AK-47 Cartel
(Battle-Scarred)About AK-47 Cartel
The AK-47 Cartel pairs dark metal parts with engraved skeletal, floral, and serpent motifs, contrasted by warm wood furniture on the handguard, grip, and stock. Its Day of the Dead-inspired ornamentation gives this AK-47 skin a more intricate, etched look than most finishes for the weapon in CS2.
Release & Source
The AK-47 Cartel can be found in the Chroma Case. The AK-47 Cartel is part of the Cartel family.
Float Range & Wear
The AK-47 Cartel is available in all conditions, from Factory New to Battle-Scarred. The higher the float value, the more scratches and wear will be visible on the skin.
The AK-47 Cartel is a Classified-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~3.2%, making it one of the rarest AK-47 skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AK-47 Cartel works best with stickers that match its black, ivory, and engraved Day of the Dead artwork. Good options include Crown (Foil) for a gold-accent build, Skull Troop for a darker skull theme, FURIA (Holo) Antwerp 2022 for clean black-and-white contrast, and Battle Scarred (Holo) for a rougher monochrome craft. If you want a more decorative setup, combine four matching FURIA holos or mix Crown (Foil) with skull-themed stickers to echo the serpents and skeletons in the design.
Clean black-and-white crafts suit the Cartel best, especially with stickers that do not cover the engraved receiver too heavily. A strong 4x option is FURIA (Holo) Antwerp 2022, while a gold-themed craft can use 4x Crown (Foil) or a mix of Crown (Foil) and Gold Web (Foil). For a darker theme, try Skull Troop, Battle Scarred (Holo), or Killjoy holo stickers placed toward the stock and magazine to keep the central artwork visible.
The Cartel pairs well with darker or bone-toned finishes that match its engraved black-and-ivory palette. Good rifle and pistol companions include the M4A1-S Basilisk, Desert Eagle Kumicho Dragon, USP-S Ticket to Hell, and AWP Elite Build. For a fuller loadout, the Glock-18 Wasteland Rebel also fits the rough, rebellious aesthetic without clashing with the floral engraving.
Gloves with black, white, or muted tan tones fit the Cartel better than bright finishes. Driver Gloves Black Tie match the rifle’s monochrome look, Hand Wraps Duct Tape keep the worn grayscale theme, and Specialist Gloves Mogul add a darker patterned option without overpowering the engraving. These pairings keep the rifle as the main visual focus.
