The Sawed-Off in Counter-Strike is a short range powerhouse known for its brutal stopping power at close quarters. Although it’s often underappreciated and seldomly picked in favor of more versatile weapons, the Sawed-Off can definitely be devastating in the right hands. Even with its lack of popularity compared to those that the community deems to be the heart and soul of the franchise, the Sawed-Off is still blessed with a number of custom finishes that can be obtained for incredible prices considering the design and value for money.
The following Sawed-Off skins are budget-friendly and visually appealing, making them perfect for any player looking to spruce up their loadout all without breaking past the $10 mark.
1. Sawed-Off | Kiss♥Love
The Sawed-Off | Kiss♥Love brings a bold and unique style to the Sawed-Off shotgun. This skin features vibrant shades of neon purple and pink with a drawing of an anime girl’s eyes on the main “play side” of the shotgun and her mouth and teeth on the opposite. It also comes with illustrations of flower petals in dark purple and the words “Kiss♥Love” on the opposite side from what is easily visible while playing the game. The design is playful and eye-catching, creating a distinct look that easily catches anyone’s attention. For players who enjoy a bit of a dreamy, pop culture-core design, Kiss♥Love is a top choice.
While it’s a popular skin within the Sawed-Off catalog, the Kiss♥Love remains accessible and affordable. Depending on the condition, prices usually range from around $2 to $9, making it a perfect choice for those looking to stand out without spending much. The low price also makes it ideal for players who want a skin they can replace if they change preferences or trade for other skins in the future.
Price range: $2 – $9
2. Sawed-Off | Analog Input
For fans of retro aesthetics, the Analog Input is a fun and nostalgic choice. This skin features a classic VHS theme, with a subtle nod to classic game controller buttons from back in the day and a color palette reminiscent of old-school technology. The design incorporates a pattern that resembles the classic packaging design of VHS tapes, giving the Sawed-Off a technology inspired appearance that stands out without being overly bright or flashy.
The Analog Input’s multiple colors make it versatile, as it pairs well with many other skins and loadout themes or can even stand out as a wild card of its own. For a gun with often limited skin options, Analog Input fills a unique niche in the Sawed-Off catalog, providing a cool, understated alternative that’s still packed with character. It’s an affordable skin, typically priced between $1 and $2, depending on the wear condition. Its affordability, combined with the nostalgic theme, makes it a solid choice for players looking to give their Sawed-Off a retro edge.
Price range: $1 – $2
3. Sawed-Off | Apocalypto
The Sawed-Off | Apocalypto skin is designed for players who enjoy a very creative and vibrant appearance on their weapons. With a pattern that combines majority purple and sky blue hues, the Apocalypto feels like a frame straight out of a post-apocalyptic film. The fine details and well-crafted look of this skin adds to its appeal, giving the weapon a vibe that fits well with other skins that go over the top in terms of bringing designs to life in a game that is otherwise set in more neutral battlegrounds.
The Apocalypto is budget friendly and easy to find, with prices ranging from $1 to $2. Despite its low cost, the Apocalypto skin provides a stellar look that appeals to players who prefer a more lively and head-turning aesthetic for their weapons.
Price Range: $1 – $2
4. Sawed-Off | Wasteland Princess
The Sawed-Off Wasteland Princess is a bold skin known for its vibrant, punk-inspired design that stands out on the battlefield. The shotgun is adorned with graffiti-like illustrations, including someone’s lips and teeth near the barrel, a bunch of missiles falling from the sky on the “play side”, and various markings that evoke a rebellious vibe. The opposite side of the body features another black missile, a big star, and the saying “love kills” that appears like it has been applied on as graffiti. All these effects and illustrations give the Sawed-Off | Wasteland Princess a unique aesthetic that has made it popular among players who enjoy skins with a bit of personality.
The Wasteland Princess is one of the flashiest Sawed-Off skins, making it a great choice for players who enjoy vibrant, attention-grabbing designs. This skin is also one of the mid-tier options on this list in terms of price, typically ranging from $1 to $6, depending on the wear condition.
Price Range: $1 – $6
5. Sawed-Off | Devourer
The Sawed-Off | Devourer is a striking shotgun skin in CS, featuring an almost nightmarish design. This weapon skin is widely recognized for its dark fantasy aesthetic, which showcases a gruesome, demonic creature enveloping the body of the gun. The creature’s sinister face appears prominently near the trigger, with glowing white eyes on an otherwise purple face and a snarling mouth, adding an aggressive and fearsome look. This artwork wraps around the entirety of the weapon, capturing attention from all angles. Its tongue also pokes out from its teeth, further fueling the idea that it is based on a truly menacing creature.
The Sawed-Off | Devourer is mostly available for under $10 with the exception of its Factory New version that goes above the limit just barely at around $11 on average. Still, the spread from Battle Scarred to Minimal Wear is only from $3 to $6 making it a solid choice of weapon with a lot of design to appreciate.
Price Range: $3 – $6 [Until Minimal Wear Only]
6. Sawed-Off | The Kraken
Inspired by the mythical sea monster, the skin showcases a bold illustration of a massive, menacing octopus, known as the Kraken, wrapping its tentacles around the barrel and stock of the shotgun. Painted in rich, warm tones of orange and dark blue/blue-green on the background as the sea, the Kraken’s tentacles extend all along the weapon. The Kraken is perfect for players who enjoy unique and lore-inspired aesthetics in their weapons. The design has a slightly hand-drawn quality, giving it a stylized, almost comic-book appearance that sets it apart from more realistic skins.
This skin generally costs between $3 and $8, depending on the condition. It’s a well-loved skin for its detailed design, and the price range keeps it accessible for budget conscious players who want something with a bit more personality and story behind the art. According to csgoskins.gg, the Well Worn variant which is also the lowest float range applicable for the skin, is the most expensive while Factory New and Minimal Wear are relatively cheaper.
Price Range: $3 – $8
7. Sawed-Off | Serenity
The Sawed-Off | Serenity is a skin inspired by peaceful and celestial imagery that features a vibrant depiction of a woman with angelic wings in a meditative pose, surrounded by a gentle cascade of white leaves. The design is rendered on a soothing, gradient background that transitions from light turquoise to deeper blue hues, giving it a tranquil, almost ethereal appearance. The Serenite is ideal for players who prefer a more calming and artistic style in their loadout, as it diverges from the often overly vibrant themes of other weapon skins.
Typically, the Sawed-Off | Serenity is available for a price range of around $1 to $3 and is one of the best value for money skins available for the Sawed-Off.
Price Range: $1 to $3
8. Sawed-Off | Origami
The Sawed-Off | Origami skin brings a unique, minimalist design inspired by the art of paper folding. Its standout feature is a geometric, origami-like pattern that spans the stock and body of the shotgun. This polygonal design is primarily in bright shades of yellow and orange, layered in a way that gives the weapon a vibrant, faceted appearance.
Quite possibly the cheapest on the entire list, the Origami won’t even set you back a full $1. With prices peaking at around the $0.20 range, it is one of the most affordable skins that still has a decent design on it.
Price Range: Around $4 – $6
9. Sawed-Off | Brake Light
The Sawed-Off | Brake Light features a vibrant red metallic paint on the receiver, contrasted by bold, white swirls that give it a sense of motion even when standing still. The bold color scheme and dynamic design make it stand out in any loadout, while the simple wooden accents ground it in a sense of timelessness.
The Brake Light is only available in Factory New and Minimal Wear up to a float value of 0.8, staying within a value of only $0.50.
Price Range: Around $0.50
10. Sawed-Off | Limelight
The Sawed-Off | Limelight has a dark gray base coat that provides the canvas for a series of dynamic lines and patterns in bright, almost neon, yellow-green. These lines streak across the weapon, reminiscent of the streaks of light left by a fast-moving object.
Generally, the Sawed-Off | Limelight can be obtained for a relatively affordable price, making it a great option for players looking to add a splash of color to their inventory without breaking the bank. It is easily affordable with only a price range of $1 to $2 for the base versions.
Price Range: $1 – $2