M4A1-S | Black Lotus

Origin Story

The M4A1-S | Black Lotus, introduced on February 7, 2024, with the A Call To Arms update, is part of The Kilowatt Collection. This skin features a custom paint job depicting a black lotus flower set against a base of blue and purple hues. Its flavor text reads, "Adds 2 kills during rifle round, then is discarded."

Drop Chance

M4A1-S | Black Lotus is Classified, a Pink-tier skin, rare with strong collector demand. From the Kilowatt Case: approximately 1.07% per opening (roughly 1 in 94). The 3.2% Classified tier rate is split across 3 Classified skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.11% from the Kilowatt Case (about 1 in 937). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.7. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($21.98): The black lotus flower and the blue and purple base colors are pristine, with the Gunsmith finish exhibiting its full reflective quality.
• Minimal Wear ($10.12): Minor abrasions begin to appear on the edges of the weapon, though the central black lotus motif remains largely untouched.
• Field-Tested ($5.69): Scratches and wear become more noticeable on various parts of the weapon, particularly on exposed areas, while the blue and purple base still shows well.
• Well-Worn ($6.04): Significant wear is visible across the weapon, with paint loss and scuffing affecting the overall appearance, though the black lotus design is still discernible.
• Battle-Scarred ($6.17): Extensive wear and tear cover the weapon, leading to substantial paint degradation and a heavily weathered look across the black lotus and its colorful background.

Model

Black Lotus uses the current M4A1-S model, added with A Call To Arms on February 7, 2024. The Gunsmith finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The M4A1-S | Black Lotus is primarily found in the Kilowatt Case. Players can acquire this Classified rifle through standard case openings. Additionally, it can be obtained via trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Kilowatt Collection. For immediate acquisition, this skin is available for purchase on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening sites. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

M4A1-S | Black Lotus ranges from $6.17 (Battle-Scarred) to $21.98 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $5.69. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $5.92. The 90-day median is $7.57. The all-time median is $11.86. Volume averages 22 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: It has been custom painted with a black lotus flower over a blue and purple base. The black lotus motif dominates the design, set against a background of blue and purple hues. The upper receiver, handguard, and magazine are the most visible parts of the weapon during gameplay.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.55 / 5
Votes: 31

Sticker Compatibility

The Gunsmith finish of the M4A1-S Black Lotus features a black lotus flower over a blue and purple base. This color palette suggests that black, white, purple, and blue stickers would complement the design.