Counter-Strike 2 is a popular game, and what makes it appealing to gamers is not only the mechanics or the graphics, but weapon cases. Opening weapon cases is a big deal. These cases have all kinds of skins, from ordinary ones to super rare ones, making your weapons look cool. As more people play the game, everyone wants to know which cases are the best to open, in order to get the best CS2 skins possible. Here is everything you need to know about CS2 cases and the best ones!

Best CS2 cases to open

Below you will find a list of some of the best CS2 cases to open in the game:

Chroma Case

First up, the Chroma Case. It's really popular and has gotten more expensive because everyone wants it. It used to be about $1, but now it's almost three times that price. The skins inside are awesome and make your weapons look super fancy with cool lighting effects.

All Chroma Case skins

Special Rare

• Bayonet
• Flip Knife
• Gut Knife
• Karambit
• M9 Bayonet

Covert

• AWP Man-o’-war
• Galil AR Chatterbox

Classified

• AK-47 Cartel
• M4A4 龍王 (Dragon King)
• P250 Muertos

Restricted

• Desert Eagle Naga
• MAC-10 Malachite
• Sawed-Off Serenity
• Dual Berettas Urban Shock

Mil-spec

• Glock-18 Catacombs
• MP9 Deadly Poison
• SCAR-20 Grotto
• M249 System Lock
• XM1014 Quicksilver

Prisma 2 Case

If you like colorful things, you'll love the Prisma 2 Case. It's got some of the brightest skins in the game, making your weapons stand out. Plus, you might get lucky and find a rare knife skin inside

All Prisma 2 Case skins

Special Rare

• Talon knife
• Navaja knife
• Stiletto knife
• Ursus knife

Covert

• M4A1-S Player Two
• Glock-18 Bullet Queen

Classified

• AK-47 Phantom Disruptor
• MAC-10 Disco Tech
• MAG-7 Justice

Restricted

• SSG 08 Fever Dream
• SG 553 Darkwing
• SCAR-20 Enforcer
• Sawed-Off Apocalypto
• P2000 Acide Etched

Mil-spec

• AWP Capillary
• Desert Eagle Blue Ply
• AUG Tom Cat
• MP5-SD Desert Strike
• CZ75-Auto Distressed
• Negev Prototype
• R8 Revoler Bone Forged

Spectrum Case

The Spectrum Case is a bit older but still has great skins, especially if you like the USP-S. It also has a bunch of knife skins that collectors love, like Marble Fades and Dopplers.

All Spectrum Case skins

Special Rarity

• Butterfly Knife
• Huntsman Knife
• Falchion Knife
• Shadow Daggers
• Bowie Knife

Covert

• AK-47 Bloodsport
• USP-S Neo Noir

Classified

• M4A1-S Decimator
• AWP Fever Dream
• CZ75-Auto Xiangliu

Restricted

• MAC-10 Last Dive
• M249 Poison Dart
• UMP-45 Scaffold
• Galil AR Crimson Tsunami
• XM1014 Seasons

Mil-spec

• Desert Eagle Oxide Blaze
• SCAR-20 Blueprint
• Five-SeveN Capillary
• Sawed-Off Zander
• P250 Ripple
• MP7 Akoben
• PP-Bizon Jungle Slipstream
   

Gamma Case

The Gamma Case is good if you're looking for a mix of cool skins without spending too much. It's affordable and has a variety of knife skins, making it great for everyone.

All Gamma Case skins

Special Rare Skins

• Bayonet
• Flip knife
• Gut knife
• Karambit
• M9 Bayonet

Covert Skins

• AK-47 Neon Revolution
• FAMAS Roll Cage
• Classified Skins
• Tec-9 Fuel Injector
• MP9 Airlock
• AUG Syd Mead

Restricted Skins

• Desert Eagle Directive
• Glock-18 Weasel
• SG-553 Triarch
• SCAR-20 Powercore
• MAG-7 Petroglyph

Mil-spec Skins

• P90 Grim
• Negev Dazzle
• XM1014 Slipstream
• Five-SeveN Scumbria
• UMP-45 Briefing
• CZ75-Auto Imprint
• G3SG1 Ventilator

Recoil Case

Released in mid-2022, thanks to the community, this case has some of the coolest designs. The USP-S Printstream skin is a highlight, making your pistol look super sleek.

All Recoil Case skins

Special Rarity Skins

• Broken Fang Gloves
• Driver Gloves
• Hand Wraps
• Moto Gloves
• Specialist Gloves
• Sport Gloves

Covert Skins

• AWP Chromatic Aberration
• USP-S Printstream

Classified Skins

• AK-47 Ice Coaled
• P250 Visions
• Sawed-Off Kiss♥Love

Restricted Skins

• Dual Berettas Flora Carnivora
• R8 Revolver Crazy 8
• SG 553 Dragon Tech
• P90 Vent Rush
• M249 Downtown

Mil-spec Skins

• Glock-18 Winterized
• M4A4 Poly Mag
• FAMAS Meow 36
• MAC-10 Monkeyflage
• Galil AR Destroyer
• Negev Drop Me
• UMP-45 Roadblock

Operation Riptide Case

This case came with Operation Riptide and includes skins designed by the community. It's full of bright and unique designs, making it a fun case to open.

All Operation Riptide Case skins

Special Rarity Skins

• Butterfly Knife
• Huntsman Knife
• Falchion Knife
• Shadow Daggers
• Bowie Knife

Covert Skins

• Desert Eagle Ocean Drive
• AK-47 Leet Museo
• Classified Skins
• SSG 08 Turbo Peek
• Glock-18 Snack Attack
• MAC-10 Toybox

Restricted Skins

• M4A4 Spider Lilly
• MP9 Mount Fuji
• Five-Seven Boost Protocol
• FAMAS ZX Spectron
• MAG-7 BI83 Spectrum

Mil-spec skins

• XM1014 Watchdog
• USP-S Black Lotus
• PP-Bizon Lumen
• MP7 Guerrilla
• G3SG1 Keeping Tabs
• Dual Berettas Tread
• AUG Plague

Operation Broken Fang Case

This case is special because it has exclusive skins and the chance to get rare gloves. It's known for having some of the best-looking skins, like the USP-S and Glock-18 Printstream.

All Operation Broken Fang Case skins

Special Rarity Skins

• Jade Glove
• Yellow-banded Glove
• Unhinged Glove
• Needle Point Glove
• Snow Leopard Glove
• Rezan the Red Glove
• Black Tie Glove
• Queen Jaguar Glove
• CAUTION! Glove
• Giraffe Glove
• Constrictor Glove
• Desert Shamagh Glove
• Blood Pressure Glove
• Smoke Out Glove
• 3rd Commando Company Glove
• Finish Line Glove
• Tiger Strike Glove
• Marble Fade Glove
• Field Agent Glove
• Lt. Commander Glove
• Slingshot Glove
• Nocts Glove
• Scarlet Shamagh Glove
• Big Game Glove

Covert Skins

• M4A1-S | Printstream
• Glock-18 | Neo-Noir
• Classified Skins
• SSG 08 Turbo Peek
• Glock-18 Snack Attack
• MAC-10 Toybox

Classified Skins

• Five-SeveN | Fairy Tale
• M4A4 | Cyber Security
• USP-S | Monster Mashup

Restricted skins

• AWP | Exoskeleton
• SSG 08 | Parallax
• UMP-45 | Gold Bismuth
• Dual Berettas | Dezastre
• Nova | Clear Polymer

Mil-spec skins

• Galil AR | Vandal
• MP5-SD | Condition Zero
• P250 | Contaminant
• CZ75-Auto | Vendetta
• G3SG1 | Digital Mesh
• M249 | Deep Relief
• P90 | Cocoa Rampage

Wildfire Case

It's a bit pricier, but the Operation Wildfire case is worth it for its unique skins, including the AK-47 Fuel Injector and the Desert Eagle Kumicho Dragon. Knife collectors will also find something to love here.

All Wildfire Case skins

Rare Special

• Bowie Knife

Covert

• AK-47 Fuel Injector
• M4A4 The Battlestar

Classified

• Desert Eagle Kumicho Dragon
• AWP Elite Build
• Nova Hyper Beast

Restricted

• Glock-18 Royal Legion
• FAMAS Valence
• MP7 Impire
• MAG-7 Praetorian
• Five-SeveN Triumvirate

Mil-spec

• USP-S Lead Conduit
• PP-Bizon Photic Zone
• SSG 08 Necropos
• Dual Berettas Cartel
• Tec-9 Jambiya
• MAC-10 Lapis Gator

Clutch Case

Opening the Clutch case could get you some cool glove and weapon skins. It's known for skins like the M4A4 Neo-Noir, making it a popular choice.

All Clutch Case skins

Special Rarity Skins

• Hydra Gloves
• Driver Gloves
• Hand Wraps
• Moto Gloves
• Specialist Gloves
• Sport Gloves

Covert Skins

• M4A4 Neo-Noir
• MP7 Bloodsport

Classified Skins

• USP-S Cortex
• AWP Mortis
• AUG Stymphalian

Restricted Skins

• Glock-18 Moonrise
• UMP-45 Arctic Wolf
• Negev Lionfish
• Nova Wild Six
• MAG-7 Swag 7

Mil-spec Skins

• SG 553 Aloha
• Five-SeveN Flame Test
• R8 Revolver Grip
• MP9 Black Sand
• XM1014 Oxide Blaze
• P2000 Urban Hazard
• PP-Bizon Night Riot

Danger Zone Case

If you're looking for variety at a low price, the Danger Zone case is a great pick. It has a wide range of skins, including some for knives, making it a favorite in the community.

All Danger Zone Case skins

Special Rare

• Talon Knife
• Navaja Knife
• Stiletto Knife
• Ursus Knife

Covert

• AK-47 Asiimov
• AWP Neo-Noir

Classified

• Desert Eagle Mecha Industries
• MP5-SD Phosphor
• UMP-45 Momentum

Restricted

• USP-S Flashback
• P250 Nevermore
• Galil AR Signal
• MAC-10 Pipe Down
• G3SG1 Scavenger

Mil-spec

• M4A4 Magnesium
• Tec-9 Fubar
• Glock-18 Oxide Blaze
• MP9 Modest Threat
• SG 553 Danger Close
• Sawed-Off Black Sand
• Nova Wood Fired

What is the best case in CS2?

The Snakebite Case stands out as one of the best because of its great value. It's cheap, at only about 40 cents, but you can find gloves inside that are worth a lot, making it a smart choice for players.

How to buy CS2 cases

There are two ways to buy CS2 cases. Here they are:

Case drops:

• Play the game and get a free case each week when you level up your account.
• The case will usually be from the current 'active drop pool'.

Buying cases:

• You can buy cases from the Steam Market or third-party websites.
• Choose the case you want, and you can buy it to add to your inventory.
   

How to buy a key

Here is how to buy a key in CS2:

1. Open CS2 and go to the main menu.
2. Navigate to the 'Inventory' section to find your cases.
3. Click on the case you want to open, and you'll see an option to buy a key if you don't have one.
4. Click 'Buy Key'. You'll be taken to a menu where you can choose your payment method and complete the purchase.
5. Once you have the key, you can go back to your inventory, select your case, and open it to see what you've got.