The M4A1 is one of the exclusive weapons for the Counter-Terrorits inCS:GO. It is probably the go-to rifle for most players in the game because of its damage, accuracy, and ammo reserve. However, you will find many who argue that the M4A1-S is superior and is their choice for the CT side rifle.
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Whichever side you stand on, you cannot deny that the M4A1 has an excellent line of skins. We have seen incredible artwork that makes this weapon stand out among the others in the game, and it is also the only weapon in the entirety of CS:GO to have a Contraband skin.
10Neo-Noir
The Neo-Noir family of skins in CS:GO showcases the beauty of the artwork and the weapon itself. The M4A1 Neo-Noir is probably the best skin in that family since you get to see more of the custom paint job.
The prominent purple and pink colors of the skin are accompanied by a woman who is exhaling smoke which gives it a dark-crime feel. The skin was created by “donschi” and was released in the Clutch Case in 2018. Each skin in the Neo-Noir family depicts a different woman with the same colors on the weapons and gives it that unique feel.
9Royal Paladin
The Royal Paladin is an elegant-looking weapon that looks like a gift from a very important royal figure. This skin was created by “Teo” and added to the game in 2015 as part of the Revolver Case. The brown tint of the skin along with the other colors of gray and black makes this feel like a status symbol.
If you look closer at the entire weapon you can see the patterns on different areas of the gun that are each crafted explicitly for that area. It is also one of the most affordable Covert skins if you decide not to get it Factory New.
8Temukau
With the popularity of anime, surprisingly, there aren’t more anime-inspired skins in CS:GO. The Temukau is not only a great-looking skin but proves that more weapons do need that anime touch. Created by “f0rnez”, this weapon was added as part of the Revolution Case in 2023.
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Blue and cyan make up the primary colors of the skin along with other colors like white, pink, and purple that accent the weapon. The main focal point is the Japanese animation-styled female CT agent painted on the body of the gun.
7Buzzkill
Not all weapon skins need to have incredibly detailed artwork or a myriad of colors to look good, and sometimes a few colors that complement each other do the trick and that stands true for the M4A1 Buzzkill. Added to the game in 2016, this skin was created by “DasDas”.
Yellow takes up a majority of the color on the weapon and is accompanied by black and green painted weapon parts. A few areas are highlighted with white words and symbols which helps make the other colors on the skin stand out.
6Hellfire
Graffiti-style artwork just pops on any weapon that it is on. Just take a look at the M4A1 Hellfire. Created by community designer “SHPR”, this weapon skin was added to CS:GO in 2017 as part of the Operation Hydra Case and update.
The different tints of red add to the appeal of the skin, but the main attraction is the graffiti of a devilish creature, big bold white letters, and flames that take up most of the body of the M4A1. Other eye-catching features include the line of skulls engulfed in flames on the stock and the demon’s tail on the barrel of the gun.
5Radiation Hazard
The market for skins on CS:GO is one of the most intriguing of any game. The Radiation Hazard is only a Mil-Spec Grade weapon but can be worth quite a bit depending on the wear of the skin and if it’s a Souvenir. Introduced to CS:GO in 2013 as part of The Arms Deal update, this skin is a mixture of red tints with a spray-painted warning hazard symbol.
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So what makes this weapon so special? The normal skin is only part of the Nuke Collection and an FN goes for around $630 on the Steam market. If you get one from a Souvenir package that is FN, you can see that price going for over $1k.
4Eye Of Horus
The Eye of Horus was introduced to the game in 2023 as part of the Paris 2023 Anubis Souvenir Package and Anubis Skins update. The skin itself is beautifully painted with a white base and is accented with a variety of colors and depicts the Egyptian falcon God Horus.
The skin can go for a pretty penny on the Steam market and other CS:GO skin sites. There are not many listed on the Steam market, and, just for a Minimal Wear, you might spend over $1,000. you’re able to spend up to $5,000 if you’re looking for it in a Souvenir Factory New condition.
3Poseidon
There are a few weapon skins in CS:GO that depict different gods on them and the M4A1 Poseidon is one of them. The mainly blue and green colors cover the weapon and showcase the Greek god battling Pisces. The skin was added to the game in 2015 as part of The Hunter and the Hunted update.
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It is also part of The Gods and Monsters Collection and cannot be obtained from any weapons cases. This makes the weapon rarer and since it only comes in three wears, FN, MW, and FT, you might pay a hefty sum to get one.
2Asiimov
The Asiimov family of skins in CS:GO are incredibly great-looking skins. The simple colors complement each other and make any weapon they are on stand out in every lobby. The M4A1 Asiimov was designed by “Coridium” and added to the game in 2013 as part of the Winter Offensive Weapon Case.
The skin comprises three main colors: black, white, and orange. The black and white colors make up a majority of the skin, but the orange on the weapon is what makes it stand out. If the design wasn’t enough to catch your eye, the fact that the skin only comes in three wears: FT, WW, and BS is what makes this an interesting weapon skin. You will have to rely on the float of the skin to make this look as clean as possible.
1Howl
Perhaps one of the most coveted weapons in all of CS:GO is the M4A1 Howl. Owning one is an ultimate status symbol because it is the only weapon in the game that is marked as Contraband and cannot be obtained from any case or collection. You solely have to rely on someone willing to sell or trade you their skin or buy one off the Steam market, making itone of the rarest skins in the game.
Originally added to the game in 2014 as part of The Hunt Begins update, the skin is no longer in circulation after Valve was forced to take it down due to artwork being stolen. However, you may not be able to find one on the Steam market because of its rarity. But, if you look elsewhere, you might be spending over $6,000 and beyond depending on the wear and whether it’s StatTrak.
