AWP PAW Guide: All Rare Seed Patterns

Most people are either a cat person or a dog person. However, we have a feeling that all changed when Valve launched the Horizon Collection on August 2, 2018. WIth the releases of the AWP | PAW skins, we’re pretty sure dog and cat lovers finally found something they can finally come together on. 

From stoner cats to gas masks and grenades, the paw patrol awp skins have something for everyone and rank among the best AWP skins. And the best part is, they are easy to find and very affordable. So, get comfortable and come along with us as we explore the AWP | PAW skin patterns, floats, prices, and how to get your hands on one!

AWP PAW Patterns Explained

Before jumping into the awp paw patterns, it’s important to understand the categories of skins with the AWP | PAW collection. Their names make it pretty easy to understand what they are. However, here’s a short description of each one:

• Golden Cat: the awp paw golden cat pattern was inspired by the Japanese Maneki-Neko.
• Golden Cat with Knife: Same as above, but wearing a mask and holding, you guessed it, a knife.
• Gold Grenade: a cute blue-eyed cat holding a grenade.
• Gas Mask: a cat wearing a gas mask.
• Stoner Cat: a cat with red eyes holding a smoke grenade.

There are also some one-off motifs that players love to stow away in their inventories. Such as the Cute Pug, Strange Orange Cat, Terrorcat, Punkcat, Confused Pug, and Heartcat. Of course, there are plenty of other motifs that players name. Just be sure to find the pattern that you love. And if you’re lucky, the motif you love will be front and center! So, now that we’ve covered the different categories, let’s take a look at the patterns and which ones you should try to get your hands on.

Patterns

There are 1000 different patterns called seeds. A seed is the name given to the exact placement of motifs which are generally placed in tiers that range from tier 1 through tier 3. The tiers represent what is considered the best seed for each motif. To help you sort through everything, we’re going to break down each tier and list which skins you should keep an eye out for. First on our list is the paw patrol awp Golden Cat. Let’s get started!

Golden Cat

The Golden Cat motif is widely considered the best skin of the awp paw patterns. It’s not necessarily our favorite, but one can never argue statistics. It features just as the name suggests, a Golden Cat.

Tiers, placement, and best seeds:

• Tier 1: centered above the magazine / #41, #350
• Tier 2:  slightly off-center from the magazine top / #19, #35, #177, #531, #581, #624, #644, #675, #744
• Tier 3: near the trigger guard or forestock / #138, #192, #304, #321, #368, #393, #480, #493, #565, #741, #802, #807, #895, #919, #999

Best of the best: #41 (pictured)

Golden Cat with Knife

The Golden Cat with Knife awp paw patterns, to our surprise, as we like it a bit more, isn’t as popular as the ordinary Golden Cat. The golden cat is holding what looks like a short, sharp dagger.

Tiers, placement, and best seeds:

• Tier 1: placed perfectly above the magazine / #429, #926, #954
• Tier 2:  slightly off-center from the magazine top / #84, #339, #366, #472, #859, #864
• Tier 3: oddly enough, there aren’t any seeds that are considered tier 3.

best awp paw pattern: #212 (pictured)

Gold Grenade

The Gold Grenade motif features a cute little cat holding an equally cute, but more dangerous grenade. 

Tiers, placement, and best seeds:

• Tier 1: sits perfectly above the magazine / #429, #926, #954
• Tier 2: offset from the top of the magazine / #3, #4, #26, #38, #53, #63, #73, #78, #103, #122, #156, #158, #163, #182, #186, #216, #232, #234, #247, #270, #279, #307, #334, #347, #411, #430, #463, #467, #575, #749, #819, #891, #917, #952, #957, #961
• Tier 3: near the trigger guard or forestock / #138, #192, #304, #321, #368, #393, #480, #493, #565, #741, #802, #807, #895, #919, #999
• Tier 3: like the Golden Cat with Knife, the Gold Grenade motif doesn’t have a tier 3.

Best of the best: #429 (pictured)

Gas Mask

The Gas Mask motif might be our favorite. As the name suggests, it features a cat, we think, wearing a cool looking gas mask.

Tiers, placement, and best seeds:

• Tier 1: centered above the magazine / #29, #97, #685, #900
• Tier 2:  slightly off-center from the magazine top / #62, #75, #120
• Tier 3: near the trigger guard or forestock / #2, #32, #209, #291, #294, #458, #492, #566, #647, #916, #992

Best of the best: #29 (pictured)

Stoner Cat

The Stoner Cat paw patrol awp motif is a fan favorite for reasons, well, we can’t remember for some reason. It features cats with different shades of red eyes holding a smoke grenade.

Tiers, placement, and best seeds:

• Tier 1: centered above the magazine / #420, #788
• Tier 2:  slightly off-center from the magazine top / #19, #35, #177, #531, #581, #624, #644, #675, #744
• Tier 3: near the trigger guard or forestock / #187, #306

Best of the best: awp paw pattern 420 (pictured)

Pattern difference

The different patterns or seeds cover the skin according to an X and Y offset. The art map is shifted along the X and Y, meaning the motifs move up and down or to the left or right. The most coveted seeds are the ones that put beloved motifs up front and center. And, with 1000 different patterns, we’re sure you’ll be able to find something you love.

How to Get an AWP PAW?

You can get your hand on a paw patrol awp by purchasing and opening a Horizon Case. If you’re looking for a specific seed, it’s best to purchase the skin from a 3rd-party site or trading platform. And luckily for you, the skins are very reasonably priced.

How much does an AWP PAW cost?

The price of an AWP | PAW depends on several factors:

• Condition
• Float
• Availability
• And, of course, popularity.

However, taking all of those points into consideration, an AWP | PAW skin typically goes for a couple of bucks, all the way up to $30 for the best awp paw pattern. When you consider that extremely desirable AWP skins can go for over $10,000, that’s a steal. The price isn’t the only great thing about the collection.

Unlocking the AWP PAW: Float and Wear Values

The float ranges from 0.00 to 0.50. And because the AWP | PAW isn’t an expensive skin, you’ll want to try to find one with the lowest float possible. This will ensure that the design is vibrant and you’re able to see all of the wonderful motifs.

If you opt to try to get one through the Horizon Case, you’ll have to rely on luck.

Odds of Getting a AWP PAW

The odds of getting an AWP | PAW from the Horizon Case aren’t that good. It sits at roughly 3.2%. And only get worse if you’re hoping to get one of the best seeds. Odds for those can drop as low as 0.1%. Again, due to the prices, it’s likely best to grab the seed you want from a marketplace.

Future Market Value of AWP PAW

The future market value also depends on several factors:

• The availability of the Horizon Case.
• The popularity of the AWP | PAW collection itself.
• The seed rarity.
• External events like a pro using it in a major.

If you can find a nice skin for a decent low price, it might not be a bad idea to pick it up and sit on it for a while. A good option is to get the best AWP PAW pattern and wait. Who knows what will happen?

To Sum Up

Whether you like cats or dogs or both, the AWP | PAW skin collection is a cheap option for owning a decent skin. With 1000 different patterns available, it’s worth using this guide—or diving deeper into the Hellcase blog—before picking one up, as the skin you get could impact future value.Overall, we love the skins and even have a couple in our inventory. If you enjoyed reading about the AWP | PAW, you’ll want to check out some of our other content like tips for using AWP. Head over to Hellcase and start being entertained today!

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