The StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Basilisk (Battle-Scarred) is a restricted M4A1-S skin designed for players who care about both visuals and gameplay comfort. With a smaller magazine than its unmuffled counterpart, the silenced M4A1 provides quieter shots with less recoil and better accuracy. It has been etched with a basilisk. It's rude to stare, but war isn't the time for pleasantries As a StatTrak version, it includes a built-in kill counter, making it a more premium choice compared to the regular variant.

Color Palette

The skin has been painted in a color scheme of black and gray.

Pattern Style

Different pattern indexes have no effect on the Basilisk finish.

Float Range

This skin is not heavily affected by float variations, and its appearance stays relatively consistent across most copies on the market. Battle-Scarred versions feature the strongest wear, with intense fading and damage that heavily alters the original artwork.

Rarity & Drop Details

The M4A1-S | Basilisk is one of 304 other Rifle skins. The rarity of the skin is Restricted, which makes the Basilisk a rather rare drop with an estimated drop chance of 15.98%. Within the item structure it is a M4A1-S Rifle, which defines where players typically use it in their loadouts.

Release History

The M4A1-S | Basilisk was first introduced to CS2 on November 11th, 2014. It was released as part of the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, alongside the "Operation Vanguard" update. The skin was created by the community designer "Gaunt". The M4A1-S | Basilisk can be obtained by opening a Operation Vanguard Weapon Case container. The skin is also part of the The Vanguard Collection.

Popularity & Price Trends

With a popularity of 95%, the M4A1-S | Basilisk is currently extremely popular, which makes it one of the most popular items in CS2. This popularity measurement is based on the daily sales volume and the price of the skin. As a StatTrak variant, it generally trades at a premium over the non-StatTrak version, appealing to players who care about visible kill statistics.