Skins haven’t changed in terms of models in Counter-Strike 2, but some of them can make you feel that the geometry is new. Valve came up with various tricks to do this (as well as many skin creators), but we won’t pay attention to it, because today CS.MONEY Blog talks only about the results. Introducing: the six best 3D effect skins in CS2.
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AWP Black Nile
AWP Black Nile appeared just six months ago. Despite such a late release, this one skin managed to find a place among the most amazing AWP skins. Simple looks: a black base and silver lines that form a topographic map of the Nile, the river of Egypt. You know, the country where Anubis is located.
But everything changes if you inspect this skin in your hands. The silver lines create a volumetric effect! A literally mesmerizing effect. Also, Black Nile’s additional advantage is its wear effect: with higher float silver lines become golden.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: AWP Black Nile MW for ~$5.
M4A1-S Basilisk
M4A1-S Basilisk received a slight overhaul in a recent CS2 patch: the body colours are more saturated. So the dark areas transformed most. Having become even darker, they emphasize the basilisk’s textured skin much more dramatically. Moreover, this skin’s finisher is “Patina”, so it darkens as the float increases. We recommend choosing a Minimal Wear item because it looks too dark.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: M4A1-S Basilisk MW for ~$10.
AK-47 Cartel
The Cartel skin series use normal maps (which is how skins basically get the volumetric effect) modestly. Therefore, the engravings won’t be that showing. However, this is rather a positive point for AK-47 Cartel because stuck it out more, there would be too much visual noise. AK-47 Cartel successfully combines brutal aesthetics with subtle motifs of traditional Mexican folklore: an unexpected but very cool combination.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: AK-47 Cartel MW for ~$15.
Glock-18 Ironwork
Glock-18 Ironwork had a rough release. It took a lot of time for it to get that 3D effect: absent in CS:GO, it only appeared in Counter-Strike 2. Its top is decorated with a silver vine entwining a dark background, looking voluminous and standing out well against the dark.
Add some individuality to this beauty with a sticker and our wiki will help you choose the right one. In addition to tips on stickers, it also contains a lot of info about each CS2 skin: Collections, Release Dates, Price Charts, Combos, and more.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: Glock-18 Ironwork FN for ~$2.
USP-S Lead Conduit
USP-S Lead Conduit, like the Glock above, is divided into two parts: covered with mustard paint on bottom, it has a lining on the pistol grip decorated with an engraving. The upper part is made in gray, but just blasts you with more engravings. As well as the suppressor.
As wear increases, the skin becomes dull and the paint peels off the handle. Therefore, better take one in Minimal Wear or Field Tested.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: USP-S Lead Conduit MW for ~$1.50.
Desert Eagle Corinthian
Deagle provides several skins with engravings or radical optical illusions. And Desert Eagle Corinthian is a good representative of a CS2 skin with 3D effect. People forgot about this one mostly because of the lighting system in CS:GO, but in CS2 everything is much brighter and works better in terms of graphics. Which allowed The Corinthian to start a new life. This bronze-colored beauty features writings on the top and a leather-like handle: a good skin that you wouldn’t mind paying just a dollar for if you get it in MW.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: Desert Eagle Corinthian MW for ~$1.
This compilation contains mostly cheap volumetric 3D effect CS2 skins. You can get the entire set for less than forty bucks! Budget-saving and eye-pleasing. But if you want to add a pinch of luxury to your inventory, be sure to take a closer look at the best skins rifles priced over $40.
