Negev Skins

The default Negev

Browse and buy CS2 skins for the Negev. The high-mag, fast-firing Negev is the perfect weapon for spraying a lot of rounds quickly, with a hefty price tag, high spread and frustrating recoil as trade-offs.

A total of 25 Negev skins are available, consisting of 3 consumer, 6 industrial, 11 mil-spec, 4 restricted and 1 classified.


All CS2 skins for the Negev

Mjölnir

Classified Machine Gun
Negev Mjölnir
$1607.15 - $3394.70

dev_texture

Restricted Machine Gun
Negev dev_texture
$0.23 - $1.76$0.52 - $15.00
The Snakebite Collection Negev dev_texture Skin & Pricing Details

Lionfish

Restricted Machine Gun
Negev Lionfish
$0.27 - $1.95$0.56 - $4.80

Loudmouth

Restricted Machine Gun
Negev Loudmouth
$0.43 - $8.07$1.16 - $79.20
The Falchion Collection Negev Loudmouth Skin & Pricing Details

Power Loader

Restricted Machine Gun
Negev Power Loader
$0.66 - $10.81$2.30 - $50.31
The Revolver Case Collection Negev Power Loader Skin & Pricing Details

Anodized Navy

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Anodized Navy
$400.00 - $500.00

Bratatat

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Bratatat
$1.38 - $11.29$1.95 - $44.68
The eSports 2014 Summer Collection Negev Bratatat Skin & Pricing Details

Dazzle

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Dazzle
$0.08 - $0.88$0.17 - $4.00
The Gamma 2 Collection Negev Dazzle Skin & Pricing Details

Desert-Strike

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Desert-Strike
$0.08 - $0.68$0.26 - $10.00

Drop Me

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Drop Me
$0.04 - $0.36$0.07 - $1.14
The Recoil Collection Negev Drop Me Skin & Pricing Details

Infrastructure

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Infrastructure
$9.83 - $223.85$0.48 - $77.00
The 2021 Vertigo Collection Negev Infrastructure Skin & Pricing Details

Man-o'-war

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Man-o
$0.10 - $0.50$0.32 - $0.79
The Chroma 2 Collection Negev Man-o'-war Skin & Pricing Details

Phoenix Stencil

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Phoenix Stencil
$10.92 - $33.32

Prototype

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Prototype
$0.05 - $0.47$0.10 - $1.88
The Prisma 2 Collection Negev Prototype Skin & Pricing Details

Terrain

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Terrain
$0.45 - $1.31$0.77 - $2.56
The Phoenix Collection Negev Terrain Skin & Pricing Details

Ultralight

Mil-spec Machine Gun
Negev Ultralight
$0.03 - $0.33$0.07 - $0.87
The Fracture Collection Negev Ultralight Skin & Pricing Details

Bulkhead

Industrial Machine Gun
Negev Bulkhead
$0.03 - $0.20$0.50 - $1.88
The 2018 Nuke Collection Negev Bulkhead Skin & Pricing Details

CaliCamo

Industrial Machine Gun
Negev CaliCamo
$10.75 - $106.92$0.67 - $750.00

Nuclear Waste

Industrial Machine Gun
Negev Nuclear Waste
$1.68 - $40.00$1.85 - $45.00

Palm

Industrial Machine Gun
Negev Palm
$3.87 - $323.14
The Alpha Collection Negev Palm Skin & Pricing Details

Sour Grapes

Industrial Machine Gun
Negev Sour Grapes
$0.23 - $15.67

Wall Bang

Industrial Machine Gun
Negev Wall Bang
$0.06 - $0.53
The Overpass 2024 Collection Negev Wall Bang Skin & Pricing Details

Army Sheen

Consumer Machine Gun
Negev Army Sheen
$0.02 - $0.25

Boroque Sand

Consumer Machine Gun
Negev Boroque Sand
$1.15 - $9.98

Raw Ceramic

Consumer Machine Gun
Negev Raw Ceramic
$0.02 - $25.00

About Negev Skins

History of the Negev in Counter-Strike

The Negev is one of the most unique and distinctive machine guns in the Counter-Strike series, known for its high fire rate, massive magazine size, and distinct playstyle. Since its introduction in Counter-Strike 1.6, the Negev has been a weapon that offers players immense firepower at the cost of accuracy and mobility. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), the Negev has undergone several adjustments, but it remains a powerful, albeit unconventional, choice for players looking to dominate with sheer volume of fire.

One of the defining characteristics of the Negev is its enormous magazine capacity, holding a whopping 150 rounds. This allows players to sustain fire for long periods, making it an excellent choice for suppressing enemies or controlling areas with a constant stream of bullets. The Negev’s high rate of fire, combined with its massive magazine, makes it especially effective for players who are holding choke points or pushing into a site where sustained pressure is needed. It’s often used in situations where maintaining fire control is more important than precision, and it’s favored in certain tactical setups where overwhelming the enemy with sheer volume of bullets can be more effective than carefully aimed shots.

However, the Negev does come with significant drawbacks. Its recoil is notoriously difficult to control, and its accuracy dramatically decreases the longer it is fired. The weapon's slow movement speed while equipped makes it less mobile than most rifles or SMGs, forcing players to play more cautiously and position themselves carefully when using it. Additionally, the Negev’s high cost means that it is often not a go-to choice in regular buy rounds, although it can be a viable option in eco rounds or when a team is looking for a cheap yet heavy-hitting weapon to disrupt opponents.

In CS:GO, the Negev has experienced a bit of a resurgence in popularity due to price adjustments and gameplay changes. At one point, it was considered a meme weapon due to its unpredictability and limited tactical use, but recent updates have made it more viable. Its ability to clear long angles and spray down multiple opponents at once has given it a place in certain strategies, particularly when defending bomb sites or when a team needs to surprise an opponent with an unexpected barrage of bullets. The Negev can be particularly effective in lobbying tactics, where players fire it from long distances, catching enemies off guard with a sustained hail of gunfire.

The Negev's distinctive role in CS:GO makes it a niche weapon that is often used for fun, unconventional strategies, but it can also be deadly when utilized in the right hands. Its reputation as a "spam cannon" is well-earned, and while it's not the most common weapon seen in professional play, it remains a memorable choice for players who enjoy trying something different. Its high damage output, massive magazine, and sheer volume of fire make it an intimidating weapon, though its effectiveness is largely dependent on the player's ability to handle its recoil and compensate for its reduced accuracy over time.



Negev Technical Specifications

Detail Value
Ammunition Negev has 150 in the weapon/magazine with 300 in reserve for a total of 450.
Damage Negev deals 35 damage per shot before any deductions for armour and range penalties.
Fire Rate Negev has a fire rate of 13 shots per second.
Recoil Control Negev has a bullet grouping accuracy of 79 when fired rapidly or on full-auto.
Accurate Range Negev has a first shot accuracy of 13 meters when hitting a 30cm diamater target.
Armour Penetration Negev has an armour penetration value of 142.