New skins are great, but battle-scarred skins can be surprisingly good as well. By adding a few scratches here and there, or a dark layer of paint, certain skins can go from tacky to plausible. The condition of a skin may even reflect the experience or style of a player; the type of skin, that has been through it all. Not to mention, battle-scarred skins, generally speaking, are significantly less expensive than their factory new counterparts. So why not give them a chance at the very least?
15. AK-47 | Legion of Anubis (~$10-$30)
Going from teal green to black, the L.O.A. maintains its prowess. In fact, you can still see the golden icons and colors across the body of the rifle. The magazine, however, has greatly deteriorated into a grayish-black color with scratches here and there. You can still see Anubis near the top of the magazine, but Ra is a bit more difficult to spot. Admittedly, a FN version is only about ~$10-$15 more (at the moment), but the BS edition offers a more standard black and gold contrast.
How To Get The Legion of Anubis
By combining the prices for BitSkins and Steam, the BS Anubis currently ranges from ~$8-$11. Personally, I feel a bit safer using the Steam Market, but if you’ve had no issues with BitSkins, feel free to use them. Bitskins may also offer skins at a discount because of a waiting period at times. If you prefer the FN version, however, it goes for ~$22 or so on BitSkins and $30 on Steam. And if you really wanted to test your luck, try the Fracture Case at ~$.06 piece. The standard price for a case key is $2.50, however.
14. M4A1-S | Guardian (~$15-$30)
The main color, or dark teal blue, stays intact, regardless of the condition. Although, the battle-scarred edition seems to possess a slightly darker tone, while the gray scars across the body convey the skills of a veteran. The CT’S logo is still visible on the bottom of the clip, and the silencer is not affected by the condition whatsoever. The price gap is fairly decent, jumping up to ~$15 brand new. But if you prefer a darker teal blue with a rigid gray combination, then this B.S. skin might be for you.
How To Get The Guardian
Prices start around $15. It used to be cheaper (maybe ~$10-$13 FN), but because of the recent buff to the M4A1-S, the price has gone up. In fact, a lot of M4A1 skins have gone up, not just the Guardian. Nevertheless, its B.S. counterpart looks solid and may drop to $10, eventually. Otherwise, you can test your luck opening a Winter Offensive Weapon Case at ~$3.80 apiece, but for obvious reasons, I wouldn’t recommend that.
13. Desert Eagle | Crimson Web (~$3-$90)
At first glance, the battle-scarred Crimson Web looks completely worn out. Upon taking a closer look in-game, however, the dark red color stays intact. Yet, the F.N variant appears slightly bolded, mimicking a lighter shade of red over the B.S. variant. So if you have red battle-scarred gloves, for example, a red battle-scarred Deagle could balance it out compared to a newer edition. And, if you want to add some gray or silver elements to your gun, then, a B.S. skin, like the Crimson Web, could work. Personally, I don’t mind a touch of gray (even with some scratches) as long it’s not the predominant color.
How To Get The Crimson Web Deagle
A battle-scarred edition is generally less than $5. But, even if you prefer something with a little less deterioration, you would still only need to spend ~$5. Otherwise, go for the MW or FN skin, ranging from ~$15-$90. You can try a eSports 2014 Summer Case at ~$3.15, but I wouldn’t recommend it.
12. Desert Eagle | Code Red (~$11-$65)
The biggest difference between a FN and B.S. Code Red really just seems to be the shade of red. Even then, it’s still fairly bright, more so than a FN Crimson Web Deagle, at least. The streaks of silver across the body are still transparent, regardless of the condition. The skin looks identical to a FN edition at MW or FT, and thus, you probably won’t need to spend ~$60 or more. Aside from the design, the main selling point for this skin, I’d say, is that you can still get a B.S. version that looks fairly identical to a brand new one.
How To Get The Desert Eagle | Code Red
The battle-scarred edition ranges from ~$10 to $18. If you want to open cases instead, go for the Horizon Case at ~$.011 apiece. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a new one valued at ~$60 or more. Going from WW to FT, the price now ranges from ~$15 to $22.
11. AK-47 | Red Laminate (~$23-$415)
Like the Code Red Deagle, the difference between a FN Laminate (red or blue) and MW/B.S. version is minuscule. If anything, the wooden red color is slightly brighter at lower float values. Perhaps the FN skin is more expensive because of its rarity rather than appearance, but this is just speculation. So you probably don’t need to spend anything more than $25-$30 to get a decent-looking one. Aside from a rather basic red color, the laminate seems to invoke a fiery furnace, based on its intensity and smoky gray wood imprints.
How To Get The Red Laminate
The battle-scarred skin goes for ~$25. If you prefer the Blue Laminate however, it goes for ~$9 at MW (no B.S. edition). Otherwise, a brand new Red Laminate can go into the hundreds, at the moment. You can also try an eSports 2013 case at ~$25 apiece (and a 2.50 key), but it’s probably not a good idea if you’re just going for this skin.
10. AWP | Exoskeleton (~$1-$5)
The Exoskeleton looks as if it was imprinted on a medallion of some sort, once belonging to a pirate. On the mainframe, you’ll see a skull with short ears. Throughout the body, you’ll also notice various lines with nongeometric shapes. As for the color, it’s hard to say. Perhaps it was modeled after a teal-green aqua medallion that eventually found its way onshore. Even the battle-scarred copies seem to have no scratches or marks; in fact, I’d argue it looks more authentic than the FN skin because of the darker shade of aqua green, as if you found it near the bottom of the ocean.
How To Get The Exoskeleton
If you’re a fan of the skin, you’ll be pleased to know that it's very inexpensive (at the moment). Going from B.S. to FN, the price ranges from ~$1 -$5. I should warn you though that the Steam Market requires you to add a minimum of $5 to your Steam Wallet, if you don’t have any funds. Otherwise, you can try an Operation Broken Fang Case at ~$.050 or $.060 a piece (whether you use BitSkins or Steam), along with a key.
9. MAC-10 | Disco Tech (~$1.50-$13)
The Disco Tech offers a color-changing pattern based on the lighting. Colors range from orange to yellow, and blue to purple to neon pink. What’s nice about the battle-scarred edition is that the pattern and pearlescent finish stays intact, for a fraction of the price! Admittedly, there are a few abrasions on the outline, but the overall appearance stays the same. The Mac-10 itself is useful in half buys, eco rounds, or anti-eco rounds for a mere $1,050, proving to be very efficient as a secondary weapon with util.
How To Get The Disco Tech
You don’t need a FN version for this unique pattern. Therefore, you can get a B.S. version for ~$2 or less. If the abrasions bother you, however, a FN costs about $12. The MW skin goes for about half the price, while WW to FT stays around $2 or so. The Disco Tech is found in a Prisma 2 Case, at ~$.05 apiece.
8. MAC-10 | Heat (~$1-$5)
The MAC-10 Heat looks as if it came out of a forge (a place where metals are heated). It features a yellow-orange outline, hot red handle, and well-worn black base that gives it the appearance of a hot glowing metal. The difference between the FN and B.S. edition is very small, embedding a slightly darker shade at higher float values. It might even be said that a battle-scarred Heat looks more authentic because of its rustic appearance. Did I mention it only cost about a dollar?
How To Get The MAC-10 Heat
The skin varies from ~$1 -$2 between BS and MW. The FN skin may cost between $4-$5. Or you can try an Operation Phoneix Case at ~$.090 apiece.
7. P250 | Muertos (~$2.50-$8)
Muertos (meaning death) was added to the market in 2015. Near the middle of the skin, you’ll see a red skull surrounded by black circular patterns. It somewhat resembles the artwork from the Mexican Holiday, Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos; namely, the images of a colorful skull. One could also argue that the Muertos design/skull was based on Mayan or Aztec culture; symbolizing power, sacrifice, death, and even life itself.
Aside from this little history lesson, the battle-scarred variant appears almost identical to its factory-new counterpart, with the paint layer becoming slightly darker. As the float value increases, the skin then appears to take on an even darker blood-red color, showing its prowess as one of the most efficient and cost-effective pistols in the game today.
How To Get The Muertos
Combining Steam and Bitskin’s prices, we get a range of approximately $2.50 to $8. If you prefer to open cases, however, go for the Chroma Case at ~.$075 apiece. Moreover, what’s nice about the p250 is that it can be used on both sides and even on the very first round!
6. M4A4 | Neo-Noir (~$3-$40)
Neo-Noir describes a genre of movies that are often dark, violent, or sinister in nature. They might contain some sort of shadowy cinematography, such as an interplay between light and darkness and unbalanced framing. Noir in French means black or dark, while Neo simply adds newer elements, such as color compared to black and white images. A lot of the themes for Neo-Noir/Noir content include revenge, paranoia, and even nihilism.
As for the gun, you’ll see an image of a gradient pink girl in a comic strip fashion, clenching her fists with determination. When you look at this battle-scarred skin in-game, you’ll still see the image, but with a much darker background, complementing the Noir style even more. On a side note, always look at the skin in-game instead of just using an image online, as they may appear differently.
How To Get The M4A4 | Neo-Noir
Combining the price range for BitSkins and the Steam Market, we get a value of ~$3-$40, at the moment. The main difference between a new Neo-Noir and “older” one is the background color (white smoke vs black, approximately). You can also find one in a Clutch Case at ~$.016 apiece.
5. Desert Eagle | Kumicho Dragon (~$6-$22)
Here we see an Oriental Dragon blowing flames with silver scales across its body. The color of the dragon seems to be white and gray, infused with a dark coral green background, alongside a dark purple clip. As for the battle-scarred edition, the scratches are hardly noticeable from afar, and the colors stay intact for the most part. The only difference between a new and older version is a darker/lighter shade of silver and green. In case you are wondering what, “Kumicho” means (Japanese), it refers to the leader of a pack, or boss.
How To Get The Kumicho Dragon
The Kumicho Dragon goes from ~$6 to $22. If you don’t mind a darker variant (with the artwork intact), go for the BS skin. Otherwise, you’ll spend ~$10-$20 total on a newer edition. It can also be found in the Operation Wildfire Case at ~$.025 apiece.
4. M4A1-S | Decimator (~$8-$22)
The Decimator, or Destroyer, uses a pink and blue gradient combination with various triangles. If you look carefully you’ll also notice 3D shapes. Something about the pattern makes me question reality, as if there were a constant battle between the 2D and 3D worlds.
Going from FN to BS, you’ll see a darker shade of blue, pink, and purple colors. There doesn’t seem to be any scratches either (just worn out). One other selling point for the BS skin is that it’s fairly cheap; ranging from ~$8-$10.
How to Get The M4A1-S | Decimator
Combining BitSkins and Steam’s prices, the gun roughly ranges from ~$8-$22, at the moment. It can also be found in the Spectrum Case at ~$.055 apiece.
3. AWP | Mortis (~$2-$6)
Inspired by the Death Tarot card, Mortis uses dark orange, black, grey, and gold primary colors. The battle-scarred skin substitutes gold for a bronze-gold or so, but the images stay intact. The main two images include the skeleton of a horse and the Grim Reaper. Throughout the skin appears the Roman numeral, “XII” or 13. So if you prefer a darker variant of this skin without any scratches, go for the higher float values. I don’t know why, but this skin reminds me of a night at the museum.
How to Get The Mortis
Ranges from ~$2 to $5 or $6. You can also open a Clutch Case at ~$.015 apiece.
2. FAMAS | ZX Spectron (~$.050-$4)
The ZX Spectrum was an 8-bit computer created by Sinclair Research. Some games include Mario Bros , Yogi Bear, and Rainbow Islands. Like the console, the Spectrum features a black base with red, yellow, green, and light blue stripes. Upon taking a closer look, you’ll notice the word, “SINCLEIR.” Furthermore, the red outline, along with the black base, gives it the appearance of a high-tier gaming desktop.
Although the BS variant appears used, there are no scratches on the gun. As for the FN skin, it appears to have a fresh layer of black paint, but it’s hardly noticeable. One could say that certain skins age well.
How to Get The FAMAS | ZX Spectron
Usually, the skin goes from $.050 to $4 on the market. Otherwise, you can open an Operation Riptide Case for ~$.050.
1. SSG | Parallax (~$.045-$ 2.20)
The term, “Parallax” refers to seeing objects from different viewpoints. In this case, you’ll see red and blue colors in offset positions, creating a 3D look. Not only that, but if you stare a bit at the dotted boxes and 360 logo, it creates this awesome blur between a 2D and 3D image, as if your mind couldn’t distinguish the two. It’s kind of like those eye-popping images you’ll see every now and then from the eye doctor.
The BS skin is mostly black with very small white streaks, whereas the FN version uses long zebra stripes as a secondary color. I prefer the former skin because it reminds me of getting those awesome black or white 3D glasses from the movies or eye doctor (as there were no zebra patterns), but, that’s just me. On a side note, the 3D images aren’t damaged or affected by the condition whatsoever.
How to Get The Parallax
Surprisingly, it’s fairly cheap. The fact that it has 3D red and blue images, is what blew my mind, as most skins nowadays use standard 2D images. Anyways, prices range from ~$.045 to $2.20. So the BS version is about 50 cents, at the moment. You’ll find it in the Operation Broken Fang Case as well, sitting ~$.050 a box.
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