$5 vs $50 CS2 Loadouts
It’s common knowledge by now that Counter-Strike 2 skins can cost an arm and a leg. However, the beauty of skins outside of the designs is in being accessible for everyone, regardless of the budget.
You can get a whole inventory for a few bucks to start with. But, the higher the budget gets, the better skins you own. Despite the different personal preferences you and your friend might have, In this article, we’ll take a look at what skins you can get for around $5 and $50.
As always, you can find all the mentioned skins below at the BitSkins marketplace, where everything is cheaper.
$5 CS2 Loadout
Since the majority of players use less than 10 weapons in an average game, the skins in this article will be restricted to the Glock-18, USP-S, AK-47, M4s, Desert Eagle, and AWP.
Glock-18 | Moonrise
The Glock-18 | Moonrise is a timeless classic, on top of the aesthetically pleasing design and purple color, it’s a pattern-based skin, as you can get a tiny cute star on it.
There are countless other budget options for the Glock-18. However, this skin starting at $0.35 is the perfect option to match with the upcoming skins.
USP-S | Black Lotus
Without many cheap options to fit our budget, the USP-S | Black Lotus is the best option to fit our theme and overall price tag.
This USP-S will cost you around $0.71, so it’s not a great hit to your wallet.
Desert Eagle | Trigger Discipline
Our final pistol will be covered in pink and blue. Although it's not a perfect match to the previous pistol color-wise, it remains the best budget Desert Eagle at only $0.26.
Trivia: The Black Lotus and Trigger Discipline are made by the same artist and skin creator; Moonfighter.
M4A1-S | Night Terror
With the pistols being out of the way, there’s plenty of money left for the rifles. Starting with the CT Side main rifle, the M4A1-S | Night Terror will terrorize and strike fear into your opponents. As long as you get in Battle-Scarred condition, the skin turns purple to match our theme.
So far, this will be the most expensive item, costing around $1.75.
AK-47 | Slate
Since the day the AK-47 | Slate was introduced, it received a warm welcome from the community and continues to solidify its name as the go-to skin for budget AK-47 skins.
AWP | Acheron
The forgotten AWP skin is making a comeback on our list, as it’s the best option to finalize our $5 loadout. Its price has been dropping steadily and is now at its cheapest, costing only $0.30.
$50 CS2 Loadout
With a slightly more flexible budget, you can upgrade your skins and make a loud chaotic inventory full of colors.
We decided to go for a more courageous and vibrant loadout since now in CS2 everything looks mighty beautiful with the new engine and lighting.
Glock-18 | Vogue
With blue eyes staring into your soul, the Glock-18 | Vogue distincts itself with vibrant colors, opposite to other Glock skins within the same price range.
USP-S | Cortex
Who said cheap skins can’t be stunning? With a weapon that blows your opponent's brains out, it’s one of the better-looking USP-S despite the budget.
Although there are more expensive items, we gotta save some for the main weapons.
Desert Eagle | Mecha Industries
Not as vibrant as the other skins for the $50 budget. However, its sleek minimalistic design will fit with any type of loadout.
Desert Eagle skins are either cheap or expensive, with limited options in the middle ground.
AK-47 | Head Shot
The perfect name for the perfect tool. The AK-47 | Head Shot is a great covert skin for its price.
With a graffiti art style across the weapon, in addition to the pearlescent effect which gives it even more flair.
M4A4 | In Living Color
To match the vibe and aesthetic of the loadout, especially the AK-47. This M4A4 | In Living Color is a match made in heaven, with the same art style and color palette.
AWP | Chromatic Aberration
The final piece of the puzzle will be this magnificent loudly vibrant AWP | Chromatic Aberration. Although different colors, it's just as vibrant as the other rifles and fits perfectly with both the T and CT’s sidearm.
Keep in mind that with 1750 skins in the game, you can make endless loadouts based on your preferences. So, if you’d like to change some of the selected options in this article, there’s an ocean of skins waiting for you.