Cool Off with These Skins in CS2: Top 10 Items to Beat the Heat
We’ve previously compiled a list of the hottest skins in Counter-Strike, but since summer isn’t slowing down, it won’t hurt to cool off a bit. True gamers aren’t deterred by indoor heat, and sometimes the server atmosphere can be even worse. So having the right skins can be more useful than ever. To save you the hassle of searching, we’ve gathered the best set for comfortable gaming in hot weather.
M4A1-S | Bright Water
- Minimal wear – $31.57
- Field-tested – $32.47
Skins from the Bravo collection, the first in the game’s history, don’t often make it into compilations. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to include this item, especially since it fits perfectly with the theme of this selection. Ten years ago, this skin was owned by almost every player and was considered extremely cheap, but now this veteran has rightly gained value and is considered quite rare. The “Bright Water” camo pattern, in various shades of blue, serves as a camouflage against the sun’s rays.
FAMAS | Waters of Nephthys
- Factory new – $114.68
- Minimal wear – $75.99
- Well-worn – $35.94
- Field-tested – $39.31
- Battle Scarred – $31.62
Now we jump forward 10 years to one of the freshest collections in the game – Anubis. This item stands out significantly from the “desert” Anubis collection and fits perfectly with our concept. The name refers to the ancient Egyptian goddess of birth and death. Mythology says that Nephthys sails in the barge of eternity and is considered the “Goddess of creation who lives in everything.” Therefore, this FAMAS should not only help “refresh” but also save you in several rounds when you can’t afford an M4A4 or M4A1-S. The skin’s appearance in the game has a cool effect with the illusion of rippling waves along the body. So don’t buy its souvenir version, as the stickers will cover its main distinctive feature.
Glock-18 | Water Elemental
- Factory new – $12.07
- Minimal wear – $6.04
- Well-worn – $5.72
- Field-tested – $3.65
- Battle Scarred – $3.27
Let’s move on to more straightforward skin designs that have long become classics. This will be one of the few items in the selection where blue is not the predominant color, but its presence shouldn’t raise any questions. The entire body of the pistol is unevenly colored in shades of red and complemented by an image of a water spirit. The “water spirit” resembles splashes and creates the impression that the pistol is not real but made of water. In such weather, no one would refuse to have such a device at hand to cool off after a few shots. “You’ve overheated, urgently need a couple of “refreshing headshots.”
Galil AR | Aqua Terrace
- Factory new – $177.99
- Minimal wear – $146.02
- Well-worn – $169.41
- Field-tested – $146.64
- Battle Scarred – $143.75
A skin with a very pleasant design, decorated with an abstract geometric pattern in white, blue, and turquoise colors. It exudes freshness and should be a perfect addition to the theme of this set. We’re not sure what the author meant by “Aqua Terrace,” but we imagine a pool with plenty of greenery around. We’re sure this interpretation will be ideal throughout the summer, even on not-so-hot days.
AWP | Lightning Strike
- Factory new – $650
- Minimal wear – $747.50
Who would refuse a day-long rain shower in the summer? It so happened that the summer of 2024 has already given us a breath of fresh air a couple of times but brought almost natural disasters. Of course, lightning is a must here, so we’ll consider this skin a side effect for the chance to breathe fresh air. Such things are necessary not only in life but also in the game. After a long wait for the opponent in the sniper scope, make your lightning strike, exhale, and move around the server with the satisfaction of a successful kill.
M4A4 | Poseidon
- Factory new – $1,700.92
- Minimal wear – $1,023.77
Back to mythology, but now to the ancient Greek lord of the sea. We sympathize with those who are now observing the sea only through the screen, but splurging on this skin will be extremely expensive. A very cool design on the M4A4, depicting a scene of Poseidon’s battle with two sea monsters. Poseidon, with a trident in hand, easily handles them, just as you will easily score a few kills with this weapon. If you can afford it, this skin should be your summer choice. Save yourself and your teammates from the opponent’s heat.
Desert Eagle | Ocean Drive
- Factory new – $164.75
- Minimal wear – $46.29
- Well-worn – $13
- Field-tested – $17.51
- Battle Scarred – $12.61
If battles are not your path, and you don’t want to spend so much money, let’s leave Poseidon’s sea and move straight to the ocean shore. There’s no doubt that being at the ocean, under the shade of palm trees, and with a fresh coconut in hand is a natural desire for everyone. This skin won’t give you a ticket to the resort but will give you the vibe of the ocean shore of the ’80s. The pistol’s design is infused with the atmosphere of those years, thanks to the color combination and various graphic elements. It feels like with this skin, we should be not on CS2 servers but on Vice City’s beaches in a turquoise sleeveless shirt and white palms.
MAC-10 | Oceanic
- Factory new – $0.25
- Minimal wear – $0.14
- Well-worn – $0.10
- Field-tested – $0.09
- Battle Scarred – $0.07
Let’s not stray from the ocean motifs, but with an even more abstract design. The submachine gun’s receiver is painted black and complemented with a pattern of abstract shapes in blue tones. By the way, this intricate ocean depiction costs less than a dollar. Isn’t that a reason to purchase it on the marketplace and bring a bit of freshness and lightness to a tough eco-round?
Tec-9 | Ice Cap
- Factory new – $0.57
- Minimal wear – $0.28
- Well-worn – $0.14
- Field-tested – $0.18
- Battle Scarred – $0.16
What else do people use to cool down when they can’t be near a body of water? Of course, refreshing drinks with ice. Consider this skin a piece of ice in your diverse CS2 inventory cocktail. The pistol’s design is quite simple, but as with the MAC-10, you’ll pay a very small amount for it.
AK-47 | Frontside Misty
- Factory new – $80.74
- Minimal wear – $23.66
- Well-worn – $10.95
- Field-tested – $12.08
- Battle Scarred – $8.99
What’s your favorite season? Often, we dream of summer in winter and winter in summer. For those who dream of winter now or just miss the snow, meet this skin. The snow whirlwind has been in the game for quite a while but somehow hasn’t managed to win its audience. In our opinion, the work is more than successful. There’s an interesting white-blue pattern, and individual parts of the body are complemented with expensive carbon inserts. Freshness is literally the first word that comes to mind when looking at this rifle, and it seems like a great closing point for today’s selection.