On October 3, 2024, CS2 released an update that marked a new feature – charms. These items had been long anticipated, even back in the CS:GO days, as they've been used in other games for a while. Finally, the day has arrived – they've been incorporated into the shooter. Since charms are relatively new, there isn't much information about them. We've tried to gather as much useful material as possible. Read on – we'll describe all types of charms in CS2.
What is a charm in CS2?
A charm is a cosmetic item in the form of a small toy. It can decorate any weapon by hanging it in a certain spot. These items can be attached to movable parts of a pistol or rifle, but not to the magazine. It's important to note that only one charm can be placed on a weapon.
Charms are similar to skins, but they have a fundamental difference: the former do not wear out, nor can they be used in trade-up contracts. It's also worth mentioning that charms have many more patterns: while skins can have up to 1,000 patterns, charms have 100,000.
Patterns determine the appearance of charms in CS2, affecting color changes of the entire item and its individual parts. The effect can also change: the item can either shine more or become more matte.
These items are available from special charm capsules. To get a chance to pick charms in CS2, players must shell out and spend 3 credits (new in-game currency). To get such currency, one must purchase an "Arsenal Pass" costing $14 on official servers. Using it, you can get 1 random weapon charm from the collection you're interested in.
By the way, you can buy and upgrade up to 5 Arsenal Passes at once.
Charms can be removed from weapons using a special tool – the Detacher. Removing and replacing will cost $1 (about 100 rubles). Only the detacher allows you to remove the accessory from one weapon and hang it on another.
Detachers are sold in a set: there are 3 units of this tool in it. If you get a charm through the Arsenal Pass, you will get a set of detachers for accessories for free.
Currently, CS2 features 2 collections of charms – Missing Link Charms, which includes miniature versions of agents, and Small Arms Charms – miniatures of weapons.
Charm series in CS2
Let's delve deeper into the items contained in the existing charm series of CS2.
In Small Arms Charms, you'll find miniatures of popular weapons used in the shooter, as well as knives. These charms include the likes of Tec-9, MAC-10, AWP, AK, USP.
Let's take a closer look at the contents of this collection:
Baby Karat T
A weapon pendant with a stunning design in the form of a miniature golden knife used by terrorists. This charm has 100,000 different patterns, so it can take various forms – from pink to polished shiny gold.
The most coveted pattern remains number 75000, as it mimics the surface of a shiny gold bar.
This pendant is one of the most expensive charms in CS2. The cost of Baby Karat T is approximately $70.
Baby Karat CT
This charm in CS2 is a mini version of a knife used by special forces. It also has numerous patterns, so the color varies from rose gold and copper to shiny yellow. The most desired pattern is number 100,000 (a reflective light yellow bar). The accessory is considered rare, highly valued among shooter players.
The price of this specimen is about $48.
Semi-Precious
A rare charm with a unique turquoise color. It belongs to the group of exotic items and remains a desired piece for many players. The cost is about $25.
Lil' Squirt
The charm belongs to exotic items. This pendant is designed as an M4A1-S weapon and has vibrant decorations, so it will liven up even the most somber weapon in your arsenal. Outwardly, this charm in CS2 resembles a small water gun. The cost of this pendant is about $10.
Titeenium AWP
An exotic type pendant – this is a miniature version of the sniper rifle AWP, which has stylish decorations. The surface of the body shimmers in green and purple colors. The accessory will add elegance and brightness to any weapon in your arsenal.
Price – about $12.
Die-cast AK
Die-cast Kalash – a nice charm for decorating any of your weapons. The pendant notably attracts attention with its rich purple color. The cost of such an accessory is now about $8.
In Missing Link Charms, you'll find such charms:
Hot Howl
This charm in CS2 has a name that translates very funnily into Russian – Howling Sausage. The accessory belongs to the extraordinary type of items and is designed as an elongated character with an open toothy mouth. The pendant stands out among similar items with its bright design and colors: yellow, orange, and purple are predominant here.
The price is quite high – $50.
Hot Wurst
A charm with a funny name Sausage on Fire justifies its name. It is designed as a sausage (or hot dog?) at the bottom of which are depicted tongues of blue-yellow-purple flame. The sausage is already sweating from such high temperatures.
The cost of this charm in CS2 is about $36.
Diamond Dog
The Diamond Sausage charm looks quite interesting: like all other "sausages," it is an elongated item, completely covered with a shiny shimmering coating. Only the eyes are visible.
The price is about $12.
Lil' Monster
The Little Monster charm in the form of a creature with a widely opened mouth and blue-green tongue looks not so scary, but rather funny. The rest of the creature's body is pink. The price of such a crumb is about $8.
Diner Dog
The charm named Diner Sausage belongs to exotic items. The surface of the pendant is painted with various geometric patterns of different colors: pink, blue, black, white, yellow. A real riot of colors!
The price of this charm in CS2 is about $9.
Lil' Teacup
A notable type of charm named Little Cup justifies its name: it is completely covered with a compound that imitates the ceramic coating of a cup. The charm is decorated in white and blue colors with pleasant patterns on the surface. The coating opens only the eyes, everything else – decor.
The price of such a weapon pendant is about $4.
Lil' Whiskers
A cute pendant Little Whiskers in the form of a kitten with glasses on its head and a rifle hanging on its chest. This charm in CS2 is a notable type and will be a wonderful decoration for your rifle or other equipment.
The price of the item is about $4.
Chicken Lil'
Little Chick – another notable type of charm presented in the CS2 update this October. The item is designed as a white chick with lowered wings – the bird seems to be standing at attention. An interesting decoration for those who appreciate humor.
The price is about $3.
Lil' Sandy
Little Beachcomber – it's hard to find a cuter charm in CS2! For just $3, you can get a pendant in the form of a smiling creature with big brown eyes in a green beach suit.
Current ranking of charms in CS2
Currently, the most expensive cosmetic accessories for weapons are:
Baby Karat T – a miniature version of the terrorists' knife, costing up to $70 on trading platforms;
Hot Howl – already gaining popularity Howling Sausage from the collection of agent miniatures in CS2, valued at about $55;
Baby Karat CT – reminiscent of the previous accessory, a miniature version of the knife used by special forces, costs less – up to $48;
Hot Wurst – a funny "roasted" sausage, which costs up to $30 on trading platforms;
Titeenium AWP – a miniature of the popular rifle, valued at $12.
You have every chance to get an expensive accessory charm for your weapon – take advantage of it now. Maybe you'll get lucky?
How to use charms in CS2?
If you've acquired a pendant (or several), it will be useful to know how to apply such items to weapons. It's quite simple:
Enter CS2 in the inventory section where your skins, weapons, and stickers are stored.
Select the weapon to which you want to apply a specific charm. Charms fit weapons of any type – from pistols to powerful rifles.
Press the "Equip Charm" option. After this, the customization menu will display the "Apply Charm" option. Select it, and a menu with the charms you own will appear.
Select the charm you want to decorate your weapon with.
Choose the place on the weapon where you want to hang the charm.
Save the changes made.
A charm placed on a weapon is visible not only to you but also to other CS2 players.
The significance of charms in CS2
At first glance, these accessories may seem like a minor addition, but in fact, players have long awaited such items. Furthermore, developers of many other games have introduced charms into the gameplay: for example, fans of Rainbow Six Siege and Valorant have been using this feature for several years now.
With charms, CS2 players can emphasize their individuality, make the weapons in their arsenal more colorful and interesting. And in general, such additions bring colors to the game.
