AWP | Gungnir

Description

The AWP | Gungnir is a powerful sniper rifle that requires precision and patience. It will reward that patience with lethal one-shot, one-kill potential and a distinct sound and reputation. This custom paint job features a mesmerizing mix of pearlescent blue and ivory, lending this weapon an air of the power and elegance reminiscent of Odin's fabled spear.

History

The AWP | Gungnir was first introduced in CS2 on November 18th, 2019, when it was released as part of the highly-anticipated "Operation Shattered Web" update. Due to its intricate design and its mythological Norse theme, this skin immediately turned AWP | Gungnir into one of the hottest items among players, lending an air of legendary power to their arsenals.

Origin

The AWP | Gungnir is one of the rarest and most limited skins in existence. You can't pull it from any container opening, which makes this skin highly wanted by both collectors and enthusiasts. The skin is just part of the Norse Collection, a collection to praise the legendary Norse mythology that equips the AWP with the mighty spear Gungnir.

Popularity

Being attractive skin, AWP | Gungnir is not very popular among CS2 players; the modest 35% rating of popularity. Determination could be drawn from the analysis of its daily sales volume and market price, which seems to be on the low end within the game.

Rarity

The AWP | Gungnir is one out of 125 other skins for Sniper Rifle, but its rarity is Covert, thus making it very rare with an estimated drop chance of just 0.64%. Getting this skin is proof of both luck and dedication.

Versions

The float value of AWP | Gungnir in CS2 ranges from 0.00 to 0.60, allowing every player to get it in any exterior condition. However, collectors must keep in mind that there are no StatTrak or Souvenir variants available.

Community sentiment

AWP | Gungnir has more than 1.1K votes for addition on addskins.gg, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. It's so popular that even pro players in CS2 like niko, jasonr, and zywoo have this skin in their ownership.

Finish style

AWP | Gungnir includes a Gunsmith-inspired finish with the elegance of patina in its unique custom paint style. The bold color scheme of blue, cyan, and white gives it a touch of class, while pattern indexes don't change the hypnotic Gungnir design.