Dragons Collection – The Younger Brothers of Dragon Lore That Chinese CS2 Fans Have Long Been Waiting For
The Dragons Collection concepts represent a fan-made vision of what a themed set of Eastern-style skins could look like. Workshop artists regularly return to the dragon motif, reinterpreting it through various artistic approaches — from classical Chinese painting to modern decorative art. Against the backdrop of ongoing discussions about a possible return of Cobblestone, such a collection would feel especially fitting and could easily take its place among the most memorable themed sets. Let’s dive in!
Dual Berettas | Dragon Duo
- by Kolotinskiy
This skin feels like an illustration of an ancient legend about two opposing elements sealed into metal. One pistol embodies a fire dragon — golden, radiant, with scales resembling carved imperial armor. The other is its icy twin, rendered in cool azure tones with soft glows and mystical patterns. The contrast is felt in everything: from the color palette to the character of the lines — one sharp and predatory, the other fluid and graceful. The work is clearly inspired by the aesthetics of fantasy sagas in the spirit of “Ice and Fire,” with the designer contrasting the elements not only through color but through the very forms of the dragons themselves.
Nova | Pangolin
- by Samolee
The standout feature of this piece is a meticulously detailed dragon skeleton stretched along the body of the shotgun. Vertebrae, ribs, and a skull are arranged with near-anatomical precision, creating the impression that the weapon was assembled from the remains of a mythical creature. The contrast between the black base and delicate lilac tones enhances the atmosphere of a mystical artifact. The artist’s thoughtfulness deserves special recognition: alongside the original version, they also prepared an alternative without the skull and skeleton — a “softer” design that complies with restrictions in the Chinese region, where such imagery is prohibited.
AK-47 | SAIBĀ ONI
- by kioShimyo
This skin feels like it flew straight in from a neon future where ancient myths were reborn as digital spirits. The dragon here is not a classic fantasy creature but a technological organism — its body assembled from geometric segments, neon lines, and fragments reminiscent of circuit boards and cybernetic panels. Vivid pink-crimson hues contrast with cold metallic details, creating the impression that the weapon is literally glowing with energy. The artist’s style balances traditional Asian symbolism with pure cyberpunk. The ornaments evoke both ancient patterns and futuristic interfaces, making the skin look like an artifact from an age yet to come.
M4A4 | DAMMAKARA
- by DoctorD
This skin looks like a relic from an ancient temple that somehow ended up in a special forces arsenal. The central body of the weapon is dominated by a majestic Eastern dragon drawn in a classical Asian style — with a long, sinuous body, sharp whiskers, and a predatory snarl. The palette combines gold, crimson, and faded ivory, evoking the feel of an ancient fresco painted directly onto metal. The artist’s handling of wear is particularly striking: the Battle-Scarred version looks not merely aged, but as though the weapon has passed through centuries of war and dynastic change. Cracks, scuffs, and muted colors reinforce the illusion of an antique artifact, turning an ordinary rifle into an object with a story — as if it was once held by a warrior of the imperial guard, and now continues its legend on CS2 servers.
AWP | FROSTLORE
- by ❄ARKO❄
A true winter cousin of Dragon Lore, as if created in a parallel universe where ice rules instead of fire. A snow-white base, a cold palette, and crystalline scales transform the dragon into a frost creature seemingly carved from ice. One detail that the artist themselves highlights is especially captivating — a thin layer of frost on the scope’s lens, adding a living, atmospheric quality to the sniper rifle. Notably, the community has long discussed the possible appearance of a winter version of Cobblestone. Against this backdrop, Frostlore looks not merely like a concept, but almost like a logical future addition to the game — after all, the legendary Dragon Lore deserves its own icy brother.
Desert Eagle | DRAGONBORN
- by HEWOK
This Deagle feels like a living Eastern legend coiled around the weapon in the form of a vibrant celestial dragon. The artist leaned into rich traditional tones and clean contours in the spirit of classical Asian illustration, making the skin look like a hand-painted scroll transferred onto metal. The standout feature is the iridescent scales: as the weapon moves, they catch the light and create a sense of depth rarely seen in skins before. The contrast of cool turquoise tones with warm red-orange accents enhances the effect of a living creature — as if the dragon is not painted on but truly moving along the body of the gun. The result is not just a themed skin, but a genuine visual animation.
Glock-18 | Spirit of Air
- by Mia
The first skin in the collection to move away from realism toward stylized illustration — and it does so with complete confidence. The artist chose a cartoonish approach with soft lines, flat colors, and expressive graphics. The contrast of cool sky-blue tones with bright fiery accents adds dynamism to the composition and emphasizes the elemental theme of air. This style is rarely seen among dragon skins, which is why Spirit of Air stands out not through detail but through its artistic character — light, expressive, and almost fairy-tale-like. It’s worth remembering that we once had the cartoon-style Doodle Lore, which took the community by storm before unfortunately being removed. Could this Glock-18 repeat that success?
MAC-10 | Copperwing
- by Blazer
In our view, the most striking skin in the entire collection. The dragon here evokes Smaug from The Hobbit — that same sense of greed, power, and ancient gold that permeates the entire design. The metallic copper tones create the effect of scorched scales, and the elongated form of the creature visually lengthens the weapon’s body, making the composition more dynamic. A particularly impressive detail is the strap — when inspecting the weapon, it sways like the living tail of a dragon, adding an animated expressiveness and the feeling that a mythical creature has truly coiled itself around the MAC-10.
USP-S | Dragon's Spirit
- by Bingus
The volumetric design details look remarkably natural and realistic — you get the impression you could feel the texture with your fingers, even looking through a screen. The artist chose the aesthetic of a carved lacquered artifact: the body is covered in an intricate relief of dragons, clouds, and floral ornaments rendered in a red-gold palette with dark accents. Thanks to careful imitation of depth and shadow, the skin looks not merely painted but literally carved from a decorative panel of an ancient temple.
Five-SeveN | Ink Bloom
- by seventeen
Let’s add a touch of delicacy to the collection — this skin looks as though it were painted with ink on porcelain. A cool white-lilac base creates the feel of fine ceramic, across which an elegant dragon winds, rendered in the style of traditional Eastern graphic art. Its scales are drawn with the finest brushstrokes, while red cherry blossom petals scattered across the body add lightness and poetry to the composition. The contrast between the soft background and the rich violet details of the pistol makes the design especially harmonious: it looks not aggressive, but refined — like a weapon created by an artist, not a gunsmith.
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