The Best Black Inventory in CS2
A well-selected inventory in Counter-Strike is like a properly chosen outfit for a dress code event. Today, let’s consider the timeless “classic” – a black suit with a white shirt. Such associations come to mind when seeing these “strict” and minimalist solutions on CS2 servers. In this compilation, we’ll explain how to pass any “face-control” and look “expensive” while spending a reasonable amount of money.
★ Shadow Daggers | Vanilla
- StatTrak Vanilla – $203
- Vanilla – $153
For the knife slot, we recommend looking at Shadow Daggers without any coloring. In their default state, they have a deep black color and look very stylish for their cost. This is one of the best options for the model and to some extent, it’s unique because there are simply no other fully black knives in the game. Besides their unique black coloring as Vanilla, these knives have a small glitch. When switching from another weapon, the crosshair of the Shadow Daggers jerks slightly and only returns to its original position after some time. Also, when you attack an opponent with the right mouse button, there’s a slight “kickback” sensation. It’s believed that it’s because of these nuances that this model is one of the cheapest in the game. However, that doesn’t concern us much, as the main focus for us today is the color scheme and appearance, and various nuances only add charm to the gameplay. By the way, knives without paint do not have any wear and tear and are only sold in one quality. This is another reason to choose this option.
★ Driver Gloves | Black Tie
- Factory new – $2000
- Minimal wear – $830
- Well-worn – $200
- Field-tested – $250
- Battle Scarred – $140
Our black suit with a white shirt wouldn’t be complete without a classic black tie. The skin’s name leaves us no alternative when choosing gloves for our set. Leather driver gloves with a slight glossy effect and contrasting white color on the inside. It’s a splendid solution that perfectly complements and accentuates all the black skins in today’s selection. For such a cool solution, you’ll have to pay decently and not skimp on the “Minimal wear” version. In this quality, the gloves truly stand out from their cheaper counterparts. Since we saved a bit on the knife, this pair will be quite budget-friendly overall. If you want to save even more, try finding them in “Field-tested” condition with a float of 1.7 and below.
Glock-18 | Dragon Tattoo
- Factory new – $94
- Minimal wear – $113
A skin from the very first case in CS:GO. Like many weapons from that case, it’s quite expensive but only comes in two quality variants. Thanks to this, the appearance of the weapon raises no questions. The minimalist design and neat depiction of a dragon tattoo in the traditional Asian style emphasize the severity of our set. The model is quite rare and is found in the inventories of old and experienced players.
USP-S | Ticket to Hell
- Factory new – $2
- Minimal wear – $0.8
- Well-worn – $0.5
- Field-tested – $0.3
- Battle Scarred – $0.25
To diversify our concept a bit and balance the total amount, let’s add the USP-S Ticket to Hell. The skin looks very modern and immediately became popular among players. With its appearance and low cost, this pistol can be considered one of the best choices among USP-S in the entire game. Considering its black color with white inscriptions and original images, we couldn’t choose anything else. The skin’s drawings are filled with meaning and various references. For example, the QR code leads to the Steam workshop page where the author’s works of this masterpiece are located.
AWP | Black Nile
- Factory new – $6
- Minimal wear – $3
- Well-worn – $2.5
- Field-tested – $1.75
- Battle Scarred – $2.3
The choice of AWP is not quite obvious, but in terms of price and our request, it fits perfectly into this selection. The item is from the Anubis collection and was added to the game not so long ago (April 2023). The black base texture somewhat resembles wood, while the silver patterns simulate the Nile River flowing along the base of the sniper rifle. The unique float adjustment makes us opt for the “Factory New” quality to avoid getting the “brownish” version. Considering the low cost of $6, it’s not a critical issue, and if you want to splurge and diversify the black theme, you can go for the souvenir version with golden stickers.
AK-47 | Slate
- Factory new – $10
- Minimal wear – $4
- Well-worn – $2.2
- Field-tested – $2.2
- Battle Scarred – $2.3
If you still want to diversify the black theme but don’t want to overpay, then the AK-47 Black Gloss is the perfect solution. Since its appearance, the skin immediately caught the attention and is in the inventories of many players. The completely black design became the perfect “canvas” for stickers as it has no additional elements. Over 80 percent of this model on the trading platform is sold with applied stickers. You’ll surely find an option to your liking and get rid of any unnecessary overpayments. The skin’s appearance practically doesn’t change with wear, so you can choose any specimen you like. We’ll take this skin without any stickers because we don’t need them today.
M4A4 | The Coalition
- Factory new – $500
- Minimal wear – $70
- Well-worn – $15
- Field-tested – $30
- Battle Scarred – $10
At first glance, this skin predominantly features golden tones, but there’s more black here. Besides, the combination of gold and black is also a kind of classic. Moreover, this skin has an interesting story. The weapon is in the Train 2021 collection, but after its release, the eponymous map was removed from the competitive map pool. This affected the rarity and cost of the device. However, six months later, one of the users discovered that the skin’s appearance stylistically resembles the design of the largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Such an informational occasion significantly raised the initial value several times, and some owners managed to earn quite well. It’s cool when besides the appearance, the item has some history. Let’s boldly add it to the black set.
M4A1-S | Dark Water
- Factory new – $137
- Minimal wear – $133
However, if it’s extremely important for you to have a completely black skin, you can opt for the M4A1-S. Another representative from the first case in CS:GO to this day. The M4A1-S Dark Water is quite rare in the game. You’ll definitely surprise allies and opponents on the server. The rarity of the skin is explained not only by its presence in the very first case in the game. This item is used in crafts to obtain the AK-47 Surface Hardening. Therefore, buying this skin can be not only an excellent solution for a black set but also a stable investment.
When assembling this inventory, pay attention to our advice to achieve the optimal balance between appearance and cost. The difference between Factory New and Battle Scarred versions is quite significant.
The most expensive version of the inventory will cost $2952, while the cheapest will be $534.