Rich/Poor Inventory in CS2: Expensive and Cheap Black Sets for Any Budget! Style is Everything!
Black color in CS2 is about style, status, and versatility. In this article, we’ve compiled two sets in black theme: budget and premium. We’ll analyze skins for popular weapons, compare them by aesthetics and price to understand whether it’s worth paying extra for premium or if the budget option can deliver the right vibe just as well. Let’s go!
Gloves + Knife
Budget:
- Broken Fang Gloves | Unhinged + Shadow Daggers | Vanilla ($339.38)
Broken Fang Gloves | Unhinged is a bold combination of black-gray snake leather with metal spikes and the Operation Broken Fang logo. They look aggressive and modern, setting the tone for the entire set. Shadow Daggers | Vanilla enhance this vibe: their blades and handles are completely covered in black matte paint without unnecessary patterns. Simplicity and brutality in one package. This duo costs little but looks much more expensive than its price – perfect for those who want to make a statement without big expenses.
Premium:
- Driver Gloves | Black Tie + Bayonet | Black Laminate ($855.01)
Driver Gloves | Black Tie is elegance in its purest form. Black leather with a checkered suede pattern on the outside combines with white inserts on the inside, creating a classic black-and-white contrast. Bayonet | Black Laminate complements this style: the matte black blade and handle made of dark and light wood species look noble and prestigious. For full immersion in the look, we recommend taking an agent with white sleeves – this adds sophistication and makes the set perfect for those who value restrained luxury.
What to choose?
The budget set is about boldness and brutality, perfect for those who want to stand out with character. The premium option is more about status and elegance, with a slight touch of arrogance. The price difference is noticeable but not critical. If you’re about bright vibes and aggression – take the budget. If refined luxury is important – premium is your choice.
USP-S
Budget:
- USP-S | Ticket to Hell (Factory New, $2.01)
USP-S | Ticket to Hell is a true gem of the budget set. The black body is decorated with white inscriptions, barcodes, QR codes, and graphic elements, including a mouth with sharp teeth above the grip. This isn’t just a skin, but a whole story in black-and-white palette, with modern design and easter eggs. One of the best USP-S skins in the game that perfectly fits into the black set and sets the style for pennies.
Premium:
- USP-S | Dark Water (Minimal Wear, $136.69)
USP-S | Dark Water is status and history. The chromed body with an abstract pattern of wavy gray lines looks restrained and expensive. The skin appeared back in 2014, which adds value in the eyes of true connoisseurs. This isn’t just a skin, but a symbol of the CS:GO era that still looks relevant today.
What to choose?
Honestly, the budget USP-S | Ticket to Hell wins in style and charisma. Its modern design and detail make it the star of the set. The premium option is good for status, but if you’re about style, not showing off, take Ticket to Hell and don’t look back.
Glock-18
Budget:
- Glock-18 | Wraiths (Factory New, $1.91)
Glock-18 | Wraiths is a combination of mystique and style. The slide is covered with engraving of ghost faces, while the rest of the body is uniformly black. An interesting detail is the mint outline inside the front sight, which adds contrast and perfectly matches the spikes and snake scales of budget gloves. For such a price, it’s just a find.
Premium:
- Glock-18 | Dragon Tattoo (Factory New, $146.90)
Glock-18 | Dragon Tattoo is elegance with a touch of rebellion. The slide is decorated with gray metallic paint and a Chinese dragon tattoo in traditional style. A skin from 2014, like USP-S | Dark Water, carries history and status. It reminds you of a girl at a social event hiding a tattoo under her dress – tattoos that ladies don’t wear, but real rebels prefer.
What to choose?
The budget Glock is good, and the choice of black skins for it is really large. But Dragon Tattoo is the case when it’s worth investing. Its design catches the eye and adds sophistication to the set. Start with budget, but strive for premium.
AK-47
Budget:
- AK-47 | Slate (Field-Tested, $5.62)
AK-47 | Slate is pure classic. The completely black body with textured inserts on the handguard, magazine, and grip looks stylish and strict. For its price, this is a skin that looks more expensive than it costs and perfectly fits into the black set.
Premium:
- AK-47 | Redline (Field-Tested, $49.29)
AK-47 | Redline adds a carbon pattern and bright red lines to the black base. It’s like Slate’s older brother, with a more expensive and modern vibe. Plus, you can find versions with rare stickers on the marketplace that will enhance the skin’s status.
What to choose?
Slate is minimalism and style for pennies. Redline is its improved version with upgrades and various accents. If you have enough laconicism, take Slate. If you want to add fire – Redline.
M4A1-S
Budget:
- M4A1-S | Basilisk (Field-Tested, $8.90)
M4A1-S | Basilisk is about details. The unpainted body with basilisk engraving perfectly matches the snake theme of budget gloves. The skin looks stylish and organic in the set, adding character for a modest price.
Premium:
- M4A1-S | Dark Water (Minimal Wear, $132.02)
The chromed Dark Water body with wavy gray lines and black barrel is elegance and status. Like its USP-S counterpart, this is a skin with history that emphasizes the premium nature of the set.
What to choose?
The budget Basilisk fits perfectly into the set thanks to its combination with gloves, so here we would base our choice on your gloves.
M4A4
Budget:
- M4A4 | Magnesium (Minimal Wear, $0.80)
M4A4 | Magnesium is about futuristic yet very simple style. The dark gray body with white flame tongues and carbon inserts looks cool and modern. An excellent option for those who want maximum style for minimum money.
Premium:
- M4A4 | The Coalition (Field-Tested, $56.46)
The black body of M4A4 | The Coalition is decorated with a golden geometric pattern and blue accents. The leather grip with embossing adds premium feel. The golden elements slightly go beyond the black theme but emphasize status.
What to choose?
Magnesium is closer to the black theme and wins on price. The Coalition looks expensive, but the golden accents can be distracting. In this set, it’s better to stay with Magnesium and spend the budget on other skins.
AWP
Budget:
- AWP | Elite Build (Field-Tested, $25.18)
AWP | Elite Build is a gray body with abstract camouflage pattern and beige accents. Not the cheapest option, but its design is so legendary for the old community that not including it would be a crime.
Premium:
- AWP | Graphite (Factory New, $223.00)
AWP | Graphite is the pinnacle of black style. The chromed body with geometric pattern of gray polygons looks like it’s carved from black stone. This is an elite skin that sets the tone for the entire set.
What to choose?
Graphite is chic, but the price bites. Elite Build is good and accessible, and there are enough alternatives for the budget set. If budget allows, take Graphite – it’s worth it. If not, Elite Build won’t let you down.
Conclusion: Budget or Premium?
- Budget set – $383.80
- Premium set – $1599.37
A black set is always about balance between style and status. Budget options deliver powerful vibes for small money, while premium ones add polish and history. The choice depends on your character and wallet. Boldness or luxury? It’s up to you!
