M249 | Magma (Minimale Gebrauchsspuren)

The M249 | Magma is a fiery skin featuring bold shades of orange, yellow, and black to mimic the appearance of molten lava. It is part of the Winter Offensive Collection and was released in January 2014.

The Magma is classified as a 'Mil-Spec' grade skin, with a high drop chance making it common among players. Despite its common rarity, it still attracts attention due to its striking design.

This skin was introduced in the Winter Offensive Weapon Case and has remained a popular choice for its blazing appeal ever since.

Despite the M249 not being the most popular weapon choice in CS:GO, the Magma skin has a strong following due to its fiery aesthetics.

This skin is exclusively for the M249 light machine gun.

The skin is dominated by a flowing lava pattern that gives the M249 a scorching hot look.

The M249 | Magma was released with the Winter Offensive Weapon Case, which introduced a multitude of winter-themed skins and items.

The Magma's design is the exact opposite of the theme it was released with (Winter Offensive), giving it a unique appeal.

Designed by Valve.

Though simple, the design features a vibrant color block effect, with each color representing different temperatures found in volcanic activities.

The Magma is generally well received by the community for its fiery design, commanding presence, and affordability.

Being one of the earliest and most recognizable skins for the M249, the Magma holds historical significance for long-time CS:GO players.

Its glowing design and affordability make it a popular choice. The skin's high drop rate increases its accessibility to players.

The Winter Offensive Weapon Case was the starting point for this skin and significantly increased its visibility among players.

The creation of the Magma was likely fueled by the desire to introduce a skin with a stark visual contrast to the winter-themed case it was released with.

The flowing lava symbolizes intensity and power, while vivid colors highlight the volatile nature of the weapon.

The Magma appeals to players who want to make a statement with an eye-catching, audacious theme.

The fiery theme has inspired the creation of other vibrant themed skins in the CS:GO community.

The M249 | Magma is not as prevalent in professional play due to the infrequent use of the M249 in competitive matches.

Players frequently share stories of the Magma being their first ever skin drop, marking the beginning of their customization journey.