Chinese-style skins in CS2 are finishes built around Eastern dragons, mythological creatures, Chinese characters and traditional ornaments. The best-known examples are the M4A4 | 龍王 (Dragon King), AK-47 | Inheritance, CZ75-Auto | Xiangliu, Desert Eagle | Golden Koi and P2000 | Imperial Dragon. The list covers every budget, from the Glock-18 | Umbral Rabbit at under a dollar to the Desert Eagle | Golden Koi at around $180.
Asian aesthetics have often inspired skin creators: Japanese and Chinese painting is recognizable at a glance, and mythology and history offer plenty of vivid imagery beyond dragons. Below are the most striking examples. Prices are approximate current LIS-SKINS starting prices for the cheapest available wear.
CZ75-Auto Xiangliu
Most of the surface of the CZ75-Auto Xiangliu is covered with the image of a coiling snake body, painted in a vivid purple. This is Xiangliu, a nine-headed snake from Chinese mythology, who brought floods and destruction to the lands around him. Quite fitting for the potential of this weapon in skilled hands. The regular version starts at about $10 in almost any wear, StatTrak from about $20. More options in this color are in our purple skins roundup, and more finishes for this pistol are covered in the best CZ75-Auto skins.
Desert Eagle Golden Koi
If you’re looking for a more minimalist option, take a look at the Desert Eagle Golden Koi. This pistol is named after the decorative koi carp, which holds great significance in Japanese and Chinese culture. Koi can symbolize vitality, perseverance, and the ability to overcome difficulties. The surface of the pistol is adorned with a shiny golden scale pattern that looks great despite its simplicity. This Operation Bravo Case skin comes only in Factory New and Minimal Wear and costs roughly $180 to $200. Other strong picks for the pistol are in the best Desert Eagle skins.
Dual Berettas Dualing Dragons
Of course, no collection like this would be complete without dragons. Take a look at the Dual Berettas Dualing Dragons. These twin pistols are adorned with engravings depicting coiling Eastern dragons. Small dragon emblems can also be seen on the grips. It is one of the most affordable skins here: under a dollar in most wears and about $3 in Factory New. For more of this motif, see the best dragon skins in CS2.
M4A4 龍王 (Dragon King)
Another popular dragon skin is the M4A4 龍王 (Dragon King). Here, the mythical beast is depicted not as an engraving, but in a bright, multicolored design. The crimson dragon charging at the enemy against a background of blue and white water streams looks truly impressive. Prices start at about $10 for Field-Tested, while Factory New goes for around $50. More finishes for this rifle are in popular M4A4 skins.
Glock-18 Umbral Rabbit
Let’s move away from dragons to more peaceful creatures. This skin can truly be called a work of art: the background depicts traditional Chinese temples, clouds, and peonies, which hold great cultural significance in China as the imperial flower. The rabbit on the Glock-18 Umbral Rabbit is also no coincidence. The explanation is simple: the skin was added to the game in 2023, the Year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese calendar. It is also one of the cheapest skins on this list: this Revolution Case finish costs under a dollar in most wears and about $1 in Factory New.
P2000 Imperial Dragon
No collection like this would be complete without the Imperial Dragon. This engraved skin looks quite sophisticated: the entire body is covered with a fiery ornament, in which the shape of a dragon can be recognized. Notably, with higher float values, the skin does not show noticeable signs of wear but instead darkens, so even cheaper options look quite decent. It starts at about $10, with Factory New at around $25.
M4A4 Cyber Security
The design of the M4A4 Cyber Security reminds us that Eastern-style skins aren’t just about mythology and traditional art. In keeping with its name, this skin is inspired by cyberpunk aesthetics. In fact, the characters on the body translate to "cyberpunk." At the bottom of the magazine, you can spot another inscription that simply reads "magazine." Interestingly, in the original version of the skin, the author used the wrong characters, which referred not to a weapon magazine but to a periodical (in English, "magazine" can mean both). After players pointed out the mistake, the skin creator uploaded an updated version. This Operation Broken Fang Case skin starts at about $15, while Factory New costs around $120.
AK-47 Inheritance
AK-47 Inheritance is another Chinese-style skin that stands out from the crowd. The inspiration for this design, which was added to the game in 2024, came from patterns seen in Chinese folklore. Even at low float values, you can make out small cracks on the surface, similar to those on antique porcelain. As the skin's creator mentions on its Steam page, they combined traditional Chinese patterns with those found on Dutch ceramics. This Kilowatt Case skin starts at about $25 in Battle-Scarred, and Factory New costs around $100.
Glock-18 Dragon Tattoo
Glock-18 Dragon Tattoo is adorned with an engraving, though not as bold as that of the P2000 Imperial Dragon mentioned above. Nevertheless, the black dragon image on the light gray background will appeal to fans of minimalist skins, and if it’s lacking brightness for you, you can always add a few stickers. One of the oldest skins here (from the original CS:GO Weapon Case), it comes only in Factory New and Minimal Wear and starts at about $80.
P90 Emerald Dragon
Finally, we’ll mention one more "dragon" skin, the P90 Emerald Dragon. The entire surface of the skin is covered by the coiling body of an emerald-green dragon, symbolizing prosperity and renewal. If you're looking for a weapon that will bring you luck, this might be just what you need. Prices start at about $85 for Field-Tested, while rare Factory New copies cost around $460. More finishes for this SMG are in the best P90 skins.
