The Assault Collection

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The Assault Collection released in August 2013 with The Arms Deal update, one of the original collections in the game. Its standout is the Glock-18 Fade, a chrome-based fade that trades into four figures, with the MP9 Bulldozer alongside it.

Most of the collection is affordable, but the Glock Fade is a genuine classic and the reason to look here.

7 skins in this collection

Collection at a glance

StatValue
Cheapest skinA few dollars (Consumer tiers)
Most valuableGlock-18 Fade, roughly €1,300 to €1,930
Weapon finishesOriginal 2013 collection, Consumer to Restricted
SourceCollection only, no case
StatusCollection-only, fixed supply

Skins by rarity

An original 2013 collection from Consumer up to Restricted, distributed only through the collection.

  • Restricted: Glock-18 Fade and MP9 Bulldozer.
  • Mil-Spec: AUG Hot Rod and Negev Anodized Navy.
  • Industrial and Consumer: Five-SeveN Candy Apple, UMP-45 Caramel and SG 553 Tornado, from a few dollars up.

The rare item: Glock-18 Fade

The Glock-18 Fade is airbrushed with transparent paints over a chrome base coat, producing a graduated colour fade that predates the more famous AWP Dragon Lore as an early showcase of the technique. Its 0.08 float ceiling keeps every copy Factory New or barely Minimal Wear, with prices around €1,300 to €1,930. The MP9 Bulldozer is the second Restricted.

"The Glock Fade is one of the earliest fade finishes in CS, and it is still one of the cleanest Glocks going."

Where the skins come from

Assault skins come only from the 2013 Arms Deal collection, with no case drop path, so supply is fixed at the original distribution. Compare live prices on our markets page.

Trade-up contracts

Ten same-rarity skins from this collection can be traded up toward the tier above, and since the May 2026 update Souvenir skins can be used in trade-ups too. There is no knife or glove craft, and the expected value is negative.

As a collector item

Assault is an old, fixed-supply collection where most finishes are cheap, but the Glock-18 Fade is a blue-chip pistol with a tight float window that keeps every copy pristine. A one-skin collector anchor.

Related collections

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Related collectionWhy it is relatedTop skin
The Dust CollectionSame Arms Deal update with a chrome-fade classicDesert Eagle Blaze
The Office CollectionSame 2013 Arms Deal releaseMP7 Whiteout
The Militia CollectionSame 2013 Arms Deal releaseSCAR-20 Splash Jam

Frequently asked questions

What is the Assault Collection?

An original 2013 collection, distributed only through the collection, with the Glock-18 Fade as its standout.

What is the most valuable skin in the Assault Collection?

The Glock-18 Fade, around €1,300 to €1,930 in the cleanest grades.

What does the Glock-18 Fade look like?

A graduated colour fade airbrushed over a chrome base coat.

Why is every Glock-18 Fade near Factory New?

Its float ceiling is 0.08, so only Factory New and the very start of Minimal Wear exist.

Is the Assault Collection a good investment?

Most finishes are cheap; the Glock-18 Fade is the blue-chip anchor with a strong track record.