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Counter-Strike 2Skins
AWP Gungnir: Norse ornament on Counter-Strike’s sniper
AWP Gungnir translates the name of Odin’s spear into a blue, ivory and metallic sniper finish. Added on November 18, 2019 with Operation Shattered Web, it.
Dota 2Skins
Blades of Voth Domosh: Legion Commander’s Duel Arcana
Blades of Voth Domosh changes Legion Commander from a single-sword officer into a dual-wielding battlefield champion. Released with Wraith-Night in December.
Dota 2Skins
Fractal Horns of Inner Abysm: Terrorblade’s prismatic Arcana
Fractal Horns of Inner Abysm makes Terrorblade’s reflection theme personal. Released on February 6, 2014, the head-slot Arcana rebuilds his demonic guide.
Counter-Strike 2Skins
CS2 Asiimov family: orange lines and science fiction
The Asiimov family turns several Counter-Strike weapons into parts of one imagined industrial system. Designer Coridium uses off-white panels, sharp black.
Counter-Strike 2Skins
M4A4 Howl: the history of CS2’s Contraband skin
The M4A4 Howl is inseparable from the copyright dispute that changed it. Valve removed the original workshop art after a DMCA complaint in June 2014, guide.
Dota 2Skins
Feast of Abscession: Pudge’s Arcana tracks rival wins
Feast of Abscession rebuilds Pudge with new chains, voice work, hook-streak effects and a Rubick-themed style unlocked through rival wins. Read our verified.
Dota 2Skins
Great Sage’s Reckoning: Monkey King’s seasonal Arcana
Great Sage’s Reckoning gives Monkey King four dynamic seasonal styles, altered voice effects and custom animations tied to Wukong’s Command. Read our verified.
Dota 2Skins
Frost Avalanche: Crystal Maiden’s living Arcana
Frost Avalanche transforms Crystal Maiden with new clothing, spell effects and a wolf pup companion that grows during each Dota 2 match. Read our verified.
ValorantSkins
Imperium: VALORANT’s carved jade arsenal
VALORANT Imperium builds a carved jade arsenal around ancient dragon kings, restrained weapon effects and a monumental finisher ceremony. Read our verified.
ValorantSkins
Neo Frontier: VALORANT’s transforming western
VALORANT Neo Frontier transforms revolvers and frontier machinery into animated future weapons while preserving a clear western silhouette. Read our verified.