All Glove Types in CS2
Gloves are among the most sought-after cosmetic items in Counter-Strike 2. They are very valuable on the market and therefore can play two roles. CS2 gloves are great additions to game inventories, to combine with knives and weapon skins. Also, they are excellent investments for traders and collectors.
At first sight, the variety of gloves in CS2 may look overwhelming. Still, the full selection can be divided into eight types. They differ from each other in terms of general form, materials, and design elements.
On top of this, each type of CS2 gloves has a few color schemes. They use the same model but each pair looks very different by applying some patterns and color shades.
Understanding the glove types present in Counter-Strike 2 and the colors they have is quite important to make proper investment decisions. You also should know which gloves can complement your playable inventory to match your preferred visual style.
All gloves are extremely rare, and it’s difficult to get them from cases. Some models and color schemes are more popular in the community.
We discuss everything related to gloves and their types in this article on DMarket Blog.
How to Obtain Gloves in CS2
In general, there are three ways to obtain CS2 gloves. They have different success possibilities: from a low chance of really getting gloves rather than other items, to receiving specific models and skins you are actually aiming for.
Drops for CS2 Cases
It’s the most unreliable method of obtaining gloves in Counter-Strike 2.
- Gloves have the rarity level of Exceedingly Rare Special (Gold) items, the same as knives.
- The drop rate for gloves is 0.26%. More details are in our guide on CS2 case odds.
- Even if you are lucky enough to obtain gloves from a case, the exact model and color scheme is selected out of many available items. For example, 16 gloves are included in the CS2 Glove Case. Therefore, receiving the gloves you want is almost an impossible stroke of luck.
The positive aspect of obtaining gloves from CS2 cases is the low expense for one attempt. Compared to the market price of these items, the cost of a case and a key for it is minimal. You’ll receive some kind of skin, but it may be worth less than your basic investment.
Craft via Trade-Up Contracts
Valve made CS2 knives and gloves available via trade-up contracts.
- Use five Covert skins in such a contract to receive gloves or a knife.
- The Exceedingly Rare item will come from a collection/case that the original weapon skins belong to.
- By selecting only glove cases/collections for source Covert skins, you can manipulate the process and guarantee yourself CS2 gloves. You’ll find the lists of related cases for each glove type below in this article.
- The exact result is still random out of a few models and color schemes.
With this method, you have a more reliable tool to get gloves for your CS2 inventory. The problem is that Covert weapon skins are also pretty expensive. With the randomness of the drop, your new gloves may not cover the expense.
Purchase on a CS2 Skins Marketplace
It’s the best option if you want to obtain good CS2 gloves and are ready to pay their market price. Check out the offers on DMarket and buy CS2 gloves for your collection or trading business.
- All Counter-Strike 2 gloves are available for purchase on the market: various types, color schemes, and Float Values.
- You may need to be patient to find a nice offer. Knowing the general range of prices is also helpful to avoid overpaying for your gloves.
The potential revenue from purchasing and selling CS2 gloves is certainly not as impressive as getting a lucky case drop. The guaranteed outcome is still worth it, as no one knows how much you will need to spend on cases and keys to actually receive gloves.
All Glove Types
Counter-Strike 2 features eight types of gloves, at the time of writing. Some models are quite different from each other, while others have a lot in common: specifically, operation-related.
For each type, you can select your pair from a few colors, and the general impression of these cosmetic items will change drastically.
As for popularity, Sport, Moto, and Specialist Gloves are in the top three among CS2 players. They are well-detailed and look amazing in the game.
When choosing gloves, you certainly should consider combinations with other skins in your inventory: knives and top-tier CS2 weapons.
Sport Gloves
Some of the most popular CS2 gloves belong to the Sport category. The model is sleek and looks awesome in the game. The hands are tightly covered, with no bulky elements, which affects the look of knives and weapon skins, too.
Thanks to many design elements on the surface, CS2 Sport Gloves open great opportunities for beautiful color schemes. Some skins are especially visually distinct, such as Hedge Maze and Pandora’s Box. Bright aesthetics make this glove type popular among pros and casual players.
Check out our selection of the top five Sport Gloves in CS2 to find a perfect addition to your collection.
- Cases: Clutch, Revolution, Glove, Operation Hydra, Operation Broken Fang, Recoil, Snakebite
- Prices: From $103.40 to $17,346.94
Check all Sport Gloves on the DMarket Wiki
Specialist Gloves
The key feature of Specialist Gloves in CS2 is their highly detailed outer surface. The basic model comes with many small elements, which become bright additions to the final color skin.
Take a look at Crimson Kimono or Fade! They easily catch the eye on the game screen. Also, these Specialist Gloves perfectly match visually loud and stylish weapon skins. It’s pretty obvious that they copy the names and the general vibes of popular CS2 knife skins—and these are really good pairs for your matches.
The bright design makes CS2 Specialist Gloves very popular in online matchmaking. As for pro players, many top competitors prefer less distracting models.
- Cases: Clutch, Revolution, Glove, Operation Hydra, Operation Broken Fang, Recoil, Snakebite
- Prices: From $57.76 to $5,244
Check all Specialist Gloves on the DMarket Wiki
Moto Gloves
Compared to other top popular CS2 gloves, the Moto type is bulkier, due to protective elements on the outer surface. The hands look somewhat bigger than usual, and you may need to get used to this effect. Many players really enjoy it, though.
The basic design of this model is inspired by motorcycle racing. It applies the atmosphere of speed and competition. Counter-Strike players love these vibes and eagerly take Moto Gloves to their matches.
As for color schemes, Spearmint and Polygon are among the most recognizable skins. They are also in the five best Moto Gloves in CS2.
- Cases: Operation Broken Fang, Recoil, Snakebite, Glove, Operation Hydra, Clutch, Revolution
- Prices: From $47.98 to $5,599.99
Check all Moto Gloves on the DMarket Wiki
Hydra Gloves
This model follows the general design pattern of all operation-related CS2 gloves. Hydra Gloves are fingerless, have small spike-like elements on the outer surface, and feature a big metallic logo of Operation Hydra.
The Case Hardened color scheme is arguably the most recognizable. It matches the weapon skins of the same family. Hydra Gloves | Emerald can suit green-themed CS2 inventories.
Take a look at these various skins lists for interesting ideas for your personal skin collection.
- Cases: Clutch, Revolution
- Prices: From $40.59 to $10,000
Check all Hydra Gloves on the DMarket Wiki
Broken Fang Gloves
The aggressive design of these operation CS2 glove types is combined with metallic and somewhat toxic colors. Jade and Yellow-banded are especially bright. They may require the same visually loud weapon skins and knives to look good on the Counter-Strike screen.
Despite being connected to a historic in-game event, Broken Fang Gloves are not too popular in the community—at least compared to the top iconic models. The positive aspect of their smaller demand is relatively low prices, unless you want low Float Values with the best visual polish.
- Cases: Operation Broken Fang, Recoil, Snakebite
- Prices: From $56.01 to $483.09
Check all Broken Fang Gloves on the DMarket Wiki
Driver Gloves
These gloves are often named the most elegant type in CS2. The origins support this impression: a rich person wears such driver gloves to ride in their fancy, classic sports car.
Color schemes add their unique vibes as well. Rezan the Red is kind of about arrogance and in-your-face offense. Lunar Weave is more neutral.
CS2 Driver Gloves remain niche among the other types. They are more expensive than operation-related gloves but cannot compete in popularity with Moto and Sport. You should carefully approach making combinations with weapon skins. Sophisticated and clean aesthetics look the best.
- Cases: Operation Broken Fang, Recoil, Snakebite, Glove, Operation Hydra, Clutch, Revolution
- Prices: From $42.45 to $10,000
Check all Driver Gloves on the DMarket Wiki
Hand Wraps
Basically, this type of CS2 gloves is just a tape wrapped around the hands of the game’s character model. The color schemes differ from each other by the exact tape used for this wild and even brutal approach.
The most popular Hand Wraps emphasize this power of a mighty man on a mission. Badlands are about survival. Spruce DDPAT can be a spontaneous element of tactical equipment. Slaughter pretty much convey deadly aggression.
Many players like how CS2 Hand Wraps look in the game. Open fingers give additional spotlight to weapon skins.
- Cases: Clutch, Revolution, Glove, Operation Hydra, Operation Broken Fang, Recoil, Snakebite
- Prices: From $52.50 to $5,000
Check all Hand Wraps on the DMarket Wiki
Bloodhound Gloves
These gloves would look great on a big man coming to deal with bad guys on dangerous streets. Bloodhound Gloves are arguably the most aggressive among all the operation-related types in CS2. Those spikes would hurt on a punch!
Visually, Bronzed are the most polished, with some elite vibes. Golden and metallic skins look nice with these gloves. Charred are more straightforward, and darker weapons match this color scheme.
Effectiveness in the game is only slightly built by your mood from CS2 gloves and other cosmetics. In addition to dedicated practice, you also need to know obscure factors, such as damage prediction. Check out our guide for more details.
- Cases: Glove, Operation Hydra
- Prices: From $94 to $1,453.83
Check all Bloodhound Gloves on the DMarket Wiki
Rarity and Market Insights
All CS2 gloves belong to the category of Exceedingly Rare Special items, regardless of the type and color scheme. On one hand, this makes them equally hard to obtain from drops. Still, some models and skins are more popular.
The community’s preferences are based strictly on visual features. If gloves look amazing during a Counter-Strike match, people hunt for them, and the price goes up significantly.
Sport Gloves, Specialist Gloves, and Moto Gloves are traditionally the most popular types in CS2.
The influence of esports professionals plays a big part in forming the most expensive gloves on the market. When top players take a specific model to a big tournament and win it, the general attention to these gloves increases.
Gloves with low Float Values are significantly more expensive, as they keep the best look of their colors and materials. High-wear gloves are cheaper because they are visually worse: less shiny and crisp.
Gloves are considered good long-term investments. Visually appealing combinations with top knives and weapon skins also affect the market value of Counter-Strike 2 gloves.
Conclusion
Gloves are an essential addition to top-level CS2 inventories. They do not compete with knives in popularity: the iconic cosmetics complement each other. Gloves add extra visual beauty to weapon skins as well.
There are eight glove types in CS2, and each has a few color schemes. With the same rarity level across all the models, the aesthetics have become a crucial factor for forming the market price. Pro players support the hype around gloves by taking them to big esports events.
The best way to obtain the CS2 gloves you want for your collection is to buy them on a marketplace.
FAQ
What determines the price of gloves in CS2?
Visual features, potential combinations with popular knives or weapon skins, and presence at big esports events determine the price of CS2 gloves. All gloves are equally rare, but some enjoy higher hype in the community.
Float Value is an important factor in forming the price. As high wear levels are easily visible, Factory New and Minimal Wear gloves are the most expensive.
Can gloves wear out, or change over time?
No, like with all CS2 skins, the wear (Float Value) of gloves is an unchangeable factor. Counter-Strike gloves do not get additional wear regardless of the time or use in matches.
What are the most expensive gloves in CS2?
The following gloves are the three most expensive in CS2.
- Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze
- Sport Gloves | Pandora’s Box
- Moto Gloves | Spearmint
What’s the difference between glove wear levels?
Low wear levels have visually notable elements, such as shades on the usually bright parts and less distinct dark colors on the background surface. Gloves in CS2 carry the same wear levels as all weapon skins. The general rule is that Factory New and Minimal Wear items are the best to have in your playable inventory and as a trading investment.
Are gloves in CS2 rare?
Yes, CS2 gloves are very rare. They belong to the Exceedingly Rare Special tier of cosmetic items, alongside Counter-Strike knives. The drop chance from a case is estimated at 0.26%.
How can I test gloves in CS2?
Using inspect servers is a simple way to test CS2 gloves in PvP matches without purchasing them.
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