USP-S | The Traitor

USP-S | The Traitor is a CS2 pistol skin for the Counter-Terrorist side's silenced USP-S. Deep red paint, intricate gold artwork and an inverted human figure give it an ornate, tarot-inspired appearance. The look suits players who favor detailed illustration and a red-and-gold loadout. It comes in every exterior, with standard, StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions available.

Description

The USP-S | The Traitor brings a custom-painted Gunsmith finish to the Counter-Terrorist side's silenced pistol in CS2. The weapon has a detachable suppressor that reduces shot noise and recoil. Its artwork combines deep red surfaces, gold ornament and dark blue-black sections rather than relying on a single dominant texture. Tarot-inspired imagery makes the grip a focal point, with a pale inverted figure standing out against the surrounding decoration. The artwork also extends onto the suppressor, giving the attachment a detailed treatment of its own. This finish suits players who prefer an illustrated pistol with strong color contrast over a restrained design. Professional owners include s1mple, dupreeh and shox, providing another point of interest for collectors. Buyers can compare exterior, float value and version when selecting a copy for play, collection or trade.

History and Origin

USP-S | The Traitor was released in CS:GO on May 3, 2021, alongside the Snakebite Case. Its introduction came through the Snakebite Case Skins update. Steam Workshop community designer Zaphk created the finish. The skin belongs to The Snakebite Collection, which also defines its collection-based trade-up route. Its visual concept draws on the Hanged Man tarot card, connecting the inverted figure to the finish's original inspiration. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. The Snakebite Case no longer drops, so current availability should not be confused with an ongoing supply of newly dropped cases. Existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened, while individual skins remain obtainable through purchases and player trades.

Finish Style

The Gunsmith finish uses a dense custom-painted composition across the pistol and suppressor. Deep red dominates the slide, frame and grip, while blue-black areas border the upper surfaces and edges. Fine gold lines spread across the slide in branching shapes, with scale-like detail toward the rear. A pale upside-down human figure occupies the grip, framed by red and gold decoration. The suppressor starts with a dark blue-black background crossed by broad diagonal red strokes. Delicate gold branches and small pale, star-like marks add finer detail to that attachment. The trigger and trigger guard remain mostly dark gray, providing a quieter area beneath the decorated body. Together, these elements turn the tarot inspiration into an ornate weapon finish with contrasting colors and layered linework.

Float Value

USP-S | The Traitor has a float value range of 0.00 to 1.00. Its available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. Standard, StatTrak and Souvenir versions are supported, but version choice is separate from the cosmetic condition represented by exterior and float.

Rarity and Popularity

USP-S | The Traitor is a Covert pistol skin from The Snakebite Collection. Its chance of appearing from the Snakebite Case is 0.32%, making case opening an uncertain route to this specific finish. Ownership by s1mple, dupreeh and shox gives it professional visibility without establishing future market demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Deep red and gold suit coordinated loadouts

• Tarot-inspired artwork gives the grip a distinct focal point

• Detailed suppressor artwork complements the pistol body

• Standard, StatTrak and Souvenir options offer different collecting choices

Price Range

The live USP-S | The Traitor price range is $25.23 to $360.00. These bounds cover the whole skin, rather than permanently representing a particular exterior or version. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, separate standard, StatTrak and Souvenir listings before comparing their exteriors. Check the exact float and inspect the pictured copy instead of treating the exterior label as a complete description. When planning to buy, sell or trade, compare matching variants rather than using the overall range as an individual valuation.

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 Snakebite Case

Opening an existing Snakebite Case offers a 0.32% chance of receiving this skin. The case no longer drops, but remaining cases can still be purchased on the market and opened.

3. Trade Up Contracts

A Trade Up Contract using 10 Classified skins from The Snakebite Collection produces a Covert skin from that collection. The Traitor is a possible result, but the outcome is random among the collection's Covert skins.

4. Buy on the Steam Community Market

The Steam Community Market offers a direct purchase route for USP-S | The Traitor. Check the listed exterior and version carefully, since buying a specific listing avoids the random outcome of opening a case.

5. Trade with Other Players

Player-to-player trading provides another route to acquiring an existing copy. Before accepting a swap, verify the exact item, its float value and whether it is standard, StatTrak or Souvenir.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired case drops restrict replenishment of Snakebite Case supply, although opening existing cases can still create additional copies of the skin. Market listings cover different exteriors and versions, making like-for-like comparisons important when evaluating a trade. Professional ownership provides visibility, but future demand, price direction and resale speed remain uncertain.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired case supply receives no new drops

• Covert rarity with a low case-opening chance

• Professional ownership includes s1mple, dupreeh and shox

• Distinctive tarot artwork across the pistol and suppressor

The editorial investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired case drops, Covert odds and professional ownership. Those factors give it collectible appeal, but do not establish a rising price trend. The main risk is paying for a particular exterior or version without clear evidence of future buyer demand.