Best CS2 Black Loadout

Over the years, the CS cosmetics market has grown to become so extensive that any player can find skins to reflect their playstyle, taste, and mood. Today, we’re going to discuss items that will perfectly fit a black CS2 loadout. You may notice that the skins on our list are not entirely black, as the few true mono-colored pieces currently available in the game tend to be bland and unimpressive. Instead, we’ve decided to focus on more visually interesting skins that will nonetheless fit your black-themed CS2 loadout to a tee. Here, we’re going to showcase the items, discuss their prices, and outline our reasoning for the inclusion of each skin. So, without further ado, let’s jump straight into it.

Please note that the prices mentioned are current as of June 2024 and may change over time.

Pistols

Desert Eagle | Conspiracy

Desert Eagle | Conspiracy is a timeless classic that easily stands out even among the best black skins in CS2. The pistol features several golden lines on an otherwise completely black frame, making the composition look exquisite and refined. It’s a must-have for any full-black CS2 loadout.

Price: $4.55 (FT) — $7.03 (FN)

StatTrak: $11.02 (FT) — $20.25 (FN)

Desert Eagle | Blaze

Another legendary item with a well-deserved reputation. However, due to the skin’s high price Desert Eagle | Blaze is not something you’ll see in every loadout. The handle side of this pistol is full-black, and the front part has a flaming pattern artwork reminiscent of deagles’ incredible firepower.

Price: $543.00 (MW) — $535.00 (FN)

Desert Eagle | Hypnotic

The final Desert Eagle on our list features a hypnotic black spiral on top of a classic silver frame. Just don’t get too distracted by the spiral in your games, it’s meant for your opponents!

Price: $88.17 (MW) — $81.06 (FN)

StatTrak: $150.27 (MW) — $129.98 (FN)

USP-S | Torque

The next skin on our list is USP-S | Torque. The designers behind this pretty pistol did a good job blending black and white elements with bright yellow accents, giving the pistol some cool sporty vibes. Moreover, USP-S | Torque is surprisingly cheap for an item with such impressive visuals. There is honestly no reason not to get one for your full-black CS2 loadout.

Price: $1.20 (BS) — $1.21 (FN)

StatTrak: $2.14 (BS) — $3.16 (FN)

USP-S | Dark Water

Coming from the first-ever CS:GO case, USP-S | Dark Water is a forefather of all the black skins released later. Its design is quite simple: a basic USP-S with an abstract black pattern and some gray elements mixed in. However, the skin makes your USP-S look like a custom weapon from the armory of some seasoned CT veteran. The fact that USP-S | Dark Water’s lowest float is Minimal Wear instead of Factory New further complements this rugged aesthetic.

Price: $74.40 (FT) — $71.59 (MW)

StatTrak: $96.27 (FT) — $120.00 (MW)

Tec-9 | Isaac

Tec-9 is one of the symbols of the American hip-hop culture. Aggressive full clip unloads will also say a lot about the gun’s owner attitude. Do you remember the Redman’s line “I walk around the streets with a black TEC-9”? Re definitely had a Tec-9 | Isaac in his loadout.

Price: $1.61 (BS) — $8.4 (FN)

StatTrak: $1.44 (BS) — $19.42 (FN)

Mid-Tier Weapons

Nova | Caged Steel

We’re moving to mid-tier weapons, and the first one in this category is an absolute beauty. It’s a shame this gun is not in meta, for Nova | Caged Steel is an excellent addition to any black loadout for CS2. A circular camo pattern on top of a silver base makes this shotgun look like a pricey jewel. And guess what—its actual price will make you laugh.

Price: $0.05 (FT) — $0.09 (FN)

MAC-10 | Ultraviolet

Despite its name, MAC-10 | Ultraviolet is easily one of the best black CS2 skins. Its minimalistic design somehow adds a futuristic flare to your gameplay with all the neon-purple details. With MAC-10 | Ultraviolet equipped, your bullets go faster, hit harder, and always strike the target (or at least that's how using this gun feels). Besides,  its price is relatively low for a top-notch skin like this.

Price: $1.17 (BS) — $24.01 (FN)

StatTrak: $1.21 (BS) — $69.31 (FN)

Rifles

SSG 08 | Slashed

Using SSG 08 | Slashed feels like handling a fierce beast. This sniper rifle comes with a bright orange striped pattern on top of a black base, like a reverse tiger. It’s a skin for the hunters who are ready to wait patiently in cover to strike the enemies when they least expect it.

Price: $1.67 (BS) — $1.79 (FT)

StatTrak: $1.35 (BS) — $1.58 (FT)

M4A1-S | Nitro

This skin is quite straightforward; it’s not rare, looks simple, and does not have a unique story behind it. However, with on-point addition of tangerine elements to a full-black rifle frame, M4A1-S | Nitro is still one of the most impressive skins on our list. It’s not messy in a sense many modern skins are, yet it’s far from vanilla—a perfect option for those who want to spice up their looks just a little bit.

Price: $0.19 (BS) — $3.93 (FN)

StatTrak: $320.88 (FT) — $25,000 (FN)

AWP | Redline

AWP | Redline is a sharp-looking sniper rifle with thin red stripes piercing a black fiber pattern. This design looks very aggressive, which is very fitting for this deadly weapon—one bullet can pierce you, leaving the vital organs bleeding.

Price: $40.92 (WW) — $55.00 (MW)

StatTrak: $103.00 (WW) — $108.53 (WW)

AK-47 | Slate

Now moving on to the good old AK, (arguably) the best gun in the game. Slate skin is something we simply couldn't leave out of our list (although you probably already guessed you would see it here). Black as night, this design is extremely popular among the T players of all levels. No patterns, no artwork, just a straight-to-the-point classic rifle that never disappoints.

Price: $1.71 (BS) — $8.04 (FN)

StatTrak: $6.17 (BS) — $29.90 (FN)

AK-47 | Vulcan

AK-47 | Vulcan, on the other hand, comes with all kinds of stylish additions on top of a black base. There are stripes, corners, rounded figures, light blue and white elements, and different shades of gray. All of these complement the main black footing to conclude a legendary futuristic skin that will make you feel like having an aimbot at all times.

Price: $71.22 (BS) — $660.81 (FN)

StatTrak: $120.50 (BS) — $1,252.48 (FN)

Knives

Shadow Daggers | Vanilla

Vanilla Shadow Daggers are among the top black skins in CS2 for all the same reasons as AK-47 | Slate. They are so black and clean that you can almost feel how sharp they are—almost like volcanic glass, obsidian. Definitely an excellent option for the best black loadout in CS2. If you have a pair of these, slicing through any opposition won’t be a problem.

Price: $116.99

StatTrak: $139.99

Butterfly Knife | Night

Another great full-black knife, Night comes with a matte effect, which makes its inspection animation look especially cool. Unlike most butterfly knives, Night looks extremely realistic, which is exactly what you want to see in a black-themed collection.

Price: $584.29 (BS) — $1,471.26 (FN)

StatTrak: $633.17 (BS) — $859.99 (MW)

Gloves

Sport Gloves | Nocts

Finally, let’s see what gloves options CS has to offer for your full-black CS2 loadout. The first thing that comes to mind is Sport Gloves | Nocts. These stylish, full-black items are made of durable synthetic materials to ensure that carrying guns and shooting are as comfortable as possible—definitely a go-to for those who value minimalism.

Price: $243.44 (BS) — $2,251.50 (FN)

As you can see, there are plenty of unique skins to construct a great black loadout in CS2. Besides, they often come in different variations. So, even if you don’t seek minimalism or realism, you can refer to our article to explore options for the best black loadout in Counter-Strike 2. Feel free to comment on which skins you like and which ones you find overrated. Stay tuned!