Best AWP Skins in CSGO (April 2024)

Arguably the most iconic weapon in Counter-Strike, the AWP is known for its one-shot capabilities and the potential it has to change the outcome of not only a round of CSGO, but an entire match. For those who use the AWP often, the skin they choose for it can matter quite a bit. With so many options for the AWP (most of which have a hefty price tag), it can be difficult to find one that is worthy of your purchase. In this article, we’ll walk through Skinflow’s picks for the 10 best CSGO AWP skins, along with their prices, unique features, and craft ideas!

10.) AWP Neo-Noir (Field-Tested) - $21.00

Part of the Danger Zone case, the AWP Neo-Noir is easily the best of the four Neo-Noir skins. It is painted with two stylized blue-magenta women over a grayscale background. One of the cheaper options on this list, this AWP is a great addition to any purple loadout. The “Sticker Cloud9 (Holo) Cologne 2014” looks excellent on the scope of this AWP

9.) AWP Atheris (Minimal-Wear) - $5.00

The cheapest option on this list, the AWP Atheris from the Prisma Case has a striking green and blue bush viper painted over a black base. The low price of the Atheris is due to its restricted rarity, making it the best budget AWP. Although we have the Atheris listed in Minimal Wear, some prefer the skin in Battle-Scarred, as the black paint wears off, leaving a gray background that emphasizes the snake more. The “Sticker Surf’s Up” is fantastic in the furthest right default position on the AWP, as it aligns perfectly with the body and color of the snake, making it seem as though the character is surfing on the snake.

8.) AWP Sun in Leo (Minimal Wear) - $20.00

An industrial grade skin from the Gods and Monsters collection, the Sun in Leo has been painted with a hydrographic in a zodiac motif. The Sun in Leo serves as a good replacement for the Neo Noir in a purple loadout, and also has a rare pattern! With the patterns 102 and 308, the sun on the skin is fully centered on the AWP, which looks fantastic. The “Sticker Counter Tech” fits the colors of this AWP perfectly, so we recommend applying it to the scope.

7.) AWP Containment Breach (Field-Tested) - $78.00

Found in the Shattered Web Case, the AWP Containment Breach is painted to depict mutated rats trying to escape a radioactive, neon green forest. The Containment Breach is the perfect AWP for a more expensive green loadout. For this AWP, the “Sticker Nuke Beast” works well, as it continues the skin’s radioactive theme.

6.) AWP Lighting Strike (Factory New) - $525

An old skin, belonging to the CSGO Weapon case, the AWP Lighting Strike is painted with a lightning strike motif on a purple background. Given the fact that this skin is a covert in an old case, it carries a heavy price tag, making it more of a collectors item rather than a playskin for your average inventory. The “Sticker Furia (Holo) Copenhagen 2024” has a purple holo effect that matches this AWP.

5.) AWP Dragon Lore (Field-Tested) - $6,000

The most well known AWP skin, the Dragon Lore is found in the Cobblestone collection, as its dragon artwork is a reference to a banner on the Cobblestone Map. Although some may argue the Dragon Lore deserves a much higher place on this list, we believe it is overhyped and too expensive for the actual quality of the art, especially considering how easily it wears. For this AWP, your favorite gold sticker, whatever it may be, will fit perfectly on the scope.

4.) AWP Wildfire (Field-Tested) - $55.00

Released as a covert skin in the CS20 case, the AWP Wildfire has the Operation Wildfire logo painted over a black and red base. An eye-catching skin in good condition, this skin is one of the most popular AWPs in CSGO, and will fit perfectly with any red loadout. The most common stickers to apply on this skin are the “Sticker Battle Scarred” and the “​​“Sticker Battle Scarred (Holo)”, however, buying it with an Katowice 14/15 sticker already applied looks even better.

3.) AWP Oni Taiji (Field-Tested) - $260

Belonging to the Operation Hydra collection, the AWP Oni Taiji is painted with colorful samurai and Oni imagery. Although not a cheap AWP skin, the Oni Taiji is worth getting for anyone who appreciates intricate artwork on their skins or its samurai/demon theme. The “Sticker Gold Web (Foil)” is a great match for the color scheme of this skin.

2.) AWP Desert Hydra (Factory New) - $2,400

The AWP Desert Hydra, featured in the 2021 Mirage collection, has a design of gold snakes creeping towards the barrel. The scope, barrel, and butt stock have been painted white. The Desert Hydra can achieve a “black scope” in high float, a feature which some people will overpay quite a bit for. The “Sticker Team Dignitas (Holo) DreamHack 2014” looks amazing on the scope of this skin.

1.) AWP Gungnir (Minimal Wear) - $9,800

Originating in the Norse Collection, the AWP Gungnir is even more expensive than the AWP Dragon Lore. The Gungnir is painted pearlescent blue and ivory, with Odin’s spear traveling down the body of the gun. With a stunning blue color and gorgeous Norse design, this AWP easily deserves the top spot on this list. We believe that the “Sticker Titan (Holo) Katowice 2015” is the best choice for the Gungnir.