USP-S The Traitor
(Field-Tested)About USP-S The Traitor
USP-S The Traitor features a custom red-and-gold finish inspired by the Hanged Man tarot card, with ornate linework and symbolic artwork spread across the slide, frame, and grip. Among USP-S skins in CS2, The Traitor stands out for combining a richly illustrated occult theme with the pistol’s silenced profile.
Release & Source
The USP-S The Traitor can be found in the Snakebite Case.
Float Range & Wear
The USP-S The Traitor 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 USP-S The Traitor is a Covert-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~0.64%, making it one of the rarest USP-S skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stickers with gold, black, red, or occult-themed artwork fit The Traitor best because they match the tarot-card design. Good options include Crown (Foil), Gold Web (Foil), Phoenix Reborn, and FURIA (Gold) from Stockholm 2021 or Antwerp 2022. If you want a themed craft, 2x Crown (Foil) with 2x Gold Web (Foil) keeps the pistol’s artwork readable while reinforcing the gold accents.
USP-S The Traitor can be a reasonable trade-up target because it is a Covert pistol from the Snakebite Collection, so demand is helped by both the USP-S platform and the artwork. Whether a trade-up makes sense depends on current input prices from the same collection and your target float, since trade-up profitability changes with market spreads. It is usually stronger as a target when lower-tier Snakebite Collection fillers are priced cheaply relative to the finished USP-S.
Its popularity comes from combining a frequently used CT pistol with a detailed tarot-inspired design that stands out from simpler red or black USP-S finishes. The art covers most of the slide and body, so the theme remains recognizable in-game. Players who like thematic skins often compare it with pieces such as M4A4 The Emperor or AK-47 The Empress because they share a similar illustrated style.
USP-S The Traitor pairs well with illustrated or gold-accented skins that match its tarot and deep red palette. Good rifle choices include M4A4 The Emperor, AK-47 The Empress, and AWP Mortis, while Desert Eagle Code Red works well for a red-heavy sidearm pairing. For a cleaner contrast, black-and-gold items like Glock-18 Bullet Queen can also fit without clashing.
