There are five Tarot card skins in CS2: AK-47 | The Empress, M4A4 | The Emperor, AWP | Mortis, MAG-7 | Justice and USP-S | The Traitor. Each one is built around a single arcana and shares the same look: gold, geometric ornaments and the card's central figure. The most affordable are the AWP Mortis and MAG-7 Justice (from $4 and from $5), while the AK-47 and M4A4 are the priciest at about $240 in Factory New. Below is each skin's design, the case it drops from, how it handles wear and what it costs.
The first skin from this series appeared in the game in 2017, created by Thiago Lehmann and Luiza McAllister from the Brazilian studio 2Minds Studio. AK-47 Empress gained great popularity among players, and soon several more followed. To date, there are five skins in the game named after Tarot cards and reflecting their symbolism.
AK-47 The Empress
The design of the AK-47 Empress was inspired by the Tarot card "The Empress." This Covert skin drops from the Spectrum 2 Case. Its color scheme is dominated by red, gold, and black, with a central figure of a golden empress in a crown. The magazine and the front part of the body are decorated with bright geometric ornaments and mysterious symbols. It should be noted that as the float increases, the skin darkens, but the pattern remains well discernible, so you can save by buying a more worn copy. Field-Tested to Battle-Scarred versions cost about $90 to $95, Factory New is about $240, and StatTrak Factory New is about $360. To see how The Empress ranks among other rifle finishes, check our AK-47 skins tier list, and for more guns that hold up at high wear, see these good-looking high float skins.
M4A4 The Emperor
In 2019, M4A4 The Emperor from the Prisma Case was added as a pair to "The Empress." If the previous skin looked red and gold, here the two main colors are gold and blue with small inserts of red and white. The body of the gun depicts an emperor in a crown surrounded by radiating sun rays. Other elements of the weapon feature symbols and geometric patterns. Note that on this skin, unlike the previous one, wear increases visibility of scratches, especially affecting the magazine's pattern. It may be worth paying for a better wear, and the gap is noticeable: Field-Tested costs about $50, Minimal Wear about $60 and Factory New about $240. More strong options for this rifle are in our list of the best M4A4 skins.
AWP Mortis
AWP Mortis is one of the most famous Tarot card skins in CS2. Its design was inspired by the arcana "Death," a fitting choice for a sniper rifle. The skin is primarily painted in black and various shades of red and yellow. On the stock, you can see the figure of a grim reaper, and the middle of the body shows a sinister-looking skeleton. If you are looking for an affordable AWP skin, this is one of the best offers: its look changes very little with wear, and its float tops out at 0.64. Regular versions cost about $4, Factory New about $10, and StatTrak starts around $6. This Classified skin drops from the Clutch Case, covered in our review of whether the Clutch Case is worth opening.
MAG-7 Justice
Perhaps, the MAG-7 Justice can be called the most vivid of the Tarot-themed skins. Gold, bright blue, and black combine into a bright pattern inspired by the arcana "Justice." The body features scales held by a formidable angel armed with a sword. Most likely, all these symbols suggest that every enemy will get what they deserve. It drops from the Prisma 2 Case and starts at about $5, with Factory New around $15. More options for this shotgun are in our best MAG-7 skins roundup.
USP-S The Traitor
The inspiration for USP-S The Traitor came from the Tarot card "The Hanged Man." On a bright background, the figure of a man hanging upside down on a tree entwined with a snake is depicted. Usually, this card signifies an unpredictable or unpleasant situation, the exit from which will require decisive actions or an unconventional approach. A fitting image for pistol rounds. Conveniently, this skin looks good at any float: Battle-Scarred costs about $25, Field-Tested about $30 and Factory New about $95. This Covert skin drops from the Snakebite Case. If you want a matching pistol and rifle pair, see the best skins for USP-S and M4A1-S.
When the next Tarot-style skins will appear is still unclear. The 2Minds Workshop page has other designs from the series, such as Desert Eagle Judgement and MAC-10 The Start. 2Minds Studio is not limited to Tarot skins either. The studio made several other successful designs, including Glock-18 Bullet Queen, which is quite popular among players and starts at about $50. You can buy all of these skins, along with many other items, on LIS-SKINS.
