CS2 Case Guide
Which CS2 Cases Drop Gloves?
7 CS2 cases can drop gloves as the Rare Special Item — in these cases the 0.26% gold tier is all gloves, no knives. Here's every one, newest first, with its exact glove pool.
All Glove Cases
| Case | Released | Glove Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution Case | February 2023 | Driver Gloves, Hand Wraps, Hydra Gloves, Moto Gloves, Specialist Gloves, Sport Gloves |
| Recoil Case | July 2022 | Broken Fang Gloves, Driver Gloves, Hand Wraps, Moto Gloves, Specialist Gloves, Sport Gloves |
| Snakebite Case | May 2021 | Broken Fang Gloves, Driver Gloves, Hand Wraps, Moto Gloves, Specialist Gloves, Sport Gloves |
| Operation Broken Fang Case | December 2020 | Broken Fang Gloves, Driver Gloves, Hand Wraps, Moto Gloves, Specialist Gloves, Sport Gloves |
| Clutch Case | February 2018 | Driver Gloves, Hand Wraps, Hydra Gloves, Moto Gloves, Specialist Gloves, Sport Gloves |
| Operation Hydra Case | May 2017 | Bloodhound Gloves, Driver Gloves, Hand Wraps, Moto Gloves, Specialist Gloves, Sport Gloves |
| Glove Case | November 2016 | Bloodhound Gloves, Driver Gloves, Hand Wraps, Moto Gloves, Specialist Gloves, Sport Gloves |
Chasing a specific pair? Browse the cheapest gloves with live prices, or run the unbox math in the case odds calculator, or open any of these glove cases free in the case simulator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which CS2 cases drop gloves?
7 cases can drop gloves instead of a knife as their Rare Special Item: Revolution Case, Recoil Case, Snakebite Case, Operation Broken Fang Case, Clutch Case, Operation Hydra Case, Glove Case. In these cases the gold tier contains gloves only — no knives.
What are the odds of unboxing gloves?
The Rare Special Item tier drops at 0.26% per opening — roughly 1 in 385 cases. Which glove model and finish you get within that tier is a further random roll across the case's glove pool.
Is it cheaper to unbox or buy gloves?
Buying is almost always cheaper. At 0.26% odds the expected key spend far exceeds market prices — gloves currently start at $24.77 on the cheapest-gloves list.
Do all glove cases drop the same gloves?
No — each case generation has its own glove pool. The table above shows exactly which glove models each case can drop, so check it before opening if you're chasing a specific pair.
Cases by Knife Type
Bayonet Cases · Bowie Knife Cases · Butterfly Knife Cases · Classic Knife Cases · Falchion Knife Cases · Flip Knife Cases · Gut Knife Cases · Huntsman Knife Cases · Karambit Cases · Kukri Knife Cases · M9 Bayonet Cases · Navaja Knife Cases · Nomad Knife Cases · Paracord Knife Cases · Shadow Daggers Cases · Skeleton Knife Cases · Stiletto Knife Cases · Survival Knife Cases · Talon Knife Cases · Ursus Knife Cases