Skins for CS:GO are characterized by an incredible variety. Much of this is made possible by Valve involving the community in their creation, selecting the brightest pieces from the Workshop for official collections. In an effort to stand out from the crowd, skinmakers often find unusual solutions, making the most of their available graphical capabilities. Here are some examples of skins that have earned popularity among players due to their interesting details and textures.
UMP-45Roadblock
At first glance this skin may seem unremarkable: most of the body is painted in black, and the only noticeable detail – is a copper strip with engraved arrows. However, there is an interesting visual effect when using weapons in the game. When the light changes, the hands become shiny and stand out brightly on the case. Eschaton, author of UMP-45 Roadblock, mentions that he worked on this design for a long time, and only after he found a way to achieve a holographic effect was it selected by the developers for one of the cases.
SSG 08 Big Iron
Most designs blend the pattern into the outline of the weapon, but some achieve the opposite effect and create optical illusions that give familiar guns a somewhat unusual look. The SSG 08 Big Iron falls into this category . The case looks like it was reassembled from separate parts, and the buttstock looks like a separate part. This variant would look great in a post-apocalyptic setting.
AUGSyd Mead
Another skin made with the same approach – AUG Syd Mead. Its creator has thought about the design down to the smallest detail, completely redesigning the surface of the weapon and giving it a unique futuristic look. The combination of gray and red colors with a few yellow accents only enhances the effect.
AK-47 Jet Set
Some skins reproduce textures that are completely uncharacteristic for weapons, and AK-47 Jet Set is just one of them. In full accordance with its name, which is usually translated as «Traveler», its details resemble a travel suitcase, covered with leather and studded with stickers with symbols of different places. To make it look even more fun, you can add a couple more stickers to the case, which will fit in perfectly with this design.
P90Vent Rush
Special mention should be made of P90 Vent Rush by de_puiseau. This skinmaker is the author of several other works that have gained a lot of popularity in the workshop. «The highlight of the» Vent Rush is the volumetric elements that slightly change its shape, such as twisted wires and strips of duct tape reinforcing the weapon. And images of flames on a black background make the design even more dynamic.
