Five-SeveN Nightshade
(Field-Tested)About Five-SeveN Nightshade
The Five-SeveN Nightshade features a hydrographic floral pattern inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, laid across the slide in pale blossoms and branching lines over a dark finish. Among Five-SeveN skins in CS2, it stands out for pairing an ornamental, handcrafted motif with the pistol’s modern frame and muted blue grip.
Release & Source
The Five-SeveN Nightshade can be found in the ESports 2013 Winter Case.
Float Range & Wear
The Five-SeveN Nightshade is available in all conditions, from Factory New to Battle-Scarred. The higher the float value, the more scratches and wear will be visible on the skin.
The Five-SeveN Nightshade is a Mil Spec Grade-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~79.92%, making it one of the more common Five-SeveN skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Nightshade’s dark base and muted floral pattern work well with clean white, silver, and purple accents. Good options include Crown (Foil), Team Dignitas (Holo) Cologne 2014, Luminosity Gaming (Holo) Cologne 2015, and Battle Scarred (Holo). If you want a themed craft, 3x Team Dignitas (Holo) with a Crown on the handle side keeps the sticker colors aligned with the skin without covering too much artwork.
No, the Five-SeveN Nightshade does not have notable pattern tiers in the way skins like Case Hardened or Fade do. Its finish is consistent, so collectors usually focus more on wear, sticker placement, StatTrak availability, and how clean the floral detailing looks in-game. Pattern variation is not a major value driver for this skin.
Because Nightshade uses a dark purple-black palette, it pairs naturally with AK-47 Phantom Disruptor, M4A1-S Nightmare, and USP-S Cortex. If you want a more understated loadout, AWP Atheris and MP9 Goo also match the darker tones without clashing with the floral design. These choices keep the inventory centered around purple, black, and muted accent colors.
Yes, it is commonly used as a budget craft base because the artwork is recognizable but not overly busy, leaving space for sticker combinations to stand out. Dark finishes like this tend to work especially well with holo team stickers, silver logos, and gold accents such as Crown (Foil). It is also older than many newer Five-SeveN finishes, which gives it some appeal for players building early-CS skins loadouts.
