The most popular AK-47 skins in CS2 and CS:GO are the Asiimov, Vulcan, Empress, Redline, Bloodsport, Neon Revolution, Fire Serpent, Frontside Misty, Fuel Injector and Elite Build. The cheapest starts at about $1, while the priciest, the Fire Serpent, costs around $2,300 in Factory New and about $5,200 as a StatTrak.
The AK-47 is still the most popular assault rifle in the game and a fixture in pro players' hands at every Major, so demand for its skins stays high. All CS:GO inventories carried over to CS2, so every finish below is current. The list is not a ranking: looks, rarity and price are hard to fold into a single score, and everyone has their own idea of exclusivity.
10 Popular AK-47 Skins
You probably see many of these in your matches every day, and they still look great.
Asiimov
The AK-47 | Asiimov is recognizable from across the map thanks to its black, white and orange geometric panels running over the whole body, barrel and stock included. It is a Covert skin from the Danger Zone Case and comes in all five wears. Expect from $35 for Battle-Scarred, about $40 for Field-Tested and around $290 for Factory New. Pair it with the matching AWP for a recognizable set; the whole line is covered in our guide to every skin in the Asiimov series.
Vulcan
It is not obvious what a cool white and blue palette has to do with molten lava, but the AK-47 | Vulcan looks striking anyway. It is another geometric design, with finer detailing: crosswise lines on the magazine and handguard and a thin outline on the stock. This Covert skin from the Huntsman Weapon Case costs from $95 for Battle-Scarred, about $170 for Field-Tested and around $560 for Factory New.
Empress
Where the Vulcan is all geometry, the AK-47 | The Empress is closer to East Asian painting: gold, indigo and coral, an ornate profile of the empress on the body and careful attention to detail. It is a Covert skin from the Spectrum 2 Case. Worn copies cost about $90 to $100, and Factory New around $240.
Redline
Next to the Empress, the AK-47 | Redline looks plain, yet many players rate its minimalism above the Asiimov: an all-black body and stock with thin red lines tracing the rifle's contours. This Classified skin from the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case has no Factory New. Field-Tested costs about $25 and Minimal Wear around $130. Popular sticker combinations for it are collected in our list of the best AK-47 Redline crafts.
Bloodsport
Loud, bright and unusual: at first glance the AK-47 | Bloodsport looks like a billboard packed with logos. Look closer and the craftsmanship shows: red details dominate, the texture work is nearly flawless, and there are countless small elements to study. This Covert skin from the Spectrum Case only comes in Factory New through Well-Worn and costs from $110 to about $150.
Neon Revolution
Sometimes chaotic spray paint in acid colors becomes art, and the AK-47 | Neon Revolution with its Anarchy lettering proves it. This Covert skin from the Gamma 2 Case is recognizable in any wear, and a stylized skull is hidden in the pattern on the receiver and stock. Prices start at about $110 for worn copies and reach around $240 for Factory New.
Fire Serpent
The colors are not the most elegant and somewhat resemble the AK-47 | Rat Rod, but the AK-47 | Fire Serpent is valued for other reasons: rarity and price. It comes from the Operation Bravo Case. Expect from $490 for Battle-Scarred, about $700 for Field-Tested and around $2,300 for Factory New, while a Factory New StatTrak runs about $5,200. For even pricier rifles, see our list of the most expensive AK-47 skins in CS2. One thing the artist nailed: the wooden parts look real.
Frontside Misty
From some angles the AK-47 | Frontside Misty looks like a relative of the Vulcan, but here everything imitates a snowstorm: the rifle seems made of glass, with frost drawing intricate patterns on it in white, light blue and dark brown. This Classified skin from the Shadow Case costs about $15 in worn condition and around $110 in Factory New.
Fuel Injector
The AK-47 | Fuel Injector is hard to judge from a photo, because so many details deserve a closer look. It is futurism with mechanical and cyberpunk touches: the magazine and gas block look borrowed from a cyborg, set against a black "leather" stock and a yellow body. This Covert skin from the Operation Wildfire Case costs from $85 for Battle-Scarred, about $150 for Field-Tested and around $340 for Factory New.
Elite Build
Finally, the AK-47 | Elite Build is one anyone can afford: it is a Mil-Spec skin from the Chroma 2 Case, priced from $1 to about $8 for Factory New. The low price takes nothing away from the artwork. It is related to the Redline, but with a marble pattern instead of carbon fiber, gold instead of red, and insignia of a special unit. The same finish exists on other weapons too, such as the AWP and P90. More low-cost options are in our guide to budget AK-47 skins, and our AK-47 skins tier list for CS2 compares all the popular finishes.
