If your loadout needs something quieter than neon gradients but still has personality, weapon | Black Panther sits in that lane. It’s a Common finish in the Ancient collection: black panther blocks across the body, multicolor anodized work, and a mood that reads “don’t underestimate me” without screaming in chat.

Quick specs

• Display name: weapon | Black Panther · Internal: am_black_panther
• Rarity: Common · Collection: Ancient
• Float: 0.0–0.5 (Factory New through Field-Tested are all realistic targets)
• Live since: December 3, 2020 (Broken Fang / Ancient wave)
• Designer: Valve — tight, readable theme; no lore overload

Where it comes from

Besides the Ancient collection track, it can appear in Ancient Souvenir packages tied to multiple Majors—Stockholm 2021; Antwerp and Rio 2022; Paris 2023; Copenhagen and Shanghai 2024; Austin and Budapest 2025. Building a year-by-year Ancient souvenir shelf or finishing Ancient set gaps? Add these packs to your checklist.

Inspect & wear: what actually changes

Before you buy, inspect in-game and cross-check listings on C5GAME or the Steam Market. Panther edges and block depth shift with wear—not every FT looks the same.

• Collectors: chase patterns where the spots flow cleanly across the slide and frame.
• In-match users: around Field-Tested, look for crisp texture that doesn’t muddy the sight area.

Minimal stickers or bare metal both work; the black-on-gun palette stays cohesive.

Shopping verdict

Worth it if you want a cheap Ancient identity piece, a recognizable “panther tag” for set builders, or a subdued sidearm that still feels intentional. Skip or go cheaper if you need flex-tier shine—this is common rarity, not a spotlight skin. Budget shoppers: FT often delivers the vibe for less; FN is for people who care about edge sharpness.

Editor’s aside

Ancient commons are easy to overlook until you’re one panther short of a display row. Valve kept the design disciplined: one idea, executed clearly. That flavor line about leopard print and not being easy prey? It matches the skin—you’re not hunting, but you’re not free loot either. On C5GAME or Steam, filter by Ancient + name, compare a few floats, and buy the copy that still looks like a cat, not a smudge.

Wearing spots doesn’t make you the hunter—but you’re definitely not the easy catch.