CS2 currently has four charm collections: Missing Link (17 charms), Small Arms (16), Missing Link Community (23) and Dr Boom (22), for 78 charms in total. Within each collection, charms come in four rarity tiers: High Grade, Remarkable, Exotic and Extraordinary. The cheapest cost under a dollar, while the most expensive, Butane Buddy, is around $120. Below is every collection, the most notable charms with prices, and how to attach a charm to your weapon.
What Is a Charm in CS2
A charm is a cosmetic item in the form of a small toy that hangs on a weapon. Charms arrived in CS2 with the Armory update in early October 2024; players had wanted them since the CS:GO days. You can attach only one charm per weapon, and everyone in the match can see it.
Charms are similar to skins, but they have no wear and cannot be used in trade-up contracts. They have far more patterns, though: regular skins have 1,000, charms have 100,000.
The pattern defines a charm's look: it changes the color of the whole item or of individual parts and can make it brighter or duller. Our guide to charm pattern types covers this in detail.
You can get charms through the Armory: the paid Armory Pass gives 40 stars that you exchange for rewards, including a random charm from the collection you choose. The other route is to buy a specific charm on the market, so you get exactly the item you want instead of a random one. All the options are in our guide on how to get a charm in CS2.
To remove a charm, use a Charm Detachment: the charm goes back to your inventory, and you can attach it to another weapon.
Charm Series in CS2
The first two collections were Missing Link, with miniature agents and characters, and Small Arms, with miniature weapons. Missing Link Community and Dr Boom followed later.
Small Arms Charms
Small Arms features miniatures of popular weapons and knives: charms shaped like the Tec-9, MAC-10, AWP, AK, USP and others.
The most notable charms in this collection:
Baby Karat T
A miniature golden Terrorist knife of Extraordinary rarity. With 100,000 patterns, its tone ranges from rose to polished, shiny gold. Collectors especially value pattern 75000, which resembles the surface of a gold bar.
It is one of the priciest charms in Small Arms: Baby Karat T currently costs around $15.
Baby Karat CT
A mini version of the Counter-Terrorist knife, also Extraordinary. Depending on the pattern, the color goes from rose gold and copper to bright yellow. Pattern 100000, with its vivid yellow "bar," is considered the most desirable.
It currently costs about $9.
Semi-Precious
An Exotic charm in a rich turquoise color, one of the most recognizable in the collection. It stays popular and has more market listings than most charms. It costs around $10.
Lil' Squirt
An Exotic charm shaped like an M4A1-S that looks like a small water gun. The bright design works even on dark skins. It costs about $1.
Titeenium AWP
An Exotic miniature AWP sniper rifle whose body shimmers in green and purple. It costs about $3.
Die-cast AK
A Remarkable die-cast AK that stands out with its deep purple color. It currently costs around $2.
Missing Link Charms
Missing Link includes these charms:
Hot Howl
An Extraordinary charm shaped like an elongated character with an open, toothy mouth, in yellow, orange and purple.
It is the most expensive charm in Missing Link at around $20.
Hot Wurst
Also Extraordinary, this sausage lives up to its name: blue, yellow and purple flames lick at the bottom, and the sausage itself seems to be sweating from the heat.
It costs about $9.
Diamond Dog
An Exotic elongated charm fully covered in a sparkling, shimmering coating with only the eyes showing. It costs around $6.
Lil' Monster
An Exotic creature with a pink body, a wide-open mouth and a blue-green tongue; it looks more funny than scary. It costs about $3.
Diner Dog
An Exotic charm painted with geometric patterns in pink, blue, black, white and yellow. It costs about $1.
Lil' Teacup
A Remarkable charm covered in a ceramic-like finish with a white and blue pattern; only the eyes are left open. It costs under a dollar.
Lil' Whiskers
A Remarkable kitten with glasses on its head and a rifle on its chest. It costs under a dollar.
Chicken Lil'
A Remarkable white chick with lowered wings, as if standing at attention. It costs under a dollar.
Lil' Sandy
A Remarkable smiling creature with big brown eyes in a green beach outfit. It is one of the most affordable charms in the collection at under a dollar.
Missing Link Community Charms
A 23-charm follow-up to Missing Link made by community creators. The most expensive, Lil' Boo, costs around $75.
Extraordinary (red): Lil' Serpent, Lil' Eldritch, Quick Silver, Lil' Boo.
Exotic (pink): Lil' Prick, Lil' Happy, Piñatita, Lil' Hero, Lil' Chirp.
Remarkable (purple): Lil' Buns, Magmatude, Pocket Pop, Lil' Goop, Hang Loose, Lil' Moments.
High Grade (blue): Lil' Curse, Lil' Baller, Dead Weight, Lil' Smokey, Lil' Cackle, Lil' No. 2, Lil' Tusk, Lil' Vino.
Dr Boom Charms
A 22-charm collection that holds the most expensive charm in the game right now, Butane Buddy (around $120). Its other Extraordinary charms are 8 Ball IGL (around $30), Lil' Ferno (around $15) and Glitter Bomb (around $10).
Extraordinary (red): Glitter Bomb, 8 Ball IGL, Lil' Ferno, Butane Buddy.
Exotic (pink): Lil' Eco, Hungry Eyes, Eye of Ball, Lil' Yeti, Flash Bomb.
Remarkable (purple): Big Brain, Lil' Facelift, Lil' Chomper, Lil' Bloody, Lil' Dumplin', Bomb Tag, Dr. Brian.
High Grade (blue): Biomech, Splatter Cat, Gritty, Fluffy, Whittle Guy, Lil' Zen.
Current Ranking of Charms in CS2
The most expensive charms in CS2 at current LIS-SKINS prices (approximate, they change daily):
| Charm | Collection | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butane Buddy | Dr Boom | Extraordinary | ~$120 |
| Lil' Boo | Missing Link Community | Extraordinary | ~$75 |
| 8 Ball IGL | Dr Boom | Extraordinary | ~$30 |
| Lil' Eldritch | Missing Link Community | Extraordinary | ~$25 |
| Quick Silver | Missing Link Community | Extraordinary | ~$20 |
| Hot Howl | Missing Link | Extraordinary | ~$20 |
| Baby Karat T | Small Arms | Extraordinary | ~$15 |
| Lil' Ferno | Dr Boom | Extraordinary | ~$15 |
All eight are Extraordinary. Charms from the first collections have become much cheaper since release, and the highest prices now belong to the newer collections. For more on the market leaders, see our list of the most expensive charms in CS2.
How to Use Charms in CS2
Attaching a charm to a weapon is simple:
Open your inventory in CS2, where your skins, weapons and stickers are stored.
Select the weapon you want to decorate. Charms fit any weapon, from pistols to rifles.
Click "Equip Charm," then choose "Apply Charm" in the customization menu to see the charms you own.
Pick the charm you want.
Choose its position on the weapon.
Save the changes.
Other players see the charm on your weapon, not just you. If you are not sure which charm suits your skin, check our guide on how to choose a charm in CS2.
Why Charms Matter in CS2
At first glance charms look like a minor addition, but players waited for them for a long time. Other shooters have had similar accessories for years, for example Rainbow Six Siege and Valorant.
Charms let you show some personality and make your weapons more colorful. Most cost under a dollar, so decorating your loadout is almost free, while the rare Extraordinary charms have become a collector market of their own.
FAQ
How many charms are there in CS2?
There are 78 charms across four collections: Missing Link, Small Arms, Missing Link Community and Dr Boom.
What is the most expensive charm in CS2?
At current prices it is Butane Buddy from the Dr Boom collection, at around $120, followed by Lil' Boo (around $75) and 8 Ball IGL (around $30).
How do you get a charm in CS2?
Through the Armory Pass, by exchanging stars for a random charm from a collection, or by buying a specific charm on the market.
Can you remove a charm from a weapon?
Yes, with a Charm Detachment. The charm returns to your inventory, and you can attach it to another weapon.
