Agent Patches in CS2: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
When you have already collected your wish loadout and agent, you think that there is nothing more that can boost your visuals, but you are wrong. Back in 2020, Valve released one of the most unexpected updates that added Patch Packs to the game, which basically allowed players to customize their agent skins by sticking patches on them.
In this article, we are going to discuss what patches are, how many patches exist, patch rarities, and the best patches from each patch pack.
What do patches do in CS2?
Patches are accessories that you can stick on your agent to decorate them. Every agent, besides default models, has three patch places, which may be different for each agent. It basically means you can use only three patches on one agent skin. Usually, patch places are on the sleeves, lower torso, or back.
How many patches are in CS2?
Back in CSGO, there were 112 different patches. which you can obtain from 7 different patch packs. Nothing has changed since then.
Similarly to cases, by opening one patch pack, you can get only one patch. There are three rarity levels for patches:
- Exotic
- Remarkable
- High grade
Similar to stickers, patches are divided into two groups:, regular and tournament patches.
How do you get patches in CS2?
Patch Packs are similar to Sticker Capsules, as you can open them without any keys. Currently, there are 7 different packs, of which only 5 are tradeable:
CS:GO Patch pack
Released back on February 24 of 2020, the CS:GO Patch Pack costs $1.14 and contains 21 different patches. The best patches from CS:GO Patch Pack are:
Patch | The Boss
- Price: $19.1
- Rarity: Exotic
This patch is a replica of the famous Sticker | Crown (Foil), which is basically a golden skull with a gold crown on the head, with the word “Boss” on it.
Patch | Howl
- Price: $14
- Rarity: Exotic
Similarly to Patch | The Boss, Patch | Howl is a copy of a Sticker | Howling Dawn, which originated from M4A4 | Howl. It is an image of a ferocious red-orange dog with an open mouth. Bright patch that makes you even more noticeable.
Patch | Phoenix
- Price: $0.29
- Rarity: High Grade
A regular patch associated with “Operation Phoenix” resembles the operation's logo. A red phoenix with open wings flying up on a yellow sunset background, a good choice for people who like bright colors.
Half-Life: Alyx Patch Pack
Half-Life: Alyx Patch Pack was released in march 22 of 2020, to celebrate the launch of Half-Life: Alyx. This patch pack costs $1.51 and contains 11 Valve-made patches. The best and most popular patches from the pack are:
Patch | Health
- Price: $16.4
- Rarity: Exotic
This patch shows three red pixel hearts like in an old pixel video game. Good choice for players who enjoy pixel products. The best patch you can get from the Half-Life: Alyx Patch Pack costs around $21.
Patch | Copper Lambda
- Price: $6.9
- Rarity: Exotic
A patch that is a tribute to the Half-Life series, Copper Lambda is an ancient Greek letter that was used as the Half-Life logo. Perfect for Half-Life fans who love lore-based references.
Patch | Sustenance!
- Price: $1.5
- Rarity: High Grade
A colorful patch resembling Half-Life: Alyx food items of a headcrab that heals users in the original game. By itself, the patch has an extraordinary design that contains different colors such as red, blue, pink, green, and more.
Stockholm 2021 Legends Patch Pack
Released on October 21, 2021, this patch pack was released as a part of PGL Stockholm 2021 Major, which allowed players to customize their agent skins using their favorite team patches. Stockholm 2021 Legends Patch Pack costs $2.6 and contains 18 different patches. The best patches from this major patch pack are:
Patch | Vitality (Gold)
- Price: $12,5
- Rarity: Remarkable
A gold patch featuring the Vitality team logo and the words "Stockholm 2021". Looks like a golden coin with that gold writing on a black circle background.
Patch | G2 Esports (Gold)
- Price: $6.5
- Rarity: Remarkable
A golden patch of G2 Esports Team featuring the G2 team logo in the middle.
Stockholm 2021 Challengers Patch Pack
Similar to other Stockholm 2021 Major Patch packs, Stockholm 2021 Challengers Patch Pack was released on October 21 of 2021. This patch pack costs $4.3 and has 18 team patches. The best patches from this pack are:
Patch | Team Spirit (Gold)
- Price: $30.6
- Rarity: Remarkable
The most expensive Stockholm 2021 Patch. It is mostly so expensive because of its scarcity and the fact that it was the first Major after the Corona Virus pandemic. Moreover, it is the only Major to have its own patch series.
Patch | MOUZ (Gold)
- Price: $13.5
- Rarity: Remarkable
Patch | MOUZ (Gold) features the MOUZ team logo on a golden circle patch with "Stockholm 2021", "PGL", and "CS:GO" writing around it.
Stockholm 2021 Contenders Patch Pack
Stockholm 2021 Contenders Patch Pack was released on October 21, 2021. alongside the PGL Stockholm 2021 Major. Costing $4.5, this patch pack contains 18 different patches. The best patches from the pack are:
Patch | Tyloo (Gold)
- Price: $17.2
- Rarity: Remarkable
This patch resembles the Tyloo CS:GO team icon in the middle of the golden patch. Similar to other Gold major patches, it has the same design; the only difference is the team logo.
Patch | FaZe Clan (Gold)
- Price: $20.9
- Rarity: Remarkable
Patch | FaZe Clan (Gold) from the Stockholm 2021 Contenders Patch Pack resembles a golden FaZe Clan logo in the middle of a patch that looks like a golden coin.
Operation Riptide Patch Pack
The Operation Riptide Patch Pack was released on September 21 of 2021, and contains 13 unique patches. This pack is not tradable and could only be obtained by redeeming stars in the Operation Riptide store during Operation Riptide back in 2021. The best patches you could get from this pack are:
Patch | Bayonet Frog
- Price: $253
- Rarity: Exotic
The most expensive patch in CS2, the Bayonet Frog is a white skeleton frog with a bayonet knife in its hand on a black background. It is so rare that it is priced at $266 and is one of the best patches in the game at the moment.
Patch | Dead Men
- Price: $54.8
- Rarity: Remarkable
An interesting pirate-designed patch with a skull and two swords on a black background. The right side of the patch is cut like it is an old pirate flag. Moreover, it has an interesting sentence on it: “Dead men tell no tales”.
Patch | Abandon Hope
- Price: $16.8
- Rarity: High Grade
Red-Black patch with a skeleton on it showing a sand clock and a heart that goes down. Its name describes the action taking place - abandon hope.
Metal Skill Group Patch Pack
Metal Skill Group Patch Pack was released on December 3 of 2020, and contains 17 Metal Patches, each of which resembles different CS:GO Competitive match rankings. This Patch Pack is not tradable and was released alongside Operation Broken Fang. The only way of getting this patch pack was through the star redeem in the Operation store. The best Metal Patches from this pack are:
Patch | Metal Silver Demon
- Price: $23.5
- Rarity: Exotic
One of the best-designed patches in CS2 resembles a black bull with red horns and yellow angry eyes. This is one of the most used ones from the collection and has a “Silver” writing under the bull head.
Patch | Metal The Global Elite ★
- Price: $12.6
- Rarity: Exotic
The colored version of the grey Patch | Metal Global Elite. Same skull but in yellow color with the world on the forehead that shows blue oceans, and the “Global Elite” writing in red color.
Patch | Metal The Global Elite
- Price: $3
- Rarity: High Grade
A grey patch resembling a skull, which has the world on its forehead with wings around the skull. Interesting patch that has “Global Elite” writing under the skull.
How to remove patches from an agent in CS2?
If you want to remove a patch from an agent, you have to:
- Go to your "Inventory".
- Select the "Agent" you want to remove the patch from.
- Right-click on the agent and press "Remove Patch".
- Select the specific Patch Slot to remove the patch.
Note that once the patch is removed, it will be permanently destroyed. You will not get it to your "Inventory" and won't be able to reuse it on other agents.
