The StatTrak™ USP-S | Cortex (Battle-Scarred) is a classified USP-S skin designed for players who care about both visuals and gameplay comfort. A fan favorite from Counter-Strike Source, the Silenced USP Pistol has a detachable silencer that gives shots less recoil while suppressing attention-getting noise. It has been custom painted with pink accents over a silver and black base. Keep your head As a StatTrak version, it includes a built-in kill counter, making it a more premium choice compared to the regular variant.

Color Palette

This style enables extremely customized looks in a full range of colors. The primary color of this skin is composed of a pink tint.

Pattern Style

Different pattern indexes have no effect on the Cortex 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 USP-S | Cortex is one of 411 other Pistol skins. The rarity of the skin is Classified, which makes the Cortex a very rare drop with an estimated drop chance of only 3.2%. Within the item structure it is a USP-S Pistol, which defines where players typically use it in their loadouts.

Release History

The USP-S | Cortex was first introduced to CS2 on February 14th, 2018. It was released as part of the Clutch Case, alongside the "Welcome to the Clutch" update. The skin was created by the community designer "Glasgow died". The USP-S | Cortex can be obtained by opening a Clutch Case container. The skin is also part of the The Clutch Collection.

Popularity & Price Trends

With a popularity of 95%, the USP-S | Cortex 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.