When you can’t afford the M4A4 or the M4A1-S while on the CT side, your next best bet for an assault rifle is the FAMAS. But let’s face it: The FAMAS isn’t the best-looking of all the guns available for Counter-terrorists. To help you fix that, here are our top picks for the best FAMAS skins in Counter-Strike 2.
Top 10 Famas CS Skins
Now that all the methods you can use to acquire FAMAS skins are out let’s talk about our picks for which ones you should consider getting.
#10 FAMAS Mecha Industries
- Flavor Text: “Spikey blue hair and robot companion not included.”
- Added: 29 November, 2016
- Quality: Classified
- Starting Price: $3.25
- Case: Glove Case
For the first one, let’s talk about the modern, industrial-inspired FAMAS Mecha Industries. It uses a complementary combination of black and grey, with orange accents and geometric designs that add to the industrial theme. We recommend getting the $5 Minimal Wear variant because of its ideal price-to-wear ratio. You can also get Field Tested to save cash.
#9 FAMAS Roll Cage
- Flavor Text: “Safety first.”
- Added: 19 August, 2016
- Quality: Covert
- Starting Price: $2.12
- Case: Gamma 2 Case
Now, for something with a more vibrant and bright color scheme, you can check out the FAMAS Roll Cage. It uses a mix of white, black, and light-brown colors with splashes of red. The best part about this skin is that you can get the Well Worn variant since it looks decent at $2.08.
#8 FAMAS Commemoration
- Flavor Text: “Here’s to 20 more.”
- Added: 18 October, 2019
- Quality: Covert
- Starting Price: $9.33
- Case: CS20 Case
Next, we have the FAMAS Commemoration, an almost solid gold skin with a black magazine, a dark brown wooden handle, and engravings resembling exploration gadgets that Columbus might have used. Like the previous one, this doesn’t get any scratches as the float increases, so that you can get the Well Worn variant for a decent discount.
#7 FAMAS ZX Spectron
- Flavor Text: “Clive would be proud.”
- Added: 22 September, 2021
- Quality: Restricted
- Starting Price: $1.10
- Case: Operation Riptide Case
The FAMAS ZX Spectron is perfect for players building a red-and-black inventory. The exterior of this one is covered in a jet-black color with bright red accents that pop on the black background. It also has some rainbow theme stripes that complement the overall design. Considering how cheap it is, we recommend getting the Factory New variant.
#6 FAMAS Colony
- Flavor Text: N/A
- Added: 27 November, 2013
- Quality: Consumer
- Starting Price: $0.03
- Case: The Italy Collection
Speaking of cheap options, the FAMAS Colony is probably the cheapest on this list, selling for just three cents regardless of whether you get Factory New or Battle Scarred. As for its design, it’s pretty basic, with the entire body painted with Khaki and Gray. But it still is a good option over the default FAMAS.
#5 FAMAS Waters of Nephthys
- Flavor Text: “Water always wins.”
- Added: 25 April, 2023
- Quality: Classified
- Starting Price: $31.00
- Case: Anubis Collection Package
As the name suggests, the FAMAS Waters of Nephthys is a blue-themed option, and even parts that aren’t blue have a watery texture. As for the price, this isn’t one of the budget options, starting at around $30. The worst part is that you’ll have to get the $90 Minimal Wear variants since higher floats have too many scratches. But it’s worth the price.
#4 FAMAS Eye of Athena
- Flavor Text: “+1 to Wisdom.”
- Added: 3 August, 2018
- Quality: Classified
- Starting Price: $4.89
- Case: Horizon Case
If you want something more unique, you can check out the FAMAS Eye of Athena. It’s covered in an owl pattern with maroon, brown, orange, and dark blue feathers. For the best bang for the buck, we recommend getting the Minimal Wear version, which costs around $8.40.
#3 FAMAS Styx
- Flavor Text: N/A
- Added: 8 August, 2014
- Quality: Restricted
- Starting Price: $2.93
- Case: The Cache Collection
The FAMAS Styx is perfect for players who prefer a more skull-and-zombie theme. Its entire body is covered in skulls and red accents. It’s also on the budget end, with Factory New options selling for around $11.5, which is pretty decent considering how good it looks.
#2 FAMAS Djinn
- Flavor Text: “Be careful what you wish for.”
- Added: 15 April, 2015
- Quality: Classified
- Starting Price: $1.58
- Case: Chroma 2 Case
This one is a more gothic-themed option, with an entire black construction and some excellent gothic graphics. Thankfully, this one doesn’t get any scratches going up in float value. You can get the Well Worn options, which also look pretty decent, especially since they cost around $2.
#1 FAMAS Rapid Eye Movement
- Flavor Text: “Frantic are the eyes of the dreamer.”
- Added: 21 January, 2022
- Quality: Classified
- Starting Price: $1.23
- Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case
Finally, we have a rather weird-looking option, the FAMAS Rapid Eye Movement, but it looks good. It’s essentially covered with blocks with an eye in each block, with a midnight blue and purple background. Get the Field Tested variants at $1.66 if you don’t want to spend a lot but still want something decent.
All the Ways To CS2 FAMAS Skins
Before diving into the skins we have for you, let’s discuss how you can get them. Primarily, you can get FAMAS skins through one of five methods, including free in-game drops, Steam market, trading CS skins, weapon cases, and loot boxes. You’re probably confused about how one or more of these methods work. You don’t need to worry. Here’s a complete explanation of each method.
Weapon Cases
First, we have weapon cases. These are like mystery boxes. There are multiple cases, each with a pre-determined collection of prizes or skins. After opening a case, you are rewarded with a random skin from the collection of prizes.
Besides the cases you can open in the game, there are other cases called loot boxes. These are custom cases designed by third-party platforms. Many CS2 players prefer these loot boxes since they offer custom prizes and better odds. Check out our extensive guide to learn how to get these loot boxes. [Add “How to get CS loot boxes” link to the term “extensive guide”]
Trading & Markets
The problem with cases and loot boxes is that you never know what skin you’ll end up on. Plus, since each case has a different mix of weapons, there isn’t even a guarantee that you’ll get a FAMAS skin. Therefore, many CS2 players prefer buying the skin from the Steam market or trading with other players.
The Steam market is an online marketplace for in-game items for Steam-supported games. You can directly buy whatever skin you want from the Steam market with cash. On the other hand, trading is where you exchange skins for skins using Steam’s built-in trading feature.
In-Game Drops
Players who’ve purchased the Prime status upgrade can also get in-game items for free through the Weekly Care Package. Since the Prime status upgrade is necessary for essential CS2 features like receiving a competitive rank or access to the Premier game mode, most of you reading this would probably have it.
However, these drops don’t always land the exact skin you want since they are random. Plus, the Weekly Care Package won’t exactly drop hundred-dollar items, so don’t expect to get anything super rare or good-looking. But, hey, it’s free, so any skin is good.
Top FAMAS Skins for Counter-Strike: Final Words
While the options mentioned above are all some of the best for the FAMAS, the best one for you will boil down to your particular preferences and requirements. If you’re looking for something red-themed, the one you like won’t be as desirable for someone who hates red. So, you can go over the ones mentioned above and pick one based on what you want.
