M4A1-S | Basilisk
Summary
Category
Skin
Type
Rifle
Weapon
M4A1-S
Finish
Basilisk
Finish Style
Patina
Designer
Gaunt
Workshop
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Released
November 11th, 2014
Finish Catalog
383
Pattern Variants
No
Model Version
CS:GO
Popularity
98%
Item Class
Wear Range
Every weapon skin has a wear value, also known as float value, that determines how
scratched it looks and which exterior it belongs to:
| Range | Exterior |
|---|---|
| 0.00 – 0.07 | Factory New (FN) |
| 0.07 – 0.15 | Minimal Wear (MW) |
| 0.15 – 0.38 | Field-Tested (FT) |
| 0.38 – 0.45 | Well-Worn (WW) |
| 0.45 – 1.00 | Battle-Scarred (BS) |
Each skin also has a minimum and maximum wear value, defining its wear range.
The colored line shows the available range for this skin.
Containers
Collection
Vanguard Collection
Contains 14 items
Community Rating
4.8
out of 5
7.4K Votes
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Supply
477K
total items in circulation
Factory New
6
Minimal Wear
16
Field-Tested
13
Well-Worn
1
Battle-Scarred
3
Liquidity
18%
Low
Price Statistics
Current Price
$112
24h Change
0.00%
+$0.00
7d Change
15.09%
+$14.67
30d Change
28.28%
-$44.12
1y Change
16.37%
-$21.90
All-Time High
$281
Sep 11, 2026
All-Time Low
$97.23
Oct 05, 2026
24h Low
24h High
$112
$112
7d Low
7d High
$97.23
$116
30d Low
30d High
$97.23
$281
1y Low
1y High
$97.23
$281
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Description
With a smaller magazine than its unmuffled counterpart, the silenced M4A1 provides quieter shots with less recoil and better accuracy. It has been etched with a basilisk. It's rude to stare, but war isn't the time for pleasantries
History
The M4A1-S "Basilisk" was first introduced to Counter-Strike 11 years ago, on November 11th, 2014. It was released as part of the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, alongside the "Operation Vanguard" update. The skin was created by the community designer "Gaunt".
Origin
The M4A1-S "Basilisk" can be obtained by opening the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case. The skin is also part of the Vanguard Collection.
Popularity
With a popularity of 98%, the M4A1-S "Basilisk" is currently extremely popular, which makes it one of the most popular items in CS2. This popularity score is based on recent user engagement and market activity for the skin.
Rarity
The M4A1-S "Basilisk" is one of 331 Rifle skins. The rarity of the skin is Restricted, which makes it a rather rare occurrence in the game.
Availability
With a price range between $6.53 and $178, the M4A1-S "Basilisk" is a very affordable skin. Fortunately, it's currently widely available and can be purchased on multiple different markets.
Versions
The float value of the M4A1-S "Basilisk" ranges from 0.00 to 0.68, which makes the skin available in all exteriors. For each exterior, there are also StatTrak and Souvenir versions of this skin.
Finish Style
This M4A1-S skin has been painted in the "Patina" style, with the Basilisk finish. A patina is a chemical reaction that forms a non-reactive, hardened shell over metallic parts. Real-life weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced patinas. The skin has been painted in a color scheme of black and gray. Different pattern indexes have no effect on the Basilisk finish. The skin uses the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The M4A1-S "Basilisk" has received 7.4K votes on CSGOSKINS.GG, leading to an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players jdm64, byali and mixwell.
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