Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev is one of the few players whose CS2 inventory gets discussed almost as much as his stats. Every time he shows up on a server, the community isn't just looking at the scoreboard — they're checking what's in his hands and what's equipped across every slot. In 2026, Kostyliev is competing with BC.Game Esports, and his loadout remains one of the most recognizable on the pro scene.
What AWP Does s1mple Use?
With the AWP, it's hard to pin down a single definitive skin for s1mple right now. Current trackers show two high-profile snipers in his inventory — AWP | Dragon Lore and AWP | Fade. The centerpiece of the loadout is the AWP | Fade. This isn't a one-off purchase or a recent addition: the skin has been appearing in his inventory for years and shows up in matches consistently. Fade on the AWP is a timeless classic — the gradient shift from yellow to purple looks expensive and immediately recognizable. It's no surprise that's what s1mple keeps on his main sniper. It's a prestige piece, commands a serious price, and is visually restrained enough that it doesn't become tiresome in long sessions.
His inventory also includes an AWP | Dragon Lore — one of the most valuable skins in the game's history. The Dragon Lore appears in streams and offline settings, though the Fade tends to show up in tournament play more often.
Knife and Gloves: a Classic Combination
Previously, s1mple ran Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler paired with Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze. Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler is one of the most striking skins available for the butterfly knife. The Gamma Doppler delivers a green-black shift that works beautifully alongside dark gloves. The butterfly knife's inspect animation is already one of the best in the game, and with this skin on it the whole combo comes together perfectly.
Paired with the knife were Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze — a dark green pattern with a maze design. The pairing with Gamma Doppler is anchored by a shared color palette: green, black, deep tones throughout. It's not a loud set — more elegant and deliberate. Exactly what you'd expect from a player who never makes a wasted move in CS2.
Alongside Hedge Maze, his inventory has also featured Sport Gloves | Slingshot — a brighter option with blue accents.
Current trackers, however, are showing a different combination. The most prominent knife in his current setup is the ★ Butterfly Knife | Doppler Ruby. This is one of the most expensive butterfly knife variants available: a deep red blade, the signature butterfly knife animations, and serious collector appeal.
Also appearing in s1mple's inventory is a ★ Karambit | Doppler Sapphire, meaning he has not one but several premium knives at his disposal. That's worth keeping in mind: his inventory doesn't read as a single fixed set, but rather a collection of high-value pieces that can shift depending on the moment or which tracker you're looking at.
s1mple's full loadout by slot breaks down as follows:
The Rest of the Loadout: Pistols and Rifles
On the Desert Eagle, Kostyliev runs Blaze — the orange flame skin that's rightfully considered one of the most coveted options for the Deagle. A Factory New Blaze commands serious money in 2026, and having it in his inventory speaks for itself.
The rifle slots are a bit more layered: s1mple's inventory contains several skin options for both the AK-47 and the M4. Among them is the StatTrak AK-47 | Head Shot in Factory New. Which skin he actually uses from his available options likely comes down to the specific event and whatever he feels like running at the time.
Why This Matters
s1mple isn't the kind of player whose loadout reads as a random pile of expensive items. Even accounting for discrepancies between trackers, his inventory has a clear aesthetic through-line: rare AWPs, premium knives, expensive gloves, and skins that carry real history. This isn't expensive for the sake of being expensive — it's a collection of pieces that have become inseparable from his image.
At the same time, the inventory is fluid — skins come and go, and some pieces he appears to keep in reserve. So the most accurate takeaway is this: s1mple's 2026 setup can't be reduced to a single static list, but his style remains unmistakable — premium items, strong color accents, and very little that feels accidental in the key slots.
