M4A1-S is one of the two guns in Counter-Strike 2 that deals reduced headshot damage. Despite this feature, it is still more popular than any other CT weapon. The CS.MONEY Blog has put together a list of cheap M4A1-S skins costing up to $10, with some great-looking options you should definitely check out, because you probably won’t be parting with this rifle much when playing on the CT side.
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Best Cheap M4A1-S Skins in CS2
The best-looking cheap M4A1-S skin in CS2 is M4A1-S Black Lotus. If you’re looking for even cheaper but still beautiful options, we also recommend checking out M4A1-S Solitude and M4A1-S Emphorosaur-S.
M4A1-S Black Lotus
- Rarity: Classified
- Collection: Kilowatt
Buy M4A1-S Black Lotus Minimal Wear for $7 on CS.MONEY
We’ll start the list with M4A1-S Black Lotus. This is probably the best-looking rifle skin in the under-$10 category. Its elegant design, purple and blue shades, and contrasting dark elements like the suppressor and magazine make M4A1-S Black Lotus feel like a premium skin without the premium price tag.
M4A1-S Electrum
- Rarity: Restricted
- Collection: Dead Hand
Buy M4A1-S Electrum Factory New for $6 on CS.MONEY
M4A1-S Electrum didn’t get its name from cryptocurrency, and it has nothing to do with electricity. Electrum is an alloy of silver and gold. People have known about it since Ancient Greece. The color scheme of M4A1-S Electrum may look a little strange, as its main color is green. This was probably chosen because the alloy is also known as “green gold.” Precious metals look best when they shine, so look for M4A1-S Electrum with low wear.
M4A1-S Liquidation
- Редкость: Запрещенное
- Коллекция: Genesis
Buy M4A1-S Liquidation Minimal Wear for $4 on CS.MONEY
The body of M4A1-S Liquidation is painted blue with a red tint. It’s a contrasting combination that isn’t too distracting. The best thing about this skin is the lack of lots of extra elements or a complicated design. This makes M4A1-S Liquidation a great canvas for crafts. But even without stickers, it’s a very pleasant-looking rifle with a very modest price tag.
M4A1-S Solitude
- Rarity: Classified
- Collection: Limited Edition Item
Buy M4A1-S Solitude Minimal Wear for $4 on CS.MONEY
There aren’t many “limited edition” items in CS2, but M4A1-S Solitude is one of them. The appearance of this skin heavily depends on its pattern, and that’s great news! Most patterns on the market cost the same, so you can choose anything from a cloud-covered rifle to a gun with mountains and a sunset. This feature is especially useful if you’re building a color-themed inventory. White, blue, green, or orange — you can choose the main color of your M4A1-S Solitude by checking different patterns. This skin can easily fit into an inventory based on color.
M4A1-S Stratosphere
- Rarity: Classified
- Collection: Ascent
Buy M4A1-S Stratosphere Minimal Wear for $12 on CS.MONEY
For M4A1-S Stratosphere, we went just a little over the budget. But there’s a good reason for it: scratches appear very quickly as the skin’s wear increases. The difference between a slightly worn skin and a Field-Tested one is huge. That’s why it’s better to look for a “Stratosphere” with a float value below 0.1.
M4A1-S Party Animal
- Rarity: Classified
- Collection: Harlequin
Buy M4A1-S Party Animal Field-Tested for $7 on CS.MONEY
The look of M4A1-S Party Animal, just like a couple of other skins, depends on its pattern number. But the way it changes is pretty clever. The blue parts of the skin stay almost the same, while the stock, suppressor, and magazine shift from purple to yellow and back again. This colorful look, somewhat reminiscent of butterfly wings, immediately catches your eye. The only thing missing is the ability to randomize its appearance once a week. But no skin can do that, so we’ll forgive M4A1-S Party Animal for this small flaw.
M4A1-S Night Terror
- Rarity: Restricted
- Collection: Dreams & Nightmares
Buy M4A1-S Night Terror Battle-Scarred for $1 on CS.MONEY
CS2 skins usually look worse as their wear increases. But there is a small group of items that actually change in a way that can make them look better, although that is obviously subjective. M4A1-S Night Terror is one of them. With higher wear, it becomes a little more faded and purple. These changes look really good, so this is one of those rare cases where we recommend looking for the highest wear level you can get.
M4A1-S Glitched Paint
- Rarity: Restricted
- Collection: Radiant
Buy M4A1-S Glitched Paint Minimal Wear for $3 on CS.MONEY
A little earlier, we recommended M4A1-S Liquidation as a canvas for crafts because of its almost monotone finish. We recommend M4A1-S Glitched Paint for the same role, but for the exact opposite reason: covered in colorful paint strokes, this skin works well with stickers without stealing too much attention. Making fun sticker combos on it is a real pleasure!
M4A1-S Nitro
- Rarity: Restricted
- Collection: Safehouse
Buy M4A1-S Nitro Minimal Wear for $1 on CS.MONEY
When the development team was adding the first skins to what was then still CS:GO, they were worried that a very bright aesthetic might scare players away. That’s why the game got minimalist skins like M4A1-S Nitro. If you’re a fan of the “less is more” approach, this skin is perfect for you. First, it uses a simple combination of black and orange that looks stylish and contrasts nicely. Second, its price is just as minimalist: only one dollar, and the skin is yours.
M4A1-S Emphorosaur-S
- Rarity: Restricted
- Collection: Revolution
Buy M4A1-S Emphorosaur-S Minimal Wear for $1 on CS.MONEY
We started our list with probably the best skin in the under-$10 category, and we’ll finish with perhaps the best one under $2. M4A1-S Emphorosaur-S uses a rich green as its main color, with yellow underneath and brown covering the top. In the center of the design, there’s a dinosaur breaking out and looking at the world through a hole in the body.
The gun is made to an extremely high standard, with vivid colors and a really interesting concept. It’s almost surprising that the developers didn’t give it a Covert rarity, because M4A1-S Emphorosaur-S certainly has the bright and detailed look you’d expect from one.
FAQ
M4A1-S Black Lotus is one of the best choices in the budget category thanks to its elegant design and purple-blue color scheme.
M4A1-S Night Terror, M4A1-S Nitro, and M4A1-S Emphorosaur-S can be found for around $1, depending on wear and market prices.
M4A1-S Liquidation and M4A1-S Glitched Paint are both good choices for sticker crafts.
M4A1-S Solitude and M4A1-S Party Animal both have appearances that can change depending on the pattern.
