Glock-18 is the default pistol for the terrorist side in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), and you need to know the weapon well to convert pistol rounds. It has two modes, Semi-Automatic and Burst, which makes it unique compared to all the other pistols that appear within the tactical shooter.
A wide range of skins have been released for the Glock-18, and you can try to purchase them to improve the look of the gun and have a better visual feel while defeating counter-terrorists. Taking into account rarity, price, and a few other factors, listed below are the best skins you can buy for the weapon.
10 Royal Legion Glock-18
- Collections: The Operation Wildfire Collection
- Rarity: Restricted
Glock-18 Royal Legion could be a good option for you if you don’t want to spend a considerable amount on a skin for the firearm. It gives the weapon a great look and the engraving gives it a real feel, making it quite attractive to use within Counter-Strike 2.
This skin was released in February 2016 during Operation Wildfire, and the community was able to unpack it from the specific case of Operation. The Factory New variant will cost you about $8, while all the others are available for a couple of dollars.
9 Glock-18 Nuclear Garden
- Collections: The nuclear collection 2018
- Rarity: Restricted
Another cool but affordable skin you can pick up in CS2 would be the Glock-18 Nuclear Garden. The base of the skin is black and the design on top features a neon, toxic green pattern.
The particular Nuke 2018 skin and collection was released in line with the 2018 London Major, which Astralis managed to win. Glock-18 Nuclear Garden also has souvenir editions, and these were made public during the PGL Stockholm Major 2021. However, you should note that they cost considerably more than the regular skin variant.
8 Glock-18 Vogue
- Collections: The collection of fractures
- Rarity: Classified
Glock-18 Vogue is one of the most popular options within the Counter-Strike community and is purchased in large volumes on the Steam Marketplace, clearly representing its demand among users. The reason behind the skin’s significant sales is the unique pop art design that features a pair of eyes.
The color combination of the Glock-18 Vogue is also quite interesting and results in a very nice look. The artist behind the look is KASI, who also worked on some stickers and SSG 08 Turbo Peek.
7 Glock-18 Wasteland Rebel
- Collections: The Gamma Collection
- Rarity: Covert
Glock-18 Wasteland Rebel is among the few covert rarity skins for the Glock-18, and should be one of the options you should consider purchasing. The highlight of the mask is the artwork printed on it, and the text “Kill Them All” certainly provides the motivation needed to take down the counter-terrorists.
This specific skin has been part of the game since June 2016 and is included in the Gamma Collection. You can buy it directly from the Steam Marketplace or get it by opening Gamma Case.
6 Glock-18 bullet queen
- Collections: The Prisma 2 Collection
- Rarity: Covert
Looking at the design, the Glock-18 Bullet Queen will be a skin that will attract more, and it certainly deserves a place in the list of best Glock-18 skins in Counter-Strike 2. According to the description, the skin consists of “ Menacing Bullets” and a “War Maiden.”
The yellow and black bases combine well and are another essential part of the great work of art. Buying the Glock-18 Bullet Queen factory new will cost you over $50. Meanwhile, all other variants are comparatively cheaper and would probably fit within the budget.
5 Glock-18 Gamma Doppler
- Collections: The train collection 2021
- Rarity: Covert
Gamma Doppler skins are quite popular in knife skins and can cost a considerable amount, depending on the finish. The Glock-18 Gamma Doppler is one of those skins available for the Glock-18 and has several excellent finishes, the best probably being the Emerald or Phase 4.
Valve introduced the particular aspect with the final CS:GO operation, which is Operation Riptide. It was part of the 2021 Train Collection and was not included at all, so you can’t acquire it by opening the box, and purchasing it outright would be the way to go.
4 Glock-18 Twilight Galaxy
- Collections: The Chop Shop Collection
- Rarity: Classified
The rarity of the Glock-18 Twilight Galaxy is the reason it ranks so highly and is highly regarded in the gaming community. A more unique aspect of the mask is that it is only available in three variants: factory new, minimal wear, and field tested, all of which cost over $200.
The skin design is not extremely flashy and provides a clean and elegant look, with galaxy-based illustrations depicting stars. It was added in May 2015 through the Chop Shop Collection, which was active at the time of Operation Bloodhound.
3 Glock-18 Neo-Black
- Collections: The Operation Broken Fang Collection
- Rarity: Covert
Neo Noir themed skins are quite famous among users and have some of the best artwork and designs. The Glock-18 Neo-Noir is no exception and you would love to use it within Counter-Strike 2. It ticks all the boxes and is affordable, attractive and quite popular.
Glock-18 Neo-Noir essentially features a grayscale background on which the artist has custom painted a magenta blue woman, giving a futuristic and dystopian vibe. The Factory New variant can be a bit expensive, as it is priced close to $70; However, you can probably afford to use the fur in other clothing.
2 Glock-18 Water Elemental
- Collections: The Operation Escape collection
- Rarity: Classified
Glock-18 Water Elemental is undoubtedly one of the best-looking Glock-18 skins, and you will see several professional players wielding it. The artwork on the skin is absolutely stunning and basically consists of a creature made of water printed on a red base.
The water-based elemental and the red color combine exceptionally well, so it’s always a pleasure to use that particular skin within matches. The Glock-18 Water Elemental has been part of the game since July 2014, when Valve released it through the Operation Breakout Collection.
1 Glock-18 Fade
- Collections: The Assault Collection
- Rarity: Restricted
Glock-18 Fade has established itself as the most iconic weapon skin for the weapon and arrived at the time of the “Arms Deal” update, which marked the introduction of skins within Counter-Strike. The design has a great history and is undoubtedly the rarest of the Glock-18.
It is something that will appeal to collectors, and anyone who wants to get their hands on the Glock-18 Fade will have to spend a couple of thousand dollars to acquire it. Like all other Fade-themed skins, it has a chrome base coat and transparent paints that fade into each other.