AWP | PAW

AWP | PAW is a CS2 sniper rifle skin covered in a colorful collage of cartoon cats, dogs and other creatures. Orange, cream and turquoise artwork fills the body, while the barrel and scope remain mostly dark. Its playful, character-heavy look suits players who prefer illustrated finishes over plain weapon bodies. All exterior grades are available, alongside StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions.

Description

AWP | PAW brings a densely illustrated animal theme to the AWP sniper rifle in CS2. Its Anodized Multicolored finish combines cartoon artwork with the weapon's mostly dark barrel, scope and exposed fittings. The receiver, stock and grip carry the main design, giving the rifle body a continuous illustrated appearance. Warm orange and brown tones sit alongside cream, pale green and turquoise, creating variety without relying on a single dominant color. Small red details, including a creature's scarf, add focal points among the overlapping faces and bodies. The finish suits players looking for a playful rifle skin with plenty of small details to examine. Standard, StatTrak and Souvenir versions provide choices beyond the exterior alone. Buyers can compare listing images, float values and version labels to choose a copy that matches their preferred appearance and collection.

History and Origin

AWP | PAW was released on August 1, 2018, alongside the Horizon Case. Its introduction formed part of the Horizon Case Skins update, establishing the case as its original opening route. The design was created by TheDanidem, a Steam Workshop community designer. The skin belongs to The Horizon Collection, which also provides its collection-based trade-up route. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, ending new Horizon Case drops. Existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened, so the end of case drops did not remove that acquisition method. Today, the skin can also be purchased directly, exchanged through player trades or obtained through an eligible trade-up contract.

Finish Style

The PAW finish uses Anodized Multicolored styling for a crowded pattern of animals and other cartoon creatures. Cats and dogs fill the receiver, stock and grip, with overlapping bodies leaving little plain space across the painted areas. Dark outlines separate the figures and emphasize their faces, pointed ears and eyes. Orange, brown and cream provide the warmer parts of the palette. Pale green and turquoise introduce cooler colors between those shapes, giving the artwork a varied visual rhythm. Red accents appear sparingly, with the scarf providing a distinct detail within the animal collage. The long barrel, scope, bipod and exposed metal fittings remain mostly dark gray or black rather than carrying the same dense artwork. That division gives the skin its central contrast: a busy illustrated body framed by plain, dark weapon components.

Float Value

AWP | PAW has a float value range of 0.00 to 0.50. It is available in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, with no exterior grade missing from that range. StatTrak and Souvenir versions are also available, but those version labels are separate from the exterior condition and should be checked independently when comparing listings.

Rarity and Popularity

AWP | PAW has the Restricted rarity grade. Its stated chance from a Horizon Case opening is 3.2%, making case opening a chance-based way to obtain this particular finish. Professional players chopper, Hobbit and MAJ3R have owned the skin, providing documented ownership without establishing future demand or trading activity.

Why it’s Popular:

• Dense cartoon cats and dogs give the rifle a playful identity

• Warm colors mix with turquoise and small red accents

• Dark barrel and scope contrast with the illustrated body

• Standard, StatTrak and Souvenir versions offer different collection options

Price Range

The live AWP | PAW CS2 skin price range is $1.72 to $33.66. These bounds cover the whole item rather than a fixed exterior or version. Compare Factory New through Battle-Scarred listings by their individual float values, not just their exterior labels. Standard, StatTrak and Souvenir copies should also be distinguished when evaluating available offers. Listing images help complete the comparison by showing the actual copy alongside its price, condition and version details.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Open the Horizon Case

Open the Horizon Case for a chance to receive this skin, with a stated PAW drop chance of 3.2%. The case no longer drops, but existing cases can still be purchased on the market and opened. This remains a random acquisition route rather than a direct purchase of the desired skin.

3. Trade Up Contracts

A trade-up contract using 10 Mil-Spec Grade skins from The Horizon Collection produces 1 Restricted skin from that collection. AWP | PAW is a possible result, but the outcome is random among the collection's Restricted skins. The required inputs therefore provide a chance at PAW, not a selectable result.

4. Buy on the Steam Community Market

AWP | PAW can be bought directly on the Steam Community Market. Compare the exterior and version shown in each listing, and check any available float information before choosing a copy instead of relying on the finish name alone.

5. Trade with Other Players

The skin can also be obtained by trading with other players. Before agreeing to an exchange, check that the offered item has the intended exterior, float and standard, StatTrak or Souvenir version, then compare it with current listings.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The Horizon Case no longer receives new drops, although existing cases can still be opened and add new PAW copies. Professional ownership is documented, but future buyer demand and price trends remain uncertain. Before buying, selling or trading, compare the available exteriors and versions separately rather than treating every listing as an equivalent item.

Reasons it Holds Value

• No new Horizon Case drops

• Documented professional ownership

• Distinctive cartoon animal artwork

• Standard, StatTrak and Souvenir collection options

The investment rating is medium, supported by retired case supply, documented professional ownership and an accessible price level. The main risk is uncertain future demand, while existing Horizon Cases can still produce additional copies, so reduced case supply alone does not establish future price growth.