The best black stickers in CS2 are the ones that stand out on weapons of almost any color: Legendary (Foil), Heresy (Holo), Black Dog, Rage, FURIA (Holo) Stockholm 2021, The Ninja and the rest of this list. Most of them cost under a dollar or a dollar or two, and the priciest pick here, the foil Team Liquid sticker from the London 2018 Major, runs about $30. Black works as a universal accent: it adds contrast to light skins, supports the palette of dark ones, and CS2's free sticker placement and rotation let you build full crafts from these designs. Below: each sticker's capsule, look, pairings and approximate price.
Nice Shot
The "Nice Shot" sticker appeared in the game in February 2014 in Sticker Capsule 2. Thanks to the white outline, the black lettering is easy to read on skins of any color and combines well with graffiti-style skins, where it can sit next to other bold phrases. On LIS-SKINS it currently costs about $1.
Rage
Rage from Perfect World Sticker Capsule 2 features a boldly brushed character with a white outline. It looks good on skins with an Asian flair and alongside graffiti designs. At around $3, it is one of the more expensive paper stickers on this list.
Legendary (Foil)
Legendary (Foil) is one of the most striking black stickers in the game. It came out in the Halo Capsule in 2019 and borrows Halo's aesthetics, yet appeals even to non-Halo players. The three-dimensional skull over crossed knives, with a foil shine on top (our guide to the types of stickers in CS2 explains how foil differs from holo and paper), looks especially good on skins with a metallic finish. It costs about $1.
Heresy (Holo)
Heresy (Holo) from the Warhammer 40,000 Sticker Capsule is inspired by the Warhammer universe. The black and gray design with an eagle stands out on any background, and the word "Heresy" in the center is large enough to combine with other stickers to spell out phrases. The holo version costs under a dollar, and the regular paper Heresy is cheaper still.
Black Dog
Paper stickers can be just as expressive as holo or foil ones, and Black Dog proves it. It was part of Valve's very first sticker capsule (Sticker Capsule) in 2014. The stylized black dog with glowing eyes, framed by bold lettering, remains popular with players and costs under a dollar.
Stan
Stan from the Sugarface Capsule shows how black works in combination with other colors. The red and white pattern framed in black gives the sticker extra punch, and it suits players who like an aggressive playstyle. The paper version costs under a dollar, while Stan (Holo) goes for about $2.
FURIA Stockholm 2021 (Holo)
CS2 has plenty of team stickers, but FURIA (Holo) | Stockholm 2021 is one of the most expressive. It was released in 2021 in the Stockholm 2021 Legends Sticker Capsule for the PGL Major in Stockholm and appeals beyond the team's fan base: the black big-cat silhouette on a holographic background suits aggressive designs. It costs about $5.
Team Liquid London 2018 (Foil)
Another sticker in a similar style is the Team Liquid (Foil) | London 2018 emblem from the FACEIT London 2018 Major. The black horse silhouette will appeal to players who don't want to stick to single-color designs. It is the most expensive sticker on this list at about $30, and it rarely appears for sale, so it still draws collectors. Our article on making money on Major stickers explains why such stickers tend to gain value.
The Ninja
The Ninja is a sticker by ThePolymath from the 2015 Team Roles Capsule, a set dedicated to different player roles. If you prefer to play stealthily and catch opponents off guard behind a well-placed smoke, this one fits. It costs under a dollar.
Squeaky Door
Squeaky Door from The Boardroom Sticker Capsule is another pick for fans of stealth. The name is a reminder to move carefully so you don't give away your position to the enemy. It is the cheapest sticker on this list, well under a dollar.
All Black Stickers at a Glance
| Sticker | Type | Capsule | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Shot | Paper | Sticker Capsule 2 | ~$1 |
| Rage | Paper | Perfect World Sticker Capsule 2 | ~$3 |
| Legendary (Foil) | Foil | Halo Capsule | ~$1 |
| Heresy (Holo) | Holo | Warhammer 40,000 Sticker Capsule | under $1 |
| Black Dog | Paper | Sticker Capsule | under $1 |
| Stan | Paper | Sugarface Capsule | under $1 |
| FURIA (Holo) | Stockholm 2021 | Holo | Stockholm 2021 Legends | ~$5 |
| Team Liquid (Foil) | London 2018 | Foil | London 2018 Returning Challengers | ~$30 |
| The Ninja | Paper | Team Roles Capsule | under $1 |
| Squeaky Door | Paper | The Boardroom Sticker Capsule | under $1 |
To find weapons that match these stickers, see our guides to the best black skins in CS2 and the top loadout for black skin lovers. For contrast crafts, check the best white stickers, and for ready-made ideas, our list of the best skin and sticker combos.
