The AWP (taking its name from the Arctic Warfare Police which used this weapon) is probably the most signature gun in the game. If you ever played ranked CSGO, you must have encountered this gun, probably more than you’d like.
Hated by many players, and loved by just as many, AWP is one of the most popular guns used by players in all kinds of CSGO matches. Due to its popularity, AWP skins are always in high demand, often costing an astronomical amount of money. Here are the top 10 most expensive AWP skins in CS:GO that you can wear to impress other players.
Opening the list is one of the most popular AWP skins in CS:GO introduced in the ‘operation shattered web’ update, Containment Breach. This beautiful skin is a favorite of many AWP users and this shouldn’t come off as any surprise, considering how stylish yet toned it looks. The skin has a graphic of a black and green beast, lurking in the shadows. Although the best versions of this skin can cost hundreds of dollars, low-float value versions can still be bought for about $25.
Factory New: $213.78
Minimal Wear: $90.88
Field-Tested: $52.34
Well-Worn: $37.73
Battle-Scarred: $25.34
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AWP | BOOM
The AWP BOOM skin was initially available in the 2013 eSports case and is since then available only on the Steam marketplace or third-party trading websites. One of the expensive AWP skins with a simple design, the BOOM skin can give your gun a toy like look. With crimson paint and comic book text bubbles all over the AWP skin, BOOM is a great choice for the AWP enthusiast who might also be a fan of comic books. The skin is not available in well worn or battle scarred version.
Factory New: $287
Minimal Wear: $55
Field Tested: $43
Well worn: Not Available
Battle Scarred: Not Available
One of the weapon skins for fans of all things Japanese, the Oni Taji was added in the ‘Operation Hydra’ update and is available in the associated weapon case. This beautiful AWP skin paints your gun with an image of a deadly Japanese mythological creature, the Oni, but also includes a figure fighting the demon. Oni Taiji has one of the most beautiful graphics in all of the game, which is the cause of the high Steam market price, even for skins with low float value.
Factory New: $391.66
Minimal Wear: $306.27
Field-Tested: $231.00
Well-Worn: $142.16
Battle-Scarred: $126.67
One of the first AWP skins in CS:GO, this electrifying skin was available in the first weapon case in the game’s long history. This covert skin for the AWP is covered in lightning, which stands out nicely against the purple background. With a high-quality graphic, this AWP skin will be a perfect addition to any purple loadout that you’d like. The AWP Lightning Strike is also available only in the Factory New and Minimal Wear versions.
Factory New: $449.12
Minimal Wear: $443.31
Field-Tested: Not Available
Well-Worn: Not Available
Battle-Scarred: Not Available
One of the items in the fade finish, the AWP Fade is an absolute classic among the CSGO community. Added in the ‘Operation Broken Fang’ update, this popular item was one of the most expensive AWP skins in the past, but it has significantly fallen in price since then. This doesn’t mean, however, that you can buy this AWP skin cheaply. You will still need to shell out couple hundred dollars if you want the AWP Fade in your collection.
Factory New: $664.74
Minimal Wear: $720.00
Field-Tested: Not Available
Well-Worn: Not Available
Battle-Scarred: Not Available
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AWP | Desert Hydra
For the fans of tribal designs who might have some spare cash laying around the Desert Hydra AWP skin will be right up their valley. This skin stands out from others in many different ways, particularly due to its bright color palette. Although the highly detailed graphic of a hydra on the side of the gun might attract the looks of other players, the general sandy colours used in this weapon skin will let you blend in on maps like Dust_2 perfectly.
Factory New: $1,801.19
Minimal Wear: $1,550.58
Field-Tested: $1,296.32
Well-Worn: $1,123.50
Battle-Scarred: $1,062.00
The Medusa AWP skin opens the top five most expensive AWP skins available in the game, crossing the thousand dollars threshold. One of the more expensive skins available for AWP lovers, the Medusa AWP skin costs almost $1500, even at a low skin float value. With its cool colors and a high-quality graphic showing the mythical medusa on the side of the gun, this AWP skin is highly coveted by many CSGO players.
Factory New: $2,416.97
Minimal Wear: $2,241.18
Field-Tested: $1,795.00
Well-Worn: $1,340.00
Battle-Scarred: $1,444.00
The Prince is not only an expensive AWP skin but is also one of the most graphically impressive entries on this list. Easily standing out in every match from other guns, the higher float value versions of the skin contain an incredible amount of detail, with a stylish gold finish and a Latin bible verse on its side. The AWP skin is as pretty as it’s expensive and the players that want to get their hands on The Prince AWP skin will have to shell out a couple of thousand dollars.
Factory New: $3,075.26
Minimal Wear: $2,593.78
Field-Tested: $2,210.87
Well-Worn: $1,952.59
Battle-Scarred: $1,866.30
The Gungnir AWP skin is one of the most popular weapon skins to be introduced in the game, and consequently, one of the two most expensive skins for the AWP. Considered by many players to be one of the best AWP skins available in the game, the Gungnir comes in a highly detailed blue color with grey finishes. The entire weapon skin is covered by Viking runes, but the main element of this skin is Odin’s spear, crafted elegantly on the side of the gun.
Factory New: $8,515.09
Minimal Wear: $7,366.35
Field-Tested: $5,715.02
Well-Worn: $4,866.09
Battle-Scarred: $4,885.00
The most expensive skin on this list is not only the rarest AWP skin in the game, but is also one of the most expensive items available in CSGO in general. The Dragon Lore AWP is an absolute classic in the CSGO community, with almost a mythical status. The highly detailed graphic finish showing a fire-breathing dragon is the most desired skin in the game by many CSGO players.
Factory New: $9,100.00
Minimal Wear: $6,891.50
Field-Tested: $2,982.03
Well-Worn: $3,750.00
Battle-Scarred: $2,806.85
To Sum Up
AWP is without a doubt one of the most popular weapons in the game, which means that there is a really high demand for all things AWP. Still, if you want your shot at selling Steam items for the best prices, be sure to check out Skinomat!
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