M4A4 | Griffin (Gloednieuw)

The M4A4 | Griffin is a military-themed skin featuring a Griffin design mainly in dark green and orange tones. Belonging to the Vanguard Collection, it was launched in November 2014. Check out the Vanguard Collection for more information.

The Griffin skin is classified as 'Restricted', indicating its rarity in the drop pool. It is quite sought after due to its distinctive look and relatively higher rarity.

The M4A4 | Griffin was first introduced with the release of the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case in November 2014. The skin quickly gained attention due to its unique design.

Loved by both casual and competitive players, the Griffin skin is popular partly because of the M4A4's standing as a staple weapon for the Counter-Terrorist side in the game.

This skin can only be used with the M4A4 rifle.

The Griffin skin showcases an intricate griffin design on the body of the rifle, enhanced by a background of green camouflage, making it unique among other skins.

Introduced during Operation Vanguard, the 6th operation of CS:GO which brought in a host of new weapon finishes.

The Griffin skin gained some controversy over allegations of copyright infringement, resulting in a slight redesign of the artwork.

Designed by Valve.

The Griffin skin involves high-resolution textures to realize the detailed griffin design and the subtle camouflage pattern.

With its unique look and tie to Counter-Terrorist's default rifle, the Griffin skin has been received positively among the CS:GO community.

This skin, with the griffin motif, has been an inspiration for the incorporation of mythological symbols in the design of other CS:GO skins.

The Griffin’s popularity derives from its compatibility with the M4A4, a popular choice of weapon for CS:GO players, and its novel and detailed design.

The release during the Operation Vanguard helped the Griffin skin gain prominence among new wave of skins.

The creation process of the Griffin skin involved the careful blending of military camouflage patterns with mythical motifs.

The griffin symbolism, representing courage and strength, is combined intriguingly with military themes, setting the Griffin skin apart from others.

The hard-to-get nature of the Griffin skin and its appealing design instill a sense of pride and achievement in the owners.

The Griffin skin has gained a cult-like following among many players, and has encouraged many weapon skin designers to experiment with mythical symbols in their designs.

The Griffin skin is used frequently by pros in esports tournaments, thanks to its distinctive look and popularity.

Many players have stories about their experiences with the Griffin skin, with a common theme being the pride and joy of acquiring it.