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.
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 $32.81 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