The StatTrak™ USP-S | Guardian (Factory New) is a restricted 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 painted cobalt blue and stenciled with the CT logo on the slide. I can follow procedure and get 7 out, or I can do it my way and save all 10... your choice - Carmen Cocinero, Extraction Expert 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 blue tint.

Pattern Style

Different pattern indexes have no effect on the Guardian finish.

Float Range

This skin is not heavily affected by float variations, and its appearance stays relatively consistent across most copies on the market. In Factory New condition, the finish looks almost pristine, with little to no visible wear.

Rarity & Drop Details

The USP-S | Guardian is one of 411 other Pistol skins. The rarity of the skin is Restricted, which makes the Guardian a rather rare drop with an estimated drop chance of 15.98%. 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 | Guardian was first introduced to CS2 on February 20th, 2014. It was released as part of the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, alongside the "The Rise of Operation Phoenix" update. The skin was created by the community designer "J4CK". The USP-S | Guardian can be obtained by opening a Operation Phoenix Weapon Case container. The skin is also part of the The Phoenix Collection.

Popularity & Price Trends

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