AWP "POP" Pattern Guide & Tierlist

An extremely in-depth pattern guide and tierlist for the AWP | "POP"

Intro

The AWP | "POP" has surprisingly been one of the most commonly requested guides I have been repeatedly asked to make for the community! I think what makes this AWP so popular is it's relative affordability combined with amount of unique patterns available. I spent a LOT of time on this guide - so I hope it will serve the community well!

Obviously there is a large level of objectivity that must be acknowledged in regards to "tierlists" and I am not claiming that my opinion is the be-all-end-all in regards to the tier ranking - as everyone will have their own opinions and preferences. However, I have spent at least 35 or so hours making this guide over the past few weeks and have manually inspected all 1000 patterns to break them into categories and tiers - so I have seen my fair share of "POP" patterns.

Pattern Categories Explained

To begin, I sorted through every single "POP" pattern available to manually to pick out the top BTA (Better Than Average) patterns.

For this guide, I decided that using "in-game" screenshots like I usually do - would not be the best option because the AWP's "inspect" animation does not give a really clear image of the entire gun. Instead - I decided to use CSMoney's "Wiki" page to generated .png images that give a much clearer view of the pattern.

I then entered the top patterns into a spreadsheet and sorted / grouped them into categories based on the pattern categories I found. These are the patterns that I came up with:

"упражнят" Patterns

These are the patterns that feature the phrase "упражнят" in a grey circle on two different locations on the gun. These patterns are ranked higher based upon how centered the main section is and how much of the second circle is showing on the stock.

Example "упражнят" Pattern (#340)

 
 
 

MAX WHITE Patterns

These are the patterns that have the most surface area of white - although, the more desirable ones are not based purely on surface area, but also how "level" or "horizontal" the pattern is.

Example "Max White" Pattern (#87)
 
 
 

"bcя" Patterns

These are the patterns that feature the letters "bcя" on a white background. Because of how much white there is on these patterns - there is some crossover patterns from the "Max White" section. This section is broken up into 2 categories: "Body" and "Stock" Positions based on where the "bcя" is located. The higher ranked patterns are generally the patterns that are most centered in their respective section of the AWP.

Example Body "bcя" Pattern (#382)
 
 
 

Example Stock "bcя" Pattern (#141)
 
 
 

"Hж6" Patterns

These are the patterns that feature the phrase "Hж6" on a black background. Similar to the "bcя" patterns - this section is also broken up into categories: "Body" "Stock" Positions as well as a third category - "Double 'Hж6' Patterns" based on where the "Hж6" is located. The higher ranked patterns are generally the patterns that are most "level" (horizontally) and centered in their respective section of the AWP.

Example Body "Hж6" Pattern (#807) 
 
 


Example Stock "Hж6" Pattern (#179) 
 
 



Example Double "Hж6" Pattern (#41) 
 
 

CHECKERBOARD Patterns

These are the patterns that feature a bunch of small squares that make up a sort of "checkerboard" pattern. These patterns are ranked higher based on how centered the main checkerboard section is on the body of the gun.

Example "Checkerboard" Pattern (#873)
 
 
 

CURVED RETRO SPECTRUM Patterns

This category includes various patterns that have the curved "rainbow" of stripes that are bent around in various interesting ways. I named them "Retro Spectrum" because they reminded me of the similarities to the VHS / Camera logos and marketing of the 1970s-1980s. These patterns are not really "ranked" because of how much personal preference plays into it. These patterns will probably not incur a lot (if any) overpay - but they are definitely unique!

Example "Retro Spectrum" Pattern (#403)
 
 
 

STRAIGHT RETRO SPECTRUM Patterns

Similar to the "Curved" Retro Spectrum patterns - these include the rainbow stripes as well. However, these are the patterns that are just straight lines as opposed to the more curved "rainbow" designs of the "curved" category.

Example "Striped" Pattern (#491)
 
 
 

PICASSO Patterns

I thought I should make a small category for these patterns because of how few of them actually exist. These are the patterns that resemble Pablo Picasso's Cubism paintings. I don't expect these to be very popular - but they are very unique and would work very well in a loadout that features the AK-47 "Leet Museo." These are generally ranked higher according to how "level" the pattern is horizontally.

Example "Picasso" Pattern (#344)
 
 
 

VERTICAL Patterns

These are the patterns that simply have the most vertical layouts. These are very niche - but there may be some cool things you could do with sticker crafts - so I thought they were worth including. These patterns are ranked based on how vertically "level" the art is.

Example "Vertical" Pattern #763
 
 
 

SUS Patterns

Finally, I had to include these "meme" patterns because of how popular they have become - due in large part to them being featured on social media and youtube by collectors. These are the patterns that look like they have characters from "Among Us" on the front strap-mount section of the gun. Most of these have already been discovered - but I did find a few new ones that were not included in other people's lists. These are VERY subjective, based on what each person "sees" so take these with a grain of salt - but they DO incur overpay! There are 4 separate color "SUS" patterns Blue, Purple, Red and White.

Example Blue "SUS" Pattern #951
 
 
 


Example Purple "SUS" Pattern #209
 
 
 


Example Red "SUS" Pattern #206
 
 
 


Example White"SUS" Pattern #747 
 


 
Note: There are a few patterns that fit into multiple categories, however I will generally put them into the category that they fit best into (with a few exceptions.)

"упражнят" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

These are the patterns that feature the phrase "упражнят" in a grey circle on two different locations on the gun. These patterns are ranked higher based upon how centered the main section is and how much of the second circle is showing on the stock.

TIER 1

Pattern #340
 
Pattern #48
 
Pattern #5

Pattern #16

Pattern #770

Pattern #972
 
 

TIER 2

Pattern #578
 
Pattern #728
 
Pattern #764

Pattern #213

Pattern #858

Pattern #281
 
Pattern #994
 
Pattern #112 
 

TIER 3

Pattern #125
 
Pattern #876
 
Pattern #632
 
Pattern #766
 
Pattern #14
 
Pattern #60

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

29, 30, 34, 94, 129, 138, 142, 152, 182, 221, 405, 500, 637, 702, 773, 785, 791, 818, 826, 838

"Max White" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

These are the patterns that have the most surface area of white - although, the more desirable ones are not based purely on surface area, but also how "level" or "horizontal" the pattern is.

TIER 1

Pattern #87
 
Pattern #911
 
Pattern #636

Pattern #651

Pattern #910
 
 

TIER 2

Pattern #517
 
Pattern #856
 
Pattern #914

Pattern #834

Pattern #205 
 

TIER 3

Pattern #925
 
Pattern #712
 
Pattern #46
 
Pattern #422
 
Pattern #824

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

19, 31, 46, 52, 55, 55, 69, 76, 79, 119, 130, 173, 181, 209, 210, 227, 234, 251, 295, 314, 466, 495, 542, 617, 647, 653, 762, 762, 782, 801, 801, 832, 839, 840, 874, 880, 883, 891, 938, 963

"bcя" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

These are the patterns that feature the letters "bcя" on a white background. Because of how much white there is on these patterns - there is some crossover patterns from the "Max White" section. This section is broken up into 2 categories: "Body" and "Stock" Positions based on where the "bcя" is located. The higher ranked patterns are generally the patterns that are most centered in their respective section of the AWP.

BODY POSITION Patterns

Pattern #382
 
Pattern #955
 
Pattern #191

Pattern #513

Pattern #666
 
Pattern #946

Pattern #179

Pattern #518
 
Pattern #201
 
Pattern #825

Pattern #747

Pattern #981
 
Pattern #703

Pattern #751

Pattern #827
 
 

STOCK POSITION Patterns

Pattern #141
 
Pattern #73
 
Pattern #798

Pattern #136

Pattern #103

Pattern #324

Pattern #478
 
Pattern #943

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

19, 31, 46, 52, 55, 55, 69, 76, 79, 119, 130, 173, 181, 209, 210, 227, 234, 251, 295, 314, 466, 495, 542, 617, 647, 653, 762, 762, 782, 801, 801, 832, 839, 840, 874, 880, 883, 891, 938, 963

"Hж6" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

These are the patterns that feature the phrase "Hж6" on a black background. Similar to the "bcя" patterns - this section is also broken up into categories: "Body" "Stock" Positions as well as a third category - "Double 'Hж6' Patterns" based on where the "Hж6" is located. The higher ranked patterns are generally the patterns that are most "level" (horizontally) and centered in their respective section of the AWP.

BODY POSITION Patterns

Pattern #807
 
Pattern #111
 
Pattern #376

Pattern #211

Pattern #597
 
Pattern #224

Pattern #289

Pattern #70

Pattern #901

Pattern #223
 
 

STOCK POSTITION Patterns

Pattern #179
 
Pattern #955
 
Pattern #191

Pattern #513

Pattern #893

Pattern #906

Pattern #257
 
Pattern #379
 
Pattern #586
 
Pattern #762
 
Pattern #145
 
Pattern #871
 
Pattern #255 
 

DOUBLE "Hж6" Patterns

Pattern #41
 
Pattern #897
 
Pattern #961
 
Pattern #575
 
Pattern #468
 
Pattern #639
 
Pattern #936
 
Pattern #396

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

47, 53, 75, 97, 100, 115, 155, 157, 158, 161, 166, 171, 181, 186, 245, 273, 276, 285, 293, 361, 386, 420, 440, 462, 548, 603, 648, 654, 689, 715, 734, 783, 786, 800, 811,821, 837, 842, 863, 872, 882, 884, 898, 902, 905, 921, 929, 942, 952, 968, 992

"Checkerboard" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

These are the patterns that feature a bunch of small squares that make up a sort of "checkerboard" pattern. These patterns are ranked higher based on how centered the main checkerboard section is on the body of the gun.

TIER 1

Pattern #873
 
Pattern #780
 
Pattern #493

Pattern #545

Pattern #931
 
Pattern #761

Pattern #412

Pattern #457

Pattern #8
 
 

TIER 2

Pattern #930
 
Pattern #909
 
Pattern #593

Pattern #705

Pattern #448

Pattern #378

Pattern #958
 
Pattern #736
 
Pattern #150 
 

TIER 3

Pattern #590
 
Pattern #583
 
Pattern #337
 
Pattern #454
 
Pattern #452
 
Pattern #988
 
Pattern #966
 
Pattern #206
 
Pattern #216

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

37, 44, 49, 74, 89, 107, 109, 159, 256, 306, 309, 398, 407, 408, 418, 449, 450, 471, 489, 526, 530, 536, 559, 579, 582, 622, 668, 672, 719, 721, 767, 775, 777, 787, 795, 810, 846, 849, 866, 875, 953

"Circle" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

TIER 1

Pattern #517
 
Pattern #389
 
Pattern #566

Pattern #993

Pattern #261
 
Pattern #81
 
 

TIER 2

Pattern #837
 
Pattern #510
 
Pattern #862

Pattern #829 
 

TIER 3

Pattern #654
 
Pattern #458
 
Pattern #533
 
Pattern #878

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

144, 165, 278, 445, 507, 508, 511, 519, 524, 544, 670, 711, 724, 752, 755, 814, 867, 938, 959, 974

"Curved Retro Spectrum" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

This category includes various patterns that have the curved "rainbow" of stripes that are bent around in various interesting ways. I named them "Retro Spectrum" because they reminded me of the similarities to the VHS / Camera logos and marketing of the 1970s-1980s. These patterns are not really "ranked" because of how much personal preference plays into it. These patterns will probably not incur a lot (if any) overpay - but they are definitely unique!

TIER 1

Pattern #403
 
Pattern #105 This pattern was found on 6/24/22 by IV
 
Pattern #602
 
Pattern #805

Pattern #809

Pattern #473
 
 

TIER 2

Pattern #354
 
Pattern #941
 
Pattern #656

Pattern #614

Pattern #252

Pattern #976 
 

TIER 3

Pattern #631
 
Pattern #332
 
Pattern #465
 
Pattern #971
 
Pattern #393
 
Pattern #372

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

195, 197, 198, 317, 463, 529, 531, 547, 715, 717, 753, 854, 869, 986

"Straight Retro Spectrum" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

Similar to the "Curved" Retro Spectrum patterns - these include the rainbow stripes as well. However, these are the patterns that are just straight lines as opposed to the more curved "rainbow" designs of the "curved" category.

TIER 1

Pattern #960
 
Pattern #431
 
Pattern #491

Pattern #904

Pattern #514

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

"Picasso" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

I thought I should make a small category for these patterns because of how few of them actually exist. These are the patterns that resemble Pablo Picasso's Cubism paintings. I don't expect these to be very popular - but they are very unique and would work very well in a loadout that features the AK-47 "Leet Museo." These are generally ranked higher according to how "level" the pattern is horizontally.

TIER 1

Pattern #344
 
Pattern #126
 
Pattern #146

Pattern #230

Pattern #649
 
Pattern #607

Pattern #621

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

"Vertical" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

These are the patterns that simply have the most vertical layouts. These are very niche - but there may be some cool things you could do with sticker crafts - so I thought they were worth including. These patterns are ranked based on how vertically "level" the art is.

TIER 1

Pattern #763
 
Pattern #93
 
Pattern #326

Pattern #520

Pattern #341
 
Pattern #348

Pattern #292

Pattern #380
 
 

TIER 2

Pattern #521
 
Pattern #742
 
Pattern #714

Pattern #428

Pattern #147

Pattern #793

Pattern #832
 
Pattern #874
 
Pattern #356 
 

TIER 3

Pattern #664
 
Pattern #494
 
Pattern #975
 
Pattern #653

OTHER BTA PATTERNS

329, 459, 539, 561, 655, 683, 997

"SUS" Patterns

These patterns are ordered from BEST (at the top) to WORST (at the bottom)

Please note that I have only added the best patterns for each category to the tierlist. Any other patterns that did NOT make it into the top tiers but are BTA (Better Than Average) will be lisited numerically at the bottom of each category.

I had to include these "meme" patterns because of how popular they have become - due in large part to them being featured on social media and youtube by collectors. These are the patterns that look like they have characters from "Among Us" on the front strap-mount section of the gun. Most of these have already been discovered - but I did find a few new ones that were not included in other people's lists. These are VERY subjective, based on what each person "sees" so take these with a grain of salt - but they DO incur overpay! There are 4 separate color "SUS" patterns Blue, Purple, Red and White.

RED SUS Patterns

Pattern #206 
Pattern #826
 
Pattern #373

Pattern #897

Pattern #866
 
 

BLUE SUS Pattern

Pattern #951 
 

PURPLE SUS Pattern

Pattern #209 
 

WHITE SUS Patterns

Pattern #747
 
Pattern #825
 
Pattern #201
 
Pattern #981
 
Pattern #266
 
Pattern #378
 
Pattern #146
 
Pattern #845

Conclusion

Thanks for taking the time to read my guide! I hope it will help everyone to find a "POP" AWP pattern that suits them! Let me know if the comments what your favorite pattern is!

Personally, my favorite patterns are:

#191 because it features all 3 "words" in very neat positioning!


and #87 because of how unique it is!


If you appreciate the excruciating amount of long and boring work that went into this guide I would really appreciate a follow on Twitter or just leave a like, review or "Steam Award" on this guide so more people can find it! <3

CptnKraken out!

Special thanks to CS.Money for use of their pattern Wiki!

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[johnykouk]

pattern 924 sus pattern missed, could be updated

[h0n3st666]

hello, i have 340 MW, how much for him?

[DeathKnight]

Hello everybody!
I am taking offers on a POP AWP.
Pattern: 258;
Factory New (0.061).

[RADAR®]

I have a #520 Pattern one wonder how much it cost?

[marvelous]

i have tons of awp pop patterns so check them in my inv out if u want them (trading)

[IV4N]

I have a pattern 636 in my inventory

[aLab]

Please include in Picasso, Pattern 688.

[Vosh]

[Egzonik]

Did you know how much is 807 ft Worth?

[CptnKraken]

The guide has been updated today (4/14/23) with a new pattern found by community!
- Pattern #105 (found by IV)
Thank you for bringing this to my attention!