{"id":7456,"date":"2023-08-11T18:17:40","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T18:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=7456"},"modified":"2026-10-11T11:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T11:03:17","slug":"best-cs2-awp-skins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-cs2-awp-skins\/","title":{"rendered":"Best AWP Skins in CS2 (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.ti-npa{--ti-ink:#1f2130;--ti-muted:#54595f;--ti-accent:#615dfc;--ti-link:#4b47d6;--ti-soft:#eeedff;--ti-surface:#f7f6ff;--ti-line:#dbdaf2;--ti-dark:#1b1d2a;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;background:transparent;color:var(--ti-ink);font:400 17px\/1.65 Roboto,-apple-system,\"Segoe UI\",Arial,sans-serif;overflow-wrap:break-word}\n.ti-npa,.ti-npa *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.ti-npa p{margin:0 0 1.15em}\n.ti-npa 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wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n\n<p>Atheris is where we would start on a small budget. Asiimov is our all-round choice if you can spend more, while Dragon Lore belongs to the collector end of the market. Below are 15 AWP skins: five budget, five mid-range and five premium picks, each with an example cash price and a wear recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices below are illustrative normal, non-StatTrak, non-Souvenir cash listings from <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/type\/awp\">our AWP market<\/a>. They can change with inventory and market conditions and are not guaranteed checkout totals. The wear recommendations balance price with how clearly the finish\u2019s design remains visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/cs2-skins\">CS2 skins wiki<\/a> separates weapon types and finishes while the table below keeps the AWP comparison in one place. Collection rarity, exterior and supply source all matter, but none of these skins changes the rifle\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='best-awp-skins-at-a-glance'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" id=\"best-awp-skins-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best AWP Skins at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table ti-wide\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr><th scope=\"col\">Skin<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Tier<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Rarity<\/th><th scope=\"col\">From<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Best value wear<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Case or collection<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Best for<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Atheris<\/td><td>Budget<\/td><td>Restricted<\/td><td>$3.11<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $4.12<\/td><td>Prisma Case<\/td><td>Dark, detailed budget pick<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Duality<\/td><td>Budget<\/td><td>Classified<\/td><td>$2.80<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $3.32<\/td><td>Revolution Case<\/td><td>Illustrated budget finish<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Fever Dream<\/td><td>Budget<\/td><td>Classified<\/td><td>$10.59<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $11.02<\/td><td>Spectrum Case<\/td><td>Neon graffiti look<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Worm God<\/td><td>Budget<\/td><td>Restricted<\/td><td>$1.94<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $1.94<\/td><td>Chroma 2 Case<\/td><td>Lowest-cost clean design<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Mortis<\/td><td>Budget<\/td><td>Classified<\/td><td>$3.12<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $3.12<\/td><td>Clutch Case<\/td><td>Tarot-style artwork<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Asiimov<\/td><td>Mid<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>$73.35<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $107.13<\/td><td>Operation Phoenix Weapon Case<\/td><td>Iconic sci-fi design<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Hyper Beast<\/td><td>Mid<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>$26.76<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $29.40<\/td><td>Falchion Case<\/td><td>High-color creature art<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Neo-Noir<\/td><td>Mid<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>$36.21<\/td><td>Minimal Wear, $40.70<\/td><td>Danger Zone Case<\/td><td>Clean illustrated panels<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Chrome Cannon<\/td><td>Mid<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>$21.59<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $25.42<\/td><td>Kilowatt Case<\/td><td>Reflective modern finish<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Graphite<\/td><td>Mid<\/td><td>Classified<\/td><td>$129.21<\/td><td>Factory New, $129.21<\/td><td>Operation Bravo Case<\/td><td>Minimal metallic look<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Dragon Lore<\/td><td>Premium<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>$5,145.99<\/td><td>Battle-Scarred, $5,145.99<\/td><td>The Cobblestone Collection<\/td><td>Legacy collector icon<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Gungnir<\/td><td>Premium<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>$7,450.53<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $7,450.53<\/td><td>The Norse Collection<\/td><td>Blue collector centerpiece<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Medusa<\/td><td>Premium<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>$1,716.92<\/td><td>Battle-Scarred, $1,716.92<\/td><td>Gods and Monsters Collection<\/td><td>Subtle premium art<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>The Prince<\/td><td>Premium<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>$1,746.34<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $1,746.34<\/td><td>The Canals Collection<\/td><td>Red and gold luxury<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Oni Taiji<\/td><td>Premium<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>$235.97<\/td><td>Field-Tested, $235.97<\/td><td>Operation Hydra Case<\/td><td>Premium illustrated case skin<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='best-cheap-awp-skins-under-$20'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" id=\"best-cheap-awp-skins-under-20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Cheap AWP Skins (Under $20)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best cheap <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/type\/awp\">AWP skins<\/a> here each have a normal cash entry below $20 without relying on StatTrak or Souvenir prices. Dark bases and detailed artwork can stretch a small budget further than a pristine exterior. The same balance of visibility and cost matters across other <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-rifle-skins\/\">rifle skins<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-atheris'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" id=\"awp-atheris\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Atheris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Atheris joined the Prisma Collection on 13 March 2019 as a Restricted skin from the Prisma Case. Its float can run from 0.00 to 1.00. The Battle-Scarred entry in these cash listings is <strong>$3.11<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $4.12. The green snake on Atheris stands out against its black base, even without a Factory New surface. Compare that $4.12 copy with the $3.11 Battle-Scarred entry before spending $7.06 for Minimal Wear or $25.17 for Factory New.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this design, a few scratches are easier to accept than a much higher price for the same snake artwork. Check the Field-Tested examples in the inspect view before ruling them out. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-atheris\">AWP | Atheris listings<\/a> are worth comparing by float within the same exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-atheris-ft-new.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Atheris Field-Tested in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32714\" title=\"awp-atheris-ft-new  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-atheris-ft-new.png\" data-full-size=\"910x512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-atheris-ft-new.png 910w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-atheris-ft-new-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-atheris-ft-new-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Atheris, Field-Tested. Source: CS2 Showcaser.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-duality'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" id=\"awp-duality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Duality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Duality replaced Doodle Lore in the Revolution Case on 15 February 2023. It is a Classified skin in the Revolution Collection, with floats from 0.00 to 0.80. Our example Battle-Scarred entry costs <strong>$2.80<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $3.32. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-duality\">AWP | Duality<\/a> has a red serpent on one side and a gold serpent on the other, with ornate details against a dark base. Field-Tested retains the design\u2019s contrast while staying close to the cheapest normal listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next prices are $4.83 for Minimal Wear and $9.28 for Factory New. You can spend that extra money for a cleaner copy, but the two serpents and the decoration on the scope are already clear reasons to consider Field-Tested. It keeps this illustrated design close to the lowest entry price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-duality-ft-final.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Duality Field-Tested in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32716\" title=\"awp-duality-ft-final  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-duality-ft-final.png\" data-full-size=\"910x512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-duality-ft-final.png 910w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-duality-ft-final-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-duality-ft-final-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Duality, Field-Tested. Source: CS2 Showcaser.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-fever-dream'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" id=\"awp-fever-dream\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Fever Dream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Classified, Spectrum Case, The Spectrum Collection. Added: 15 March 2017. Cash-store entry example: <strong>$10.59<\/strong> in Battle-Scarred. Its float range is 0.00 to 0.55.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $11.02. Fever Dream uses neon pink, blue and white doodles over a dark base, so its identity comes from color contrast rather than a polished metallic surface. The Field-Tested price sat slightly above the lowest Battle-Scarred listing, while Minimal Wear was $12.32 and Factory New $16.66.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Field-Tested costs only 43 cents more than the Battle-Scarred example. That is a small upgrade to compare in the inspect view before spending more on Minimal Wear. The identity of <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-fever-dream\">AWP | Fever Dream<\/a> remains readable without the cleanest exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-fever-dream-ft-hd.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Fever Dream Field-Tested in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32718\" title=\"awp-fever-dream-ft-hd  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-fever-dream-ft-hd.png\" data-full-size=\"910x512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-fever-dream-ft-hd.png 910w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-fever-dream-ft-hd-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-fever-dream-ft-hd-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Fever Dream, Field-Tested. Source: CS2 Showcaser.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-worm-god'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" id=\"awp-worm-god\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Worm God<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Worm God arrived on 15 April 2015 in the Chroma 2 Case and Collection at Restricted rarity. Floats stop at 0.45: its normal exterior options are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested and Well-Worn. The entry quote here is <strong>$1.94<\/strong> for Field-Tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $1.94. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-worm-god\">AWP | Worm God<\/a> uses pale skull-and-root artwork with an enamel-style finish. Its light body stands apart from the black base of Atheris without approaching collector prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Field-Tested is both our pick and the cheapest normal listing here. The $2.46 Minimal Wear and $3.69 Factory New copies are not a huge extra spend. Even so, the $1.94 Field-Tested listing is enough to put this skull-and-root artwork in your loadout. You can stop looking for a cheaper Battle-Scarred version: the finish cannot have that exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-worm-god-ft.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Worm God Field-Tested in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32723\" title=\"awp-worm-god-ft  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-worm-god-ft.png\" data-full-size=\"910x512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-worm-god-ft.png 910w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-worm-god-ft-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-worm-god-ft-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Worm God, Field-Tested. Source: CS2 Showcaser.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-mortis'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" id=\"awp-mortis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Mortis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Mortis is a Classified finish from the Clutch Case and Collection, introduced on 14 February 2018. Its allowed floats extend from 0.00 to 0.64. Both Battle-Scarred and Field-Tested examples were priced at <strong>$3.12<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $3.12. Mortis combines tarot-inspired skeletal artwork with brown, black and gold tones, giving it a more elaborate look than most skins around the same price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Field-Tested and Battle-Scarred were listed at $3.12, making the cleaner exterior the obvious one to inspect first. Minimal Wear moves to $4.14, and Factory New to $10.58. A particular copy might still appeal more than another, so compare the actual items rather than buying by the label alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-mortis\">AWP | Mortis listings<\/a> are especially attractive for a decorated budget loadout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-mortis-ft-clean.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Mortis Field-Tested in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32721\" title=\"awp-mortis-ft-clean  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-mortis-ft-clean.png\" data-full-size=\"910x512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-mortis-ft-clean.png 910w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-mortis-ft-clean-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-mortis-ft-clean-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Mortis, Field-Tested. Source: CS2 Showcaser.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='best-mid-range-awp-skins-$20-to-$200'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" id=\"best-mid-range-awp-skins-20-to-200\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Mid-Range AWP Skins ($20 to $200)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mid-range <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/type\/awp\">AWP finishes<\/a> offer recognizable classics and newer metallic styles without reaching collector prices. Asiimov sits at the center of this tier, Hyper Beast and Neo-Noir add color, and Graphite provides the restrained option. A palette that also complements your <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-ssg-08-scout-skins\/\">SSG 08 skins<\/a> can keep both sniper loadouts consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-asiimov'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" id=\"awp-asiimov\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Asiimov<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> This Covert Asiimov came with the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case and Phoenix Collection on 20 February 2014. It cannot be Factory New or Minimal Wear, because its float starts at 0.18. The Battle-Scarred cash entry used here is <strong>$73.35<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $107.13. The white, black and orange science-fiction layout is one of the most recognizable AWP designs in Counter-Strike. There is no Minimal Wear or Factory New Asiimov to save up for. Even at the best available exterior, look closely at the scope and body edges: Field-Tested does not mean a scratch-free rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the $107.13 Field-Tested example is too much, the alternatives here are $86.56 for Well-Worn and $73.35 for Battle-Scarred. The lower price comes with more visible wear, so decide from the particular copies rather than the label alone. The iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-asiimov\">AWP | Asiimov<\/a> is a design-first choice, not the cheapest finish in this tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-asiimov-ft-clean.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Asiimov Field-Tested in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32713\" title=\"awp-asiimov-ft-clean  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-asiimov-ft-clean.png\" data-full-size=\"910x512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-asiimov-ft-clean.png 910w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-asiimov-ft-clean-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-asiimov-ft-clean-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Asiimov, Field-Tested. Source: CS2 Showcaser.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-hyper-beast'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" id=\"awp-hyper-beast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Hyper Beast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Hyper Beast is a Covert from the Falchion Case and Collection, introduced on 26 May 2015. All exterior bands fit within its 0.00 to 1.00 float range. The lowest cash example here is Well-Worn at <strong>$26.76<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $29.40. Hyper Beast covers the rifle with bright creature artwork, leaving plenty of visual detail even when the finish shows wear. Field-Tested costs only a few dollars more than the observed Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred entry points, while Minimal Wear costs $44.58 and Factory New $146.62.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The jump to Factory New is much larger than the step from Well-Worn to Field-Tested. Unless you specifically want the cleanest copy, compare the $29.40 Field-Tested listings before making that jump. An individual <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-hyper-beast\">AWP | Hyper Beast<\/a> can still show different edge wear within the same exterior band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-hyper-beast-ft-final.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Hyper Beast Field-Tested in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32720\" title=\"awp-hyper-beast-ft-final  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-hyper-beast-ft-final.png\" data-full-size=\"910x512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-hyper-beast-ft-final.png 910w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-hyper-beast-ft-final-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-hyper-beast-ft-final-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Hyper Beast, Field-Tested. Source: CS2 Showcaser.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-neo-noir'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" id=\"awp-neo-noir\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Neo-Noir<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Covert, Danger Zone Case, The Danger Zone Collection. Added: 6 December 2018. Cash-store entry example: <strong>$36.21<\/strong> in Well-Worn. Its float range is 0.00 to 0.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Minimal Wear at $40.70. Field-Tested was $40.46 in these listings, just 24 cents less. With that gap, we would inspect the Minimal Wear copy first. The illustrated panels and pink, purple and blue lines give you plenty of detail to compare for such a small increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factory New costs $48.18, so the next step up costs noticeably more without changing the basic presentation. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-neo-noir\">AWP | Neo-Noir listings<\/a> show why adjacent exterior prices should be checked instead of assuming Field-Tested is always the value sweet spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-neo-noir-mw.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Neo-Noir Minimal Wear in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32722\" title=\"awp-neo-noir-mw  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-neo-noir-mw.png\" data-full-size=\"910x512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-neo-noir-mw.png 910w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-neo-noir-mw-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-neo-noir-mw-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Neo-Noir, Minimal Wear. Source: CS2 Showcaser.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-chrome-cannon'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" id=\"awp-chrome-cannon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Chrome Cannon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Chrome Cannon joined the Kilowatt Case and Collection on 6 February 2024 as a Covert finish. It allows the full float range, 0.00 to 1.00, with a Battle-Scarred entry of <strong>$21.59<\/strong> in these example listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $25.42. Chrome Cannon has a mirror-like metallic body, multicolored accents and a carbon-fiber scope. Surface condition has a more obvious role on Chrome Cannon than on darker illustrated skins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Field-Tested stays near the $21.59 to $21.64 lower-wear entry range while avoiding the jump to $32.25 for Minimal Wear and $65.46 for Factory New. Its source is the Kilowatt Case, which entered the game through weekly rewards. That history does not guarantee the case is in the active rotation. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-chrome-cannon\">AWP | Chrome Cannon<\/a> suits buyers who want a modern metallic finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-chrome-cannon-ft.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Chrome Cannon Field-Tested in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32715\" title=\"awp-chrome-cannon-ft  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-chrome-cannon-ft.png\" data-full-size=\"910x512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-chrome-cannon-ft.png 910w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-chrome-cannon-ft-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-chrome-cannon-ft-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Chrome Cannon, Field-Tested. Source: CS2 Showcaser.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-graphite'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" id=\"awp-graphite\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Graphite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Classified, Operation Bravo Case, The Bravo Collection. Added: 19 September 2013. Cash-store entry example: <strong>$129.21<\/strong> in Factory New. Its narrow 0.00 to 0.12 float range means Graphite exists only in Factory New and Minimal Wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Factory New at $129.21. This is an unusual case where the cleanest exterior was cheaper than Minimal Wear, which cost $132.45 in the same observed listings. Graphite has a dark polygon pattern that uses metallic paints with different reflectivity over a chrome base, so a clean surface fits the finish particularly well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are only two exterior labels to compare for Graphite. In this example the Factory New listing costs less, so there is no price saving from choosing Minimal Wear. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-graphite\">AWP | Graphite listings<\/a> offer a restrained alternative to brighter mid-tier designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ti-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-graphite-fn.png\" alt=\"CS2 AWP Graphite Factory New in first-person view\" class=\"wp-image-32719\" title=\"awp-graphite-fn  Tradeit.gg Blog | CS2, CS:GO, Rust, TF2 &amp; Dota 2\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-graphite-fn.png\" data-full-size=\"870x490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-graphite-fn.png 870w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-graphite-fn-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awp-graphite-fn-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AWP | Graphite, Factory New. Source: GamerPay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='best-premium-awp-skins'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" id=\"best-premium-awp-skins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Premium AWP Skins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The premium <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/type\/awp\">AWP market<\/a> includes collection finishes and scarce case skins. Dragon Lore, Gungnir, Medusa and The Prince are collection-based, while Oni Taiji comes from Operation Hydra Case. Scarcity, provenance and exact float also set apart many of the <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/most-expensive-cs2-skins\/\">most expensive CS2 skins<\/a> from ordinary copies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-dragon-lore'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" id=\"awp-dragon-lore\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Dragon Lore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Dragon Lore entered the Cobblestone Collection on 1 July 2014 at Covert rarity. Its floats run from 0.00 to 0.70. Here, <strong>$5,145.99<\/strong> buys the example normal Battle-Scarred copy; that price is not for a Souvenir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Battle-Scarred at $5,145.99 if the goal is the lowest normal entry point. Dragon Lore is not an ordinary weapon-case drop. Normal copies belong to the Cobblestone Collection. The Souvenir copies came from event-linked Cobblestone Souvenir Packages, a separate source from an ordinary keyed weapon case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a Souvenir, the event and stickers become part of what a collector is paying for. A normal copy does not carry that same valuation. Among the normal listings, Field-Tested was $6,424.81 and Factory New $11,349.42, both well above the Battle-Scarred entry. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-dragon-lore\">AWP | Dragon Lore<\/a> remains the iconic premium AWP for collectors who prioritize legacy status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-gungnir'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" id=\"awp-gungnir\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Gungnir<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> The Norse Collection introduced Gungnir on 18 November 2019 as a Covert, with floats between 0.00 and 0.60. It is not available from a weapon case. The Field-Tested example in these cash listings starts at <strong>$7,450.53<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $7,450.53. In the observed normal listings, Field-Tested was already the cheapest available exterior. It sat below a Battle-Scarred listing and far below Minimal Wear at $10,479.26 or Factory New at $12,116.84.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gungnir uses blue and ivory around a depiction of Odin&#8217;s spear. Even Field-Tested costs thousands here. The jump to Minimal Wear or Factory New is another substantial purchase, not the small exterior upgrade seen on a budget skin. That makes the individual float and asking price more useful than a broad label such as premium. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-gungnir\">AWP | Gungnir listings<\/a> are best approached by comparing exact floats rather than exterior labels alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-medusa'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" id=\"awp-medusa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Medusa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Medusa belongs to Gods and Monsters at Covert rarity, introduced on 26 May 2015. Its source is the collection rather than a weapon case. The float range covers 0.00 to 1.00, and <strong>$1,716.92<\/strong> is the example Battle-Scarred cash entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Battle-Scarred at $1,716.92 for the lowest normal cash entry. The design places the gorgon Medusa across a deep blue body, giving it a quieter premium look than Dragon Lore or Gungnir. Moving up from that entry, the example asks are $1,784.55 for Well-Worn and $2,109.09 for Field-Tested. Minimal Wear is $2,729.03, with Factory New much higher again at $4,600.35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If owning Medusa matters more to you than removing every scratch, Battle-Scarred is the entry to compare. The much larger Factory New price is paying for condition on the same design. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-medusa\">AWP | Medusa listings<\/a> should still be checked individually because float can matter within Battle-Scarred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-the-prince'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" id=\"awp-the-prince\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | The Prince<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> The Prince arrived with the Canals Collection on 18 November 2019. This Covert is a collection skin, not a weapon-case reward, and permits floats from 0.00 to 0.60. Our Field-Tested price example is <strong>$1,746.34<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $1,746.34. The Prince has a red body with ornate gold filigree, so it looks formal and decorative without needing Factory New condition to be identifiable. The Field-Tested listing was below the other entry options: Battle-Scarred asked $1,778.30, and Minimal Wear $2,024.16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not always saving money by accepting more wear. For these particular Prince listings, the Field-Tested copy is both less worn and cheaper, so inspect that one before considering the Battle-Scarred alternative. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-the-prince\">AWP | The Prince listings<\/a> are a premium choice for buyers who prefer red and gold over blue collector skins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='awp-|-oni-taiji'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" id=\"awp-oni-taiji\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AWP | Oni Taiji<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"skin-facts\"><strong>Facts:<\/strong> Oni Taiji is the Covert AWP from the Operation Hydra Case and Collection, introduced on 23 May 2017. Floats go from 0.00 to 0.50. The Field-Tested entry in this set of listings is <strong>$235.97<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best value wear: Field-Tested at $235.97. Oni Taiji is the premium-list exception among the old collection skins because it does come from a weapon case. Its colorful samurai and demon artwork covers most of the AWP, and the observed Field-Tested price was also the lowest normal entry point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well-Worn was slightly higher at $236.60, while Battle-Scarred was $237.78. Minimal Wear was $306.98 and Factory New reached $545.50. The Field-Tested copy is below both of those more worn listings, so it is our starting recommendation at these prices. <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/item\/awp-oni-taiji\">AWP | Oni Taiji listings<\/a> bridge mid-range pricing and the multi-thousand-dollar collector tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-case-has-the-best-awp-skins'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" id=\"what-case-has-the-best-awp-skins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Case Has the Best AWP Skins?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Operation Phoenix Weapon Case contains Asiimov, Revolution contains Duality and Kilowatt contains Chrome Cannon. These are case-sourced skins, unlike collection-only rewards such as Dragon Lore. A case&#8217;s release history does not guarantee a place in the current weekly rotation; existing cases can still be bought and traded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table ti-table\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr><th scope=\"col\">Case<\/th><th scope=\"col\">AWP skin<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Rarity<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Acquisition context<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Prisma Case<\/td><td>Atheris<\/td><td>Restricted<\/td><td>Legacy case; existing market and trade supply<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Revolution Case<\/td><td>Duality<\/td><td>Classified<\/td><td>Weekly-drop origin; check the current rotation<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Spectrum Case<\/td><td>Fever Dream<\/td><td>Classified<\/td><td>Legacy case; existing market and trade supply<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Chroma 2 Case<\/td><td>Worm God<\/td><td>Restricted<\/td><td>Legacy case; existing market and trade supply<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Clutch Case<\/td><td>Mortis<\/td><td>Classified<\/td><td>Legacy case; existing market and trade supply<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Operation Phoenix Weapon Case<\/td><td>Asiimov<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>Legacy case; existing market and trade supply<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Falchion Case<\/td><td>Hyper Beast<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>Legacy case; existing market and trade supply<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Danger Zone Case<\/td><td>Neo-Noir<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>Legacy case; existing market and trade supply<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Kilowatt Case<\/td><td>Chrome Cannon<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>Weekly-drop origin; check the current rotation<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Operation Bravo Case<\/td><td>Graphite<\/td><td>Classified<\/td><td>Legacy case; existing market and trade supply<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Operation Hydra Case<\/td><td>Oni Taiji<\/td><td>Covert<\/td><td>Legacy case; existing market and trade supply<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The legacy label describes older cases, not a promise that they remain available as drops. Normal Dragon Lore belongs to The Cobblestone Collection, while Souvenir Dragon Lores came from Cobblestone Souvenir Packages. Gungnir, Medusa and The Prince are also collection-only. Even the <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-cases-to-open-in-cs2\/\">best CS2 cases<\/a> cannot produce those collection finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-wear-affects-awp-skins'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" id=\"how-wear-affects-awp-skins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Wear Affects AWP Skins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An AWP leaves plenty of painted surface on screen: the long body, the scope housing and the edges between them. On those large areas, a scratch can catch your eye more easily than on a smaller weapon. The effect also depends on the paint: two different Field-Tested finishes need not look equally worn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin-specific float limits also matter. Asiimov starts at 0.18, so Field-Tested is its cleanest exterior. Graphite ends at 0.12, so it appears only in Factory New and Minimal Wear. Worm God ends at 0.45, leaving it without normal Battle-Scarred listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An exact inspect value from our <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/cs2-float-checker\">CS2 float checker<\/a> is more useful than the exterior label alone. The standard <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-float-value\/\">float ranges<\/a> explain those labels, but two copies in the same band can still look quite different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the next exterior up before buying. With the Neo-Noir examples, Minimal Wear cost only 24 cents more than Field-Tested. Use the inspect view and similar lighting to compare the receiver and scope; the small market thumbnail can conceal the differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='faq'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the best AWP skin in CS2?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Our budget starting point is Atheris. For a recognizable design at a higher but non-collector price, we prefer Asiimov. Dragon Lore is the premium icon here, although its price puts it in a very different buying decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may prefer the bright artwork of Hyper Beast or Neo-Noir instead. Graphite is the option to compare if you would rather have a dark metallic design than an illustrated rifle.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the best cheap AWP skin?<\/summary>\n\n<p>We would start by comparing Atheris at $4.12 Field-Tested with Duality at $3.32 in the same exterior. Both give you detailed artwork on a small budget. If price matters most, the $1.94 Field-Tested Worm God is cheaper than either.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the most expensive AWP skin?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Specific collector copies can vary dramatically, especially Souvenir Dragon Lores with notable event history or stickers, so there is no universal price for the single most expensive AWP. Among the normal non-Souvenir cash listings used here, Gungnir had the highest entry example at $7,450.53 in Field-Tested, followed by Dragon Lore at $5,145.99 in Battle-Scarred. These are listing examples, not record-sale claims.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What case has the best AWP skins?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Operation Phoenix Weapon Case is the classic case source for Asiimov. Revolution contains Duality and Kilowatt contains Chrome Cannon. Normal Dragon Lore belongs to the Cobblestone Collection; Souvenir versions came from Cobblestone Souvenir Packages, not a standard keyed weapon case.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What AWP skins do pros use?<\/summary>\n\n<p>There is no single pro default. ProSettings\u2019 player loadout records include <a href=\"https:\/\/prosettings.net\/players\/jame\/\">Jame\u2019s Field-Tested Asiimov<\/a>, while <a href=\"https:\/\/prosettings.net\/players\/dev1ce\/\">device\u2019s recorded AWP history<\/a> includes Factory New Dragon Lore and Field-Tested Asiimov alongside other finishes. Inventories and preferences change, so these are examples of use rather than endorsements or performance rankings. The skin itself gives no competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which AWP skins hide wear best?<\/summary>\n\n<p>For Field-Tested, compare Atheris, Fever Dream, Hyper Beast and Mortis. Their dark areas or busy artwork can make moderate wear less conspicuous than scratches on a bright, otherwise plain panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chrome Cannon and Graphite have reflective surfaces, where condition can be easier to spot. Check the actual float and inspect view for the copy you are considering; an exterior label is not a guarantee that every copy will look alike.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atheris is where we would start on a small budget. 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