You have access to various firearms withinCS:GO, and the AUG is one of them. It is the Counter Terrorist equivalent of the SG 553, and using it could be pretty fun to hold the angles while being scoped in. Although the M4A4 or M4A1-S generally tends to be the favored choice, the AUG may perform better in certain circumstances, and you should give it a go once in a while.
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As time passed, Valve introduced multiple gun skins for the AUG via the different collections. They all change the weapon’s overall look, providing a more satisfying visual experience when wielding it. The best AUG skins are listed below depending on facets like popularity, price, and more.
10AUG Aristocrat
When it comes to the overall design, AUG Aristocrat proves to be one of the better options, and those who are only interested in aesthetics should consider this skin as an option. The perfect combination of the blue color and silver finish creates a stunning and appealing appearance.
The particular skin has been a part of CS:GO since June 2016 and is featured in the Gamma Collection. Buying this wouldn’t put a hole in your pockets, with the Factory New costing $2 and all the other four variants well under $1.
9AUG Bengal Tiger
AUG Bengal Tiger is yetanother attractive skinfor the AUG, and as the name suggests, its design and pattern are inspired by a Bengal Tiger. Valve introduced it as part of the eSports 2014 Summer Case, and it stands among the rifle’s oldest gun skins.
With the case it is a part of being discontinued from the drop pool, there has been an influx in the price of the skins that are a part of the specific collection. Although AUG Bengal Tiger is not extremely costly, it might be out of reach for those who want a good budget skin.
8AUG Momentum
AUG Momentum proves to be a distinctive and good-looking reskin of the weapon, boasting a variety of colors and forward-facing arrows that correspond with its “Momentum” title. MultiH is the one behind creating the skin, and Valve added it through the Prisma Collection in March 2019.
You can acquire the skin via case opening, Steam Marketplace, or the other websites present on the internet. It would be better to get it directly, and you will have to spend under $2 if you are satisfied with Field-Tested, Well-Worn or Battle-Scarred. In the meantime, Factory New and Minimal Wear will set you back over $24 and $6.50, respectively.
7AUG Syd Mead
AUG Syd Mead is a futuristic-themed skin, and it was designed by the legendary designer Syd Mead himself, who has previously worked on the design of numerous science-fiction movies like Blade Runner, Tron, and Aliens. This skin is an absolute delight, and the artwork is fantastic.
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Besides Syd Mead, Coridium also gave his touches to the specific skin, and their collaboration makes it pretty unique. The particular artist is already well-known in the CS:GO community for previously working on the Asiimov collection, AK47 Neon Revolution, M4A1-S Decimator, and more.
6AUG Arctic Wolf
The Arctic Wolf would probably be the cleanest-looking skin for the AUG, and the audience of the first-person tactical shooter loves it. It debuted in the game a few years ago when Operation Shattered Web was added to CS:GO.
The design of the gun skin has been inspired by the coat of an Arctic Wolf, and it possesses a fantastic blend of colors. you’re able to try getting the default variants for a decent price or spend a little more to get the StatTrak versions to count the number of kills.
5AUG Midnight Lily
Like the Artic Wolf, the AUG Midnight Lily was introduced during Operation Shattered Web, essentially an element of the St. Marc Collection. Given that this collection contains the AK-47 Wild Lotus, the price of Midnight Lily is considerably high, and there are also not many listings for this on the Steam Marketplace.
Coming to the looks, the skin boasts a pattern comprising multiple lilies featuring a pearlescent color. Most common players will not be able to afford to get this, and it would be a better option for those who are collectors.
4AUG Stymphalian
Skins with a mythological theme can be found in abundance in various games, with CS:GO being no exception to this trend. One such skin inside the shooter is AUG Stymphalian, an aesthetically stunning option that takes its design cues from the mythological birds known as Stymphalian that appear in Greek mythology.
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The workshop submission for it was made by Honey Badger in 2016, and the skin was subsequently launched with the Clutch case in February 2018. It would be a great pickup if you do not want to spend a fortune on an AUG skin.
3AUG Akihabara Accept
AUG Akihabara Accept isprobably the rarestand costliest gun skin for the CT-side rifle. All the players who like anime or Japanese-themed stuff will love this skin, and its design is quite distinctive and isn’t like any other option on this list.
Nonetheless, the price of the skin is sky-high, with the Minimal Wear and Factory New variants not even being listed in the Steam Marketplace in recent times. The reason behind the rarity of the skin is that it was launched at the time of Operation Bloodhound in 2015 via the Rising Sun Collection.
2AUG Flame Jörmungandr
AUG Flame Jörmungandr is widely considered by many as the best skin for the AUG, and its design is jaw-dropping. In the same vein as Stymphalian, it is based on a mythological figure; however, this time, Jörmungandr from Norse mythology served as the inspiration.
The skin is a part of the Norse Collection, which had numerous other skins based on Norse mythology. Getting this will set you back a couple of hundred dollars, and since it is not a part of any case, purchasing it is the only option.
1AUG Chameleon
AUG Chameleon occupies the top of this list, and when considering the multiple variables such as price, appearance, rarity, and more, there is a beautiful balance of all of them. Valve added this through the Operation Phoenix Collection in February 2014, and you can purchase it for a decent price, with the Factory New variant costing around $6.50.
The skin’s design is basic yet gorgeous, making it a pleasure to use in CS:GO. As you might have guessed by the name, an image of a Chameleon is painted upon the skin.
