CS2 Purple Loadout: Best Inventory and Budget Purple Skins Under $20

Nowadays, players are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to CS2 skins. Options in abundance. This means that many players choose to put together color-coded inventories, matching all their skins to one particular theme or color. The CS2 purple loadout is a very popular choice for this, although it can get expensive depending on the skins you want.

But it doesn’t have to be. I’ve put together the best CS2 purple inventory with skins all costing $20 or less. You can keep things cohesive without burning a massive hole in your wallet, you know.

AK-47 Midnight Laminate (Field-Tested)

• AK-47 Midnight Laminate Price (Field-Tested): $9
• Release Date: March 31st, 2025
• Case: None (Weekly Drop reward)

Before the AK-47 Midnight Laminate, gamers seeking a CS2 purple loadout had to spend the big bucks on their main T-side rifle. However, pick this up in Field-Tested for a purple CS2 skin that doesn’t break the bank at $9. Because its focal point is a bold block of purple, it’s pretty inoffensive, so there’s nothing to dislike for fans of purple skins.

M4A1-S Black Lotus (Minimal Wear)

• M4A1-S Black Lotus Price (Minimal Wear): $12
• Release Date: February 6th, 2024
• Case: Kilowatt Case

The M4A1-S Black Lotus was the standout contender for the first CT-side rifle in this purple CS2 inventory. In contrast to the previous AK, the Black Lotus has a lot more going on visually, while still being a perfect color match for this CS2 purple loadout. While it is the only real choice under $20 ($12 in Minimal Wear), it still looks awesome.

M4A4 Neo-Noir (Field-Tested)

• M4A4 Neo-Noir Price (Field-Tested): $8
• Release Date: February 14th, 2018
• Case: Clutch Case

The M4A4 Neo-Noir is your only option if you want a CS2 purple loadout that features both CT-side rifles. While I do wish it had a little more purple, we’re not exactly spoiled for choice, and the design is at least extremely cool. To keep this purple CS2 skin in budget, you have to go Field-Tested for approximately $8.

Glock-18 Shinobu (Minimal Wear)

• Glock-18 Shinobu Price (Minimal Wear): $9
• Release Date: March 31st, 2025
• Case: Fever Case

There are a few purple CS2 skins for your main T-side pistol, but none better than the Glock-18 Shinobu. It adds a distinctive anime style to your purple CS2 inventory, really giving it a unique look. The Glock-18 Shinobu is one of those skins that looks more expensive than it really is, but for $9 in Minimal Wear, this is just a no-brainer.

USP-S Purple DDPAT (Minimal Wear)

• USP-S Purple DDPAT Price (Minimal Wear): $18
• Release Date: September 21st, 2021
• Case: All Mirage Souvenir Packages

It’s literally called the USP-S Purple DDPAT. If you’re buying a CS2 purple loadout, how can you really go with anything else? Your only other choice here is the Neo-Noir, but that doesn’t feature the strong bold purple of the Purple DDPAT. While it looks excellent, it does stretch the budget a little – $18 in Minimal Wear.

Desert Eagle Mulberry (Field-Tested)

• Desert Eagle Mulberry Price (Field-Tested): $7.50
• Release Date: March 31st, 2025
• Case: None (Weekly Drop reward)

The Desert Eagle Mulberry is very clean, even in Field-Tested, and only costs around $7.50 to boot. If you’re after a flashier Deagle skin, then maybe go for the Ocean Drive. But this is a pretty clean CS2 purple loadout, so the Mulberry is by far and away the best choice for the job.

AWP Chromatic Aberration (Minimal Wear)

• AWP Chromatic Aberration Price (Minimal Wear): $10
• Release Date: July 1st, 2022
• Case: Recoil Case

There are a grand total of two purple CS2 skins for the AWP. The first is the Lightning Strike, which will generally set you back about $650. The second is the AWP Chromatic Aberration. It’s cool, though – this is one pretty skin to look at. Perhaps a little more pink than you’d like, but for $10 in Minimal Wear it’s comfortably the best budget option for a purple CS2 inventory.

FAMAS Rapid Eye Movement (Minimal Wear)

• FAMAS Rapid Eye Movement Price (Minimal Wear): $3
• Release Date: January 20th, 2022
• Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case

The FAMAS Rapid Eye Movement is genuinely quite unsettling to look at. It will be a polarizing choice, I’m sure, but you can’t deny that it will make your CS2 purple loadout stand out from the crowd on the server. If you want to feel like you’re being watched at all times, then taking the FAMAS Rapid Eye Movement in Minimal Wear for about $3 is the best purple CS2 skin you can buy.

Galil AR Chromatic Aberration (Minimal Wear)

• Galil AR Chromatic Aberration Price (Minimal Wear): $6
• Release Date: May 3rd, 2021
• Case: Snakebite Case

The Galil AR Chromatic Aberration is another choice made out of budget concerns. To keep this CS2 purple loadout under $20 for every skin, it’s necessary to choose this over the Sugar Rush and Phoenix Blacklight, both of which are far more expensive. Still, you always know what to expect with any Chromatic Aberration skin – visual interest for around $6 Minimal Wear in this case.

MAC-10 Saibā Oni (Minimal Wear)

• MAC-10 Saibā Oni Price (Minimal Wear): $3.50
• Release Date: October 2nd, 2024
• Case: Gallery Case

The MAC-10 Saibā Oni just gets better the more you stare at it. Yes, it has that strong commitment to the purple color scheme, but it also features interesting artwork that really sets it apart from the crowd. You’ll struggle to look away – just don’t get distracted on the server. Add this to your CS2 purple loadout for about $3.50 in Minimal Wear.

PP-Bizon Space Cat (Minimal Wear)

• PP-Bizon Space Cat Price (Minimal Wear): $0.50
• Release Date: January 20th, 2022
• Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case

The purple highlights on the PP-Bizon Space Cat are a winner. Although you’re probably not the biggest fan of (arguably) the worst SMG in CS2 in the PP-Bizon, you can’t create the best CS2 purple loadout without the Space Cat skin. And at $0.50 in Minimal Wear, you won’t even notice the pint-sized hole in your wallet.

Negev Sour Grapes (Factory New)

• Negev Sour Grapes Price (Factory New): $1
• Release Date: March 31st, 2025
• Case: None (Weekly Drop reward)

Looking to troll your opponents with your purple CS2 inventory? Pick up the Negev Sour Grapes in Factory New for just $1. This is another of those “block color” skins, so it’s hard to find too much fault with it.

Tec-9 Decimator (Field-Tested)

• Tec-9 Decimator Price (Field-Tested): $16
• Release Date: November 18th, 2019
• Case: Shattered Web Case

The Tec-9 Decimator is half-and-half between blue and purple, which is enough that it still counts in my eyes. Give your CS2 purple loadout a sci-fi twist with this skin, although it’s on the pricier side at $16 in Field-Tested. It’s super popular among the community, and your budget purple CS2 inventory won’t feel complete without it to use on those T-side eco rounds.

P250 Vino Primo (Minimal Wear)

• P250 Vino Primo Price (Minimal Wear): $2
• Release Date: September 3rd, 2018
• Case: All Inferno Souvenir Packages

Classy and filled with tiny details, it’s the P250 Vino Primo. This purple CS2 skin has quite an elegant aesthetic, with a small tribute to everyone’s favorite CS2 map: Inferno. A Minimal Wear P250 Vino Primo costs around $2, and is an extremely clean addition to any CS2 purple loadout.

Five-SeveN Violent Daimyo (Factory New)

• Five-SeveN Violent Daimyo Price (Factory New): $1.20
• Release Date: June 15th, 2016
• Case: Gamma Case

There’s a lot going on in the Five-SeveN Violent Daimyo, which only costs around $1.20 in Factory New. But that just means there’s more to enjoy in its unique, complex design. Any purple CS2 inventory should be bolstered with the Violent Daimyo.

Bowie Knife Freehand (Field-Tested) + Driver Gloves Imperial Plaid (Battle-Scarred)

• Bowie Knife Freehand Price (Field-Tested): $140
• Driver Gloves Imperial Plaid Price (Battle-Scarred): $290
• Release Date: September 21st, 2021 (Bowie Knife Freehand) + February 14th, 2018 (Driver Gloves Imperial Plaid)
• Cases: Dreams & Nightmares Case, Operation Riptide Case (Bowie Knife Freehand) + Clutch Case, Revolution Case (Driver Gloves Imperial Plaid)

There’s obviously no way to get a “cheap” purple CS2 knife and glove combo for this loadout. But if you want to complement the rest of your purple skins with a strong pairing, then the Bowie Knife Freehand and Driver Gloves Imperial Plaid are the way to go. You can find the Freehand knife for around $140 in Field-Tested, which is on the lower end for CS2 knives. Although the Driver Gloves Imperial Plaid are still pretty costly at $290 in Battle-Scarred, they’re the absolute cheapest purple CS2 gloves available. It’s tough out there.