What Makes the AWP Sun in Leo so Special?
The AWP Sun in Leo was first introduced to CS:GO on May 26th, 2015, as part of the Gods and Monsters Collection, known for iconic skins such as the AWP Medusa and M4A4 Poseidon. Because they are no longer being available via drops, the Gods and Monsters collection skins can only be purchased directly via Steam or on marketplaces such as Skin.Land. Despite being quite old and only Industrial Grade in terms of rarity, the Sun in Leo wins in a variety of available patterns with unique elements. The skin design consists of the dark blue base coat with lighter purple elements representing an astrological map with various horoscope signs popping up here and there. However, the main attraction of this skin is the presence of the Sun – and in some cases, multiple Suns. We must preface that the Sun in Leo is one of those skins that should be purchased at least in the Field-Tested quality, as the lower quality skins show noticeably bigger chunks of chipped paint and generally look much worse. The Factory New and Minimal Wear preserve the vibrancy of the patterns, as well as the overall good look without missing chunks of paint. This skin works best with a pair of purple gloves. Let’s take a closer look at some of the coolest Sun in Leo patterns that players tend to seek out the most.
The AWP Sun in Pattern Tier List
The celestial theme of this skin can be shifted in many ways due to a thousand paint seeds the Sun in Leo has. All patterns of this skin deserve love, but a certain number of patterns tend to drive the price up and have higher attention due to the prominent display of the centered Sun. Here’s a pattern tier list based on popularity:
Big Centered Sun Patterns
These patterns are usually considered the best possible Sun in Leo patterns. They feature a prominent sun perfectly aligned dead in the center of the weapon’s body, located directly above the magazine well. Expect significant overpay when hunting for these patterns. The two Tier 1 patterns feature a centered big sun, while the others show slightly off-centered suns.
Tier 1 Patterns: 102, 187
Other Noteworthy Patterns: 82, 146, 190, 255, 308, 379, 457, 648, 664
Small Centered Sun Patterns
These small centered sun patterns are quite popular as well, but come with slightly lower overpay. These could be a fantastic addition to your loadout if found for a decent price on a third-party marketplace.
Tier 1 Patterns: 976
Other Noteworthy Patterns: 236, 263, 270, 285, 307, 422, 771, 817, 831, 983, 998
Triple Sun Patterns
If you’re more of a numbers person, then why not get three suns instead of just one? Depending on the pattern index number, there can be multiple suns spread across the rifle’s body. Some patterns have a slightly better alignment, while others may have a portion of a sun hidden.
Tier 1 Patterns: 420, 712
Other Noteworthy Patterns: 12, 94, 142, 199, 292, 402
69 Patterns
Well, the community loves these kinds of things. Although we all know that this sign represents the Cancer horoscope sign, the eager CS2 players wasted no time and hailed it as a “69 pattern”. We don’t judge. Here are the best 69 patterns:
Tier 1 Patterns: 8, 277, 498, 138
Other Noteworthy Patterns: 13, 39, 399, 47, 147, 155, 633
AWP Sun in Leo FAQ
How much does the AWP | Sun in Leo cost?
On Skin.Land, Field-Tested and Battle-Scarred copies start around $20, Minimal Wear sits near $30, and Factory New jumps to roughly $80. Because the skin looks rough at high float, most players target Field-Tested or better, which keeps the vibrant patterns and clean paint intact.
What are the best AWP | Sun in Leo patterns?
The most prized patterns feature a big Sun aligned dead-center above the magazine, with seeds 102 and 187 leading the pack. Other popular styles include triple-Sun layouts and the meme-favorite “69” patterns based on the Cancer sign. Centered Sun patterns command the biggest overpay when you can find them.
Does the AWP | Sun in Leo come in StatTrak or Souvenir?
No. The Sun in Leo exists only as a standard skin, with no StatTrak or Souvenir versions available. That means the price differences you see come down purely to wear and pattern index rather than special variants. It's a normal-grade skin from an old, retired collection.
Why is the Sun in Leo so expensive for an Industrial Grade skin?
Even though it's only Industrial Grade, the Sun in Leo comes from the retired Gods and Monsters collection, so supply is capped and no new copies drop. Combine that with its unique astrological artwork and roughly a thousand possible Sun patterns, and demand stays high enough to push prices above many higher-rarity AWP skins.
Summary
The AWP | Sun in Leo will always have a special place in the hearts of many CS2 veterans, due to it being a part of the legendary collection. It is quite unique in so many ways, especially being only Industrial Grade yet so punchy and vibrant in its color scheme. We sure hope you will find the best pattern for your loadout on Skin.Land, a place where one can inspect every skin and other CS2-related customization items and buy them without waiting for the annoying trade window to end.
69er
missing out on the #570, literally says 69 me
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