StatTrak™ AK-47 | Elite Build (Factory New)

The StatTrak™ AK-47 | Elite Build is a minimalist yet appealing skin for the powerful AK-47. With a sleek, metallic design primarily in shades of gray, gold, and red, it's part of the Chroma Collection and initially made its way into the game in April 2015.

Classified as 'Mil-Spec' grade, the StatTrak™ AK-47 | Elite Build is fairly common but still highly sought-after due to the combination of its clean design and the StatTrak™ technology that tracks the number of kills scored with the weapon.

The skin was first introduced in Chroma Case released in 2015. Its popularity has remained relatively steady among players, particularly those who favour a more tactical appearance.

The StatTrak™ AK-47 | Elite Build is loved not only by AK-47 users, but also by players who are fans of modern, minimalist skins. Its usage can be seen across all levels of play, from casual to competitive.

This skin is exclusively available for the AK-47 rifle.

Characterized by a mix of light and dark metallic colors, the Elite Build has an inherent sense of professionalism and clean style. The most remarkable feature is the StatTrak™ counter that records the number of kills made with this specific weapon.

The skin was released during the Chroma Case update, which added a variety of new skins and the introduction of the Chroma finishes.

The Elite Build's impactful and minimalist design falls in line with the military theme of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, making it a perfect fit for the game.

The design of this skin is attributed to two collaborators - Graff and PTP. Find more of their creations on the Graff's and PTP's Steam Workshops.

The Elite Build uses a mix of solid colors and metallic finishes to provide depth, contrast, and a clean, professional look to the classic AK-47.

The skin is generally well-received in the community, loved for its neat design and StatTrak™ technology, commonly used by both professional and amateur players.

The StatTrak™ Elite Build AK-47 was one of the first skins to demonstrate that minimalistic, clean design is equally appreciated among the vibrant, graphic intense skins.

The popularity of the skin can be attributed to its sleek, minimal design, the presence of StatTrak™ technology, and its availability for the extremely popular AK-47 assault rifle.

The skin gained attention when it was released in the Chroma Case, an update that significantly impacted the meta of CS:GO weapon skins.

The Elite Build skin was created by the community artists Graff and PTP, a result of their combined vision of a clean, professional-grade design for the AK-47.

The Elite Build represents professionalism and minimalism, distinguishing operators who prefer clean and uncluttered design, a departure from the flashy or vibrant designs seen on some other skins.

Players often favor this skin for its clean and professional aesthetic, often expressing a sense of pride when wielding a weapon featuring this skin, especially considering the extra edge provided by the StatTrak™ technology.

The sleek design of the skin influenced the community to appreciate minimalistic skin designs, leading to increased diversity in skin designs overall.

This skin is frequently seen in the esports scene, being used by professional players of multiple teams, contributing to its popularity.

Many players fondly recall their experiences of claiming their first AK-47 | Elite Build from the Chroma Case, or reaching milestones with the StatTrak™ counter.