Best Galil AR Skins in Counter-Strike 2: All Skins Ranked from Worst to Best

Mahir Faisal
By Mahir Faisal
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Are you looking to replace your boring default Galil AR with a colorful skin variant? To help you out, Here is a list of the best Galil AR skins available in Counter-Strike 2 right now.

Galil AR is the budget rifle option on the T-side in Counter-Strike 2. If you find yourself in a position where you can’t afford the AK-47 with a full buy, Galil is your second-best choice. This works as the Famas counterpart for the terrorist side. However, the unreliable spray pattern and inability to one-tap headshot often make the skin a less favorite choice.

Originally, the Galil AR rifle was designed after the Galil ACE 22. In CS2, this rifle is the successor to the IDF Defender found in the previous Counter-Strike titles. It costs $1800, which makes it the cheapest assault rifle in the game. However, its armor penetration is on par with the Ak-47, which makes Galil AR a considerable budget option. Nevertheless, experienced players still prefer to buy a Desert Eagle with utilities.

Despite its low popularity, the developer has not abandoned this rifle. Like all other weapons in the game, Galil AR also offers some astonishing skins to pick from.

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How Many Galil Skins are there in CS2?

As of 2023, a total of 33 Galil AR skins are available in CS2. Among them, 1 Covert, 3 Classified, 9 Restricted, 13 Mil-Spec, 4 Industrial Grade, and 3 Consumer Grade Galil AR skins are there.

Top 10 Best Galil AR Skins in CS2

Now, we’ll list the top 10 Galil AR skins that are available in CS2 right now, excluding Industrial and Consumer Grade. Note that the ranking is entirely based on the visual appeal of the skins. Additionally, we also considered the popularity of the skins. We also prioritized how the skin looks over the price and wear. So, a better-looking, inexpensive skin can be placed at a higher rank than an expensive one.

However, the tier list is entirely subjective. The likeness and appeal of a skin may vary from person to person. So, this is a personalized recommendation to guide you in choosing your favorite Galil AR skin.

10. Tuxedo

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Tuxedo features the simplest design. Just as the name suggests, the blending combination of black and white will surely remind you of a ‘Tux.’ Although it doesn’t exhibit any complex artwork, the skin looks stunning in the game. CS2’s updated lighting and rendering make the contrasty color combo more prominent. This skin was released alongside the “The Hunt Begins” update.

9. Rocket Pop

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Rocket Pop is inspired by the iconic Bomb Pop frozen popsicle. The body part is painted with matte gray-blue paint and adorned with a combination of white, red, and blue stripes. This colorful skin has always been very popular due to its affordability. Rocket Pop was added to the game as a part of The Falchion Collection.

8. Stone Cold

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The Stone Cold is neat-looking skin. The primary body is painted blue, while the parts are complemented with shades of black. Accented with various pictograms and inscriptions, the metallic blue finish gives the skin a slick and shiny outlook. If you are thinking about making a cool blue-themed inventory, Stone Cold will be a perfect choice. This skin was added as part of The Shadow Collection.

7. Connexion

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Connexion pays homage to the ‘Phoenix Connexion,’ the oldest T-side faction group featured in the Counter-Strike series. The body and stock are coated with light gray paint with the ‘Phoenix Connexion’ logo in orange. The terrorist group’s name is also written on the buttstock. Its unique visual style decision and loyalty to the game’s history make it an interesting choice. This was released alongside the On the Case update.

6. Phoenix Blacklight

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If you admire skins with vibrant visuals, you will like Phoenix Blacklight. The main color scheme is purple. Some pattern variations feature images of a phoenix head in blue, reminiscing the Phoenix Connexion faction, like ‘Connexion.’ However, the availability of various patterns may change the color dominance and overall outlook. Nonetheless, the combination of the Phoenix Blacklight is sure to stand out in the crowd. This skin was added as part of The Havoc Collection.

5. Crimson Tsunami

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Crimson Tsunami features a very appealing art design. The illustration depicts a stormy sea on a crimson-red base. The color of the waves uses various shades of gray and beige. The skin’s traditional Japanese painting style makes it subtle yet elegant. This was added to the game as part of The Spectrum Collection

4. Eco

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Eco is an elegant-looking skin that encourages ecological safety. The main body part and the stock are painted white, while the other part is complemented with green, nature’s color. It also features a recycling symbol and an “Eco” logo that promotes environmental consciousness. The minimal design of the skin surprisingly looks great in-game. Eco was released alongside the Chromatic Scale update.

3. Chromatic Aberration

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Chromatic Aberration boasts a sleek design. It has a pink cheetah print on the body with a solid black base. The magazine features a fragment of a large, five-pointed star in a chromatic purple effect. The design is complemented with numerous white icons and the number ‘7355608’ imprinted on the stock. All of the colors get a chromatic effect finish, which helps the skin to provide a futuristic look. It is part of The Snakebite Collection and one of the newest additions to the game.

2. Chatterbox

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Chatterbox is the only covert-graded skin for Galil AR. If you like classic and distressed-looking skin, you can’t go wrong with it. The base color is rusty yellow. The body features a skull motif and scratch marks all over.  The magazine is decorated with images of bullets. A unique fact about the skin is that while shooting, it will feel like the skull’s mouth is moving and providing a vibe of feeding on enemies.

1. Cerberus

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Cerberus is the most visually stunning Galil skin. Its design illustrates ‘Cerberus,’ the Greek mythological hound with multiple heads. The base color is neon yellow, while the other parts are painted with various shades of green, including the Cerberus. Despite its bright color scheme and complex visual design, Cerberus is surprisingly soothing to look at. This was added to the game as a  part of The Cache Collection.

Honorable Mention

Sugar Rush

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Sugar Rush is another funky-looking skin based on a Purple theme. Its color scheme is inspired by cotton candy. So, if neon skins are your thing but the complex art of Phoenix Blacklight is too much, this is a viable option.

CAUTION!

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CAUTION is thematically simple.  It features striking black and yellow stripes laminated with the word “Caution” all over. It can be an alternative to Chatterbox if you prefer yellow but are not rusty.

Final Verdict

Counter-Strike 2 has a huge selection of Galil AR skins. Naturally, it is impossible to include all of them in our top ten list. However, that shouldn’t stop you from choosing your own weapon skin, despite its rarity, price, and look.

In any case, our top ten Galil AR skins will set a general benchmark and give you a basic idea of what skin to go after, allowing you to choose something that suits your tastes.

Because Valve consistently adds new skins to the game, we will update our list as new skins are added.

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By Mahir Faisal FPS Writer
Mahir, an Electrical Engineering student currently working as an FPS writer at GameRiv, prefers to introduce himself as a video game enthusiast. Mostly keen on competitive FPS titles like VALORANT and CS: GO, he also enjoys exploring casual story games.