AWP | PAW (Factory New)
High risk and high reward, the infamous AWP is recognizable by its signature report and one-shot, one-kill policy. A pattern of felines, K-9s, and a creature with a red scarf has been applied.
Kill rewards paid in scratching posts and tennis balls
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Description
The AWP | PAW is a CS2 weapon skin built on the CS:GO (legacy) model, preserving the look fans associate with classic AWP designs. It was introduced as part of the Horizon Collection, later becoming available through official in-game drops tied to that collection. The result is a familiar, recognizable AWP aesthetic paired with a distinctive finish theme.
As a Restricted-rarity skin, the AWP | PAW sits in the mid-to-higher tier of weapon appearances. While exact drop chances can vary by system and updates, Restricted items are generally less common than Mil-Spec and Classified skins, making them a sought-after option for players who want something rarer than the baseline pool. The skin supports floats from 0.00 to 0.50, covering clean to visibly worn condition levels.
Players can choose from all standard wears: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred. StatTrak™ is available for this skin, allowing kills to be tracked via the StatTrak counter. There is no Souvenir version, so this particular collectable variant isn’t offered for event matches.
Visually, the PAW finish delivers a bold, theme-driven look that stands out on the AWP silhouette. With its Paint Index: 718, the design is applied using the game’s specific pattern mapping, helping ensure the skin’s layout remains consistent across different condition levels—though wear may change how crisp the artwork appears.
To obtain the AWP | PAW, look to its origin in the Horizon Collection and the Horizon Case. Opening the case is the primary route for players, with the collection serving as the broader catalog where the skin is categorized. Availability can rotate with case promotions and inventory changes, so checking current in-game or marketplace listings is recommended when you’re ready to purchase.
In the community, the AWP | PAW is typically viewed as an approachable Restricted skin—practical for competitive players who want a memorable AWP skin without jumping to higher tiers. Its mix of recognizable theming and classic CS:GO legacy styling makes it a popular choice for players who like the AWP aesthetic and want a look that feels both thematic and distinctly “picked for the sniper.”
