Skins
Weapon appearance, wear, patterns, stickers and account security.
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Weapon finishes change appearance, not the core damage, recoil or movement properties of a gun.
Cosmetic wear tiers describe the visual state of an item; float and finish factors are not a gameplay statistic.
Certain finishes have visual variants based on a pattern seed, but that does not change tactical function.
Stickers customize weapon aesthetics; placement and condition can influence looks.
Cosmetic crates and unlocking involve real-money purchases and uncertain rewards.
CS2 items can attract phishing and impersonation scams targeting Steam accounts.
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