Best CS2 AUG Skins (TOP-15)

The AUG, a popular rifle in the counter-terrorist arsenal, is known for its unique crosshair feature. As the game progressed, players grew to love AUG skins, constantly trading and buying them because of their distinctive graphics. 

The xplay.gg team is ready to show you a selection of the best skins in our and players' opinion.

Highlights

• Information about the release date, rarity, quality, and collection of each skin
• Skins description and interesting facts
• Recommendations on how to get skins

CS2 just recently received an update that helped fix some significant flaws and generated a lot of positive excitement in the community: 

Top-15 Best AUG Skins in CS2

Here is a list of the best skins worth buying for the AUG:

• Triqua
• Snake Pit
• Hot Rod
• Wings
• Bengal Tiger
• Fleet Flock
• Stymphalian
• Arctic Wolf
• Aristocrat
• Syd Mead
• Flame Jormungandr
• Midnight Lily
• Momentum
• Akihabara Accept
• Chameleon

But with any weapon, it's not just the skins that matter, it's the skill in using the weapon. We have an article that will help you improve your skills: How to Control Recoil in CS2.

AUG | Triqua

• Release Date: September 14, 2017
• Price: From ~$0.05
• Quality: Mil-Spec
• Case: Spectrum 2 Case
• Collection: The Spectrum 2 Collection

This is a terrific, inexpensive option for players who want to improve the look of their weapons. The Triqua features a vibrant orange color complemented by a geometric triangle pattern and carbon fiber accents.

AUG |  Snake Pit

• Release Date: April 24, 2023
• Price: From ~$0.04
• Quality: Consumer
• Case: Anubis Collection Package, Copenhagen 2024 Anubis Souvenir Package, Paris 2023 Anubis Souvenir Package
• Collection: The Anubis Collection

This design is recent, but it looks exciting. Appearing in the Paris 2023 Anubis souvenir pack, the custom snake and amphibian pattern that disappears and makes the AUG look like it's looking into hell is proudly owned by krimz, guardian and snax. It is widely recognized for its affordable price. In some of its patterns, you can also see a frog on the handle.

AUG | Hot Rod

• Release Date: August 14, 2013
• Price: From ~$266.98
• Quality: Mil-Spec
• Case: N/A
• Collection: The Assault Collection

Sleek bright red body and minimalistic design with a stylish solid gray magazine. It looks noticeable and remarkable. You can play with this or any other skin-free on xplay.gg servers. Also there you will find new charms. Learn more about these features in our article: How to Get Free CS2 Skins.

AUG | Wings

• Release Date: August 14, 2013
• Price: From ~$25.51
• Quality: Mil-Spec
• Case: CS:GO Weapon Case
• Collection: The Arms Deal Collection

The skin is decorated with eagle feathers. It looks exciting. This skin embodies the soaring power of the eagle—majestic strength turned into ferocity, whose talons carry a threat. This skin is only available in minimal wear and higher qualities.

AUG | Bengal Tiger

• Release Date: July 10, 2014
• Price: From ~$5.71
• Quality: Classified
• Case: eSports 2014 Summer Case
• Collection: The eSports 2014 Summer Collection

The skin's appearance imitates that of a Bengal tiger: orange, black, and white patterns all over the body and a solid black magazine. It looks pretty aggressive and, most importantly, bright and flashy.

AUG | Fleet Flock

• Release Date: April 27, 2016
• Price: From ~$1.58
• Quality: Classified
• Case: Chroma 3 Case
• Collection: The Chroma 3 Collection

The skin boasts a beautiful design with flying birds represented as silhouettes on a gray-green restrained background. This composition gives the overall look of the skin a sense of movement and vitality, making it especially attractive to those who appreciate aesthetics and practicality.

Regarding investment potential, this skin can be a valuable addition to any collection. 

AUG | Stymphalian

• Release Date: February 14, 2018
• Price: From ~$1.30
• Quality: Classified
• Case: Clutch Case
• Collection: The Clutch Collection

The designers of this skin drew inspiration from Greek archers and Stymphalian birds depicted on various ancient pottery pieces, and they have transferred these millennia-old images to the AUG skin. 

The design also features ornaments on both the grips and magazines, giving it a royal look and making it popular among AUG users.

AUG | Arctic Wolf

• Release Date: November 18, 2019
• Price: From ~$1.11
• Quality: Restricted
• Case: Shattered Web Case
• Collection: The Shattered Web Collection

The drawing of this skin is reminiscent of a wolf's skin painted in different shades of gray. In addition, there are images of deep scratches on its handle and buttstock. It is a visual journey into the heart of winter when its white tones gradually turn to charcoal black. 

AUG | Aristocrat

• Release Date: June 15, 2016
• Price: From ~$0.55
• Quality: Restricted
• Case: Gamma Case
• Collection: The Gamma Collection

The skin has a dark blue body decorated with intricate silver monograms and swirls in ornate patterns, while the crosshair and barrel are not painted. It looks exquisite and aristocratic—like a skin from the 18th century.

AUG | Syd Mead

• Release Date: August 18, 2016
• Price: From ~$1.47
• Quality: Classifield
• Case: Gamma 2 Case
• Collection: The Gamma 2 Collection 

This skin pays homage to famed concept artist Syd Mead, known for his work on iconic films such as Blade Runner. It is prized for its pristine look and unique theme. Moreover, you won't often see this skin on players in ranked games, allowing the user to own something exclusive. 

AUG | Flame Jormungandr

• Release Date: November 18, 2019
• Price: From ~$178.44
• Quality: Restricted
• Case: N/A
• Collection: The Norse Collection

The skin was inspired by Scandinavian mythology. The skin depicts the world serpent Jörmungand, son of Loki, which is an outstanding design. Its intricate and fiery design reflects the essence of the mythological beast and makes it a highly sought-after item among collectors and players alike. 

AUG | Midnight Lily

• Release Date: November 18, 2019
• Price: From ~$121.32
• Quality: Restricted
• Case: N/A
• Collection: The St. Marc Collection

The AUG Midnight Lily was added to the CS in conjunction with the start of Operation Shattered Web. Its main attraction is a pattern of blooming lilies on a gray background. The lilies are shiny and change color, giving the weapon an elegant look. The Midnight Lily is a rare item in high demand in the community. 

AUG | Momentum

• Release Date: March 13, 2019
• Price: From ~$1.20
• Quality: Classified
• Case: Prisma Case
• Collection: The Prisma Collections 

Momentum was designed by MultiH and dC^ and released with the "The Seeing The Light" update. Beautiful shades of light turquoise and pink adorn the buttstock and barrel, highlighting the arrows. This is a skin of classified rarity with a drop chance of only 3.2%. It is available in all states with a float value of 0.05 to 1.00. 

AUG | Akihabara Accept

• Release Date: May 26, 2015
• Price: From ~$284.76
• Quality: Covert
• Case: N/A
• Collection: The Rising Sun Collection

Akihabara Accept is an anime fan's dream. It is adorned with colorful anime-style illustrations reminiscent of a magazine cover. Due to its rarity, the AUG Akihabara Accept is expensive, making it a valuable acquisition for collectors and serious fans of Counter-Strike 2 skins.  

We have an article on our blog with a selection for anime fans: Best CS2 Anime Skins (TOP-15).

AUG | Chameleon

• Release Date: February 20, 2014
• Price: From ~$2.33
• Quality: Covert
• Case: Operation Phoenix Weapon Case
• Collection: The Phoenix Collection

This is one of the most fun and popular AUG skins in Counter-Strike 2. It vividly depicts a chameleon with an open tongue, making it an eye-catcher. It is also fond of being complemented with various stickers. 

How To Get Skins For Free

You can get skins free when playing on xplay.gg servers. We have an excellent Skinchanger feature that is popular among players. You can find confirmation in reviews about us. Go to the Skinchanger tab and continue playing with the desired skin, no matter how much it costs. We covered this in detail in the CS2 Skins Inspect Servers article.

It all works very simply. You just go to Skinchanger from the main screen, having previously authorized through Steam. Then, you need to choose the weapon and skin you want to play with. You can customize your weapon by using stickers. By the way, we told you about cool stickers in the article Best CS2 Stickers.

On xplay.gg, you can earn points, called xcoins, by playing in various game modes and tournaments. You can then use the points earned to buy CS2 skins.

You can earn internal currency through Challenges and Skillpass. Learn more about this feature here: Skillpass: Earn Rewards Based on Your CS2 Skills with Xplay.gg.