The AWP is Counter-Strike's sniper rifle and, for many players, the reason they picked up the game. One-shot kill to any body part above the leg, exclusive-purchase intensity, and the highest-fidelity skin catalogue of any weapon — no other gun has been made into a finish six figures deep. This is the AWP skin hub.
Flagship AWPs worth knowing: Dragon Lore (the cover-star icon, $2,500–15,000+ regular, six figures for souvenir), Medusa ($1,500–8,000), Gungnir ($5,000–15,000+), Fade ($800–3,000), Lightning Strike ($800–2,000), Asiimov ($100–400), Hyper Beast ($40–200), Neo-Noir ($80–250) and Wildfire ($60–200). Entry-tier options like Elite Build, Worm God and Sun in Leo trade under $10 and are the standard low-budget picks.
Every price on this page is a cross-market median (Steam / Skinport / Waxpeer / CS.Trade), refreshed daily. Click any variant for its price history and wear breakdown.
All variants — live prices
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best AWP skin in CS2?
Depends on budget. Under $50: Hyper Beast (bright and instantly recognisable) or Wildfire. Under $250: Asiimov or Neo-Noir. Under $2,000: Fade, Lightning Strike or a lower-wear Medusa. Flagship: Dragon Lore. For pattern hunters: BOOM (a 0-scope memes finish) or Gungnir with a good sticker combo.
How much is an AWP Dragon Lore?
Regular AWP Dragon Lore in Field-Tested trades around $2,500–4,000 in 2026, Minimal Wear runs $8,000–12,000, Factory New reaches $15,000+. Souvenir Dragon Lore variants from Majors — especially with iconic pro stickers pinned — have sold for six-figure sums (up to $500,000+ at auction). See our dedicated AWP Dragon Lore guide for full history.
Which AWP skin is the best value under $100?
AWP Hyper Beast in Field-Tested (usually $40–80) is the top value pick — instantly recognisable, high liquidity, always in style. Runners-up: Wildfire in Field-Tested and Chromatic Aberration. All three have strong resale liquidity and clean visuals that stand out in-game.
Do AWP skins go up in value?
Flagship AWPs (Dragon Lore, Medusa, Gungnir) have appreciated 20–100% per year historically as case supply drains. Mid-tier finishes (Asiimov, Neo-Noir, Wildfire) track the general market — flat to slightly up. Low-tier AWP finishes rarely appreciate. Souvenirs with premium sticker combos are the highest-appreciation category in all of CS2 skins.
