with better UI, lower prices and cash withdrawal!
M4A4 Urban DDPAT, stylish cheap skin for M4
Urban camouflage might not seem to be the most popular, but it still looks lovely: pixelated patterns and a grey colour scheme add brightness to the skin (paradoxical as it may sound). Another fascinating feature is that M4A4 Urban DDPAT has many different variations since it’s a pattern, so it is almost impossible to find identical skins.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: M4A4 Urban DDPAT Minimal Wear for ~$0.50
FAMAS Meow 36, a nice skin for force buy rounds
If you’re playing for CT and short on money to buy an M4, you should go for a FAMAS, undoubtedly. The French rifle has many affordable skin options, but FAMAS Meow 36 stands out with its blend of futurism, car racing vibe (number on the side of the gun), and army colours. It’s an attractive and reasonable option.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: FAMAS Meow 36 Minimal Wear for ~$0.30
USP-S Torque, a futuristic default pistol for CT
More on the CT-side topic. Even though playing for the Defence, your choice of starting weapons is flexible with two, P2000 and USP-S, most of the players prefer the latter for solid reasons: accuracy and damage. Therefore, skins for USP are some of the most expensive, which is unsurprising: you run around with this pistol for half the match, and it’s always in plain sight.
USP-S Torque has a bright futuristic design with an enjoyable combination of black, yellow, and white colours, but the most important thing is that it looks decent even in a worn-out condition.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: USP-S Torque Field-Tested for ~$1.25
AK-47 Elite Build, a classic for the most popular CS:GO weapon
Let’s turn to the Attackers now. Most players hardly even consider which weapon to use for the T-side, if not AWP. AK-47 has high damage, manageable recoil pattern and, surely, tons of outstanding skins. For the same reason, many weapon finishes for AK are expensive. Among budget options, we recommend the timeless classic: AK-47 Elite Build appeared in CS:GO in 2015, and many players still like this strict design.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: AK-47 Elite Build Well Worn for $1.65
Galil Destroyer, a stylish and cheap CS:GO skin
Galil is a good option during force buy rounds, like FAMAS but for Ts. For this reason, you will regularly have one in your hands, only there’s no need to invest all your resources in it. Galil Destroyer is a relatively fresh and proper CS:GO skin that is also cheap and still keeps you occupied if you want to examine it closely.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: Galil Destroyer Factory New for ~$0.55
Glock-18 Ironwork, an affordable vintage skin
As for the starting pistol, Glock-18 has numerous worthy skins at affordable prices. You can choose whichever you like, but we suggest one great option.
Glock-18 Ironwork is not an aggressive skin, but medieval architecture enjoyers will appreciate its design. The metallic colour harmonizes perfectly with the default parts of the pistol. This floral pattern will remind you of beautiful grilles in old European cities, the morning smell of coffee, and a leisurely pace of life.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: Glock-18 Ironwork Minimal Wear for ~$0.40
AWP Worm God, a classic cheap AWP skin
If you’re a sniper, you should obviously have a skin for your primary weapon. Almost any AWP skin will draw attention on the server, so getting a solid one is a must.
AWP Worm God is a great option: a cheap and classy AWP skin. It appeared in early 2015 and, for a long time, held ruled the whole budget skins segment. And even today, many players remember this skin with warmth because it can be well used in crafting.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: AWP Worm God Field Tested for ~$2.50
MP9 Modest Threat, a trendy SMG skin
MP9 is currently the leader among submachine guns, and many players choose this weapon for eco rounds. MP9 Modest Threat will show your opponents who’s the boss on the server, and its futuristic design can evoke many associations, especially among science fiction enthusiasts.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: MP9 Modest Threat Minimal Wear for ~$0.20
Desert Eagle Blue Ply, an excellent cheap DEagle skin
Desert Eagle is another popular eco-round choice, as it can kill an opponent with just one shot. You must have an excellent aim when playing with it, but if you have a wholesome skin, it only adds self-confidence and coolness when everything goes perfectly. Desert Eagle Blue Ply turns this metallic monster into a stylish wooden pistol. Nature lovers will especially like its appearance.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: Desert Eagle Blue Ply Field-Tested for ~$0.20
SSG08 Slashed, a vintage skin for a sniper rifle
SSG08 Slashed is a classic. This skin is part of the infamous Huntsman collection (which included the release of the M4A4 Howl, and you can read its story below).
As for the cheap AWP analogue, its design exudes aggression, which is the key to successful eco-rounds. Black and red: simple but damn stylish!
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: SSG08 Slashed Well-worn for ~$1.50
P250 Ripple, a bright CS:GO skin for craft
Buying skins for SSG08 and P250 may seem unnecessary, but if you often play with a sniper rifle, it’s worth adding one P250 skin because of the great animation when switching between weapons (and it’s also one of the most popular weapon combos statistically).
As for the skin, P250 Ripple is a bright example of an excellent base for crafting with stickers. Any blue stickers will fit perfectly here, whether Cloud9, Team Liquid, or even Vega Squadron. You can create a stylish and individual piece based on this pistol.
CS.MONEY Blog’s Choice: P250 Ripple Factory New for ~$0.45
Remember that these skins are available with just a few clicks at CS.MONEY Market: just click the links to easily transform your inventory!
