Agents were introduced to the game on November 18, 2019. As of today, there are 29 agents available for the Defense or Counter-Terrorist side in the game. In this article, we will explain who the agents are, what classifications exist, how to obtain them, and which ones might provide an advantage in Counter-Strike 2.

Who are the Agents in CS2?

Agents in CS2 are purely cosmetic additions that change the appearance of the player. They replace the standard faction models and include more detailed features and accessories that are not available in the standard models. Unlike skins, agents do not have pattern indexes or wear values. The only differences between two identical agents can be the patches they have. Patches for agents are similar to stickers for skins. Agents can also have unique voice lines and cheers.

Classification of Attack Agents in CS2

As of the publication date, CS2 features four categories of agents, which are based on their rarity:

• Master Agents
• Superior Agents
• Exceptional Agents
• Distinguished Agents

The most prestigious and rare are the Master Agents. They have additional animations before and after a match, as well as several extra voice lines.

Master Defense Agents in CS2

Let’s start with the rarest and most expensive agents in the game. Their price ranges from $10 to $50, and sometimes even higher. The best defense agent among the Master Agents, according to the community, is Special Agent Ava | FBI.

All Master Defense Agents in CS2:

• Cmdr. Davida ‘Goggles’ Fernandez | SEAL Frogman
• Chef d’Escadron Rouchard | Gendarmerie Nationale
• Special Agent Ava | FBI
• Cmdr. Frank ‘Wet Sox’ Baroud | SEAL Frogman
• Cmdr. Mae ‘Dead Cold’ Jamison | SWAT
• Lt. Commander Ricksaw | NSWC SEAL

Superior Defense Agents in CS2

Superior agents are less expensive, and you can likely find them for under $10. There is an exception, however — Chem-Haz Capitaine. This agent will cost more due to the distinctive gas mask that stands out.

All Superior Defense Agents in CS2:

• Chem-Haz Capitaine | Gendarmerie Nationale
• Lieutenant Rex Krikey | SEAL Frogman
• Michael Syfers | FBI Sniper
• ‘Two Times’ McCoy | TACP Cavalry
• ‘Two Times’ McCoy | USAF TACP
• 1st Lieutenant Farlow | SWAT

Exceptional Defense Agents in CS2

The pricing of Exceptional Agents is roughly the same as that of Superior Agents. Choose the one you like the most. Most players in CS2 prefer the agent Markus Delrow | FBI HRT.

All Exceptional Defense Agents in CS2:

• Markus Delrow | FBI HRT
• Lieutenant ‘Tree Hugger’ Farlow | SWAT
• Sergeant Bombson | SWAT
• John ‘Van Healen’ Kask | SWAT
• Officer Jacques Beltram | Gendarmerie Nationale
• Sous-Lieutenant Medic | Gendarmerie Nationale
• ‘Blueberries’ Buckshot | NSWC SEAL
• Buckshot | NSWC SEAL

Distinguished Defense Agents in CS2

Distinguished agents are the least expensive and rarest in CS2. It should be noted that most of them look like slightly modified standard models. However, there are some interesting ones among them. The best agent among the Distinguished ones would be D Squadron Officer | NZSAS.

All Distinguished Defense Agents in CS2:

• B Squadron Officer | SAS
• 3rd Commando Company | KSK
• Aspirant | Gendarmerie Nationale
• D Squadron Officer | NZSAS
• Seal Team 6 Soldier | NSWC SEAL
• Primeiro Tenente | Brazilian 1st Battalion
• Operator | FBI SWAT
• Bio-Haz Specialist | SWAT
• Chem-Haz Specialist | SWAT

How to Obtain an Agent in CS2?

There are several ways to obtain agents in CS2. The first method is only available during in-game operations. During an operation, players can use a special shop to purchase agents. However, such operations are rare. The last operation was “Operation Riptide,” which ran from September 2021 to February 2022.

When operations are not ongoing, the only way to get an agent is through purchase or trade with other players. A variety of agents are available on the Steam Marketplace.

Which Agents Provide an Advantage in CS2?

The introduction of agents in CS sparked a wave of negative reactions from the community. Some of the new models simply blended in with the map textures, giving players an advantage.

With the release of CS2, most of these issues have been resolved. The developers put significant effort into reworking the lighting and map textures, as well as the player models themselves, to make them clearly distinguishable. It can now be confidently stated that agents in CS2 do not provide any advantage to their owners during matches.

Agents are simply another way to enhance the visual aspect of the game. They replace the standard player models and do not impact gameplay. Therefore, if you care about how your character looks, you can use this opportunity to improve their appearance.