The best shotgun skins in CS2 in this roundup are the XM1014 Irezumi, Monster Melt and Solitude, the Nova Ocular, Dark Sigil and Wurst Hölle, the MAG-7 MAGnitude and Wildwood, and the Sawed-Off Analog Input and Kiss♥Love. Nearly all of them cost from a few cents to a couple of dollars, and the priciest Factory New copies run about $15 to $25.
Shotguns in CS2 are built for close-range fights in tight corridors. There are four: the budget Nova, the MAG-7 for CTs, the Sawed-Off for Ts and the pricier XM1014. They are a rare pick in competitive play, but they pay a higher kill reward.
XM1014 Irezumi
This Asian-inspired skin was introduced in February 2024 in the Kilowatt Case. XM1014 Irezumi is perfect for players who prefer refined engravings over flashy neon colors. Inspired by traditional Japanese tattoos, it features gray and beige tones, a floral pattern on the stock, and a coiled Eastern dragon running along the body. It is a Mil-Spec skin and costs under a dollar in any wear. More options for this shotgun are in our list of the best XM1014 skins.
XM1014 Monster Melt
Another standout design is the XM1014 Monster Melt, added in October 2024 with the Overpass 2024 Collection. The entire weapon is covered with colorful cartoon monsters, each sporting unique and expressive faces staring back at you. If you enjoy playful skins and want something instantly recognizable, this one’s for you. Most wears cost about $2 to $3, and Factory New is around $6.
XM1014 Solitude
XM1014 Solitude is ideal for those who prefer more subdued tones. The weapon’s body is decorated with a white cloud-like pattern, while the barrel features scenic mountain imagery. Maybe a glance at this peaceful design will help you stay calm after a tough round. It was released as an Armory reward (Limited Edition Item). Worn copies cost under a dollar, while Factory New is much pricier at about $25.
Nova Ocular
One of the newer skins worth checking out is Nova Ocular, from the Genesis Collection released in September 2025. You can get it from a Sealed Genesis Terminal or simply buy it on LIS-SKINS if you don’t want to leave it to chance. Our guide on how to get the Genesis Collection explains how the terminals work. With its blue-and-white geometric patterns, eye and mask motifs, this skin is a true piece of art. Worn versions cost under a dollar, Factory New about $7.
Nova Dark Sigil
Fans of realistic designs aren’t left out either. In February 2024, the Kilowatt Case brought Nova Dark Sigil—an affordable but visually appealing skin. The lower portion of the shotgun retains its wooden finish, while the stock is adorned with intricate black-and-silver engravings, highlighted with bright accents. It costs under a dollar in every wear. For more options, see our roundup of the best Nova skins in CS2.
Nova Wurst Hölle
If you enjoy skins with a bit of humor, check out the Nova Wurst Hölle. From afar, it looks like the gun is engulfed in flames—but look closer and you’ll spot that the source of the fire is grilled sausages, not hellish creatures or explosions. It belongs to the Overpass 2024 Collection and costs under a dollar, except Factory New at about $2.
MAG-7 MAGnitude
Among the few newer MAG-7 skins, MAG-7 MAGnitude stands out the most. The gun’s surface is covered with black-and-gray concentric circles that create a striking three-dimensional illusion. It comes from the Genesis Collection and costs under a dollar in any wear.
MAG-7 Wildwood
Also worth noting is MAG-7 Wildwood, introduced in 2024 as part of the Sport & Field Collection. Parts of the weapon are painted dark green and beige, with the central area featuring a chaotic forest pattern of branches and leaves—its layout varies depending on the pattern index. If you’re after an autumn-themed skin, this one hits the mark. It costs only a few cents. Other options for this shotgun are in our list of the best MAG-7 skins.
Sawed-Off Analog Input
There’s no need to look far for a bright Sawed-Off skin: Sawed-Off Analog Input was added in the Kilowatt Case and draws inspiration from retro gaming colors. Wide diagonal stripes of yellow, green, blue, and red run along the weapon’s body, complemented by a few red accents throughout. The regular version costs under a dollar, and a Factory New StatTrak is about $2. The rest of the case is covered in our guide to the best Kilowatt Case skins.
Sawed-Off Kiss♥Love
Sawed-Off skins don’t get new releases very often, so let’s finish with Kiss♥Love, which debuted in 2022 in the Recoil Case. The skin features various shades of purple and pink, with an anime-style girl illustration as the centerpiece on the weapon’s body. It is a Classified skin and the priciest pick here: from $3 for Battle-Scarred, about $15 for Factory New and around $25 for a Factory New StatTrak. More options are in our list of the best Sawed-Off skins.
All of these skins are available on LIS-SKINS, and the catalog filters let you sort items by weapon, price, wear and other parameters.
