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CS2 Charms Complete Guide: All Collections, Patterns & Prices 2026

Weapon Charms (also called keychains) arrived in CS2 with the October 2024 Armory update. These dangling cosmetics add personality to your weapons—think of them like Valorant’s Gun Buddies, but with CS2’s signature flair and a pattern system that creates thousands of variations.

What Are CS2 Charms?

Charms are small decorative items that attach to any weapon in CS2. Key features:

• Attach anywhere on the weapon body (except magazines and knives)
• Physics-based movement—they swing as you move
• Reusable—can be detached and moved to other weapons
• Pattern system—10x more pattern variations than skins

Charm Collections

Small Arms Charms (Original)

Miniature weapon replicas—perfect for gun enthusiasts:

• Tiny AWP, AK-47, MAC-10, Tec-9, USP replicas
• Knife charms (Baby Karat T, Baby Karat CT)
• Some shimmer with gem-like finishes

Missing Link Charms

Adorable character figures called “sausages”:

• Agent-inspired designs (Lil’ SAS, Crass)
• Fun characters (Hot Sauce, Howl, Lil’ Monster)
• Most have pattern variations

Dr. Boom Charms (October 2026)

Grenade-shaped charms:

• 22 unique designs
• New model type
• First non-character, non-weapon charms

Missing Link Community Charms

First community-designed charms:

• 23 new designs
• Workshop artist collaborations
• Use the sausage model with new finishes

Charm Patterns Explained

Like skins, charms have pattern indices that affect appearance. Some notable patterns:

How to Attach & Detach Charms

Attaching

1. Open your inventory
2. Right-click the charm → “Attach”
3. Select the weapon
4. Position the charm anywhere on the weapon
5. Confirm placement

Detaching

Unlike stickers, charms can be removed and reused:

1. Obtain a Charm Detachment Kit (from weekly drops or market)
2. Each kit has 3 uses
3. Detached charms return to your inventory

Most Valuable Charms

Current high-value charms (prices as of late 2026):

Investment Potential

Charms are a new market segment with uncertain long-term trajectory:

• Pro: Limited supply if removed from Armory
• Pro: Pattern variations create rarity tiers
• Con: Still a young market—prices volatile
• Con: Lower demand than traditional skins