How to get cases in CS:GO

If you've just started mastering the shooter, you've probably wondered how to get cases in CS:GO and whether it makes any sense at all. Yes and no. In justification, we will say that some cases can cost from 100 to 500 rubles per unit, and those who want to buy them are not so few. In addition, there is always a chance to drop a particularly rare skin with a value of about 10-20 thousand rubles. As for the minuses, then there is also not all unambiguous: to open the case requires a key, the price of which on the trading floor ranges from 100 to 150 rubles. Special keepsake or commemorative boxes require their own keys, and they are naturally more expensive. So it's up to you to decide whether to collect the crates for your own use or further resale. In any case, the game is worth the candle, if only because the potential Asiimov and Dragon Lore can be sold, and in bulk.

Our task — is to tell you how to get cases in CS:GO for free, what you need for this, and whether there are really reliable resources with freebies. We warn in advance that the administration of Lis-Skins.ru does not campaign for a particular site or VKontakte group, offering «verified» persons. We show ways, and you decide for yourself whether it is worth getting involved. 

Introductory information to ponder

It's been more than 8 years since the launch of CS GO, and during this time Steam masters under the clear leadership of Gaben managed to release more than 27 different cases, including 3 very rare (eSports) and 4 elite (Bravo, Weapon 1/2/3). The latter are valued higher than the others for the simple reason — the value of the skins is much greater. Many collections have already been taken out of the game, so cases that hold a rare machine gun or rifle have maximum value. Find out at your leisure what the going rate is today for the same Hansman, Breakout, Revolver or Falchion. Not the most valuable guys, but we just can't list them all in a row.

Each case holds a gun, knife or gloves in 5 different types of quality:

• Straight from the factory — perfect condition, not a trace of scuffs, has the highest value

• Slightly worn — number of scuffs within 5% of «factory», but the value is already lower;

• After field testing — average workmanship, there are minor scuffs, the pattern may be faded;

• Worn — visible significant scuffs, signs of wear, yellowing (on white background);

• Battle-hardened — classic low-grade skin with a percentage of wear of about 50 and above, is of no value.

The chance that will fall out rare skin «Right from the factory», even with StatTrak counter — less than 0.1%, and each opening of the case will cost you at least 100 rubles, if you manage to find a cheap key. Is it worth it? Decide for yourself.

The second moment on the way to opening — rarity and gradation of skins:

• Cheap (white) — are the most common skins, which can often be caught in battle;

• Industrial quality (light blue) — are slightly better than consumer goods and more expensive by 10-15 rubles;

• Army (dark blue) — relatively worthwhile weapons, there may be interesting variants;

• Forbidden (purple) — price tag can go up to 30-40$, but the chance of falling out is extremely low;

• Classified (pink) — the cost is picked up, on average, up to 100$, there are unique works;

• Secret (red) — top skins, flagship collections of each case in CS:GO, often cost about $ 1000 and above;

• Uncommon (gold) — this includes souvenir skins, contraband and collectibles, which on the server can be counted on the fingers of one hand. You can only get them at events and while watching top CS GO tournaments...

With the introductory part over, let's move on to the rest of the questions.

Free farming without problems

So, how to quickly get a case in CS GO? The answer is simple: play a shooter. After every roll, there's a chance you'll get a precious crate of potential secret skins dropped into your inventory, only with absolute randomness in effect. The probability of dropping a case is not subject to any statistics, but the more people on the server — the higher the chance of luck.

Also note that the drop counter is updated every Thursday, it is recommended to sit in the game on this day to not miss the opportunity. Approximate statistics say that in a week you can loot:

• Up to 2 crates (more often 1);

• Up to 3 or 4 skins (95% — are consumer and industrial quality);

• Up to 2 stickers or graffiti.

But this applies only to official Steam servers. To get a lot of cases in CS:GO, even in AFK mode, you need so-called farm-locations, aka — IDLE-servers. Their trick is that you don't even need to play here, it's enough a simple activity in the form of spinning on the spot (open the console and write the command «+left» or «+right»). After that you can minimize the window and go about your business.

Optimal time of farming — Thursday or the day of release of a new update with the addition of the next collection of skins. At this time their value is unusually high, so in the first week you have a chance to earn about 40-50$, if you are lucky.

Advantages of IDLE servers:

• Battles last from 3 to 5 minutes;

• The settings are set so that the fight is designed for 1 round;

• Valve's official VAC protection;

• You can stand still without much trouble.

Actually, to get a new case in CS:GO completely legally is not so difficult. You can also participate in various giveaways in VK publics or communities. But we don't take responsibility for it. It's up to you to decide if it's worth it. If you tickle your nerves, it's only for the sake of free keys, which do not fall out in the game, but are valuable. 

Finally, let's note the following:

• Open cases yourself — is extremely unprofitable, if you are a F2P-player and not used to donate in the shooter;

• For maximum profit, we advise you to farm crates immediately after the release of the update. And for the money received you can already buy an interesting skin, which you wanted for a long time;

• Valve periodically adds fuel to the fire and contacts bloggers who get rare skins on video. So don't fall for it;

• Sell the rare drop immediately. There will be no value from him in a couple weeks.