Glock-18 Trace Lock
About Glock-18 Trace Lock
The Glock-18 Trace Lock features a monochrome design built from layered circles, fine technical linework, and a holographic-style pattern applied across the slide and frame. Its grayscale, schematic-inspired finish gives this Glock-18 a more abstract and system-driven look than most pistol skins in CS2.
Release & Source
The Glock-18 Trace Lock can be found in the The Achroma Collection.
Float Range & Wear
The Glock-18 Trace Lock 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 Glock-18 Trace Lock is a Restricted-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~15.98%, making it one of the more common Glock-18 skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trace Lock has a grayscale base with a holographic, technical overlay, so clean metallic and holo stickers fit it best. Good options include Infinite Diamond (Holo), Lambda (Holo), Coiled Strike (Holo), and Fluxo (Holo) for a silver-blue look that matches the skin’s mapped, synthetic theme. If you want a darker craft, combine Rush 4x20 (Holo) or Hard Carry (Holo) with one silver tournament sticker to keep the monochrome palette intact.
The most natural craft for Trace Lock uses stickers with chrome, white, blue, or holographic finishes that echo the skin’s circular grid and system-map artwork. A strong 4x craft would be Infinite Diamond (Holo), while a mixed craft could use 2x Infinite Diamond (Holo) with 2x Lambda (Holo) for a more technical look. If you prefer contrast, 4x Coiled Strike (Holo) adds color shift without fighting the grayscale base.
No, Glock-18 Trace Lock does not have pattern-based variants in the way skins like Case Hardened or Fade do. Different pattern seeds exist, but they do not create widely recognized rare finishes, gem patterns, or premium layouts. For this skin, collectors usually care more about overall condition and sticker placement than pattern index.
Yes, Trace Lock fits the budget-friendly Glock category well because it offers a more technical, holographic design than many low-to-mid tier Glock finishes. It stands out from simpler options like Glock-18 Candy Apple or Moonrise if you want a colder, monochrome inventory theme. It also pairs easily with neutral loadouts built around white, grey, blue, or black weapon skins.

