The AK-47 is CS2's most iconic weapon. With hundreds of skins available, choosing can be difficult. This guide covers everything from legendary Wild Lotus to affordable options like Redline and Elite Build.
Top 10 AK-47 Skins (By Value and Popularity)
🥇 1. AK-47 | Wild Lotus
The most expensive AK skin in the game- FN Price: $10,000 - $15,000
- FT Price: $4,000 - $5,000
- Case: St. Marc Collection (doesn't come from cases!)
- Why special: Extremely low supply, unique lotus flower design
- Fun fact: Can only be obtained via operation drop (ended)
🥈 2. AK-47 | Fire Serpent
The prestige classic- FN Price: $3,500 - $4,500
- MW Price: $1,200 - $1,500
- FT Price: $600 - $800
- Case: Operation Bravo Case
- Visual: Green/gold fire serpent
- Status: One of the oldest and most respected skins
🥉 3. AK-47 | Hydroponic
The "weed gun"- FN Price: $2,500 - $3,500
- FT Price: $800 - $1,000
- Case: Rising Sun Collection
- Visual: Cannabis leaf pattern
- Controversy: Some people love it, others find it tacky
4. AK-47 | Case Hardened
For Blue Gem hunters- Normal FT Price: $60 - $100
- Blue Gem #661 Price: $50,000 - $150,000+
- Case: CS:GO Weapon Case
- Special: Each pattern is unique (see Case Hardened guide)
5. AK-47 | Vulcan
The classic futuristic- FN Price: $400 - $500
- MW Price: $200 - $280
- FT Price: $100 - $130
- Case: Operation Vanguard
- Visual: Clean blue/white sci-fi design
6. AK-47 | Neon Rider
For neon lovers- FN Price: $300 - $400
- FT Price: $150 - $200
- Case: Danger Zone Case
- Visual: Colorful cyberpunk style
- Pairs with: Vice gloves, Fade knives
7. AK-47 | Asiimov
The forever popular- FT Price: $80 - $100 (FN doesn't exist!)
- Case: Operation Phoenix
- Visual: Futuristic white/orange style
- Float: Only exists 0.18+ (no FN/MW)
8. AK-47 | Bloodsport
Aggressive visual- FN Price: $120 - $150
- MW Price: $60 - $80
- Case: Spectrum Case
- Visual: Sporty red and black
9. AK-47 | The Empress
Elegant and detailed- FN Price: $100 - $130
- FT Price: $35 - $50
- Case: Spectrum 2 Case
- Visual: Empress art in purple/gold
10. AK-47 | Redline
Unbeatable value- FT Price: $15 - $20 (FN doesn't exist!)
- Case: Phoenix Case
- Why popular: Cheap, matches everything, sticker base
- Float: Only exists 0.10+ (best possible is MW)
Quick Price Table
| Skin | FN | MW | FT | BS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Lotus | $12,000 | $6,000 | $4,000 | $2,500 |
| Fire Serpent | $4,000 | $1,400 | $700 | $400 |
| Vulcan | $450 | $240 | $115 | $80 |
| Asiimov | - | - | $90 | $50 |
| Bloodsport | $135 | $70 | $45 | $35 |
| Empress | $115 | $50 | $40 | $25 |
| Redline | - | $40 | $17 | - |
Budget Skins (Under $30)
Tier S - Best budget:
| Skin | FT Price | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| Redline | $17 | Minimalist red lines |
| Phantom Disruptor | $8 | Futuristic tech |
| Slate | $10 | Clean gray |
| Ice Coaled | $5 | Icy blue |
Tier A - Very good:
| Skin | FT Price | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Build | $4 | Industrial orange |
| Frontside Misty | $10 | Japanese art |
| Point Disarray | $15 | Colorful geometric |
| Orbit Mk01 | $8 | Space theme |
Tier B - Decent:
| Skin | FT Price | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Laminate | $4 | Blue laminated |
| Emerald Pinstripe | $1 | Green stripes |
| Safari Mesh | $0.50 | Basic camo |
Skins for Stickers
Some AKs are known as "sticker bases" - perfect backgrounds for applying stickers:
Best bases:
- AK-47 Redline - Dark background highlights stickers
- AK-47 Blue Laminate - Clean, cheap
- AK-47 Vulcan - White areas stand out
- AK-47 Black Laminate - Premium, all black
Popular stickers on AK:
- Katowice 2014 Holos (especially on "wood")
- Crown (Foil)
- iBUYPOWER (Holo)
- Titan (Holo)
StatTrak vs Normal
Is StatTrak worth it?
| Skin | Normal FT | StatTrak FT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redline | $17 | $40 | +135% |
| Vulcan | $115 | $300 | +160% |
| Asiimov | $90 | $200 | +122% |
| Bloodsport | $45 | $100 | +122% |
Sticker Positions on AK-47
The AK has 4 sticker positions:
[1] Wood - Most valued position (wood stock)
[2] Body 1 - Front of body
[3] Body 2 - Middle of body
[4] Body 3 - BackFloat and Wear on AK-47
Skins that show a lot of wear:
- Vulcan (very visible scratches)
- Asiimov (black becomes gray)
- Bloodsport (red fades)
Skins that hide wear:
- Redline (dark design)
- Phantom Disruptor (texture masks)
- Elite Build (industrial matches wear)
AK + Glove Combos
| AK | Suggested Glove | Total FT Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Lotus | Pandora's Box | $9,000+ |
| Fire Serpent | Emerald Web | $1,500 |
| Vulcan | Vice | $1,200 |
| Neon Rider | Vice | $1,200 |
| Asiimov | Superconductor | $500 |
| Redline | Crimson Weave | $300 |
AK-47 Investment
Best to invest in:
- ✅ Wild Lotus - Fixed supply, only appreciates
- ✅ Fire Serpent FN - Constant demand
- ✅ Case Hardened Blue Gems - Unique patterns
Caution:
- ⚠️ Very common skins (Redline has huge supply)
- ⚠️ New skins (price hasn't stabilized)
Updated February 2026