With hundreds of skins in CS2, it’s easy to get spoiled for choice when putting together your perfect inventory. For some, committing their loadout to a specific theme makes it easier to narrow down these skins, especially when working on a budget. The CS2 black and white loadout is popular for this exact reason – there are plenty of options, and it’s very easy to do this for quite cheap.
To prove it, I’ve put together the best CS2 black and white loadout, with each skin costing $20 or less. You don’t have to break the bank to have a cohesive inventory that catches your teammates by surprise on the server.
AK-47 Slate (Minimal Wear)
- AK-47 Slate Price (Minimal Wear): $16
- Release Date: May 3rd, 2021
- Case: Snakebite Case
For any CS2 black and white loadout, the AK-47 Slate is pretty much a must-buy. This all-black skin is a blank slate (pardon the wordplay), meaning you can transform it with any stickers you like. There are plenty of white CS2 stickers that you can apply to make this one right on theme. Grab this in Minimal Wear at $16 for a cheap CS2 AK skin.
M4A1-S Basilisk (Minimal Wear)
- M4A1-S Basilisk Price (Minimal Wear): $10
- Release Date: November 11th, 2014
- Case: Operation Vanguard Weapon Case
The M4A1-S Basilisk doesn’t actually look too far away from the default M4, but its awesome dragon pattern makes it an undeniable upgrade from the basics. This one’s more on the gray side, putting it right in the middle ground of your black and white loadout in CS2. Still, if you’re building a budget black and white CS2 inventory, then grabbing the M4A1-S Basilisk Minimal Wear for around $10 is the obvious choice.
M4A4 Magnesium (Minimal Wear)
- M4A4 Magnesium Price (Minimal Wear): $5
- Release Date: December 6th, 2018
- Case: Danger Zone Case
The M4A4 Magnesium strikes an interesting balance between “interesting to look at” and “not overbearing.” Color-wise, it’s very neutral, making it right on theme for a budget CS2 black and white loadout at $5 Minimal Wear.
Glock-18 Catacombs (Factory New)
- Glock-18 Catacombs Price (Factory New): $1
- Release Date: January 8th, 2015
- Case: Chroma Case
Gritty and dark, the Glock-18 Catacombs offers a more morbid twist to your CS2 black and white loadout. The majority of the Glock skin is adorned with skull artwork, while staying on theme with a full black and white look. Perfect, and at just $1 Factory New, it should be in everyone’s price bracket.
USP-S Ticket to Hell (Minimal Wear)
- USP-S Ticket to Hell Price (Minimal Wear): $1.50
- Release Date: January 20th, 2022
- Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case
The USP-S Ticket to Hell is fascinating. The more you look, the more there is to take notice of. I’m a big fan, which is why it fits right at home in my CS2 black and white inventory. No loadout is complete without one of these at my side on CT. At just $1.50 in Minimal Wear, there are no excuses for looking elsewhere.
Desert Eagle Mecha Industries (Minimal Wear)
- Desert Eagle Mecha Industries Price (Minimal Wear): $18
- Release Date: December 6th, 2018
- Case: Danger Zone Case
I love the Desert Eagle Mecha Industries. It’s sleek, but not quite “tryhard.” The red highlight is a nice touch, too – I know this is a CS2 black and white loadout, but sometimes, a little pop of color can make all the difference. It’s pretty expensive at $18 in Minimal Wear, but if we’re sticking to a “under $20” rule, then it fits.
AWP Black Nile (Minimal Wear)
- AWP Black Nile Price (Minimal Wear): $8
- Release Date: April 24th, 2023
- Case: All Anubis Souvenir Packages
The intricacies of the AWP Black Nile design are really great. Sometimes, less is more, and with any CS2 black and white loadout, you’re always going to find a few skins that aren’t over the top. To fill the AWP spot in your inventory, do yourself a favor and spend $8 for a Minimal Wear Black Nile.
FAMAS Contrast Spray (Minimal Wear)
- FAMAS Contrast Spray Price (Minimal Wear): $8
- Release Date: August 14th, 2013
- Case: None
The FAMAS Contrast Spray might not be the ultimate visual spectacle, but I assure you: there aren’t too many choices when it comes to CS2 FAMAS skins, especially in a black and white inventory. Admittedly, I wish there were a better option, but at $8 in Minimal Wear, I won’t be complaining.
Galil AR Tuxedo (Factory New)
- Galil AR Tuxedo Price (Factory New): $2.50
- Release Date: May 1st, 2014
- Case: None
Simple black and white block colors – the Galil AR Tuxedo was always going to be the only choice here. You don’t need me to explain why this is the perfect candidate in a CS2 black and white loadout. The bargain $2.50 price is just a bonus for this budget Galil skin.
MAC-10 Urban DDPAT (Minimal Wear)
- MAC-10 Urban DDPAT Price (Minimal Wear): $4
- Release Date: August 14th, 2013
- Case: Berlin 2019 Vertigo Souvenir Package
The MAC-10 Urban DDPAT has a real military vibe. Released back in 2013, it’s a throwback to the days before the really wacky skins. Don’t let the simplicity put you off, though. It’s right at home among any budget CS2 black and white loadout.
MP7 Whiteout (Field-Tested)
- MP7 Whiteout Price (Field-Tested): $20
- Release Date: August 14th, 2013
- Case: None
The MP7 Whiteout is right on the balance of the budget, costing a total of $20 in Field-Tested. At this wear rating, it’s still a majority white skin, although you can go for an even lower float if you want more of a mix between the black wear across the weapon.
MP9 Arctic Tri-Tone (Minimal Wear)
- MP9 Arctic Tri-Tone Price (Minimal Wear): $6
- Release Date: October 2nd, 2024
- Case: None (The Armory)
It’s a tough market for black and white CS2 MP9 skins, but the MP9 Arctic Tri-Tone comes to the rescue. While there’s a lot of dark blue on this skin, there’s enough white across the base that it qualifies for this CS2 black and white inventory.
Tec-9 Whiteout (Well-Worn)
- Tec-9 Whiteout Price (Well-Worn): $3
- Release Date: March 31st, 2025
- Case: Austin 2025 Train Souvenir Package
The Tec-9 Whiteout gets super expensive if you don’t compromise on wear rating, but I actually think the lower float versions are better for a CS2 black and white loadout. It scratches away some of the white, revealing more of the while. Go Well-Worn for $3 and enjoy this cool CS2 Tec-9 skin.
P250 Asiimov (Field-Tested)
- P250 Asiimov Price (Field-Tested): $6
- Release Date: April 27th, 2016
- Case: Chroma 3 Case
The P250 Asiimov is another example of a black and white CS2 skin that just has that extra pop of color to make it really stand out. While you can also grab a P250 Whiteout to fill this slot in your CS2 black and white loadout, the iconic orange highlight of the Asiimov makes it the better choice. You can grab this for $6 in Field-Tested, which isn’t much at all.
Five-SeveN Kami (Factory New)
- Five-SeveN Kami Price (Factory New): $3
- Release Date: December 18th, 2013
- Case: Winter Offensive Weapon Case
Because the Five-SeveN Kami might be best known in the CS2 community for one notorious pattern (if you know, you know), it actually goes underrated and one of the best black and white CS2 skins for your loadout. You can shop around for some really interesting patterns here, and you can expect to spend around $3 in Factory New.
Paracord Knife Urban Masked (Field-Tested) + Moto Gloves Smoke Out (Well-Worn)
- Paracord Knife Urban Masked (FT) and Moto Gloves Smoke Out (WW) Price: $280 ($95 Knife + $185 Gloves)
- Release Dates: November 18th, 2019 (Knife) + December 3rd, 2020 (Gloves)
- Cases: Fracture Case and Shattered Web Case (Knife) + Operation Broken Fang Case, Recoil Case, and Snakebite Case (Gloves)
You can’t do a CS2 black and white loadout without a knife and glove combo to tie it all together. For obvious reasons, you can’t do this totally on a budget, but approximately $280 does get you a Field-Tested Paracord Knife Urban Masked and Well-Worn Moto Gloves Smoke Out.
