How to Get Skins in CSGO? 4 Easiest Methods Explained

By Nagamani On Jun 2, 2022

Getting skins in CSGO for free is an interesting topic because every Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player has several options for getting skins for weapons in the game. Read our article to find out how to get skins!

What Are Skins in CS:GO?

First things first: what are skins in CS:GO? Weapon skins are items that are cosmetic in nature. They change the way a weapon or knife looks. There are currently 34 weapons in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive:

- Knives .

Pistols:

- - P2000
  - USP-S
  - Glock-18
  - P250
  - Five-SeveN
  - Tec-9
  - CZ75-Auto
  - Dual Berettas
  - Desert Eagle
  - R8 Revolver

SMGs:

- - MP9
  - MAC-10
  - PP-Bizon
  - MP7
  - UMP-45
  - P90
  - MP5-SD

Rifles:

- - FAMAS
  - Galil AR
  - M4A4
  - M4A1-S
  - AK-47
  - AUG
  - SG 553
  - SSG 08
  - AWP
  - SCAR-20
  - G3SG1

Heavy:

- Nova
- XM1014
- MAG-7
- Sawed-Off
- M249
- Negev

Additionally, there are also various types of grenades in the game: HE Grenade, Flashbang, Smoke Grenade, Decoy Grenade, Molotov, Incendiary Grenade.

Each of these weapons (excluding grenades) has its own skins that change its appearance in the game. The only player equipment for which there are no cosmetic items on Steam are the Kevlar Vest, Kevlar + Helmet, Zeus x27, and Defuse Kit/Rescue Kit.

Some weapons have cheaper skins others have more expensive skins. Most differences in price are due to the rarity of the weapon type, as knife skins in CS:GO are the rarest and least common when opening a case.

Can CS:GO Skins Be Traded?

Absolutely! If you don’t have an active VAC or community ban, you can trade items with your friends or other players on Steam. It is also possible to sell CSGO skins via PayPal through various cashout sites. Trading in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is massive, with users making tens of thousands of trades every day.

How Do I Get Skins in CSGO?

There are several ways to get skins in CS:GO, and below are some of the best and most reliable!

1. Get Free CS:GO Skins and Cases for Playing Game

When you play Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, you can get random item drops. Please note that the drop is only active on official servers with VAC protection enabled. In addition, you can also purchase Prime Account Status to get an increased chance of new items in CS:GO.

2. Complete Missions From Operations

Missions are a fairly recent addition to CS:GO and as new ones appear you can purchase them as DLCs. Each of the Operations contains various missions after which you have a chance to get interesting skins and other in-game items.

3. Open in-Game Cases Using Keys

You can buy the keys to the crates from the official CS:GO store or from other players. Cases can be found on the Steam Marketplace or they often drop out during random drops. Opening each crate gives you a chance (very small, but always) to receive an expensive knife skin, which can be worth several times the amount spent on the crate and key.

4. Take Part in Giveaways

Follow your favorite sites, youtubers, and streamers and actively participate in their giveaways, which often appear for example on Twitter. With just a few clicks you can participate in giveaways and raffles for various skins.

Summary

Earning skins in CS:GO is not difficult, but you cannot count on getting very expensive skins for free. On the forums you can find information that the random drop gives items that can be sold for a total of 2 to 10 dollars per year. However, even such a small reward to players for active gameplay is good and something will always appear in our Steam inventory.