You can build a golden inventory in CS2 from skins with gold trim, engraving and black-and-gold patterns for almost every weapon type, from the Dual Berettas | Cartel at under a dollar to the M4A4 | The Coalition and AK-47 | Gold Arabesque, which cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Below are 12 items (pistols, rifles, an AWP, a knife and gloves) with descriptions and approximate LIS-SKINS prices. Fully golden skins are rare: Valve is reluctant to approve gold-heavy Workshop designs, since they do not always match the look of the game. On the other hand, metallic finishes look noticeably better in CS2 thanks to the new lighting system.
Dual Berettas Cartel
There are only a few gold-finished pistol skins in CS2 (for the classic examples, see our article on the most famous gold skins); skin makers seem to save this finish for more powerful weapons. Dual Berettas Cartel is one of the few options. Gold overlays here are combined with a regular metallic coating, so the weapon looks quite stylish. It is cheap: under a dollar in worn conditions and about $4 in Factory New. Another option is the Five-SeveN | Copper Galaxy. Despite the mention of copper in the name, it shines brightly enough to pass for gold; it only comes in the top three conditions, Factory New to Field-Tested, and starts at about $10.
CZ75-Auto Syndicate
CZ75-Auto Syndicate combines gold trim with a voluminous geometric ornament. The magazine and front part of the barrel are covered with a pattern of equilateral triangles, while the grip and top part of the body are left black. The combination of gold and black areas looks especially good on low-float copies, which are still affordable: Factory New costs around $15, worn copies from $5.
M4A4 The Coalition
Similarly designed is M4A4 The Coalition — only this time the pattern consists not of triangles, but of squares of different sizes. This skin does not look as bright as other golden items, so if you want to replenish your inventory with a sophisticated, but not overly flashy weapon design, this is a great option. Just keep in mind that it is a Covert skin from the 2021 Train Collection and the priciest item here after the Gold Arabesque: from $110 in Battle-Scarred, about $290 in Field-Tested and roughly $1,050 in Factory New.
FAMAS Commemoration
But at FAMAS Commemoration almost the entire surface is covered in gold. Only the grip, the back part of the stock, and the magazine are left without finishing. Of course, the finish is not monochrome — the golden background features outlines of geographical maps. Such a weapon inspires treasure hunting, and one treasure is already in your hands. Another notable feature of this gun is a list of classic CS maps on the stock. This CS20 Case skin costs around $30 in most conditions and about $55 in Factory New.
AK-47 Legion of Anubis
Gold trim is often combined with black elements to highlight the contrast. This is exactly what the creators of AK-47 Legion of Anubis did. The lower part of the body and the magazine are painted black, while the top is adorned with engraving inspired by ancient Egyptian myths. This skin can be considered a more affordable (though less bright) alternative to AK-47 Gold Arabesque — a classic golden skin for the "Kalashnikov", which starts at around $1,100 and reaches about $1,850 in Factory New. The Legion of Anubis itself, from the Fracture Case, starts at about $30.
M4A1-S Golden Coil
The design of M4A1-S Golden Coil is done by the same principle, but here there is even more black color. The exquisite image of a snake ready to attack the enemy, golden and white stripes, and ornaments, similar to scales — such a combination makes this specimen one of the most sophisticated in the selection. This Shadow Case skin starts at about $45 in worn conditions, with Factory New at around $240.
M4A4 Royal Paladin
And the authors of M4A4 Royal Paladin certainly were not shy about using as many precious metals as possible in the gun's finish. Silver and gold plates covering almost the entire body except the handle, are decorated with fine engraving with botanical ornaments and various symbols. A Factory New copy costs around $200, but you can save money: the skin only darkens with wear while the pattern stays visible, and worn copies start at about $75. Similar engraved designs are collected in our list of vintage and antique skins.
MAG-7 Justice
Another expressive combination of colors that emphasizes the beauty of gold trim is blue with gold. On the body of MAG-7 Justice against a blue and turquoise background is depicted a winged angel with black-gold wings, embodying justice. The image of scales, located right in the middle, creates excellent opportunities for crafting, since CS2 lets you place stickers anywhere on the weapon (see our best skin and sticker combos for ideas). This Prisma 2 Case skin starts at about $5, with Factory New at around $15. If you prefer blue to gold, take a look at our blue inventory.
MAC-10 Gold Brick
Against the backdrop of other skins, MAC-10 Gold Brick may seem too simple. The rectangular barrel, evenly covered with gold paint, black handle and body, and a few other elements — this design remains recognizable, despite the absence of sophisticated patterns. This Ancient Collection skin starts at about $25, with Factory New at around $65.
AWP Man-o’-war
A sniper rifle skin with gold trim can also be found. AWP Man-o’-war, released in 2015, is adorned with a fine gold pattern, on a dark blue background. Abstract curves, similar to sea waves or algae, cover the entire surface and emphasize the shape of the weapon. It only comes in Minimal Wear and Field-Tested and costs around $120.
Bayonet Lore
In the selection of golden items, several knives are also indispensable. The best for a golden inventory are specimens with Lore finish, for example, Bayonet Lore with an ancient ornament, located along the edge of the blade. It starts at about $190, with Factory New at around $420. The same finish on a Karambit | Lore costs from about $460.
Broken Fang Gloves Yellow-banded
Complementing the golden inventory with gloves is a tougher task because fully painted golden color variants can't be found. The most suitable option is probably Broken Fang Gloves Yellow-banded. The fingerless gloves are covered with a black-gold ornament, and the back of the palm is adorned with a golden symbol of Operation Broken Fang. They are among the most affordable gloves for this kind of set: from $40 in Battle-Scarred to about $270 in Factory New. For matching ideas, see our best knife and glove combos.
