Full Butterfly Knife Slaughter Patterns Guide

For years, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players have been coming up with creative ways of approaching every skin and every pattern, dissecting them with precision and instilling value in certain skins with certain patterns and visuals. The situation is exactly the same with CS2, where players have a better look at every skin, considering the highly improved lighting system and the way skins and knives look significantly more vibrant. When it comes to knives, certain patterns are more prominent, and the highly regarded in CS2 community Slaughter pattern is no exception. Among other Slaughter knives the Butterfly variant stands out in a way that the blade is considerably thinner, which makes it harder to determine which famed pattern one has. In this article, we’ll delve into the intricacies around the Butterfly Knife’s Slaughter patterns and provide you with the necessary information for your next purchase at Skin.Land. 

Butterfly Knife Slaughter 

The Slaughter skin series was introduced to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive way back in 2014, with the Huntsman Knife, Gut Knife and Butterfly Knife being amongst the first ones to be graced with this unique design. The Slaughter pattern can feature geometric shapes resembling multiple things depending on the specific pattern index of a specific knife. Also, the name “Slaughter” stems from the scarlet red coloration of the blade, resembling some sort of an abstract blood splatter. These patterns are highly recognizable, but a bit outdated, as many players tend to prefer cleaner designs with a single-colored blade. If you happen to have one of those rare patterns on your hands, it is unlikely that that factor can single-handedly significantly raise the knife’s price. 

However, the Butterfly Knife | Slaughter stands out from its skin family due to the peculiar blade shape and the way the pattern is applied to the blade. The one-of-one randomized pattern must have a very distinct pattern in order to be fully visible on a rather thin Butterfly Knife blade. On the upside, the unique knife pull-out and inspect animations make up for the harder-to-spot distinct patterns.

How Many Patterns Has Butterfly Knife Slaughter - Tier List

There are five popular Slaughter patterns that are generally worth noting, but there can be more if you use your imagination and come up with unique explanations for certain currently unnamed patterns. The Slaughter patterns are following: Dogbone, Angel, Heart, Diamond and Phoenix.

All Best Butterfly Knife Slaughter Patterns 

We’ve compiled the list of some of the best and the most unusual Butterfly Knife Slaughter patterns. These are our subjective choices, your favorite patterns may not be represented in this list, so make sure to leave the pattern index numbers of your favorite Slaughter patterns in the comments below. 

Butterfly Knife Slaughter Heart Pattern

Pattern index: 734

Butterfly Knife Slaughter Helmet Pattern

Pattern index: 486

Butterfly Knife Slaughter Reverse Angel Pattern

Pattern index: 91

Butterfly Knife Slaughter Diamond Pattern

Pattern index: 22

Butterfly Knife Slaughter Half-Diamond Pattern

Pattern index: 12

Butterfly Knife Slaughter Butterfly Pattern

Pattern index: 393

What is The Best and Rarest Butterfly Knife Slaughter Pattern?

It is hard to determine the best butterfly knife slaughter pattern, because the visual differences don’t really impact the knife’s price that much. This was more relevant back in the days of CS2, but now, you can get just about any Slaughter knife you like and it won’t make a huge difference in terms of price range. Make sure to browse the selection of Butterfly Knives Slaughter at Skin.Land where you can select a specific knife you’re interested in then press ‘Screenshot’ where you can see the visual details of the pattern as well as its pattern index. We have a plethora of different patterns ready at all times, including the StatTrak version for those who want something more personalized. 

Butterfly Knife Slaughter FAQ

What are the main Butterfly Knife Slaughter patterns?

The community recognizes five notable Slaughter patterns: Dogbone, Angel, Heart, Diamond and Phoenix. Because the Butterfly's blade is thin, the randomized red pattern can be harder to read than on wider knives, so specific patterns take a keen eye to spot. 

Does the pattern index affect a Slaughter knife's price?

Not much. Unlike Case Hardened Blue Gems, Slaughter patterns have little impact on value - you can pick almost any Slaughter Butterfly you like without a big price swing. Buy the pattern you find most appealing rather than chasing a specific index for resale. 

Does the Butterfly Knife Slaughter come in StatTrak?

Yes. The Butterfly Knife Slaughter is available in StatTrak alongside the standard version. StatTrak adds a kill counter on the blade and generally costs a bit more than the equivalent non-StatTrak wear. 

What pattern indexes are the popular Slaughter designs?

Some of the best-known picks are the Heart at index 734, the Diamond at 22, the Half-Diamond at 12, the Reverse Angel at 91, the Helmet at 486, and the Butterfly pattern at 393. You can preview any listing's exact index before buying.