The M4A4 is one of the two primary Counter-Terrorist rifles, making them an important weapon in a regular game of Counter-Strike. If you’re one of the players who prefer the M4A4 over the M4A1-S, it’s important to have a good skin for your weapon since you’ll be wielding it for most rounds on the defensive half. We understand that M4A4 skins can get pretty expensive, but there are several good, affordable options to get. In this article, we’ll go over the 10 best M4A4 skins you can get for under the $10 mark.
M4A4 | The Emperor
- Rarity: Covert
- Case: Prisma Case
- Condition Under $10: Field-Tested
- Price: $9.75
- Flavor Text: “ Lead with your head, even if it means ignoring your heart”
The most detailed M4A4 skin you can get for below the $10 mark is the M4A4 | The Emperor. This rifle skin is the Covert skin in the Prisma Collection.
The Emperor skin features a well-detailed and vibrant design that includes royal blue and golden colors, with the primary inspiration of the skin being the Emperor tarot in the middle of the rifle. The background of the skin has tons of intricate details such as stars and banners, giving off an imperial vibe. It is the perfect skin for players looking to build a blue-themed loadout.
Unfortunately, since the M4A4 | The Emperor skin is highly demanded and a Covert grade skin, you can only grab it in Field-Tested condition if you don’t want to exceed the $10 mark. Still, the skin doesn’t look too bad in this condition, especially if you can find one with a decent float value.
M4A4 | Neo-Noir
- Rarity: Covert
- Case: Clutch Case
- Condition Under $10: Minimal Wear
- Price: $9.98
- Flavor Text: “She grabbed what she could and disappeared into a decaying dystopia”
Another popular Covert M4A4 skin you can get for a bargain is the M4A4 | Neo-Noir. This rifle skin is one of the rarest skins in the Clutch Collection.
The Neo-Noir skin features a cyberpunk and noir genre, making it a perfect skin choice for players who prefer a dystopian and rebellious design. The skin is filled with dystopian vibes and colors, primarily using shades of purple, pink, and cyan. The main highlight of the skin is a mysterious female character in neon colors. Overall, the Neo-Noir is an amazing skin for players who want striking visuals in their loadout.
Despite it being a Covert skin, you can actually grab the M4A4 | Neo-Noir in Minimal Wear condition, which is just shy of the $10 limit we’ve set in this article. Minimal Wear condition is already an amazing wear condition for any play skin, making the Neo-Noir an excellent choice for a reliable skin.
M4A4 | Desolate Space
- Rarity: Classified
- Case: Gamma Case
- Condition Under $10: Minimal Wear
- Price: $7.06
- Flavor Text: “We’ve lost contact”
The M4A4 | Desolate Space is a rather eerie, but well-designed skin that features powerful vibrant colors to grab the attention of anyone. It is a Classified skin from the Gamma Collection.
The Desolate Space features an isolated space theme, with its main highlight being a stunning skeletal astronaut in a space suit. It appears an astronaut has lost their life flying too deep into space. The color scheme follows a mix of neon colors such as blue, purple, and black, giving off an eerie and haunting vibe. The M4A4 | Desolate Space is an incredibly detailed skin you can get for a great price.
You can grab this very decent skin in Minimal Wear condition, and it’ll only cost you $7, giving you $3 in change if you had $10 prepared. However, slight scratches do affect the Desolate Space since most of the skin is well-detailed. Don’t hesitate to spend an extra dollar or two to find a Minimal Wear version with the best possible float!
M4A4 | In Living Color
- Rarity: Covert
- Case: Snakebite Case
- Condition Under $10: Minimal Wear
- Price: $9.16
- Flavor Text: “Fight for one, fight for all”
If you want a skin that’ll pop and grab the attention of others, the M4A4 | In Living Color is what you’re looking for. This skin is a Covert rifle in the Snakebite Case.
As the name of the skin suggests, the M4A4 | In Living Color is all about bursts of various colors, creating a bold design. The skin follows a graffiti-style concept with an array of neon colors including pink, blue, purple, and green. The art style of the skin seems to be inspired by anime characters in a cyberpunk style. A detailed painting of a woman with pink hair is visible on the middle of the skin.
Despite being a Covert rifle skin, you can grab the M4A4 | In Living Color in the satisfactory condition of Minimal War, and that’ll cost you just a little over $9. Having a few scratches here and there doesn’t seem too bad, as the skin is based on street art that wouldn’t mind a bit of wear.
M4A4 | Temukau
- Rarity: Covert
- Case: Revolution Case
- Condition Under $10: Field-Tested
- Price: $10.00
- Flavor Text: “Stand your ground!”
We know there are a handful of anime fans who play Counter-Strike, and the M4A4 | Temukau is perfect for these players.
The Temukau is the most apparent anime-related skin in the game, featuring a “kawaii” Counter-Terrorist agent on the center of the skin. The entire skin follows a Japanese pop culture color scheme, using a mix of values and pinks and kanji writing throughout the skin. The Temukau’s cute and unique designs have allowed it to stand out in the lineup of Counter-Strike skins, making it perfect for players who prefer energetic concepts.
Though the Temukau is one of the most popular M4A4 skins in the game due to its striking design, we’ve moved it down the list since you can only grab it in Field-Tested condition, and only barely. Though the skin doesn’t look terrible in this condition, it could definitely be better with a lower float value.
M4A4 | 龍王 (Dragon King)
- Rarity: Classified
- Case: Chroma Case
- Condition Under $10: Minimal Wear
- Price: $9.91
- Flavor Text: “A weapon worthy of The Monkey King himself – Booth, Arms Dealer”
Players looking for a visually dynamic and colorful skin have an easy choice ahead of them, which is the M4A4 | 龍王 (Dragon King) from the Chroma Collection.
As the name hints, the Dragon King skin features a large and colorful dragon motif that takes up the majority of the skin, inspired by an East Asian art style. Supporting the dragon is a burst of colors in the background, which is mostly filled with hues of purple and blue colors. The Dragon King becomes a strong contender for players who enjoy striking and vibrant designs that also have a cultural resemblance, in this case, Chinese culture.
Fortunately, you don’t have to hurt the detailed design of the Dragon King too much, as you can barely get the skin in Minimal Wear condition for a few cents off the $10 mark. Most of the tears will be allocated to the weapon’s magazine, which isn’t explicitly visible in typical Counter-Strike rounds.
M4A4 | Tooth Fairy
- Rarity: Classified
- Case: Fracture Case
- Condition Under $10: Factory New
- Price: $7.00
- Flavor Text: “No one said the teeth have to be yours…”
If you’re looking to differ and prefer standing out with an ominous and dark-themed skin, the M4A4 | Tooth Fairy becomes an attractive option.
The M4A4 | Tooth Fairy has an eerie design that fits very well with its horror theme. The skin features a custom painting depicting various types of teeth, including incisors, molars, and a creepy image of the Tooth Fairy. The rest of the Tooth Fairy skin has a pink and teal color scheme, creating a good contrast against the creepy vibe the skin radiates.
Being a Classified skin, the Tooth Fairy isn’t the most expensive skin on the list. In fact, you can grab the skin in Factory New condition for only $7, leaving you with some change to spend on other skins. You can also purchase this skin in StatTrak condition for under $10 if you don’t mind going down to Minimal Wear.
M4A4 | Buzz Kill
- Rarity: Covert
- Case: Glove Case
- Condition Under $10: Minimal Wear
- Price: $9.81
- Flavor Text: “There’s one at every party”
We’ve been covering a ton of detailed designs, so we’ll introduce the M4A4 | Buzz Kill for players who prefer easygoing designs.
The Buzz Kill consists of a sleek and industrial-themed concept, featuring yellow and black colors with metallic details all over the skin. From a single glance, you can immediately tell the skin evokes a mechanical and construction style. Other parts of the weapon skin are covered with shades of green, creating a contrast between the dominant yellow colors. There are also textual elements including “Buzzkill,” which also happens to be the name of the skin.
Though it may not look like it, the M4A4 | Buzz Kill is a Covert skin in the Glove Collection, meaning it is one of the rarest items in the weapon case. Still, you can buy the Buzz Kill in Minimal Wear condition for less than $10, which we find as a great deal.
M4A4 | Evil Daimyo
- Rarity: Restricted
- Case: Falchion Case
- Condition Under $10: Factory New
- Price: $3.75
- Flavor Text: “Carmen. I found him…- The Oni and The Valkyrie Part 1”
We haven’t really covered a red-themed skin, and it’s never a top-ten list without one. So, we’ll include the simple M4A4 | Evil Daimyo skin, which is one of the cheapest skins on this list.
The Evil Daimyo skin features a distinct red and black geometric pattern, giving the skin a very straightforward, yet stylish design. The skin is inspired by Daimyos, which comes from Japanese culture, hence the subtle Japanese-inspired details found throughout the skin. Overall, this skin is a perfect representation of a minimalist and modern style, making it the perfect choice for players looking for some sleek stuff.
The M4A4 | Evil Daimyo skin has been in the game for nearly a decade, and has become a staple budget-friendly M4A4 skin. You can purchase the Evil Daimyo for less than $4 in Factory New, and you can even get it in StatTrak, though you’ll have to step down and buy it in Minimal Wear condition.
M4A4 | Griffin
- Rarity: Restricted
- Case: Operation Vanguard Weapon Case
- Condition Under $10: Factory New
- Price: $3.71
- Flavor Text: “Felix handpicked his team from operators all over the world… and while people question their personalities, they never question the results”
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly M4A4 skin but don’t prefer straightforward designs like the M4A4 | Evil Daimyo, the M4A4 | Griffin might pique your interest instead.
As the name might suggest already, the M4A4 | Griffin features a detailed hand-painting of a griffin, which is a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle, but the body of a lion. The primary concept of the skin surrounds the griffin, and it has been supported with feather-like patterns throughout the skin. The M4A4 | Griffin is a great choice for players looking for mythical and fantasy-themed skins.
The Griffin is the most affordable M4A4 skin on the list, as you can get it in Factory New at the $3 mark. However, the skin doesn’t even look too bad with scratches, so you can save even more money by going for lower wear levels such as Minimal Wear. You can also get it in StatTrak condition for most wear levels.