Do you love to add shiny cosmetic effects to your weapons in Valve’s team-based tactical first-person shooter (FPS), Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)? We totally get it! Part of the fun of any game with cosmetics is making your favorite pieces your own. And in CS2, you can always rely on stickers to place on your go-to guns—or hoard them forever in an ever-growing inventory.
Please note: Our top 10 picks are based on the author’s opinion and sticker popularity via the Steam Marketplace. Prices may vary depending on the popularity of the CS2 sticker over time.
Best CS2 Stickers
Queen of Pain | High Grade
Queen of Pain | High Grade is one of the best-looking stickers in CS2. And luckily for players, the asking price is pretty low on the Steam Marketplace (between $1 and $2 at the time of writing). Queen of Pain blends in perfectly thanks to its darker palette and works well on pistols and rifles. If you decide to get some of these stickers, we don’t recommend adding them to bright weapon skins, such as the Printstream, due to the color clashing.
CS On The Mind | High Grade
The CS On The Mind sticker is a playful option that can work well with several weapon skins if you’re willing to get creative. For just over $1, this brain graphic fits perfectly with the M4A4 The Emperor skin, because you can add it to the character’s head. As CS2 fans would say: “That’s a big brain play.” We also suggest using it on the MP9 Capillary (above the handle) for a fantastic effect.
Cloud9 (Glitter) | Antwerp 2022
While Cloud9 bombed out of the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 in 13th place, the Cloud9 (Glitter) sticker is one of the shiniest and best-looking options from the Major Championship. Found in the Antwerp 2022 Legends Sticker Capsule, this will set you back a few bucks and works well with many weapon skins.
Gold Web (Foil)
Released with Operation Shattered Web in 2019, Gold Web remains one of our favorite stickers. The Foil variant will set you back roughly $3 on the Steam Marketplace, and it offers a better color scheme than the standard option. The Sticker works well with colorful skins like the AWP Wildfire and AK Neon Rider. The only caveat is you probably shouldn’t get this Sticker if you are an arachnophobe.
Lambda (Holo)
Do you love Valve Corporation or the Half-Life franchise? Then, the colorful Lambda (Holo) sticker is the perfect way to show your affection. The holo variant will set you back roughly $4.50, but the Paper variant is less than $1. With its perfectly round design, the Lambda sticker works on all weapons and most skins, and it was initially found in the Half-Life: Alyx Sticker Capsule.
Infinite Diamond (Holo)
Hailing from the Boardroom Sticker Capsule, the shiny Infinite Diamond (Holo) sticker has beautiful reflective and holographic effects, making it one of the most beloved holo stickers ever. It pairs perfectly with CS2 skins such as the AK | Slate and MAC-10 | Disco Tech. Its price fluctuates between $8 and $11.
ESL (Foil) | Cologne 2015
This sticker celebrates the iconic 2015 Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) event in Cologne, which had its finals at the Lanxess Arena (the Cathedral of Counter-Strike). Beyond its historic relevancy, the ESL (Foil) | Cologne 2015 sticker is a masterpiece of blue, white, and gray. It’s perfect for most rifles and costs around $6.
Blue Gem (Glitter)
The Blue Gem is one of our favorite Glitter stickers, featuring a light-blue color scheme that shines beautifully on lighter weapon skins such as the Printstream range. It sells for roughly $4 and features a unique reference. Once you scratch the top side of the Blue Gem Sticker, you’ll notice #661 appear. This refers to the AK-47 Case Hardened skin, one of the most sought-after and expensive CS skins ever.
Battle Scarred (Holo)
Released with the Operation Broken Fang update on Dec. 3, 2020, Battle Scarred quickly became one of the most popular stickers for AWPers. The holo variant sells for $9, while the Paper version is cheaper, selling for roughly $2.5 at the time of writing.
Why is it so popular on AWPs? Well, most AWP skins do not have much detail on the barrels, so this sticker helps fill in the blanks without being overwhelming. Battle Scarred (Holo) is excellent for popular rifles such as the M4A1-S and AK-47, leaving owners with many options.
Copenhagen Flames (Gold) | Stockholm 2021
Even if you don’t root for the Copenhagen Flames, you have to admit that the PGL Stockholm Major 2021 sticker looks incredible. While all of its variants are impressive, we prefer the Copenhagen Flames (Gold) | Stockholm 2021 sticker that costs between $15 to $18 depending on market fluctuations. It’s a pure gold flame design offering clean and beautiful graphics. Some alternative options include the Copenhagen Flames Antwerp 2022 Gold and Glitter variants.
Should I Start Collecting CS2 Stickers?
Over the years, some of the rarest Stickers have skyrocketed in price. With CS2 keeping all CS:GO skins intact, prices continue to climb for the likes of the Titan (Holo) | Katowice 2014, which is currently worth more than $80,000 due to its scarcity.
If you have CS:GO stickers from the following events or older RMR Capsules, you may be sitting on a goldmine:
- IEM Katowice 2014
- DreamHack 2014
- IEM Katowice 2015
- PGL Major Krakow 2017
There are investment opportunities and inherent risks for CS2 players to consider, of course, and you may turn a decent profit or end up at a deficit. We won’t tell you it’s a good time to start collecting stickers for profit, but hoarding them for personal use and experimenting with different in-game skin/sticker crafts and customization is always a good time!
Spoiled For Sticker Options
Whether you love collecting or using these CS2 stickers, you have so many options at your disposal to keep your stockpile or your weapons looking fresh. It’s entirely your call on how you choose to use these cosmetics, too. While we provided a few pairing recommendations that should look especially nice, you can always bling out your weapon however you see fit!
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