The FAMAS is the CT-side’s force-buy rifle, $2,050 in the buy menu, the choice when the M4 is out of reach after a lost round. It’s a bullpup with burst and full-auto modes, and it sees consistent use in half-buy and eco-adjustment rounds. The skin catalog spans from around $0.03 to $338+ for standard versions, with most options sitting between $0.22 and $20. Skins below are ordered by overall quality and prestige, not price.
1. FAMAS | Commemoration
Rarity: Covert · Case or Collection: CS20 Case · Float range: 0.00–0.50 · Price range: ~$33 FT / ~$92 FN · StatTrak™: Yes
Custom painted gold with various details celebrating 20 years of Counter-Strike, including the SWAT logo and classic map names on the stock. The only Covert FAMAS available from an active case, with a 0.64% drop rate. Best for players who want the highest-rarity obtainable FAMAS without paying collector prices.
Float cap at 0.50 means no BS version exists, FT is the value pick and the condition most copies trade at.
2. FAMAS | Afterimage
Rarity: Classified · Case or Collection: eSports 2013 Winter Case · Float range: 0.00–1.00 · Price range: ~$34 FT / ~$215 FN · StatTrak™: Yes
A continuous red, blue, and white paintbrush line runs across the body with a subtle honeycomb design underneath. One of the older Classified FAMAS skins with consistent demand, dating back to 2013. FT is the better buy here, the design holds well at lower floats and the price drop compared to FN is significant.
3. FAMAS | Eye of Athena
Rarity: Classified · Case or Collection: The Horizon Collection (no case) · Float range: 0.00–0.70 · Price range: ~$6 FT / ~$115 FN · StatTrak™: Yes
A hand-painted mechanized owl sits atop a nest of orange and brown feathers. Collection-only from the Horizon Collection, so no case source, supply is permanently capped. FT copies are among the cheapest Classified FAMAS options available, starting around $6, making it the best value at this rarity tier. A reasonable pick if you want a Classified skin without the Afterimage price tag.
4. FAMAS | Waters of Nephthys
Rarity: Classified · Case or Collection: The Anubis Collection · Float range: 0.00–0.70 · Price range: ~$338+ FN · StatTrak™: No
The main body is painted with an abstract blue-teal pattern referencing the waters of the Nile, with individual parts featuring a beige camo-like pattern. Currently the most expensive FAMAS skin by FN price, sitting above $338 on the Steam Market and trending above historical average.
Small abrasions appear even on FN copies, the skin darkens noticeably at higher float values, so keep it below 0.20 if visual quality matters.
5. FAMAS | Djinn
Rarity: Classified · Case or Collection: Chroma 2 Case · Float range: 0.00–1.00 · Price range: ~$11 FT / ~$189 FN · StatTrak™: Yes
The design runs dark browns and ochres with a weathered, post-apocalyptic texture, suits a darker loadout. Released in 2015 via the Chroma 2 Case, it carries a 95% popularity rating and has been a community favorite for over a decade. FT versions sit around $2–5 at current market rates, making it one of the best Classified FAMAS picks on a tight budget.
6. FAMAS | Mecha Industries
Rarity: Classified · Case or Collection: The Glove Collection (no case) · Float range: 0.00–1.00 · Price range: ~$5 FT · StatTrak™: Yes
Clean silver and grey industrial finish that works well in a grey or blue loadout. Part of the Mecha Industries set alongside the M4A1-S and Desert Eagle — all three share the same sleek, futuristic design language. FT copies sit around $5, and collecting all three runs about $50 total. Collection-only, so supply is permanently capped.
7. FAMAS | Roll Cage
Rarity: Classified · Case or Collection: — · Float range: 0.00–1.00 · Price range: ~$297 FN · StatTrak™: No
A bold red skeletal framework runs across the rifle’s body, contrasting against dark graphite and metallic panels, industrial and mechanical rather than decorative. FN versions currently sit around $297, making it the second most expensive FAMAS skin on the market. Wear doesn’t affect the look much; FT is the best balance of price and appearance.
8. FAMAS | Pulse
Rarity: Mil-Spec · Case or Collection: The Winter Offensive Collection (no case) · Float range: 0.00–1.00 · Price range: ~$11 FT / ~$104 FN · StatTrak™: Yes
A futuristic blue and teal geometric pattern across the full body, one of the cleaner options in the catalog at this price point. Collection-only supply cap keeps it from dropping to the floor despite its Mil-Spec tier. FT is the right buy; FN pricing is disproportionately high relative to the rarity.
How to Choose the Right FAMAS Skin
Budget vs. rarity: Classified skins dominate this catalog. FT copies of Eye of Athena and Djinn land under $12 and hold their value reasonably well. Covert options are limited to Commemoration, expect to pay $33+ for FT.
Float and exterior: Waters of Nephthys and Eye of Athena both cap at 0.70, so no WW or BS versions exist. Commemoration caps at 0.50. For skins with full float ranges, FT is usually the practical sweet spot between cost and appearance.
StatTrak™: Most FAMAS skins support StatTrak™. Waters of Nephthys and Roll Cage are the notable exceptions, no ST versions exist for either.
Loadout matching: Mecha Industries pairs directly with the M4A1-S and Desert Eagle for a cohesive set. Djinn and Roll Cage suit darker, industrial loadouts. Pulse and Afterimage work better in blue or tech-themed inventories.
Conclusion
Commemoration is the best overall FAMAS skin, the only Covert in an active case, with StatTrak™ availability and a float cap that keeps FT copies as the practical standard. Eye of Athena FT is the best value in the catalog: Classified rarity, collection-only supply, and a price that regularly sits under $10. For players on a tighter budget, Djinn FT delivers a Classified skin for as little as $2–5 at current market rates.
