USP-S | Black Lotus

USP-S | Black Lotus is a CS2 skin for the Counter-Terrorist silenced pistol, featuring floral artwork on a blue-purple slide. Lavender and pink petals contrast with dark outlines, while the suppressor and frame remain subdued. The look suits players who prefer colorful details without artwork covering every surface. It offers Factory New through Battle-Scarred exteriors, plus StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions.

Description

USP-S | Black Lotus applies a Custom Paint Job to the Counter-Terrorist silenced pistol in CS2. Its large lotus flower gives the slide a decorative focal point above the restrained frame. Thin stems and angular details extend toward the rear, adding detail around the petals. The weapon has a detachable suppressor that reduces recoil and firing noise. Its dark gray suppressor also keeps the front visually subdued beside the illustrated slide. This combination suits floral-themed loadouts and players who prefer concentrated artwork over an all-over pattern. The skin is owned by professional players kennyS, s1mple and tarik. Buyers can compare exterior, float value and version alongside listing images before choosing a copy for play or trade.

History and Origin

The skin debuted in CS:GO on September 21, 2021, as part of the Operation Riptide update. moonfighter created the finish as a Steam Workshop community designer. The release placed it in the Operation Riptide Case, its case-opening source. The skin belongs to The Operation Riptide Collection. Its flavor text jokes about 3 pistol-round kills followed by discarding the pistol. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, and the Operation Riptide Case no longer drops. Existing cases can still be purchased and opened despite that retirement. Today, finished skins can also be obtained directly through the Steam Community Market or trades with other players.

Finish Style

Black Lotus uses a Custom Paint Job, with its floral illustration spread across the side of the slide. A dark blue-purple base surrounds the flower and provides a contrasting backdrop for its pale petals. Lavender and pink highlights lighten the petals, while dark outlines separate their shapes. Thin greenish stems and angular lines extend toward the rear rather than covering the entire pistol. The dark gray suppressor has circular openings near the muzzle and long recessed grooves farther back. Muted gray-green coloring covers the frame, trigger guard and grip, keeping the lower portion understated. Purple accents trace the grip's lower edge and visually connect it to the slide. With the artwork concentrated above the frame, the finish balances an illustrated upper section against comparatively plain supporting parts.

Float Value

The USP-S | Black Lotus float value ranges from 0.00 to 0.90. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions are also available, with version choice separate from a copy's exterior condition and float.

Rarity and Popularity

USP-S | Black Lotus is a Mil-Spec Grade pistol skin. Its chance of appearing from an Operation Riptide Case opening is 11.42%, so an individual opening can produce a different result. Although the case no longer drops, existing cases can still produce additional copies, alongside skins already available through markets and player trades.

Why it’s Popular:

• Large lotus petals give the slide a distinctive focal point

• Blue-purple, lavender and pink suit floral-themed loadouts

• Subdued frame and suppressor balance the brighter artwork

• StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions offer additional choices

Price Range

The live CS2 skin price range for USP-S | Black Lotus is $0.57 to $39.54. These bounds cover the whole skin, not any fixed exterior or version. Compare exterior and float together, since the wear label alone does not identify an exact float value. Standard, StatTrak™ and Souvenir listings should also be checked separately rather than assumed to have matching prices. Inspect the pictured copy and compare equivalent listings before deciding whether to buy, sell or trade.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Open the Operation Riptide Case

Opening an Operation Riptide Case can produce USP-S | Black Lotus. The skin's chance is 11.42%, so an opening does not guarantee this result. The case no longer drops, but existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

USP-S | Black Lotus can be bought directly on the Steam Community Market instead of relying on a case result. Compare the listed exterior and version, then check the float where inspection details are available.

4. Trade with Other Players

Players can obtain Black Lotus by trading skins with other players. Before agreeing to a trade, confirm the offered copy's exterior, float value and whether it is standard, StatTrak™ or Souvenir.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The Operation Riptide Case receives no new drops, so its unopened supply shrinks as existing cases are opened. Professional ownership shows player interest, but current buyer demand and resale speed remain uncertain. Buyers and sellers should compare exterior, float and version rather than treat all Black Lotus listings as interchangeable.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired source case has a finite remaining supply

• Ownership by kennyS, s1mple and tarik

• Distinctive lotus artwork with lavender and pink highlights

• Standard, StatTrak™ and Souvenir options for different buyers

USP-S | Black Lotus receives a medium investment rating because its retired case source and professional ownership offer some support. The 11.42% case-opening chance and continued availability of existing cases leave room for additional skin supply. Without established price trends or listing-depth evidence, higher resale prices should not be assumed.