The introduction of the R8 revolver to CS:GO was one of the most controversial updates to the game. Initially, the gun was insanely overpowered, capable of easily taking out enemies at long range, as well as having a high point-blank stopping power. Despite a lengthy trigger pull and difficult spray patterns, everyone was running around with this gun, and it completely dominated the matchmaking, until it was nerfed in later patches.
Today, R8 Revolver is not so game-breakingly powerful, but it still is a popular alternative as a pistol slot weapon. Capable of shooting a highly accurate and powerful round at a distance, as well as firing rapidly up close with large spray, the R8 Revolver is one of the more versatile weapons in Counter Strike 2.
Are you one of the players who would choose the R8 over the Desert Eagle? If that’s the case, this article is for you. Here are some of the best R8 Revolver skins released in the game so far!
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R8 | Llama Cannon
The R8 Llama Cannon is appropriately named for its unique design – its dark metallic finish, combined with a marble handle makes it look like a luxurious cannon. To finish off this look, the R8 Llama Cannon features a tiny llama, running down the gun’s barrel. It’s one of the most stylish weapon skins you can get for this gun, that still retains a realistic look.
- Flavor text: Pull the lever
- Lowest Steam price: $1.70
- Drops from the case: Spectrum 2 case
- First added: 14 September 2017
R8 | Bone Mask
The Bone Mask skin family is a fan favorite amongst the CS2 community. Its great design combines various shades of green, creating a real camo, in bone-bleached colors. If you want a consumer-grade skin for your R8 Revolver, Bone Mask is your best choice.
- Flavor text: True power is demonstrated with subtle application
- Lowest Steam price: $0.02
- Available in collection: Bank Collection
- First added: 8 December 2015
R8 | Amber Fade
You probably are familiar with the popular and expensive Fade family skins in CS2. If you want a pinch of that luxury, without spending a fortune, then R8 Amber Fade is the second best option. It features the chromatic look that’s a signature part of Fade skins but in different shades of yellow and gold.
- Flavor text: This isn’t just a weapon, it’s a conversation piece – Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
- Lowest Steam price: $0.65
- Available in collection: Dust 2 collection
- First added: 8 December 2015
R8 | Skull Crusher
The Skull Crusher is inspired by post-apocalyptic design and is one of the best yellow skins you can get for the R8 Revolver. Covered in flame on the gun’s barrel, it’s one of the best skins if you want a gun that looks like something straight from the junkyard.
- Flavor text: “Open wiiiiide”
- Lowest Steam Price: $1.08
- Drops from the case: Prisma Case
- First added: 14 March 2019
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R8 | Fade
Fade family skins are some of the rare and most expensive weapon skins in the game. However, if you want to own one of the best Fade skins of your own, the R8 Fade will be the best budget choice. The Minimal Wear version will cost you less than $8, and will be a great upgrade to any loadout.
- Flavor text: This isn’t just a weapon, it’s a conversation piece – Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
- Lowest Steam Price: $5.35
- Drops from the case: Revolver case
- First added: 8 December 2015
R8 | Crimson Web
The Crimson Web skin family sports a deadly spider web design on a crimson red base, giving it a unique and lethal look. Crimson Web knives are some of the most expensive in the game, adding a deadly and stylish finish to any CS2 loadout. It’s a surefire way to gain your opponent’s attention. R8 Crisom Web is one of the best red skins for this pistol.
- Flavor text: Be careful where you walk, you never know where the web is spread
- Lowest Steam price: $0.06
- Drops from the case: Revolver case
- First added: 8 December 2015
R8 | Reboot
The Reboot skin showcases a technological theme with a red and black color palette. It is a fresh and modern break from the more conventional skin designs. If you want skin that will give you an awesome sci-fi look without costing a ton of money, R8 Reboot will be the best for you. You can even get a Factory New version for less than $3.
- Flavor text: “Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
- Lowest Steam price: $0.29
- Drops from the case: Gamma case
- First added: 16 June 2016
R8 | Memento
The Memento commemorates the subtle art of gunsmithing. With its outer casing adorned in beautifully etched leaf designs, it’s a skin that will make anyone feel like a real mafia boss. The weapon skin adds an awesome stylish look to your R8, allowing you to improve your looks, while style remaining a realistic weapon skin.
- Flavor text: Giddy up!
- Lowest Steam price: $1.29
- Drops from the case: Shattered Web Case
- First added: 19 November 2019
In Conclusion
Here are some of the best R8 Revolver skins available in the game. If you’d like to upgrade the looks of your CS2 revolver, or any other CS2 weapon, make sure to visit Skinsmonkey and check out all the deals available! Also, make sure to check out our giveaways as well, where you can score free CS2 (CS:GO) skins!
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